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Francis Marion University 2016 Women’s Volleyball
Francis Marion University 2016 Volleyball FAST FMU FACTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts Support Staff Coaching Staff 2016 Roster and Team Photograph 2016 Schedule 2016 Season Outlook Player Profiles 2015 Team Stats and Results All-Times Series Records Smith University Center Peach Belt Conference Information 2015 PBC Standings FMU Records 1991-2015 PBC Standings Past Teams PBC Records
Location ...................................... Florence, SC 29502-0547 Address ..................................................... PO Box 100547 Founded ...................................................................... 1970 Enrollment .................................................................. 3,947 President .................................................... Dr. Fred Carter Athletic Affiliation ...................................... NCAA Division II Conference Affiliation ....................... Peach Belt Conference Nickname ............................................................... Patriots Colors ...................................................... Red, White, Blue Home Court .............. Smith University Center (cap. 2,547) Athletic Director ......................................... Murray Hartzler Athletic Trainers.................. Reghan Boehmke, Eric Schwab, ................................................................ Andrea Kolodziej Senior Women’s Administrator.......................Stacey Vallee Compliance Officer ................................... Ashleigh Windley Faculty Athletic Representative ................... Dr. Allen Clabo Athletic Office Phone (843) 661-1240...Fax (843) 661-4645 Head Women’s Volleyball Coach ........... Paul MacDonald Office Telephone .................................. (843) 661-1246 Volleyball E-mail Address .......... pmacdonald@fmarion.edu Assistant Coaches......................................Jessica Graham
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Sports Information Director .................. Michael G. Hawkins Telephone . Office (843) 661-1222 Mobile (843) 230-8102 Sports Information FAX Number .................. (843) 661-4645 SID E-Mail Address ....................... mhawkins@fmarion.edu SID Intern......................................................... Doug Page E-Mail Address..................................... dpage@fmarion.edu Telephone Number........................................ 843-661-1834 University Website Address....................www.fmupatriots.com Conference Website Address...............www.peachbelt.com
FMU is named in honor of South Carolina’s Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, who was nicknamed the “Swamp Fox,” for using the terrain to out-fox the British. Located about seven miles east of Florence, in the beautiful northeast section of South Carolina, the 400-acre campus is about 90 miles from the state capital of Columbia, 60 miles from the shores of Myrtle Beach, and 180 miles from the mountains of the Carolinas.
Francis Marion University placed 87 student athletes, including 12 volleyball players, on last year’s Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll (minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the academic year), nearly half of all our student athletes. FMU also placed 10 vb student-athletes on the FMU 2015 fall Swamp Fox Athletic- Academic Honor Roll, and eight on the 2016 spring honor roll.
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Francis Marion Volleyball Support Staff
Murray Hartzler Athletic Director
Dr. Allen Clabo F.A.R.
Reghan Boehmke AthleticTrainer
Andrea Kolodziej AthleticTrainer
Jo Retha Evans Sr. Admin. Asst.
Mark Bluman Business Mgr.
Michael G. Hawkins Sports Info.Director
Doug Page SID Intern
Steven Iannaco Ath. Dept. Intern
Therno Diallo Ath. Dept. Intern
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Eric Schwab Athletic Trainer
Ashleigh Windley Compliance Director
Stacey Vallee Brandon Heembrock Sr. Women’s Adm. Equipment Mgr.
Francis Marion University 2016 Coaching Staff Paul MacDonald - FMU Volleyball Coach Paul MacDonald, 43, is entering his 11th year as the head coach for the Francis Marion University women's volleyball program. He owns a 213-196 career coaching mark in 13 seasons, including a 164-147 record in his 10 years at Francis Marion. In his time on the Patriot sidelines, his teams have produced 13 All-Conference selections. Last year, the Patriots posted a 16-14 record, nearly doubling the win total from the previous season, while placing sixth during the PBC regular season. Two Patriots earned All-Conference recognition and two were placed on the PBC All-Academic squad. The program also garnered AVCA All-Academic Team recognition for the fourth time in seven seasons. FMU was one of only 19 programs nationwide to earn the honor while also reaching its Dig Pink fundraising goal. In 2014, MacDonald's charges posted a 9-20 mark. The squad ranked 46th nationally in service aces per set (1.73) and 76th in total aces served (176), and two players were named to the PBC All-Academic Team. In 2013, he directed FMU to a 21-9 overall record and the program's highest Peach Belt Conference win total (12-6 mark) in 15 seasons. The Patriots placed third during the PBC regular season and MacDonald was named the conference "Coach of the Year" for the second time. Three team members earned All-Conference honors (one All-Region selection) and three picked up PBC All-Academic Team recognition. FMU ranked among the top 45 percent of all Division II programs in every one of the seven national team stats categories. Heading those accomplishments was the Patriots ranking 43rd nationally in service aces per set (1.74), 52nd in won-loss percentage (.700), and 87th in assists per set (11.66). In 2012, MacDonald guided a relatively young Patriot squad to an 18-12 overall record. The Patriots earned a fourth-place finish in the Peach Belt standings and narrowly missed earning a bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Four team members also earned PBC All-Academic Team recognition. In 2011, the Patriots finished with a 12-18 record. Six team members earned Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team recognition. Francis Marion earned an AVCA Team Academic Award (for the third straight year) -- one of only three PBC schools to gain that honor for 2011. In 2010, FMU posted a 15-16 mark with a pair of Patriots earning All-Conference honors and two gaining PBC All-Academic recognition. The Patriot squad earned an AVCA Team Academic Award (for the second year in a row) -- one of only four PBC schools to gain that honor for 2010. In 2008, MacDonald earned PBC "Coach of the Year" honors while guiding the Patriots to a 23-9 record and the program's third-ever NCAA Division II National Tournament invitation. FMU placed second during the PBC regular-season and advanced to the title match of the PBC Tournament. In 2007, FMU was 13-21 and placed fourth during the Peach Belt regular season. In a very successful first campaign (2006), MacDonald guided the Patriots to a 26-8 record and a share of the Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship. MacDonald came to FMU from Mount Mercy College, an NAIA school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In three seasons directing the Mustang program, he compiled a 49-49 record, including a 25-11 mark in 2005 - the team's best record in more than a decade. Utilizing a roster that did not include any seniors, he also guided Mount Mercy to a second-place finish in the Midwest Classic Conference with a 6-1 record and to a spot in the NAIA Region VII Tournament for the first time since 2002. For that effort, he received conference "Coach of the Year" honors. A native of Flat Rock, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, he earned a B.A. degree in business from Michigan State University and an M.Ed. degree in physical education from Wayne State University. He earned CAP I certification through the USA Volleyball Coaches' Accreditation Program in 2007. Prior to accepting the position at Mount Mercy, he was an assistant coach at Division II Wayne State for the 2002 season, an assistant coach at Macomb County Community College for the 2001 campaign, and was an assistant and interim head coach during the 1999 season at Division I Oakland University. MacDonald spent five years (2004-2008) with the USA National Olympic Development Program. He has five years of experience coaching at the high school level - including winning a district championship at Regina High School in Harper Woods, Mich. - and seven years of experience coaching at the Junior Olympics and club level. His Junior Olympic squads placed first in the state of Michigan in 1998 and third in 2002. He is a member of the United States Volleyball Association and the American Volleyball Coaches Association. He has worked camps at the universities of Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin; Michigan State University; Stanford University, Purdue University; Eastern Michigan University; Mount Mercy; and at high schools in Michigan. He was a coach for the 2006 USA High Performance A2 Camp in Charlotte, N.C., the 2007 USA High Performance A2 Camp in Davidson, N.C., and the 2008 USA High Performance A2 Camp in Baltimore, Md. He directs the FMU Patriot Volleyball Summer Camp programs and the Florence Juniors Volleyball Club. MacDonald was married in the summer of 2012.
-- P-Mac By The Numbers -Hometown: Flat Rock, Mich. Education: Flat Rock High School ;Michigan State University, 1995 (B.A. in business) ; Wayne State University, 2002 (M.Ed. in physical education). Head Coaching Experience 2003 Mount Mercy College 2004 Mount Mercy College 2005 Mount Mercy College 2006 Francis Marion University 2007 Francis Marion University 2008 Francis Marion University 2009 Francis Marion University 2010 Francis Marion University 2011 Francis Marion University 2012 Francis Marion University 2013 Francis Marion University 2014 Francis Marion University 2015 Francis Marion University Totals
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Francis Marion University 2016 Coaching Staff Jessica Graham - FMU Volleyball Assistant Coach Jessica Graham is beginning her first year as a graduate assistant on the Francis Marion University volleyball staff. Among her duties will be on-floor coaching, practice organization, and the administering of the program's social media plan. A native of Goose Creek, S.C., Graham is a 2016 graduate of Wofford College where she earned a B.S. degree in psychology. She was a four-year letterwinner on the Terriers' volleyball squad. She ended her career as the program's all-time leader for digs and is second all-time in digs per set. She earned Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors three times and was once named the SoCon's Defensive Player of the Month. She most recently worked as executive director and administrative liaison for Spartanburg Hope, a non-profit adopt a classroom program for Title 1 schools. Graham has worked camps at Wofford and her high school alma mater Ashley Hall in Charleston. She also worked as an assistant coach with the Upward Stars club team in Spartanburg. In addition to Ashley Hall, she also attended Northwood Academy. She was a four-time All-Region and All-State performer during her prep career and three times her teams finished as the state runner-up.
FMU Head Coaches Year By Year Year 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
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Head Coach Gayle Baker Sherril York Sherril York Sherril York Janelle Clark Shelia Moorman Shelia Moorman Shelia Moorman Shelia Moorman Ann Barton Ann Barton Ann Barton Ann Barton Ann Barton Ann Barton Ann Barton Renae Kirkhart Renae Kirkhart Renae Kirkhart Carrie Byrd Carlos Webb
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Debbie Fore Debbie Fore Jerry Pruitt Jerry Pruitt Jerry Pruitt Roy Martin Sonny Kirkpatrick Sonny Kirkpatrick Sonny Kirkpatrick Sonny Kirkpatrick Sonny Kirkpatrick Sonny Kirkpatrick Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald Paul MacDonald
Francis Marion University 2016 Team Roster
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Name Caroline Boone Megan Dash Lenee' Blot Georgia Garrison Carlie Smith Alanna Anon Natalie Vaughn Carrie McGinnis Erika Hartings Felicia Kessler Shelbi Meek Chloe Attram Kaitlyn Ziegelmaier
Pos. MB MB MB OH OH MB DS/LIB S OH DS/OH DS/LIB OH/MB S
Yr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr.
