2014 Providence College Volleyball Team Guide

2014 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL TEAM GUIDE

@FRIARVOLLEYBALL

WWW.FRIARS.COM

2014 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ONLINE TEAM GUIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2....................................................................................... Providence College 3........................................................................... Providence, Rhode Island 4................................................................................College Administration 5............................................................Academics at Providence College 6-11.......................................................................................................Facilities 12..................................................... Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson 13-14.............................Support Staff/ Strength & Conditioning Staff 16.................................................................................................... 2014 Roster 17-25....................................................................................... Meet the Friars 26............................................................................................... 2013 Statistics 27..................................................................................BIG EAST Conference 28.....................................................................................................2013 Recap 29-30..........................................................................................Records Book 31..................................................................................... Friars Off The Court 32..................................................................Friends of Jaclyn Foundation

ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Providence College Intercollegiate Athletics Program is to foster the personal development and education of young men and women through their participation in NCAA Division I Athletics.

Athletic contests provide an opportunity for the campus and the community at large to demonstrate their support of the College, its athletics program and the student-athletes.

The Athletic Department strives to fulfill student-athlete needs and goals in an environment steeped in the Dominican tradition in which honesty, integrity, mutual respect, effort

Location:................................................................................Providence, R.I. Founded:................................................................................................... 1917 Enrollment:.............................................................................................. 3,866 President: ...........................................................Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Denomination:........................................................Catholic (Dominican) Associate VP/Athletics Director: ........................ Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Assistant VP/Executive Associate AD/SWA: ......................Jill LaPoint Senior Associate AD/External Relations:....................Steve Napolillo Associate AD/Student-Athlete Development: ..............Nick Reggio Associate Athletic Director Communications: .........................................Arthur Parks Associate Athletic Director/Facilities: ......................... Carl LaBranche Associate Athletic Director/Compliance:.........................Joe Nicastro Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine:................... John Rock Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations:.............Jen Rynearson Director of Athletic Marketing & Promotions:................Katie Judge Conference: .....................................................................................BIG EAST Nickname:................................................................................................ Friars Colors: ............................................Black & White with Silver (PMS 877) Home Court: ................................................................Alumni Hall (1,854)

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach:.............................Margot Royer-Johnson (Scranton ‘95) Record at Providence:........................................... 128-298 (14 seasons) Career Record:........................................................................................Same Assistant Coach:.................Eddy DelSignore (Boston University ’10) ................................... Dominique Marshall (University of Arizona ‘08) Team Manager: ................ Bobby Kovalsky (Providence College ‘17) Strength & Conditioning:............................. Ken White (Vermont ‘92) Volleyball Office Phone: ..................(401) 865-2028; (401) 865-2030

TEAM INFORMATION

2014 Captains: ...............................................Annie Russian and Mackenzie Ziegler 2013 Overall Record:............................................................................12-20 2013 America East Record/Place:....................................4-10/Seventh 2013 Postseason:................................................................................... None Players Returning/Lost:.........................................................................15/0 Starters Returning/Lost: ......................................................................... 6/0 Newcomers: .....................................................................................................3

SPORTS INFORMATION

Sports Information Contact: ......................................... Kelsey Chepiga Office Phone: .......................................................................(401) 865-1733 Email: ...................................................kchepiga@friars.providence.edu Athletic Website: ...........................................................www.FRIARS.com Athletic Department Twitter: ............................................@PCAthletics Volleyball Twitter: ............................................................ @FriarVolleyball

@FriarVolleyball 1

Credits: The 2014 Providence College women’s volleyball online team guide is published by the Providence College Athletics Department and all rights are reserved. All information in this guide is property of Providence College.

Design/Layout: Jason Schrank, Kelsey Chepiga. Cover Design: Brian Catinella Editorial Assistance: Kelsey Chepiga, Margot Royer-Johnson, Jen Rynearson.

Photography: Tom Maguire, David Silverman, Providence College Sports Information.

R

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

esponding to the needs of Rhode Island, the Dominican Order of Preachers made a special commitment to the state in 1917 and founded Providence College — the only institution of higher learning in North America that is conducted by the Order. In 97 years, Providence College has steadily moved to a position of national prominence, while maintaining a personal, community-like atmosphere that fosters growth and development among its student population.

Providence College’s rich heritage dates back to 1216, or the origins of the Dominican Order in Spain. Through the ages, the Dominican Friars became known as the “champions of the faith,” spreading the gospel message through the centuries into every corner of the globe. Today, Dominican Friars continue to spread the gospel in a wide range of remote areas of the world, to teach at every level of the United States educational system.