Ht. 6-2 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-1 6-0 5-7 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-10
Exp. 3VL HS HS 1VL 3VL HS HS 1VL JUCO HS 2VL 1VL HS
Hometown (High School) Roanoke, VA (Hidden Valley HS) Bethany, IL (Okaw Valley HS) Miami, FL (Dr. Michael M. Krop HS) Trinity, NC (Wheatmore HS) Hampstead, NC (Topsail HS) Hialeah, FL (Miami Killian HS) Newport News, VA (Menchville HS) Knoxville, TN (Bearden HS) Coldwater, OH (Coldwater HS) Moreno Valley, CA (Canyon Springs HS) Springtown, TX (Springtown HS) Ellicott City, MD (Centennial HS) Naples, FL (Lely HS)
HEAD COACH: Paul MacDonald GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH: Jessica Graham ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Murray Hartzler SIDS: Michael G. Hawkins, Doug Page (intern) ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Reghan Boehmke, Andrea Kolodziej, Eric Schwab PRONUNCIATION: #6 lah- NAY ; #9 Ah-lawn-nah Ah-NON ; #11 Vaughn (rhymes with gone) ; #14 Fah-LEE-SEE-ah KESS-ler ; #17 KLO-ee AT-trum ; #19 ZIG-el-myer 5
Francis Marion University 2016 Volleyball Schedule Date Sept. 2-3 Sept. 2 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 Sept. 9-10 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 10 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Nov. 1 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20
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Opponent Time at Queens Univ. of Charlotte Tournament at Queens University of Charlotte 12:45 vs Lenoir-Rhyne University 5:15 vs Belmont Abbey College 10:30 am vs Catawba College 5:15 FMU Invitational Tournament Barton College 12:00 Anderson University (SC) 6:00 Newberry College 11 am Emmanuel College (GA) 3:00 at Lander University * 7:00 at USC Aiken * 2:00 at Queens University of Charlotte 7:00 Columbus State University * 7:00 University of Montevallo * 1:00 at UNC Pembroke * 7:00 at Augusta University * 7:00 at Georgia College * 2:00 USC Aiken * (Sea of Red) 7:00 vs Belmont Abbey College 3:00 at University of Mount Olive 5:00 UNC Pembroke * (Dig Pink for the Cure) 7:00 Armstrong State University * 7:00 Flagler College * 2:00 at University of Montevallo * 7:00 at Columbus State University * 2:00 Georgia College * (Senior Night) 7:00 Augusta University * (Alumni Day) 2:00 Lander University * 7:00 at Flagler College * 7:00 at Armstrong State University * 2:00 at PBC Tournament (quarterfinals) TBA at PBC Tournament (semifinals) TBA at PBC Tournament (finals) TBA
* Peach Belt Conference match All times are Eastern
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Site Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE Greenwood, SC Aiken, SC Charlotte, NC FLORENCE FLORENCE Pembroke, NC Augusta, GA Milledgeville, GA FLORENCE Mount Olive, NC Mount Olive, NC FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE Montevallo, AL Columbus, GA FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE St. Augustine, FL Savannah, GA Milledgeville, GA Milledgeville, GA Milledgeville, GA
FMU 2016 Volleyball Outlook The Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team will open its 2016 season by playing four matches this weekend, Sept. 2-3, at the Queens University of Charlotte Volleyball Fall Invitational. On Friday, the Patriots will face Queens at 12:45 p.m. and Lenoir-Rhyne University at 5:15 p.m. FMU will conclude its tournament play on Saturday by taking on Belmont Abbey College at 10:30 a.m. and Catawba College at 5:15 p.m. Following this weekend's play, Francis Marion will return home to host its annual FMU Invitational Tournament on Sept. 9-10 in the Smith University Center. FMU head coach Paul MacDonald welcomes back six letterwinners, including four starters and the libero, from last year's 16-14 squad that finished sixth during the Peach Belt Conference regular season and nearly doubled its win total from the 2014 campaign. The Patriots were tops in the PBC and ranked 19th nationally in aces per set (1.90) and 18th nationally in total service aces (224). In 10 seasons at FMU, MacDonald is the winningest coach in program history with 164 victories, while his career mark stands at 213-196. Returning starters include 2016 PBC pre-season All-Conference and 6-2 senior middleblocker Caroline Boone, 6-1 senior hitter Carlie Smith, and 5-9 sophomore hitter Georgia Garrison. Last season, Boone played in every set for the Patriots and ranked among the conference’s Top 25 in 17 different statistical categories. Boone ranked third in the PBC and 46th nationally in total blocks (123) and fourth in hitting percentage (.300). She earned All-Conference accolades for both her play on the court and her work in the classroom, and was an honorable mention All-Region pick in 2015. Smith appeared in all 30 of the Patriots’ matches last season and averaged 2.36 kills per set and 2.00 digs per set. Garrison had a stellar freshman campaign, ranking second in the PBC and 49th nationally in aces per set (0.43) and a conference-best 51 total service aces. Also returning are 5-8 sophomore setter Carrie McGinnis (who started 22 times a year ago), 5-9 junior libero Shelbi Meek, and 5-10 sophomore hitter Chloe Attram. McGinnis will look to be the primary setter for the Patriots in 2016 after splitting time at the position last season. McGinnis ranked 12th in the PBC in assists per set (4.92) and 11th in total assists (580). Meek will once again handle the libero duties for FMU after ranking fifth in the PBC in digs per set (4.62) and fourth in total digs (545) a season ago. The team's recruiting class includes one transfer in junior hitter Erika Hartings (Coldwater, Ohio); freshmen middleblockers Megan Dash (Bethany, Ill.), Lenee’ Blot (Miami, Fla.), and Alanna Anon (Hialeah, Fla.); freshman defensive specialist Natalie Vaughn (Newport News, Va.); freshman defensive specialist and outside hitter Felicia Kessler (Moreno Valley, Calif.); and freshman setter Kaitlyn Ziegelmaier (Naples, Fla.). "The Queens Invitational will be a really good gauge to see what we need to do early on to be successful in 2016," said MacDonald. "We will be seeing four very good teams. The connection between our freshmen and returning players will be huge, so miscommunication must stay at a minimum. I have been most pleased with the connection that has continued to grow between our hitters and our setters. Carrie has a year with the program under her belt and with Kaitlyn getting more comfortable, we are ready to see all of the pieces work together throughout the season.” "Caroline will be our anchor when it comes to blocking and our middle attack. Coming off a solid junior season, she is doing a phenomenal job of leading the squad and helping the newcomers to transition. Carlie had a really good season after dealing with some injuries. She possesses the knowledge of our system, and has shown an understanding of how the system can make any player better.” “Shelbi will be an extremely steading force for us on the court. It’s nice to know what you’re going to get from her, and that’s an exceptionally high-level of play on every single point. She does a really good job of shaking off a bad play. She really helps to show the rest of the team that you can work past mistakes and that leads to a higher level of play from everyone else on the court.” "The addition of Erika into the program gives us another offensive threat. It has been really nice to see her thrive early on in practice, but we are looking forward to a successful year." Hartings joins the Patriots after playing two seasons at Owens Community College. As a sophomore, she earned first-team All-Conference honors and helped lead the Express to a 40-8 record and a ninth-place finish at the NJCAA Division II national tournament. In addition to Hartings, MacDonald also had positive comments to make on the rest of his recruiting class with the 2016 season quickly approaching. "Lenee’ and Megan in particular have demonstrated that they can both be an offensive force on the court.” The Patriots' 2016 schedule includes 13 home contests among the squad's 29 matches. The Patriots open their 43rd year of intercollegiate volleyball with an all-time record of 804-652. FMU is 51-23 on its home-court over the past four seasons. The post-season PBC Tournament will be hosted by Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga., Nov. 18-20. The top eight teams in the PBC will advance to tournament play.
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2016 FMU Patriot Player Profiles #4
CAROLINE BOONE
Middleblocker, 6’2”, Sr., Roanoke, Va.
FMU: Two-year returning starter and three-year letterwinner at FMU....2016 Pre-Season All-Conference pick....Career totals of 602 kills and 215 total blocks....Team MVP 2016....2015 All-Conference Team (second team)....AVCA All-Southeast Region (honorable mention) for 2015....PBC All-Academic Team 2015, 2014....Played in all 118 sets in 2015....Led team in hitting percentage, blocks per set, total blocks, blocks solo, and assist blocks....PBC rankings: 3rd in total blocks, 3rd in assist blocks, 4th in blocks per set, 4th in hitting percentage, 5th in service aces, 5th in points per set, 6th in aces per set, 7th in points, 8th in solo blocks, 13th in kills, 14th in kills per set....NCAA II national rankings: 46th in total blocks, 63rd in blocks per set, 64th in total service aces, 107th in aces per set, 124th in hitting percentage, 170th in points per set, 258th in total kills....PBC Player of the Week (Oct. 20, 2015)....PBC Player of the Week (Nov. 3, 2014)....Started 26 of 29 matches as a sophomore....Led team in hitting percentage (.265), service aces per set (0.36), and total blocks....Second on squad in total kills....9 matches with double figure kills (high of 20 vs UNCP)....Averaged 3.69 kills per set over final eight matches of 2014....PBC rankings: 7th in service aces per set, 9th in points per set (3.45), 10th in hitting percentage, and 17th in total service aces....NCAA Division II rankings: 144th in service aces per set, 186th in total service aces, 202nd in points per set, 246th in hitting percentage....Appeared in 27 matches with four starts as a freshman in 2013....Third on team with 23 service aces....Averaged 0.42 blocks per game....Signed during 2012 early signing period.....Adds a blocking presence that enhances the Patriots' front line....Offensively, reaches well and at 6-2, her frame should cause problems for opponents....Impresses with her play at the net...Takes great angles on her attacks....Has a great command of angles around opposing blocks.....Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honor Society....Pre-Vet Club....Chi Alpha Sigma national college athlete honor society....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2014, 2015, 2016....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2013 (fall), 2014 (spring and fall), 2015 (spring, fall), 2016 (spring).....PERSONAL: Born Caroline Leigh Boone in Cincinnati, Ohio....Product of Hidden Valley High School, where she played for coach Carla Ponn-Poff....As a senior, averaged 3.1 kills per set (329 total) and tallied 69 service aces, 62 digs, and 31 total blocks while helping the Titans to a 29-5 record and an appearance in the Group AA state championship match.....She recorded 20 kills in a narrow 3-2 loss in the title contest....Three-time All-District selection, she was named the district’s Player of the Year this past season....As a junior, registered 367 kills, 77 aces, and 74 blocks for a 21-5 Hidden Valley squad that reached the state semifinals....Following the 2011 season, she earned both first-team All-Region and second-team All-State recognition.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Doctor/Teacher/Vet....Favorite Athlete: Kerri Walsh-Jennings....Favorite Movie: Sixteen Candles or Breakfast Club....Favorite TV Show: Scandal or Grey's Anatomy....Favorite Food: Mac n Cheese....Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach....Celebrity Crush: David Beckham....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Baseball....Your Motivation Music: Anything but Classical music and Country music....Favorite Thing About FMU: Carl Jon Smith and her lazy pup....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Snuggling with Luna and Floyd....Goals for Upcoming Season: To have fun and win....Hobbies: Taking naps....Interesting Notes: Soon to be Olympic gold medalist with Carlie Smith. Tokyo here we come....Brush With Greatness: Luna Boone (my dog)........MAJOR: Biology. Year 2015 2014 2013 Totals
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G 118 97 59 274
K 310 263 29 602
E 99 95 18 212
TA 703 635 84 1422
MEGAN DASH
K% .300 .265 .131 .274
KPG 2.63 2.71 0.49 2.20
A 7 9 1 17
APG 0.06 0.09 0.02 0.06
SA 45 35 23 103
D 70 91 29 190
DPG 0.59 0.94 0.49 0.69
BS 14 7 2 23
BA 109 60 23 192
Middleblocker, 6’0”, Fr., Bethany, Ill.
FMU: First-year player at FMU....Very athletic...Gets great reach on her attack and will cause problems for opposing blockers.....A lot of players test high on jumps, but don’t hit as high – she does....Like her current ability, but love her potential, especially as she continues to add to her game....Part of a sevenperson signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s three graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.....PERSONAL: Born Megan May Dash in Decatur, Ill.....A product of Okaw Valley High School, where she played for Jody Potter.....Second-team All-Conference selection as a senior....Possesses a standing reach of 7-7, a block jump of 8-9, and an approach jump of 10 feet.....Played for the Club 217 squad....Nickname is Meg.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Surgical tech....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Wonder Woman....Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals....Favorite Movie: The Notebook....Favorite TV Show: That 70's Show....Favorite Food: Chinese....Favorite Vacation Spot: Clearwater, Fla.....Celebrity Crush: Ryan Reynolds....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Favorite Website: Amazon ....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram ....Instagram Account: unicorndasher ....Your Motivation Music: Rap....Favorite Thing About FMU: Nursing Program....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Hanging out with friends....Goals for Upcoming Season: Win....Hobbies: Eating, horseback riding, and swimming.....MAJOR: Pre-Nursing.
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LENEE’ BLOT
Middleblocker, 6’0”, Fr., Miami, Fla.
FMU: First-year player at FMU....Athletic...Great leaper....Has a super high touch....Fantastic blocker and takes up a lot of space along the net....One of those rare middle players that can play the backrow.....Could also see some playing time at the right-side hitter spot.....Will add a lot of energy to our attack....Will allow FMU some flexibility in its line-up.....Part of a seven-person signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s three graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.....PERSONAL: Born Leneé Braynise Blot in Miami, Fla.....A graduate of Dr. Michael M. Krop High School, where she played under the direction of coach Cheye-Anne Savage....Earned secondteam All-Dade Class 8A-6A honors as a senior....Played club volleyball for Voleimiami 16 National....Nickname is Nae.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: Favorite Superhero when growing up: SpongeBob....Favorite Athlete: LeBron James....Favorite Sports Team: Miami Heat....Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball....Favorite Food: Noodles....Favorite Vacation Spot: Miami beach....Celebrity Crush: Michael Ealy....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Your Motivation Music: Rap, specifically from Tupac....Favorite Thing About FMU: The girls on the volleyball team....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Going to the beach....Goals for Upcoming Season: To help my team in any way that I can....Hobbies: Shopping......MAJOR: Pre-Veterinarian.
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GEORGIA GARRISON
Outside Hitter, 5’9”, So., Trinity, N.C.
FMU: Returning starter....Very productive freshman campaign....Started all 30 matches and played in all 118 sets as a freshman....PBC rankings: 1st in service aces, 2nd in aces per set, 14th in total attacks, 17th in digs, 20th in points, 23rd in kills, 23rd in points per set, 24th in digs per set, 29th in kills per set, 36th in block assists, 38th in hitting percentage, 40th in total blocks....NCAA II national rankings: 32nd in total service aces, 49th in aces per set....Signed during 2014 early signing period....Very dynamic left-side hitter....Her attack approach and arm swing are very fast....Will put pressure on opposing defenses to defend her....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2016....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2015 (fall), 2016 (spring).....PERSONAL: Born Georgia Naomi Garrison in High Point, N.C.....A product of Wheatmore High School, where she played under Rodney Kirby....Four-time All-County and All-Conference performer....As a senior, earned both All-County and PAC-6 All-Conference Player of the Year honors.....Holds school records for kills in a game (25), season (409), and career (1,207).....Earned varsity letters in soccer and basketball (team captain)....Second in her graduating class with a 4.75 grade point average....Nickname is George.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Paleontologist....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Captain America....Favorite Athlete: Steph Curry....Favorite Sports Team: Golden State Warriors....Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy....Favorite Food: Brownies...Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach....Celebrity Crush: Drake....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram ....Favorite Thing About FMU: The volleyball team....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Eating....Goals for Upcoming Season: Winning....Hobbies: Volleyball, art....Interesting Notes: I'm not a ginger. My hair is auburn.....Brush With Greatness: Anxiously awaiting........MAJOR: Nursing. Year 2015
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G 118
K 247
E 87
TA 844
K% .190
KPG 2.09
A 18
APG 0.15
SA 51
D 318
DPG 2.69
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CARLIE SMITH
Outside Hitter, 6’1”, Sr., Hampstead, N.C.
FMU: Two-year Returning starter and three-year letterwinner....Played in all 30 matches and all 118 sets in 2015....Third on the team in kills (279), kills per set (2.36), and total blocks (67)....Fourth in digs (236)....PBC rankings: 15th in total attacks; 18th in kills; 19th in points and points per set; 20th in solo blocks, block assists, and total blocks; 22nd in kills per set; 29th in hitting percentage; 37th in digs; 39th in service aces....Missed part of 2014 campaign with an injury....Fifth on the team in kills as a sophomore....Receive percentage of .940....Three matches of double-figure kills....Double-double (11 kills/10 digs) vs Flagler (9-21-14)....Probable starter in 2014 after moving from the middle to the right side....Appeared in 20 matches as a freshman with two starts....Gained valuable experience during first season....Energy and effort has always set the standard for her teams, and has always been an aggressive offensive threat....Possesses ability and verve for the game....Meshes quickly with teammates....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2014, 2016....FMU Swamp Fox AthleticAcademic Honor Roll 2013 (fall), 2014 (fall), 2015 (fall), 2016 (spring)....Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2014-15, 2015-16.....PERSONAL: Born Carlie Jon Smith in Wilmington, N.C.....Product of Topsail High School, where she played for coach William Pearsall....As a senior, averaged 4.3 kills per set (345 total) and 3.1 digs per set (244 total), while tallying 62 service aces and 56 blocks....Helped lead the Lady Pirates to a 23-4 overall record and an unbeaten mark (14-0) in conference play....Fourtime All-Conference selection....Was named team’s most valuable player as a senior and was chosen as the Wilmington Star News Player of the Year....In four years of varsity play at Topsail, she helped the Lady Pirates to an 89-17 mark, there conference titles (2012, 2011, 2010), and a 44-match unbeaten streak in East Central 2A Conference play.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: A Rock Star....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Villains are better....Favorite Athlete: Luke Kuechly....Favorite Sports Team: Carolina Panthers....Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda....Favorite TV Show: How to Get Away with Murder....Favorite Food: Peanut Butter....Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere tropical....Celebrity Crush: Jacob Hemphill....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Baseball....Your Motivation Music: Anything but Country....Favorite Thing About FMU: Caroline Boone and her dumb dog....Goals for Upcoming Season: Be a valued teammate....Hobbies: Starting Pintrest projects so I can never finish them....Brush With Greatness: Floyd, my dog that everyone likes more than they like me.......MAJOR: Psychology. Year 2015 2014 2013 Totals
#9
M 30 19 20 69
G 118 60 36 214
K 279 98 45 422
E 104 50 30 184
TA 838 376 145 1359
ALANNA ANON
K% .209 .128 .103 .175
KPG 2.36 1.63 1.25 1.97
A 18 6 0 24
APG 0.15 0.10 0.00 0.11
SA 21 16 5 42
D 236 121 19 376
DPG 2.00 2.02 0.53 1.76
BS 8 2 0 10
BA 59 21 5 85
Middleblocker, 6’0”, Fr., Hialeah, Fla.
FMU: First-year player at FMU....The ultimate fiery competitor....A very vocal player...Will bring a high level of energy to the FMU squad.....Hits an extremely heavy ball....Excited to see what she can do at the collegiate level.....Part of a seven-person signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s three graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.....PERSONAL: Born Alanna Taylor Anon in Coconut Grove, Fla.....A product of Miami Killian High School, where she played for coach Clinton Reid.....As a junior, averaged 1.6 kills per set with a .137 hitting percentage and 88 total blocks...Served 8 aces as MKHS posted a 16-7 record....Nickname: Nana.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Social Worker....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Batman....Favorite Athlete: David Lee....Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Blackhawks....Favorite Movies: Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings....Favorite TV Shows: Merlin, Sherlock Holmes, and Grey's Anatomy....Favorite Foods: Pizza and Pasta....Favorite Vacation Spot: Dominican Republic....Celebrity Crush: Brock O'Hurn....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Football or Hockey, I can never choose....Favorite Website: www.Barnesandnoble.com ....Favorite Social Media Site: YouTube ....Instagram Account: alannataylorrr ....Your Motivation Music: Rock....Favorite Thing About FMU: The volleyball team....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Vegetation, I am a professional....Goals for Upcoming Season: Improve the quality of my game and grow as a player....Hobbies: Other than volleyball, I sing, make YouTube videos, love to bake, write novels, and draw....Interesting Notes: I can lick my elbow. .....MAJOR: Biology.