With the Dominican tradition as its foundation, Providence College focuses on developing the entire person through its values-oriented education. The college seeks to complement a student’s knowledge with knowledge of his own values — values that will remain the foundation for sound judgement throughout a lifetime.

To that end, Providence College aims to relate its curriculum to the problems of contemporary society, offering diverse programs of study that remain grounded in the liberal arts. Students may choose from some 60 concentrations ranging from computer science to labor relations to theatre arts.

In addition, qualified students who wish to structure a program not specifically provided under the regular concentrations may develop their own program with the approval of the dean of the college.

As part of the core curriculum, all students take a two-year, team-taught course, Development of Western Civilization (DWC) which integrates the study of literature, philosophy, history and religious studies through the ages into a cohesive interdisciplinary unit.

Situated just on the fringe of downtown Providence, the College’s location enables students to have easy access to the many social, cultural, educational and recreational amenities of urban life - the Providence Public Library; entertainment at the Providence Performing Arts Center; sporting events, entertainment and trade shows at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the Providence Convention Center and dozens of fine restaurants. With several other major educational institutions located in Providence, the city has become a hub of collegiate activity.

SCHOOL FACTS

Affiliation Roman Catholic Dominican Friars Enrollment 3,866 undergraduates 10% from Rhode Island 64% from New England 43% men, 57% women The City of Providence 177,994 residents Campus 105 acres Concannon Fitness Center/ Peterson Rec. Center Bagley Arena -Basketball, Tennis & Volleyball Courts -Four-lane indoor track Cuddy Racquetball Complex (3courts) Taylor Natatorium Locker Rooms Exercise/Dance Studio Fitness Facility Phillips Library 1,333,231 total volumes Albertus Magnus-Hickey Science Complex State of the Art Labs Computer Work Stations Research Facilities Seven Computer Labs (general use) 17 “Cluster” Computer Labs (for use by specific departments) Eight Dormitories Five Apartment Buildings One Suite Hall Faculty 410 members 4.9% Dominican priests or sisters 12:1 student to faculty ratio 92% Ph.D. or the highest degree in field

THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth in a supportive environment.

The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical and aesthetic values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes quality teaching and scholarship.

Providence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds from its one Creator. It therefore encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom and equality of every person and welcomes qualified women and men from all religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Providence College prepares its students to be responsible and productive citizens to serve in their own society and the greater world community.

Sarah Katinger ‘02 2

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXPERIENCE A CITY IN RENAISSANCE...

Providence, Rhode Island is among America's most dynamic, diverse and exciting new destination cities. Come and see it for yourself. Gather with thousands in the rejuvenated downtown for a magical WaterFire display.

Catch a Broadway-bound show. Enjoy dinner in one of the city's many award-winning restaurants, then head to Federal Hill to sip an authentic caffe latte. Mingle with the more than 26,000 students who attend the city's five colleges and universities. Explore internship opportunities with the city's businesses and nonprofits and see a real-world path to career success. Providence College's scenic 105-acre campus is located just 10 minutes away from one of the most historic and cosmopolitan city centers in the United States. Come to Providence and embrace all that America's Renaissance City has to offer.

A LIVELY DOWNTOWN SCENE...

It's where Colonial-era cobblestone streets intersect with gleaming new office buildings. Where young men and women from across the nation intern with some of the most recognized names in finance, business, technology and healthcare. In Providence, there's always something happening, always a new exhibition, bookshop or bistro to check out.

The New York Times describes it as "one of the hippest towns in New England." And Money Magazine calls it "the best city in the East for young professionals."

A WEALTH OF WEEKEND DESTINATIONS...

Known as the Ocean State, Rhode Island boasts more than 400 miles of stunning coastline. The world-famous mansions of Newport, along with the shores of Narragansett Bay are just a 30-minute drive from Providence.

The ski slopes of New England make a great day trip, and the beaches of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are all within easy reach.

YOU'RE CLOSE...

Providence is a short drive from T.F. Green Airport. Known as the "hasslefree gateway to New England," the airport is conveniently located close to Interstate 95 and offers non-stop flight connections to cities throughout the United States and Caribbean.