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#11
NATALIE VAUGHN
Libero/DS, 5’7”, Fr., Newport News, Va.
FMU: First-year player at FMU....The program has been watching Natalie for the past two years and have always liked her game.....Makes tough plays look easy.....Her serve reception is steady....Has the ability to handle anything an offense throws at her....Will transition well to playing defense against collegiate players.....Part of a seven-person signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s three graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.....PERSONAL: Born Natalie Anne Vaughn in Newport News, Va....Product of Menchville High School, where she played for coach Chris Gray....As a senior, helped lead Menchville to the PenSouth Conference 10 regular-season and tournament championships....Helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a 23-3 overall record....Was named the Conference 10 Co-Player of the Year....Garnered All-State Group 5A second team honors....Firstteam All-Region accolades....Was named to play in the Virginia High School Coaches Association AllStar match.....4-time All-Conference selections....2-time team MVP....Vaughn also played with the Hampton Roads Junior Club....Lettered three years in softball....Nickname is Nat.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Wizard....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Captain America....Favorite Athlete: Me....Favorite Sports Team: Average Joe's....Favorite Movie: Taken....Favorite TV Show: NCIS....Favorite Food: Seafood....Favorite Vacation Spot: OBX (Outer Banks, N.C.)....Celebrity Crush: Zach Efron....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Softball....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram ....Your Motivation Music: Trap....Favorite Thing About FMU: My team....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Sleeping....Goals for Upcoming Season: WIN....Hobbies: Sleep and going to the beach....Interesting Notes: Named first-team all-conference all four years of high school. Named Player of the Year my senior year, also made second team all state and played in the VHSCA volleyball all-star game.......MAJOR: Civil Engineering.
#12
CARRIE McGINNIS
Setter, 5’8”, So., Knoxville, Tenn.
FMU: Returning starter....Played in all 30 matches (all 118 sets) as a freshman and made 22 starts....Played as part of a two-setter system....PBC rankings: 11th in assists, 14th in assists per set, 36th in service aces....NCA II national rankings: 227th in total assists, 264th in assists per set....Inked during the 2014 early signing period....Has wonderful hands when distributing her sets....Smooth with her contact....She’s going to really make our offense better....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2016....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2015 (fall), 2016 (spring).....PERSONAL: Born Carrie Danielle McGinnis in Morristown, Tenn....A graduate of Bearden High School, where she was coached by her father David McGinnis....As a senior, recorded 1,117 assists, 89 digs, 54 aces, 29 blocks and 49 kills.....Honored as the best setter in her district following both her junior and senior campaigns.....Three-time All-District and All-Region selection....2012 and 2014 All-State Team....All-Prep Extra 2012 and 2013....2011 Rookie of the Year award....Nickname is Carrie.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Teacher....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Superman....Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant...Favorite Sports Team: University of Alabama football....Favorite Movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith....Favorite TV Show: Charmed....Favorite Food: Salad....Favorite Vacation Spot: Destin, Fla.....Celebrity Crush: Charlie Hunnam....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Football....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram ....Twitter Handle: @carriemcginnis1 ....Instagram Account: @chef_carrie ....Your Motivation Music: Country....Favorite Thing About FMU: The people....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Hanging out with friends....Goals for Upcoming Season: To make it to the PBC championship....Hobbies: Running, coloring, and playing with my dogs....Interesting Notes: All-state award my sophomore and senior years of high school.......MAJOR: Biology. Year 2015
M 30
G 118
K 9
E 8
TA 34
11
K% .029
KPG 0.08
A 580
APG 4.92
SA 22
D 186
DPG 1.58
BS 0
BA 1
#13
ERIKA HARTINGS
Outside Hitter, 5’10”, Jr., Coldwater, Ohio
FMU: First-year player at FMU......Inked during 2015 early signing period....Transfer who played two seasons at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio....Will add a very physical presence as an outside hitter....In only two years at her junior college, posted some very impressive numbers and helped her team reach the national tournament.....Expected to battle for playing time in 2016.....Part of a seven-person signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s three graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program....OCC: Averaged .2.89 kills, 0.84 digs, and 0.55 blocks per set as a sophomore, while posting a .223 hitting percentage....Earned first-team All-Conference honors and helped lead the Express to a 40-8 record and a 9th-place finish at the NJCAA Division II national tournament.....Garnered first-team All-Conference recognition as a freshman and ranked fourth nationally with 540 kills.....Averaged 3.35 kills, 0.77 digs, and 0.55 blocks per set in 2014 with a .305 hitting percentage.....Gained 2014 Region XII District E All-Tournament Team accolades.....Career totals of 1,005 kills, 260 digs, 178 total blocks.....PERSONAL: Born Erika Marie Hartings in Coldwater, Ohio.....A graduate of Coldwater High School, where she played for coach Mike Etzler....4-year starter....As a senior, earned All-Conference and All-District honors....Named to play in the District 8 All-Star Game....Led CHS to 2013 district championship....Lettered 4 years in bowling....Won a state bowling individual championship in 2013 and helped her prep squad to a pair of state team title in 2013 & 2012....Honor roll student as a junior and senior....Nickname is E.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Pro beach volleyball player....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Superman....Favorite Athlete: Skylar Diggins....Favorite Sports Team: Notre Dame....Favorite Movie: Last Song....Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill....Favorite Food: Pizza....Favorite Vacation Spot: Siesta Key, Fla.....Celebrity Crush: Channing Tatum....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Baseball....Your Motivation Music: Hip hop....Favorite Thing About FMU: My new roomies....Favorite OffField Activity: Watching Netflix and chillin'....Goals for Upcoming Season: National championship....Hobbies: Hanging with Luna and Floyd....Interesting Notes: Parents own a bowling alley....Brush With Greatness: D1B......MAJOR: Marketing.
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FELICIA KESSLER
DS/OH, 5’10”, Fr., Moreno Valley, Calif.
FMU: First-year player at FMU....Has a very high volleyball IQ....Sees the floor well both defensively and offensively, and has a grasp for what will happen next....Ability to be in the right position.....Could see time at outside hitter as well as along the backrow....Part of signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.....PERSONAL: Born Felicia Elizabeth Kessler in Moreno Valley, California....A product of Canyon Springs High School.....Played for the Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club....Nickname: Lisa.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Marine Biologist....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Storm....Favorite Athlete: Matt Anderson....Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers....Favorite Movie: Bring It On....Favorite TV Show: Orange is the New Black....Favorite Food: Pizza....Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida....Celebrity Crush: Leonardo DiCaprio....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Favorite Website: YouTube ....Favorite Social Media Site: Snapchat ....Your Motivation Music: Promises by Jhene Aiko....Favorite Thing About FMU: The family atmosphere....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Hiking....Goals for Upcoming Season: To improve in my offensive hitting....Hobbies: Singing, hanging out with friends, watching movies.......MAJOR: Psychology.
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KAITLYN ZIEGELMAIER
Setter, 5’10”, Fr., Naples, Fla.
FMU: First-year player at FMU....A two-way player who both hit and set for her club team....Has the ability to run any offense through the setter spot....Good contact point on her hands....Setting style is very deceptive....Part of a signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.....PERSONAL: Born Kaitlyn Allison Ziegelmaier in Naples, Fla....A graduate of Lely High School, where she played under the direction of coach Christina Haire....4-year letterwinner....Helped lead her squad to four consecutive Collier County 5A District titles....As a senior, averaged 6.9 assists, 1.2 kills, and 2.8 digs per set with a hitting percentage of .310.....Served 90 aces and tallied 64 total blocks....Twice earned 5A Player of the Year accolades....Excelled in the classroom, and was active in student government (Senior Class vicepresident)....Advanced Studies Laureate Certificate, Cambridge ALICE Diploma, Debate Team, National Honor Society....Academy of Martial Arts-Karate....Played for the Naples Volleyball Association, Naples Juniors Volleyball, and USA South Volleyball.....Nickname is Zig.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Doctor....Favorite Superhero when growing up: My mom....Favorite Athlete: Courtney Thompson....Favorite Sports Team: Los Angeles Clippers....Favorite Movie: When Harry met Sally....Favorite TV Show: New Girl....Favorite Food: Spaghetti....Favorite Vacation Spot: Naples, Fla.....Celebrity Crush: They're out of my league....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Favorite Website (outside social media): WebMD ....Favorite Social Media Site: YouTube.com ....Twitter Handle: Kziegelmaier ....Instagram Account: Kziegelmaier ....Your Motivation Music: Kid Cudi....Favorite Thing About FMU: Being able to play the sport I love at a great school....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Going to the beach....Goals for Upcoming Season: To work hard and contribute to my team in every way possible....Interesting Notes: 2-time 5A Player of the year, All-County honors all four years....Brush With Greatness: Being able to meet Brooke Sweat and just see how humble an Olympic athlete can be towards the sport and her own accomplishments......MAJOR: Biology.
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#15
SHELBI MEEK
Libero/DS, 5’9”, Jr., Springtown, Texas
FMU: Returning letterwinner....Team's libero in 2015....Played in all 30 matches and 118 sets....Led team in digs (545), digs per set (4.62), and total receptions (843)....Reception percentage of .921....4th on the team in service aces (32)....PBC Rankings: 4th in digs, 5th in digs per set, 17th in service aces, 22nd in service aces per set, 22nd in assists, 24th in assists per set....NCAA II national rankings: 80th in total digs, 113th in digs per set, 271st in service aces.....Transfer from Malone University in Canton, Ohio, where she played her freshman season.....A tremendous all-skills player.....The coaching staff was interested in her coming out of high school, and after a standout season at Malone, will now look for her to finally arrive in Florence....Will bring an offensive and defensive impact to the Patriot attack.....Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2015-16....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2016....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2015 (fall), 2016 (spring). ....MU: Played in all 30 matches....Tallied 1.71 kills, 0.62 digs, and 0.25 blocks per set, while posting a .131 hitting percentage.....Helped the Pioneers to a 15-15 record and an appearance in the GLIAC Tournament.....PERSONAL: Born Shelbi Leneigh Meek in Fort Worth, Texas....A product of Springtown High School, where she played for coaches Leighanne Strickland, Mallory Lunsford, and Jennifer Adams....Two-year team captain....Earned All-State honors as a senior....Two-time All-Parker County selection, including the MVP honoree as a senior....First-team All-District and District MVP as a senior....Most Valuable Setter for 2012....Also lettered in basketball, soccer, and track....Nicknames are Shelly or Shelbz.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: A superstar....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Batman....Favorite Athlete: Johnny Manziel....Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Mavericks....Favorite Movie: The Great Gatsby....Favorite TV Show: The Office....Favorite Food: Mexican....Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico....Celebrity Crush: Hugh Jackman....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Twitter Handle: @shelbileneigh ....Instagram Account: @shelbileneigh ....Your Motivation Music: 90's Hip-hop....Favorite Thing About FMU: The people....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Working out....Goals for Upcoming Season: To win....Hobbies: Attempting to cook....Interesting Notes: I can eat BBQ sauce on anything....Brush With Greatness: Hugged Waka Flocka.......MAJOR: Biology. Year 2015 2014 Totals
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M 30 30 60
G 118 113 231
K 2 193 195
E 5 117 122
TA 36 582 618
CHLOE ATTRAM
K% -.083 .131 .118
KPG 0.02 1.71 0.84
A 76 11 87
APG 0.64 0.10 0.38
SA 32 0 32
D 545 70 615
DPG 4.62 0.62 2.66
BS 0 2 2
BA 0 26 26
OH/Middleblocker, 5’10”, So., Ellicott City, Md.
FMU: Returning letterwinner....Gained valuable experience as a freshman....Very dynamic physical threat on the court....Hits a very heavy ball, which will be an asset as she adjusts to the collegiate level of play.....In addition to the middle, may also see time at one of the other front-row positions....Possesses a standing reach of 8-8, a block jump of 9-7, and an approach jump of 9-11.....PERSONAL: Born Chloe Attram in Warwick, England....A product of Centennial High School, where she played for coaches Michael Bossom and Patrick Kerley.....2-year starter on the varsity squad....In the classroom, was a Silver Honor Roll student....Also played on Columbia (Md.) Volleyball Club’s 14- and 15-year-olds national teams and the Baltimore Elite Volleyball Club’s 17’s and 18’s national squads....Nickname is Chlo.....PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Cashier....Favorite Athlete: Matt Anderson....Favorite Sports Team: FMU volleyball of course....Favorite Movie: Ferris Buller's Day Off....Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy....Favorite Food: I love all food (except apples)....Favorite Vacation Spot: Any beach....Celebrity Crush: Channing Tatum....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Race Walking....Favorite Website: Netflix ....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram ....Twitter Handle: @chloe_attram ....Instagram Account: @Chloe-attram ....Your Motivation Music: My House by Flo Rida....Favorite Thing About FMU: The volleyball team...Favorite Off-Field Activities: Sleeping, reading, and Netflixing....Goals for Upcoming Season: WIN ALOT....Hobbies: Sleeping, eating, and sleeping more....Interesting Notes: I was born in England, briefly lived in Ghana, then went back to England, then moved to Canada, and then moved to Maryland....Brush With Greatness: The FMU volleyball team......MAJOR: Management Information Systems. Year 2015
M 2
G 2
K 0
E 0
TA 0
13
K% .000
KPG 0.00
A 0
APG 0.00
SA 0
D 0
DPG 0.00
BS 0
BA 0
Francis Marion University 2015 Stats and Results
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FMU Volleyball All-Time Series Records 1973-2015 Alabama-Huntsville, Univ. of Anderson University (SC) Appalachian State University (NC) Armstrong State Univ. (GA) Arkansas-Monticello, Univ. of Ashland University (OH) Augusta University (GA) & Barry University (FL) Barton College (NC) * Bellarmine College (KY) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Benedict College (SC) Berry College (GA) Brenau University (GA) Brevard College (NC) Bridgeport, Univ. of (CT) California University (PA) Catawba College (NC) Carson-Newman College (TN) Central Arkansas, University of Central Florida, University of Charleston, University of (WV) Charleston Southern Univ. (SC) *** Chowan College (NC) Christian Brothers University (TN) Claflin College (SC) Clark Atlanta University (GA) Clemson University (SC) Coastal Carolina University (SC) Coastal Georgia, College of Coker College (SC) College of Charleston (SC) Columbia College (SC) Columbus State University (GA) Concord College (WV) Converse College (SC) Davidson College (NC) Davis & Elkins College (WV) Doane College (NE) East Carolina University (NC) Eckerd College (FL) Elon College (NC) Emporia State University (KS) Erskine College (SC) Fairmont State University (WV) Fayetteville State University (NC) Flagler College (FL) Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Southern College Florida Tech Franklin Pierce University (NH) Furman University (SC) Gardner-Webb University (NC) Georgia, University of Georgia College Georgia State University Glenville State College (WV) Guilford College (NC) Harding University (AR) Henderson State University (AR) High Point College (NC)
2-2 6-4 2-2 23-38 0-1 0-1 36-18 0-4 13-1 1-0 3-1 11-3 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 7-10 4-4 1-0 0-1 0-3 20-19 1-0 1-0 8-0 1-0 2-6 26-13 1-0 51-8 9-43 18-2 5-3 2-0 19-4 1-0 3-0 0-1 0-2 0-6 2-5 0-1 30-9 2-0 10-0 4-11 0-2 0-6 4-3 1-0 5-0 7-3 0-1 5-1 0-2 2-0 1-2 0-1 0-1 4-5
Indiana U.-Purdue U. at Indianapolis 2-0 James Madison University (VA) 1-1 Johnson C. Smith University (NC) 1-0 Kentucky State University 0-1 King College (TN) 2-1 LaGrange College (GA) 1-0 Lander University (SC) 36-16 Lees-McRae College (NC) 4-6 Lenoir-Rhyne College (NC) 9-7 Lewis University (IL) 0-1 Limestone College (SC) 30-15 Lincoln Memorial University (TN) 1-2 Lock Haven University (PA) 0-2 Lynn University (FL) 0-1 Madonna University (MI) 1-0 Mars Hill College (NC) 6-3 Memphis State University (TN) 0-1 Mercer University (GA) 1-0 Meredith College (NC) 0-1 Methodist College (NC) 4-4 Millersville University (PA) 1-0 Milligan College (TN) 1-3 Minnesota State University-Mankato 0-1 Mississippi, University of 0-1 Montevallo, University of (AL) 6-15 Montreat College (NC) 1-0 Mount Olive, Univ. of (NC) 12-1 Murray State University (KY) 0-1 Nebraska-Omaha, University of 0-1 New Haven, University of (CT) 1-0 Newberry College (SC) 23-23 North Alabama, Univ. of 0-2 North Carolina Central University 5-0 North Carolina State University 0-2 North Florida, University of 3-16 North Greenville University (SC) 2-0 Northwood University (MI) 0-2 Nova Southeastern University (FL) 0-1 Palm Beach Atlantic College (FL) 2-3 Peace JUCO 2-0 Pfeiffer University (NC) 7-0 Presbyterian College (SC) 15-20 Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 0-1 Queens University of Charlotte (NC) 11-1 Rockhust University (MO) 0-1 Rollins College (FL) 4-11 St. Andrews Presbyterian Coll. (NC) 27-4 St. Augustine’s University (NC) 4-1 Saint Leo University (FL) 6-3 Savannah College of Art & Design (GA) 3-0 Shaw University (NC) 1-0 Shorter University (GA) 1-0 Slippery Rock University (PA) 1-1 South Carolina, University of 3-15 South Carolina State University 8-1 South Dakota State University 0-1 Southern Arkansas University 1-1 Southern Illinois Univ. at Edwardsville 1-0 Southern Wesleyan Univ. (SC) **** 6-6 Tampa, University of (FL) 0-8 Tennessee, University of 0-1
FMU MILESTONE WINS NO. #1 #100 #200 #300 #400 #500 #600 #700 #800
All-Time FMU Team Record
OPPONENT (DATE) vs Pembroke State University 15-2, 15-7 (9-27-73) # Atlantic Christian College (11-1-79) @ Baptist College 10-15, 15-11, 15-12 (9-16-83) 43 seasons at Converse College 15-13, 15-8, 15-7 (10-10-88) 804 wins vs Coker College 15-4, 15-13, 15-5 (10-28-93) 652 losses vs Presbyterian College 15-8, 15-1, 15-1 (9-9-98) .552 winning percentage at Lander University 31-29, 30-13, 30-25 (10-1-04) vs SC State University 30-28, 25-16, 25-7 at Columbus State University 25-11,21-25,18-25,25-18,15-13 (10-16-15)
# tri-match in Laurinburg, N.C.
@ College of Charleston Invitational in Charleston, S.C.
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Texas Wesleyan College The Citadel (SC) Thomas More College (KY) Tusculum College (TN) Union College (KY) UNC Charlotte UNC Greensboro UNC Pembroke** UNC Wilmington USC Aiken USC Upstate ^ Valdosta State University (GA) Virginia Union University Washburn University Wayne State University (MI) West Alabama, University of West Florida, Univ. of West Georgia, University of West Virginia Wesleyan College Western Carolina University (NC) Westmont College (CA) Wingate University (NC) Winthrop College (SC) Wofford College (SC)
0-1 0-1 0-1 4-3 1-0 2-1 3-1 47-33 9-1 45-41 33-38 2-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 4-0 0-1 3-6 3-0 2-5 0-1 13-15 8-31 3-5
* Formerly known as Atlantic Christian Coll. ** Formerly known as Pembroke State Univ. *** Formerly known as Baptist College **** Formerly known as Central Wesleyan Coll. ^ Formerly USC Spartanburg & formerly GRU Augusta / August State 8-29-16
Post-Season Action -------------------------------------------------------
2008 23-9 NCAA II Southeast Regional in Wingate, N.C. 2005 29-11 record PBC Tournament champs NCAA II South Regional in Tampa, Fla. 1998 27-6 record PBC Tournament champs NCAA II South Regional in Tampa Fla. 1991 28-14 record NAIA District Six champs NAIA Tri-District XI Tournament in Florence 1990 23-20 record NAIA District Six champs NAIA Bi-District XI champs NAIA national tournament in Laie, Hawaii 1981 41-10 record AIAW II Region II Tournament in Florence 1978 7-23 record AIAW regional tournament in Florence 1974 16-16 record AIAW regional tournament in Richmond, Ky.
SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER Named in honor of the university’s first president, Dr. Walter D. Smith, the Smith University Center provides comprehensive facilities for student services and activities as well as for recreation and athletic programs to serve students, faculty, and staff. Opened in 1974, the center’s gymnasium seats 2,547 for volleyball/basketball and has recently undergone several renovation projects. Improvements include new theatre-style seating on the east side, a hardwood floor, new scoreboards, a new lighting system, a new sound system, and a new paint job. The FMU women’s volleyball team owns a 377-211 (.641) record in the Smith University Center, including a 9-5 mark last season and a 51-23 record over the past four seasons. Between 1995 and 1997, the squad won 30 consecutive home matches, and between 1995 and 2000, won 54 of 56 home contests (including undefeated home seasons in 1996 and 1998). In addition to numerous sporting events, the building has hosted musical concerts, an appearance by Miss America 1994 Kimberly Aiken, U.S. Presidential candidates, and both college and high school commencement exercises. Francis Marion hosted the 1978 AIAW Division II National Women’s Basketball Tournament. FMU hosted AIAW regional volleyball tournaments in 1978 and 1981 and the Peach Belt Conference volleyball tournament in 1992, 1993, 1998, and 2006.
Francis Marion University is a member of the 14-school NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference (formerly the Peach Belt Athletic Conference). Other PBC members include Armstrong State University (in Savannah, Ga.), Augusta University (Augusta, Ga.), Clayton State University (Morrow, Ga.), Columbus State University (Columbus, Ga.), Flagler College (St. Augustine’s, Fla.), Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville, Ga.), Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus, Ga.), Lander University (Greenwood, S.C.), University of Montevallo (Ala.), UNC Pembroke, University of North Georgia (Dahlonega, Ga.), USC Aiken, and Young Harris College (Ga.). Formed in December 1989 and headquartered in Augusta, Ga., the PBC conducts championships in 15 sports, seven for men and eight for women. Ten of the Peach Belt members sponsor women’s volleyball. The 2016 PBC volleyball tournament will be hosted by Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga., on Nov. 18 (quarterfinals), Nov. 19 (semifinals), and Nov. 20 (finals).
Peach Belt Conference 2015 Volleyball Standings SCHOOL 1. USC Aiken x^ 2. Flagler y^ Armstrong State ^ 4. Lander ^ Montevallo 6. Francis Marion 7. Augusta University 8. Georgia College 9. UNC Pembroke 10. Columbus State
PBC GAMES 14-4 0.778 13-5 0.722 13-5 0.722 11-7 0.611 11-7 0.611 9-9 0.500 8-10 0.444 6-12 0.333 3-15 0.167 2-16 0.111
ALL GAMES 27-6 0.818 23-8 0.742 18-11 0.621 25-13 0.658 20-13 0.606 16-14 0.533 19-14 0.576 12-16 0.429 8-24 0.250 5-25 0.167
x - 2015 PBC Champions
y - PBC Tournament champions
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Last 10 STREAK 7-3 Lost 2 7-3 Lost 1 6-4 Lost 2 5-5 Lost 1 5-5 Lost 1 4-6 Lost 1 5-5 Lost 1 3-7 Lost 2 3-7 Lost 2 3-7 Lost 1
^ - NCAA Tournament participant
FMU Volleyball All-Time Records 1973-2015 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Most Matches Career: 144 by Mary Jackson, 1988-91 143 by Jessica Strader, 2003-06 Most Games Season: 152 by Stacy Ewing, 1995 152 by Jennifer Grande, 1995 Most Kills Match: 33 by Syd Moore vs Presbyterian College, 11-7-97 Season: 546 by Lezlie Logan, 2004 534 by Jennifer Grande, 1995 516 by Barbara Mulligan, 1993 Career: 1,878 by Lezlie Logan, 2003-06 1,523 by Jennifer Grande, 1993-96 Highest Hitting Percentage Season: .567 by Jeannette Alston, 1985 .464 by Krissy Burt, 1996 Career: .401 by Krissy Burt, 1995-98 Most Service Aces Match: 11 by Jessica Lombardi vs Converse, 10-6-07 8 by Jessica Strader vs AASU, 11-12-05 8 by Jennifer Grande vs Elon College, 10-29-94 Season: 105 by Jennifer Grande, 1995 93 by Jennifer Grande, 1994 ; 80 by Jessica Strader, 2005 Career: 279 by Jennifer Grande, 1993-1996 Most Total Blocks Match: 17 by Christy Varn vs Armstrong State College, 11-14-92 Season: 321 by Barbara Mulligan, 1993 Career: 668 by Mary Keith Wiggins, 1991-94 Most Digs Match: 46 by Paige Champy vs Central Wesleyan, 10-22-94 Season: 709 by Jessica Strader, 2005 663 by Jessica Strader, 2004 Career: 2,248 by Jessica Strader, 2003-06 1,886 by Kelsie Deaton (2007-10) 1,680 by Jackie Phiel (2004-07) Most Assists Match: 81 by Crystal Poskey vs Presbyterian College, 11-7-97 Season: 1,562 by Crystal Poskey, 1997 Career: 4,984 by Crystal Poskey, 1996-99 Most Matches with Double Figure Kills: Season: 31 by Lezlie Logan, 2004 Career: 107 by Lezlie Logan, 2003-06 72 by Jennifer Grande, 1993-1996 Most Matches with Double Figure Digs Season: 35 by Jessica Strader, 2005 34 by Jessica Strader, 2004 and 2006 29 by Jennifer Grande, 1995 Career: 112 by Jessica Strader, 2003-06 Most Matches with 20+ Digs Season: 17 by Jessica Strader, 2004 and 2005 15 by Rebekah Davis, 2013 14 by Kelsie Deaton, 2010 ; 8 twice Career: 49 by Jessica Strader, 2003-06 Most Matches with Double Figure Blocks Season: 14 by Barbara Mulligan (FMU), 1993 Career: 20 by Barbara Mulligan (FMU), 1992-93
TEAM RECORDS Most Wins: 41 in 1981 Most Losses: 29 in 1995 Most Matches: 51 in 1981 Best Record: 28-2 (.933) in 1996 Most Consecutive Wins: 20 in 1981 Most Games: 152 in 1995 Most Kills (Match): 99 vs Presbyterian College, 11-7-97 Most Kills (Season): 2,148 in 2005 2,025 in 2004 1,850 in 1997 Highest Hitting Percentage Season: .365 in 1985 .274 in 1996 .273 in 1997 .272 in 1998 Most Service Aces (Match): 21 vs. Virginia Union, 9/1/01 Most Service Aces (Season): 308 in 2005 298 in 2003 Most Total Blocks (Season): 626 in 1994 618 in 1993 Most Digs (Match): 207 vs Central Wesleyan, 10-22-94 Most Digs (Season): 3,060 in 1994 2,805 in 1995 Most Digs Per Game (Season): 21.70 by Francis Marion, 1994 Most Assists (Match): 93 vs Presbyterian College, 11-7-97 Most Assists (Season): 1,889 in 2005 1,744 in 2004 Most Assists Per Game (Season): 13.41 in 1997
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1991-2015 Peach Belt Conference Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 5.
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1991 *^USC Aiken 4-0 Francis Marion 3-1 USC Spartanburg 2-2 Armstrong State 1-3 Augusta College 0-4 1992 *^USC Aiken 5-0 Pembroke State 4-1 Armstrong State 2-3 Augusta College 2-3 USC Spartanburg 1-4 Francis Marion 1-4 1993 *USC Spartanburg 4-1 Pembroke State 4-1 USC Aiken 4-1 Francis Marion 2-3 Armstrong State 1-4 Augusta College 0-5 1994 *^USC Spartanburg 10-0 Pembroke State 6-4 USC Aiken 5-5 Francis Marion 5-5 Armstrong State 4-6 Augusta College 0-10 1995 *USC Aiken 9-1 ^USC-Spartanburg 8-2 Augusta College 6-4 Armstrong State 3-7 Pembroke State 2-8 Francis Marion 2-8 1996 *Francis Marion 9-1 ^USC-Aiken 8-2 USC-Spartanburg 6-4 Armstrong Atl. 4-6 Augusta State 3-7 UNC Pembroke 0-10 1997 *North Florida# 11-1 ^Francis Marion 9-3 USC Aiken 9-3 USC Spartanburg 6-6 Armstrong Atl. 5-7 Augusta State 1-11 UNC Pembroke 1-11
26-8 27-15 20-19 15-13 1-22 20-11 23-5 27-12 16-13 18-18 16-16 34-6 24-7 15-17 19-14 17-19 6-21 38-4 30-15 24-15 19-19 18-14 5-29 25-16 17-14 23-13 12-27 11-23 12-29 28-1 19-17 21-14 15-16 15-13 7-20 18-13 32-4 29-10 20-13 22-10 13-16 11-15