3

PROVIDENCE IS AMERICA'S NEWEST DESTINATION CITY. HERE'S WHY:

• The Providence Performing Arts Center is the second largest indoor theater in New England • The Dunkin' Donuts Center (home of Providence College basketball) has hosted the NCAA Hockey Championship and NCAA Basketball Tournament among other major sporting events. Providence College and the BIG EAST Conference office co-hosted the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds in Providence, R.I. • At the upscale Providence Place Mall, you'll find more than 160 shops, theaters, acclaimed restaurants and an IMAX Theater • The renowned WaterFire display on the Providence River is one of the many attractions that draw thousands to the city's dynamic downtown • With seven historic districts featuring beautifully preserved 18thand-19th century architecture, Providence is one of the most historic cities in America • Providence has the country's largest per capita concentration of college students (26,000 in a city of just over 175,000), making it one of the nation's most student-friendly cities (2012) • Providence has a rich diversity of neighborhoods offering a wide selection of ethnic cuisine, from pad thai to paella • The nationally acclaimed Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare animals from around the world • The city's rich cultural calendar includes dance performances, theater productions, music recitals, gallery shows and readings by prominent authors and poets

For complete information, contact the Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 233-1636 and the Rhode Island Division of Tourism, (800) 556-2484.

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ROBERT G. DRISCOLL, JR. ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Entering his 13th season as Providence College’s Associate Vice President & Athletics Director, Bob Driscoll has transformed and reinvigorated Providence College’s athletics program. Having established a vision of student-athlete success in the classroom, in the community and in competing for championships, Driscoll maintains focus on fostering one of the nation’s most respected programs.

During the 2013-14 academic year, Driscoll was the architect of one of the most successful seasons in Friar history. The women’s cross country team claimed the College’s second NCAA Championship, the men’s basketball team won the 2014 BIG EAST Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament and the men’s hockey team advanced to the NCAA East Regional Final. The men’s soccer team made a run to the BIG EAST Tournament title game and to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, while the men’s cross country team placed 16th at the NCAA Championship. Additionally, the women’s cross country and track teams combined to earn seven All-America honors in 2013-14. Men’s basketball senior guard Bryce Cotton, who led the BIG EAST in assists and led the nation in minutes played (39.9 mpg), earned Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America accolades and was named the BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

Providence College finished 71st (out of 297) in the 2013-14 Division I Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. The Friars finished second in the nation among Division I non-FBS/FCS institutions and their 71st-place finish marked the highest final ranking under the direction of Driscoll. During Driscoll’s tenure, the Friars have finished in the top-100 of the Division I Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings six times and inside the top-125 during 10 of his 13 years as athletics director.

The Friars also have excelled in the classroom and Providence’s studentathletes have combined for an average GPA of 3.02. Following the 2013-14 competition year, a school-record six Providence College athletic programs received Public Recognition Awards as part of the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) program. Multiple Friar teams have been honored in each of the nine years that the NCAA has given out the Public Recognition Awards.

Epitomizing the drive for success in athletics and in the classroom, the 2013 women’s cross country team won the 2013 NCAA Championship, boasted three All-Americans, earned a NCAA Public Recognition Award for the thirdconsecutive season, was named the USTFCCCA Division I Scholar Team of the Year and senior co-captain Emily Sisson was named the BIG EAST Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Aside from excelling in the classroom and competing for championships, Driscoll’s student-athletes are very active in the local community. Last season alone, Friar student-athletes combined for over 2,300 hours of community service and raised over $17,000 for charitable causes. Some of the charitable efforts included working with Team IMPACT, taking part in Rhode Island’s reading week, volunteering at the Special Olympics and participating in Relay for Life.

Driscoll helped position the College’s athletics program for success as a member of the reorganized BIG EAST Conference, where the Friars compete against top-flight academic and athletic institutions in a new era of rivalries built on rich athletic traditions. With a long-term television contract with FOX Sports and its marquee men’s basketball championship tournament at Madison Square Garden, the BIG EAST is poised for success. Additionally, Friar hockey will continue to compete in the Hockey East Association, one of the premier hockey conferences in the nation.

One of the biggest impacts Driscoll has had on the Providence College Athletics Department, and the College as a whole, has been with facility development, construction and renovation. Since his arrival in 2001, Driscoll has transformed the College’s athletics facilities. Most recently, the initial phases of construction for a new soccer and lacrosse complex began in the summer of 2014.