1998 1. *^Francis Marion# *North Florida 3. USC Spartanburg USC Aiken 5. Augusta State 6. Armstrong Atl. 7. UNC Pembroke 8. Lander 1999 1. *^North Florida# 2. Armstrong Atl. Francis Marion 4. USC Spartanburg Augusta State 6. Lander USC Aiken 8. UNC Pembroke 2000 1. *^North Florida 2. Armstrong Atl. St. 3. USC Aiken USC Spartanburg 5. Augusta State 6. Francis Marion 7. UNC Pembroke 8. Lander 2001 1. *^North Florida 2. Armstrong Atlantic USC Spartanburg 4. USC Aiken 5. UNC Pembroke 6. Lander 7. Francis Marion 8. Augusta State 2002 1. *North Florida 2. ^Armstrong Atlantic 3. USC Spartanburg 4. USC Aiken 5. UNC Pembroke Francis Marion 7. Augusta State 8. Lander 2003 1. *^North Florida 2. Armstrong Atlantic USC Spartanburg 4. Augusta State 5. Lander USC Aiken 7. Francis Marion 8. UNC Pembroke
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13-1 13-1 9-5 9-5 6-8 4-10 2-12 0-14
27-6 26-8 19-15 14-14 16-12 9-24 4-20 6-21
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14-0 11-3 11-3 7-7 7-7 3-11 3-11 0-14
22-10 36-5 24-11 19-15 20-17 17-12 11-18 9-27
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13-1 12-2 9-5 9-5 5-9 4-10 3-11 1-13
27-7 29-10 24-10 24-11 19-18 13-21 16-19 11-19
14-0 11-3 11-3 7-7 6-8 4-10 3-11 0-14
26-8 29-10 25-8 19-12 19-15 15-21 8-23 2-33
14-0 12-2 9-5 6-8 5-9 5-9 3-11 2-12
29-6 30-10 22-10 14-18 12-21 13-22 15-19 8-20
14-0 11-3 11-3 6-8 5-9 5-9 4-10 0-14
31-4 22-14 25-8 15-17 14-18 13-21 11-24 6-30
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2004 *^North Florida Armstrong Atlantic Francis Marion USC Aiken USC Upstate Lander UNC Pembroke Augusta State 2005 *Armstrong Atlantic ^Francis Marion USC Uptate USC Aiken UNC Pembroke Augusta State Lander 2006 *Armstrong Atlantic *Francis Marion *^USC Aiken USC Upstate UNC Pembroke Lander Augusta State 2007 *^USC Aiken Lander Armstrong Atlantic Francis Marion UNC Pembroke Augusta State 2008
1. *^Armstrong Atl. 2. Francis Marion Lander 4. USC Aiken Augusta State 6. UNC Pembroke
14-0 12-2 9-5 8-6 7-7 3-11 3-11 0-14
30-6 29-8 21-14 21-13 16-15 13-21 9-22 2-29
11-1 10-2 8-4 7-5 4-8 2-10 0-12
22-12 29-11 21-13 16-14 11-21 6-27 10-23
10-2 10-2 10-2 6-6 3-9 2-10 1-11
20-15 26-8 28-7 23-11 9-20 20-15 13-21
10-0 6-4 5-5 4-6 3-7 2-8
26-5 23-10 16-20 13-21 21-17 17-19
8-2 7-3 7-3 3-7 3-7 2-8
28-7 23-9 22-12 16-15 14-21 13-19
* PBC Champions ^ PBC Tournament Champions
1991-2014 Peach Belt Conference Standings 2012
2009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
*^Flagler Armstrong Atl. Augusta State Montevallo Lander USC Aiken 7. Francis Marion 8. UNC Pembroke 2010
13-1 11-3 9-5 8-6 5-9 5-9 3-11 2-12
2014
36-9 27-10 22-12 20-14 18-15 15-18 11-20 11-21 1.*^Armstrong 2. Flagler 3. USC Aiken 4. Francis Marion Augusta State Lander Montevallo 8. UNC Pembroke
13-1 12-2 7-7 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-9 0-14
33-6 22-11 18-13 18-12 19-15 15-17 15-17 5-26
2013 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
*^Flagler Montevallo Armstrong Atlantic USC Aiken Lander UNC Pembroke 7. Francis Marion Augusta State 2011
1. *Armstrong *^Flagler 3. UNC Pembroke USC Aiken 5. Augusta State 6. Montevallo Francis Marion 8. Lander
13-1 11-3 8-6 6-8 5-9 5-9 4-10 4-10
13-1 13-1 7-7 7-7 5-9 4-10 4-10 3-11
29-9 24-13 22-14 15-16 11-16 19-14 15-16 11-22
36-3 31-7 16-16 15-16 17-18 13-18 12-18 13-19
1. Armstrong *^ 2. Georgia Regents 3. USC Aiken 4. Montevallo 5. Columbus State Lander 7. Flagler 8. Francis Marion 9. UNC Pembroke 10. Georgia College
17-1 13-5 13-5 11-7 9-9 9-9 8-10 5-13 3-15 2-16
30-3 27-9 21-9 21-12 14-15 22-10 16-16 9-20 16-22 7-20
*PBC regular-season champion ^ PBC Tournament champion 2015
1. Armstrong *^ 2. Flagler 3. Francis Marion Columbus State 5. Montevallo 6. USC Aiken 7. Lander 8. UNC Pembroke 9. GRU Augusta Georgia College
18-0 13-5 12-6 12-6 11-7 9-9 7-11 4-14 2-16 2-16
32-2 21-13 21-9 20-11 20-11 19-13 18-13 16-21 8-25 6-23
1. USC Aiken * 2. Flagler ^ Armstrong State 4. Lander Montevallo 6. Francis Marion 7. Augusta University 8. Georgia College 9. UNC Pembroke 10. Columbus State
14-4 13-5 13-5 11-7 11-7 9-9 8-10 6-12 3-15 2-16
*PBC regular-season champion ^ PBC Tournament champion
* PBC Champions ^ PBC Tournament Champions
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27-6 23-8 18-11 25-13 20-13 16-14 19-14 12-16 8-24 5-25
2008 NCAA Tournament Team (23-9 record)
2011 FMU Team: Front Row (L-R): Drewry, Crook, Mooney, Parker, Mitchell, Perreault; Back Row (L-R): Sasan, Legg, Peji, Shank, Matz, Porter, Bennett........For the third consecutive year, the Francis Marion University volleyball program has earned an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, this time for the 2011-12 year. The 13-member Patriot squad recorded a 3.359 GPA for this past academic year. The AVCA honored a record 535 programs – men’s and women’s teams nationwide from high school through all levels of college participation. Francis Marion was one of three Peach Belt Conference members recognized and one of only six Palmetto State schools honored (two in NCAA Divisions I and four in Division II). The award, which was initiated in 1993, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
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2012 FMU Team: Front Row (L-R): Jones, Drewry, Shank, Matz, Mooney, Perreault; Back Row (L-R): Swisher, Reed, Davis, Peji, West, Smith, Imbimbo, MacDonald........Four team members earned PBC All-Academic Team recognition: Drewry, Mooney, Perreault, and Shank (HM)........The Patriots posted their best record in four seasons (18-12), finished fourth in the Peach Belt Conference standings, and narrowly missed earning a bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
2013 FMU Team: Front Row (L-R): Imbimbo, K. Smith, Reed, Davis, Perreault, West, Sears; Back Row (LR): Swisher, Shank, C. Smith, Mooney, Boone, Matz, Jones, MacDonald, Rubalcaba........Three team members earned second-team All-Conference honors: Imbimbo, Sears, Smith.....Head coach Paul MacDonald was named the PBC Coach of the Year.....Three team members earned PBC All-Academic Team recognition: Imbimbo, Perreault, and Mooney (HM).......The Patriots posted a 21-9 record finished in third place during the PBC regular season.....FMU also served as the host of the 2013 conference tournament.....The 20-win season was the first for Francis Marion since 2008 and the squad’s 12-6 conference record represented a six-win improvement over the 2012 campaign and the team’s highest PBC win total since 1998.
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2015 FMU Team: Front Row (L-R): Smith, McGinnis, Fajman, Reed, Meek, Garrison, Stanley; Back Row (LR): Kolodziej, Farrington, Attram, Sears, Schindler, Boone, Smith, Hinrichs, Griffin, MacDonald........Two team members earned All-Conference honors (Boone, Reed) and two garnered PBC All-Academic recognition (Boone, Sears), while the team picked up AVCA All-Academic Team honors for the fourth time in seven years. Boone also earned AVCA All-Southeast Region (honorable mention) recognition........The Patriots posted a 16-14 mark, nearly doubling its win total from the previous season. In the process, Francis Marion recorded its 800th alltime victory. FMU ranked 18th nationally in Division II in total team service aces (224).