In September of 2013 a state-of-the art renovation and 30,000-square foot addition project to Schneider Arena was completed. The project included new locker rooms, new coaches’ offices, a renovated press box, a state-of-theart video board and sound system, luxury boxes, as well as a new hockey and lacrosse strength and conditioning room. The Ray Treacy Track was built over the summer of 2013 to give the men’s and women’s cross country and track programs an improved place to train and race, as well as serving the whole Providence College community. Taylor Natatorium also underwent extensive renovations in 2013.

Other facility upgrades that have highlighted Driscoll’s tenure include an $80 million renovation of the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, the home of Friar men’s basketball. The project was the result of Driscoll working strategically

with lead officials in the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island.

The renovations enhanced the game-day experience by adding 20 luxury boxes, new seats, a video scoreboard, sound system, updated restaurant and concession stands, team store, locker rooms and new weight training/fitness areas. These renovations enabled Providence College to successfully serve as host for the First and Second Rounds of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. In September of 2012, renovations of Alumni Hall were completed. Alumni Hall, which is the practice facility for men’s basketball and the home of the Friar women’s basketball and volleyball teams, is now a state-of-the-art facility.

Kicking off Driscoll’s vision for the improved athletic facilities footprint at Providence College, the Concannon Fitness Center, an $18 million facility, opened in August of 2007, adjacent to the $6 million Lennon Family Field (Astroturf facility), which was completed in August 2005. The Fitness Center houses the Friars’ Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Center for varsity student-athletes as well as administrative and coaching offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. Additionally, the Concannon Fitness Center serves the whole Providence College community and houses the recreation sports staff, furthering the bond between the campus community and Friar Athletics. Next, the Canavan Sports Medicine Center was completed in August of 2008.

Driscoll established the athletic fundraising philosophy and department that has been instrumental in making program upgrades possible. He and his staff have exceeded fundraising goals on a yearly basis, achieving a 1,000% increase in fundraised dollars over a 12-year period. In July of 2014, Driscoll and his fundraising staff announced that they reached their goal of raising $4.2 million for the 2014 fiscal year. The additional revenue remains critical to building and supporting championship programs and providing the best opportunities to Providence College’s student-athletes. The funds Driscoll and his staff raise help directly support all 19 of Providence College’s Division I programs, the Friars Forever Fund and capital projects.

On June 10, 2008 Driscoll was named the 2007-08 Astro Turf Athletics Director of the Year for the Division I Northeast Region at the 43rd National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Annual Convention. He also was honored in 2009 by his alma mater, Ithaca College, when he received the Distinguished Sport Industry Leader award.

Currently, Driscoll is serving his first year as the President of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association. He also represents the BIG EAST’s athletic directors on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, serves as a mentor for the Division I-AAA mentoring program and serves on the Hockey East Television Negotiations and Marketing Committees. He previously served on the NCAA Division I Management Council, the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Committee (Chair 2010-11) and was the Chair of the BIG EAST Athletic Directors in 2011-12. Driscoll was an NCAA Fellows Programs Executive Mentor.

Driscoll joined the Providence community after 14½ years in athletic administration at the University of California, Berkeley, culminating in serving as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. Prior to that, he was Cal’s Executive Associate Athletic Director and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department as well as overseeing football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s water polo, rugby, strength training, equipment and the sports medicine programs.

Driscoll was hired at Cal as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, a position he held for five years. He then assumed the position of Executive Associate Athletic Director, at which point he was responsible for the administration of 27 varsity sports, a staff of 250 and a $36 million budget. Prior to coming to Providence, he served as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. During his tenure, Cal won over 20 national championships and competed in the Citrus, Copper, Alamo and Aloha Bowls. The Bears also finished as high as 12th in the NACDA Directors’ Cup. Before arriving at Cal, Driscoll served six years (1981-87) as the Athletic Director and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Intramural Sports at Mills College in Oakland, Calif. Prior to Mills, Driscoll was Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball and Hockey Coach at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. from 1977-81. Driscoll played hockey and baseball at Ithaca College (N.Y.), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1974. He earned his Master of Science in Physical Education/Psychology of Sports from Ithaca in 1975.

A native of West Concord, Mass., Driscoll was inducted into the inaugural class of Concord-Carlisle High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame (football, ice hockey and baseball) in 1993. He and his wife Cathy have three grown children.

4

ACADEMICS AT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides specialized support to student-athletes in light of the unique time demands, responsibilities, and rules governing participation in intercollegiate athletics. Holistic services are provided in a safe, personal environment where academic growth is a priority, personal development and independence are enhanced, and long-term success is nurtured by a staff which models these same commitments.

Student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, as well as on the field or court, may be nominated for the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team, the HOCKEY EAST Academic Honor Roll, NFHCA Division I Academic Team or the Academic AllAmerica Program presented by CoSIDA. The Providence College Athletic Department also honors student-athletes each semester who have achieved a 3.00 grade point average or higher.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor.

To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree, members of the Classes of 2015, must earn a minimum of 116 earned credit hours and complete at least 36 courses with a minimum value of three credits each. For members of the Class of 2016 and subsequent years, a minimum of 120 credit hours must be earned. For students of all class years, 2.00 (4.00 scale) minimum cumulative and major grade point averages are required. Included in the total credit hours for students beginning with the Class of 2016 are Core Curriculum courses in the areas of Development of Western Civilization (4 courses), Philosophy (2), Theology (2), Natural Science (1), Quantitative Reasoning (1), Social Science (1), and Fine Arts (1). In addition, a Core Focus sequence (2 courses) outside of one’s major requirements and learning proficiencies in the areas of Intensive Writing (2), Oral Communication (1), Civic Engagement (1), and Diversity (1) must be successfully completed.

Undergraduate students must spend at least eight semesters in full-time attendance, unless the period is reduced by advanced standing credit from another institution as reviewed and approved by the dean of undergraduate and graduate studies. The College reserves the right to allow graduation at the completion of seven semesters following the successful petition by students to the Committee on Academic Status with the subsequent approval of the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

Official and complete academic information is published in Providence College’s academic catalogs, available at http:// catalog.providence.edu/.

ACADEMIC SERVICES - STAFF Jonathan Gomes Associate Director for Academic Services Kaitlyn O’Malley Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services Anthony Mendes Academic Coordinator for Student-Athletes Marissa Zadrozny Academic Coordinator for Men’s Basketball

5

REV. BRIAN J. SHANLEY, O.P. COLLEGE PRESIDENT On February 1, 2005, Providence College announced the election of Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., to serve as the 12th president of the College. Prior to his arrival at Providence, Father Shanley served as an associate professor in the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Father Shanley is a native of Warwick, Rhode Island.

A parishioner at St. Gregory the Great Church, he attended local public schools, graduating from Toll Gate High School in 1976.

In 1980, Father Shanley earned his undergraduate degree in history at Providence College. He holds a doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto, where he completed the Collaborative Providence in Philosophy and Medieval Studies. He also holds a master of divinity degree (theology) and the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), both from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception.)

Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, Father Shanley has devoted his entire career to teaching and administration in Catholic higher education. Following teaching assignments at Providence College and the University of Toronto, he began his tenure at The Catholic University of America in 1994, achieving the rank of associate professor in 2001. Father Shanley’s first teaching assignment was at Providence College from 1988-91. He was an instructor of philosophy, and taught in the Development of Western Civilization Program.

Father Shanley spent the Fall 2002 semester as a visiting professor at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He previously engaged in a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Philosophy of Religion in 1998-99.

As the Regent of Studies for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Father Shanley holds a seat on the Provincial Council, a body of 12 Dominican Friars serving as cabinet-level advisors to the Prior Provincial. He advises the Prior Provincial on all matters pertaining to the intellectual and academic life of the Province and oversees the academic endeavors of members of the Province, including those in preparation for the priesthood and those engaged in graduate studies.

ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES ACADEMIC MONITORING

Progress report slips (i.e., requesting information regarding class attendance and performance) are sent to each instructor for all student-athletes at least once per semester. The staff tracks individual progress, schedules meetings as appropriate and personally contacts instructors as necessary.

COUNSELING/MENTORING

The staff meets with student-athletes, individually and in-groups, regarding academic, athletic, career and/or personal issues.

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM/SPECIAL PROJECTS

Programs and workshops on select life skills (i.e., NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills Program) are presented, covering the following five component areas: academics, personal development, community service, athletics and career development. The OAS has collaborative relationships with many units on campus to help provide these services.

PRE-REGISTRATION

The staff assists student-athletes with planning and course registration. In conjunction with the Office of Academic Records, dates are determined for pre-registration each semester.

STUDY HALL

Quiet, monitored study time is available, during daytime and evening hours. Studentathletes are required and/or recommended to attend, on a sport-by-sport basis, by their respective head coach.

TRAVEL NOTIFICATIONS

At the beginning of each semester, student-athletes are provided with letters for their instructors, notifying them of travel/competitive schedules.