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PEACH BELT CONFERENCE RECORDS 1991-2015 (ALL MATCHES) INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (ALL MATCHES)
TEAM RECORDS (ALL MATCHES)
Most Kills Match: 41 by Andrea Jany (AASU) vs SCAD, 9-17-96 Season: 620 by Nicole Smith (ASC), 1994 Career: 1,906 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2001-04 Highest Hitting Percentage Match: .929 by Jennifer Jones (USCS) vs Queens (NC), 11-7-94 Season: .486 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1997 Career: .431 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2001-04 Most Service Aces Match: 11 by Jessica Lombardi (FMU) vs. Converse, 10/6/07 11 by Katie Baker (UNCP) vs. N.C. Central, 9/12/01 Season: 124 by Brittany Runo (UNF), 1998 Career: 280 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1994-1997 Most Total Blocks Match: 22 by Christy Johansen (ASC) vs Francis Marion, 9-25-91 Season: 226 by Christy Johansen (AASU), 1992 Career: 759 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1993-97 Most Digs Match: 53 by Lindsey Weider (ASU) vs CW Post, 10-13-07 Season: 846 by Lindsey Weider (ASU), 2007 Career: 2,504 by Melissa Trippany (Lander), 2004-07 Most Assists Match: 93 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA) vs. Presbyterian, 10-6-94 Season: 1,829 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1997 Career: 6,845 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1994-97 Most Matches with Double Figure Kills Season: 34 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA), 2005 Career: 107 by Lezlie Logan (FMU), 2003-06 Most Matches with 20+ Kills Season: 14 by Nicole Smith (ASC), 1994 Career: 22 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA), 2001-04 Most Matches with Double Figure Digs Season: 34 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2006 34 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2004 Career: 112 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2003-06 112 by Casey Gnann (Flagler), 2009-12 Most Matches with 20+ Digs Season: 21 by Lindsey Weider (ASU), 2007 Career: 50 by Casey Gnann (Flagler), 2009-12 49 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2003-06 Most Matches with 20+ Kills and Digs Season: 5 by Sherrene Benedict (ASC), 1992 Career: 5 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1994-97 5 by Sherrene Benedict (ASC), 1992 Most Matches with Double Figure Blocks Season: 14 by Barbara Mulligan (FMU), 1993 Career: 20 by Barbara Mulligan (FMU), 1992-93
Most Kills Match: 99 by Francis Marion vs Presbyterian, 11-7-97 Season: 2,222 by USC Aiken, 1995 Most Kills Per Game Season: 16.56 by North Florida, 2004 Highest Hitting Percentage Match: .611 (35-2-54) by UNC Pembroke vs Bowie State, 10-9-10 Season: .327 by USC Aiken, 1994 Most Service Aces Match: 26 by UNC Pembroke vs. Queens, 8/31/07 Season: 359 by Armstrong Atlantic State, 2001 Most Services Aces Per Game Season: 3.20 by Augusta College, 1992 Most Total Blocks Match: 63 by USC Spartanburg vs Francis Marion, 1991 Season: 626 by Francis Marion, 1994 Most Blocks Per Game Season: 5.82 by Armstrong State, 1991 Most Digs Match: 207 by Francis Marion vs Central Wesleyan, 10-22-94 Season: 3,060 by Francis Marion, 1994 Most Digs Per Game Season: 21.70 by Francis Marion, 1994 Most Assists Match: 97 by USC Aiken vs Presbyterian, 10-6-94 Season: 2,009 by USC Aiken, 1997 Most Assists Per Game Season: 15.03 by North Florida, 2004 Most Wins to Begin a Season 31 by Armstrong Atlantic, 2012
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PBC All-Time Individual Volleyball Leaders (1991-2015) Kills in a Season 620 by Nicole Smith (AASU), 1994 610 by Kristi Jardine (UNCP), 1994 597 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA), 2004 583 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA), 2003 546 by Lezlie Logan (FMU), 2004 541 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2004 541 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1997 538 by Meg Weathersby (Flagler), 2010 535 by Kim Pitman (USCS), 2001 534 by Jennifer Grande (FMU), 1995 Kills in a Career 1906 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2001-04 1878 by Lezlie Logan (FMU), 2003-06 1803 by Jessica Howard (ASU), 2006-09 1778 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1994-97 1762 by Mandy Rupert (Upstate), 2003-06 1714 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA), 2001-04 1524 by Jessica Santaniello (Arm), 2010-13 1523 by Jennifer Grande (FMU), 1993-96 1455 by Mandy Gerolstein (USCA), 2004-07 1409 by Traci Knuth (AASU), 2003-06 1409 by Manyi Ati (UM), 2010-13 Hitting Percentage in a Season .486 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1997 .465 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2003 .464 by Krissy Burt (FMU), 1996 .444 by Andrea Jany (AASU), 1996 .438 by Jan Chapman (USCS), 1993 .435 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2001 .422 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2002 .417 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2004 .417 by Debbie McNamara (UNCP), 1993 .414 by Emily Kohler (UNF), 2004 .408 by Kim Pitman (USCS), 2001 .406 by Brittany Wolf (AASU), 2011 Hitting Percentage in a Career .431 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2001-04 .399 by Krissy Burt (FMU), 1996-98 .399 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1994-97 .391 by Debbie McNamara (UNCP), 1992-93 .384 by Kim Pitman (USCS), 2000-01 .367 by Jan Chapman (USCS), 1991-94 .354 by Michele Remlinger (AASU), 2008-09 .352 by Alysia Kern (UNF), 1997-2000 .352 by Nancy Luebbers (USCA), 1995-96 .348 by Kari Weber (UNF), 1998-99 .347 by Nicole Smith (AASU), 1993-94 Aces in a Season 124 by Brittany Runo (UNF), 1998 105 by Jennifer Grande (FMU), 1995 97 by Ashley Seal (AASU), 2012 93 by Jennifer Grande (FMU), 1994 85 by Jennifer Jones (USCS), 1993 84 by Sofie Hakansson (AASU), 2001 83 by Koreena Kaminsky (AASU), 1992 80 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2005 80 by Jessica Lane (USCA), 2003 80 by Katie Baker (UNCP), 2001 79 by Erin Melius (AASU), 2002 77 by Jayme Hodges (USCA), 1994
Kills in a Match 41 by Andrea Jany (AASU) at SCAD, 9/17/96 39 by Kierstan Jakowitz (UNF) vs. Northwood, 9/5/98 36 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA) vs. Augusta State, 10/1/03 35 by Nicole Smith (AASU) vs. Francis Marion, 9/30/94 34 by Erika Gelzintye (CSU) vs Lander, 10/31/14 33 by Angie Chervestad (USCA) vs. USCS, 11/4/00 33 by Nicole Smith (AASU) vs. UNC Pembroke, 10/1/94 33 by Sherrene Benedict (AASU) at Francis Marion, 11/14/94 32 by Ashley Diedrich (USCA) vs King, 9/6/14 32 by Jessica Howard (ASU) vs Lenior-Rhyne, 9/11/09 32 by Sarah Lobstein (ASU) vs Lander, 10/22/05 32 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA) vs. Nova Southeastern, 10/17/03 32 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA) vs. Lincoln Memorial, 9/6/03 31 by Jessica Lombardi (FMU) vs AASU, 9/28/07 31 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA) vs. Francis Marion, 10/9/04 31 by Jenny Lloyd (USCA) vs. Wingate, 8/28/04 Aces in a Match 11 by Jessica Lombadi (FMU) vs Converse, 10/6/07 11 by Katie Baker (UNCP) vs. N.C. Central, 9/12/01 10 by Samantha Lukralle (USCA) vs. Coker, 10/23/10 9 by Mandy Rupert (Upstate) vs UNCP, 10/1/05 9 by Margaret Thornton (AASU) vs. Converse, 9/18/04 9 by Koreena Kaminski (AASU) vs. Troy State, 9/26/02 9 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA) vs. St. Leo, 10/18/96 9 by Vicki Elliott (USCA) vs. Wingate, 10/4/96 Assists in a Match 93 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA) vs. Presbyterian, 10/6/94 81 by Candice Anderson (USCA) vs. USCS, 11/4/00 76 by Amanda Shelton (AASU) vs. USC Spartanburg, 9/14/96 75 by Valerie Martinez (UNF) vs. Tampa, 9/23/04 75 by Alysia Kern (UNF) vs. N. Colorado, 8/26/00 73 by 3 players Digs in a Match 53 by Lindsey Weider (ASU) vs East Stroudsburg, 10/12/07 51 by Andrea Laza (UNCP) vs Limestone, 10/23/09 50 by Andrea Laza (UNCP) vs Lander, 10/27/07 47 by Andrea Laza (UNCP) vs Catawba, 11/6/07 47 by Melissa Trippany (Lander) vs Catawba, 9/25/07 46 by Paige Champy (FMU) vs. Central Wesleyan, 10/22/94 45 by Kelsie Deaton (FMU) vs. Palm Beach Atl., 10/22/10 45 by Katie Toman (USCA) vs Montevallo, 10/31/15 44 by Andrea Laza (UNCP) vs Lees-McRae, 8/25/07 Blocks in a Match 22 by Christy Johansen (ASU) vs. Francis Marion, 9/25/91 15 by Jessica Hartley (UNCP) vs Catawba, 8/28/09 14 by Kay Stewart (Lander) vs Anderson, 10/6/07 14 by Christy Plecha (LU) vs. USC Upstate, 9/29/04 13 by 5 players Blocks in a Season 226 by Christy Johansen (AASU), 1992 222 by Trina Beaty (USCS), 1991 214 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1994 201 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1995 194 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1997 188 by Sara Hendrichs (USCS), 1997 187 by Reyonia Whipple (Lander), 2015 177 by Christy Johansen (AASU), 1991 172 by Kay Stewart (Lander), 2007 Blocks in a Career 759 by Kim Merrill (USCA), 1994-97 592 by Jackie Struck (UNF), 2001-04 548 by Jessica Howard (ASU), 2006-09 536 by Traci Knuth (AASU), 2003-06 484 by Mandy Gerolstein (USCA), 2004-07 433 by Lezlie Logan (FMU), 2003-06 425 by Candice Modlinski (AASU), 2001-04 420 by Sarah Haynes (AASU), 1999-2002 418 by Mallory Eggert (FMU), 2007-10 412 by Brittany Wolf (AASU), 2009-12
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Aces in a Career 280 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1994-97 279 by Jennifer Grande (FMU), 1993-96 244 by Sofie Hakansson (AASU),1999-02 242 by Rachel Dalitz (USCA), 2002-05 229 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2003-06 224 by Mandy Rupert (Upstate), 2003-06 224 by Jayme Hodges (USCA), 1994-97 205 by Amanda Parker (LU), 1999-2001 201 by Erin Melius (AASU), 1999-2002 196 by Kristin Korte (USCS), 1998-2001 191 by Erin Kopec (USCS), 2001-04 186 by Angela Hornish (USCA), 1991-93 Assists in a Season 1829 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1997 1790 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1995 1774 by Valerie Martinez (UNF), 2004 1722 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1994 1708 by Erin Melius (AASU), 2002 1614 by Olivia Snipes (Flagler), 2011 1594 by Valerie Martinez (UNF), 2002 1585 by Beth Peterson (UNCP), 1994 1552 by Heather Fierce (UNCP), 2007 1504 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1996 1499 by Valerie Martinez (UNF), 2003 Assists in a Career 6845 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA),1994-97 6230 by Valerie Martinez (UNF), 2001-04 5582 by Erin Melius (AASU), 1999-2002 5162 by Erin Kopec (USCS), 2000-04 4984 by Crystal Poskey (FMU), 1996-99 4945 by Alysia Kern (UNF), 1997-2000 4846 by Nicole Swaback (USCS), 1996-99 4572 by Rachel Dalitz (USCA), 2002-05 4302 by Jessica Register (LU), 2011-14 3972 by Jenna Kaiser (FMU), 2005-08 Digs in a Season 846 by Lindsey Weider (ASU), 2007 798 by Andrea Laza (UNCP), 2007 731 by Casey Gnann (Flagler), 2011 730 by Casey Gnann (Flagler), 2012 709 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2005 700 by Melissa Trippany (LU), 2007 695 by Julia Ferreira-Alves (Lander),2015 682 by Carissa Bell (UM), 2014 675 by Kaleigh Harvey (UM), 2013 663 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2004 655 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2006 651 by Melissa Trippany (LU), 2004 641 by Caitlyn Kovach (Flagler), 2013 Digs in a Career 2504 by Melissa Trippany (LU), 2004-07 2261 by Andrea Laza (UNCP), 2006-09 2248 by Casey Gnann (Flagler), 2009-12 2248 by Jessica Strader (FMU), 2003-06 2160 by Samantha Lukralle (USCA), 2008-12 1886 by Kelsie Deaton (FMU), 2007-10 1753 by Roxanna Rivera (USCA), 1994-97 1688 by Kristin Korte (USCS), 1998-2001 1682 by Casey Howett (Arm), 2008-11 1680 by Jackie Phiel (FMU), 2004-07 1666 by Jessica Santaniello (Arm), 2010-13 1611 by Stefanie Durham (USCA),2005-08 1568 by Jennifer Grande (FMU) 1993-96 1541 by Christina Flores (AASU),2003-06 1528 by Mandy Rupert (Upstate),2003-06
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