TUTORIAL SERVICES AND THE WRITING CENTER

The Tutorial Center, which is nationally certified by the College Reading & Learning Association, provides peer tutoring in most all subject areas. The Tutorial Center is open until 9:00 pm on weeknights. The Writing Center provides more intensive and specialized writing support and also maintains evening hours for student-athletes’ convenience.

FACILITIES Alumni Hall opened on the campus of Providence College in December 1955 as a new home for the men’s basketball program, housing regular season games from 1955-1971. The facility has been the home of Providence College volleyball since the program’s inception in 1977, while also serving as the home of the women’s basketball team since its first varsity season Opened: December 1955; Renovated: 2012 in 1974-75. The renovation project included a new ceiling, air conditioning and heating systems, upper level windows and new seating in the upper and lower arena. The entire communications and data systems was overhauled and a video scoreboard was installed, along with an enhanced audio system for public address and in-game entertainment needs. The renovated gym officially opened on Oct. 7, 2012 when the women’s volleyball team had their first home match of the 2012 season.

ALUMNI HALL & MULLANEY GYMNASIUM

The Control Room (pictured top left and top right) features multiple computers as well as a Tricaster system. The Tricaster controls any of the five cameras and its operator decides what is being shown on the video board.

The new BSS Blu-100 audio system runs the Crown CTS 2000 amplifiers.

These six amplifiers run the EV Electrovoice speakers EVF 1122D/126 as well as the Soundcraft EPM8 mixer. The upgraded control room also includes a wireless microphone system and a Listen System. The Listen Hearing Assist System assists the hearing impaired, and includes LS-03216 receivers in the control room that people can use upon request.

6

FACILITIES Lennon Family Field, formerly known as The Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex, is home to the Providence College field hockey team. This $6-million facility is one of the top athletic complexes to house field hockey in the Northeast. The complex opened in August of 2005 and was renamed LenOpened: August 2005 non Family Field during the spring of 2011. Providence hosted the 2009 BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship at the facility and will serve as host, once again, in 2014. In 2011, the College upgraded the watering system with six cannons - two in each corner of the field and two at midfield. With plans in place to build a men’s lacrosse/soccer stadium on campus, the facility will become the exclusive home of the Friar field hockey program.

LENNON FAMILY FIELD

CONCANNON FITNESS CENTER RUANE ATRIUM Opened: August 2007 The Concannon Fitness Center is a $15-million facility, which opened in August of 2007. The Concannon Fitness Center is adjacent to Lennon Family Field. It houses the Friars' Jimmy Walker Strength & Conditioning Center as well as offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The multi-level facility also houses a wide variety of nautilus, cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, which is open to the student body. Memberships also are available to the local community, alumni, faculty and staff. The varsity weight room is designed for use by student-athletes only, and is located on the first floor. The majority of the strength and conditioning curriculum is conducted in the facility - in addition to the Astroturf field, the Peterson Recreation Center and Taylor Natatorium.

7

FACILITIES JIMMY WALKER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CENTER Opened: August 2007

CANAVAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER Opened: Spring 2007; Completed: August 2008

Located in the Concannon Fitness Center, the varsity strength and conditioning facility is a 3,600 square foot area dedicated to the Friars' 19 intercollegiate athletic teams. The facility houses over 10 tons of free weights, including dumb bells ranging from five to 150 pounds and a full set of kettle bells. All hand weights, iron plates and bumper plate sets are engraved with one of the College's athletic logos. There are six Power Racks, each with an Olympic Weight-lifting platform. These training stations are extremely versatile and allow numerous athletes to perform a variety of exercises simultaneously. The facility also houses 'tools' such as stability balls, medicine balls, resistance bands, weighted vests, weighted jump ropes, plyometric jump boxes, dot drill mats, slide boards, lateral slant boards, lateral skaters, agility ladders, hurdles and numerous apparatuses to develop trunk strength and core stabilization. There also are two Woodway high performance treadmills that max out at 16.5 miles per hour.

The Canavan Sports Medicine Center opened during the 2007-08 academic year and became fully operational in August 2008. The center is the primary sports medicine facility for each of the College's 300+ student-athletes and its working space is roughly 4,000 square feet. This state-of-the-art facility includes nine treatment tables with assorted modality equipment and office space for the eight certified athletic trainers on staff. The space also provides two physician clinic offices, where primary care, orthopedic, chiropractic and podiatric physicians evaluate our student-athletes on a weekly basis. There also is a large rehabilitation/exercise area in the facility that houses a SwimEx rehab pool, one eight-person hot plunge pool and one eight-person cold plunge pool. In 2011, an Alter-G Treadmill was added to help our student-athletes improve their recovery time.

8

FACILITIES On January 20, 2007, the Providence College athletic department welcomed members of the late Helen Bert's family to celebrate the opening of the Helen Bert Student-Athlete Lounge, located on the second floor of Alumni Hall. Prior to the Friars' game against Marquette on that day, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony. Bert's family also was Opened: January 2007; Completed: Winter 2009 presented with a gift honoring the late Helen Bert during a halftime ceremony. The event was attended by friends, family, administrators and faculty, along with the presence of countless alumni. The Helen Bert Student-Athlete Lounge provides an area for all varsity student-athletes to study in a quiet setting. During the 2008-09 academic year, the lounge was renovated and expanded. It houses seven computer work stations, one print station and a seating area for group projects and meetings. The newly renovated lounge also provides office space for staff members from the Office of Academic Services.

HELEN BERT STUDENT-ATHLETE LOUNGE

PETERSON RECREATION CENTER

TAYLOR NATATORIUM

Renovated: 2007-08

Renovated: 20013

The Peterson Recreation Center is located adjacent to Alumni Hall and is connected to The Concannon Fitness Center. The facility includes a four-lane indoor track, four regulation length basketball courts and two indoor tennis courts. The Peterson Recreation Center also houses a dance/workout studio and racquetball courts. The facility serves as a home for many of the recreational activities sponsored by the College and to a series of summer camps and College functions.

Taylor Natatorium is located in the Peterson Recreation Center adjacent to Alumni Hall. Taylor Natatorium is home to the Providence College men's and women's swimming and diving programs. The vast majority of the program’s 19 varsity athletic programs also use the facility for strength and conditioning workouts. During the summer of 2013, the facility was completely resurfaced.

9

FACILITIES SCHNEIDER ARENA

The renovation project of 40-year old Schneider Arena was completed in just under eight months and has transformed the home of the Friar men’s and women’s ice hockey teams into one of the finest on-campus hockey facilities in the nation. The renovation and 30,000 square-foot addition include a new atrium, ticket office, concession stands, coaches offices, shooting room, lockerrooms, meeting rooms, athletic training room, press box, five luxury suites, dasher boards, glass, videoboard, video ribbon boards, scoreboards, a renovated Friends of Friar Room and a strength and conditioning facility. TheSchneider Arena renovation project was completed in September 2013.

10

FACILITIES RAY TREACY TRACK

CHAPEY FIELD

11

The Ray Treacy Track serves as the home of the Providence College men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams. The new complex has a six-lane lane track with eight-lane straightaways, which encompasses a turf field. The turf field is used for rugby and other intramural sports. The complex has seating for more than 300 fans, as well as a press box and a scoreboard. Ray Treacy Track opened in October 2013.

The future home of Providence College soccer, the field of the new lacrosse and soccer complex is named Chapey Field in honor of Mike and Maura Chapey, who graduated from Providence College in 1986 and made an historic $1 million gift to support the construction of a state-of-the-art facility.​

HEAD COACH MARGOT ROYER-JOHNSON Margot ROYER-JOHNSON Head Coach 15th Season Scranton ‘95 Margot Royer-Johnson, was named the fifth head volleyball coach in Providence College history in August of 2000 and now enters her 15th season with the Friars. Providence enters its first season back in the BIG EAST after competing in the league from 1977-2001.

The Friars last played in the America East Conference for four seasons (2010-13).

In her first season with the Friars, Royer-Johnson led the squad to a 9-1 start and an overall record of 16-15 while competing in the BIG EAST. The 2001 campaign proved to be a test of the team’s mettle as the Friars played a tough non-conference schedule combined with the always strong BIG EAST Conference schedule. PC finished with a 6-20 overall record as Friars’ outside hitter Sarah Katinger earned All-BIG EAST honors. In 2002, Providence ran into similar obstacles as the team finished with a 2-29 mark.

Providence College volleyball became an independent program in 2003, but continued to play a slate of challenging national opponents.

In 2005, the Friars posted a 7-28 record with a squad among the youngest in the country. Consisting of eight freshmen, two sophomores and two seniors, the Friars posted their highest win total since 2000.

Royer-Johnson led the 2006 squad, comprised of two juniors, seven sophomores, and three freshmen, to a 14-win season. The following season (2007) saw the Friars win 19 games, which was the highest total since 1997 when the squad recorded 21 wins. In 2008, the team posted a 15-20 record and followed that up with a 10-16 record in 2009.

The 2010 campaign saw the Friars compete as members of the America East conference for the first time, posting a 10-23 mark with a 2-10 record in league play. That same season, Royer-Johnson mentored junior Lauren Fletcher to second team All-America East honors.

In 2011, the Friars posted an 8-22 mark with a 2-10 conference record. Senior Lauren Fletcher received First Team All-America East honors, while 10 Friars were named to the America East Fall Honor Roll.

In 2012, the season was highlighted by Cassie Muzzonigro setting the all-time career digs record with 1,787.

Last season, the Friars improved from the 2012 season with a record of 12-20. Royer-Johnson coached freshmen Michelle Cruz and Kayla Fitzgerald to the America East All-Rookie Team. Off the court, 10 student-athletes were named to the America East Fall Honor Roll.

In the summer of 2008, Royer-Johnson was selected to coach a group of collegiate athletes in a tournament held in Australia. Her team competed against the Queensland Academy of Sport, National Junior and National Senior teams. Royer-Johnson also coached for USA Athletes International in the summer of 2009 during a tour of Scotland. In 2010, the team made stops in Austria, Slovenia and Italy before a 2011 squad, which included Providence’s Carly Morrison and Muzzonigro, visited Curacao. In 2012, the team which included Friars Kelly Ashmore and Elizabeth Hoyt, traveled to the Netherlands where they played 11 matches in Amsterdam, Soeste and Groningen. In 2013, she coached in Costa Rica where her team finished 4-0 and included Annie Russian and Hoyt.

Royer-Johnson came to Providence after spending three years as assistant coach and kinesiology lecturer at Angelo State University in San

ROYER-JOHNSON YEAR-BY-YEAR

ROYER-JOHNSON CAREER HISTORY

Year Record Position Years 2000 16-15 Graduate Assistant, 1995-97 2001 6-20 Maryland 2002 2-29 Fitness Lab Manager, 1996-97 2003 3-24 NASA 2004 5-21 2005 7-28 Assistant Coach, 1997-2000 2006 14-18 Angelo State 2007 19-12 2008 15-20 Coach, 2008-present 2009 10-16 USA Athletes International 2010 10-23 2011 8-22 Head Coach, 2000-present 2012 1-30 Providence College 2013 12-20 Angelo, Texas. In addition to her coaching duties at Angelo State, Royer-Johnson was the director of ASU’s volleyball camp and coached the Planet Volleyball Junior Olympic club team for 18-and-under players.

From October 1996 to May 1997, Royer-Johnson worked for NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center where she oversaw the fitness lab.

While working for NASA, Royer-Johnson served as a graduate assistant at the University of Maryland in the kinesiology department, where she earned her master’s degree in kinesiology, with a concentration in sports psychology, in May of 1997.

A 1995 graduate of the University of Scranton with a double-major in human services and philosophy, Royer-Johnson was a four-year letter winner on the volleyball team. She was captain as a junior and senior and was named the league MVP in her senior season. She was also the recipient of the O’Hara Award as a senior, which is presented annually to the outstanding female athlete of the Scranton senior class.

In January 2009, Royer-Johnson was inducted into the University of Scranton’s Wall of Fame, the first and only volleyball player in school history to receive the honor. The Wall of Fame was founded in 1970 to honor former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and those in the community who have been instrumental in the overall development of the University of Scranton’s athletics program.

Royer-Johnson resides in North Providence, R.I. with her husband, Jeff. The couple married in December 2009.

12

VOLLEYBALL STAFF Eddy DELSIGNORE Assistant Coach Fourth Season Boston University ‘10 Eddy DelSignore enters his fourth season as an assistant coach after joining the Providence College volleyball team in 2011.

“Having Eddy back for his fourth year will make a big difference for us,” Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson said. “He brings experience and a passion for the game like so few have.

He analyzes the game well and is a great drill planner. His presence has been crucial in our team’s improvement.”

DelSignore played men’s club volleyball at Boston University from 2006-11. He was team captain and club president from 2009-11 and an All-League selection from 2008-11. DelSignore graduated from Boston University in 2010 with a degree in English, before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a master’s in sports psychology in 2011.

A native of Narragansett, R.I., DelSignore was a two-time All-State honoree at Bishop Hendricken in Warwick, R.I. He helped Bishop Hendricken to state championships in 2005 and 2006, taking home tournament MVP honors in 2005 and making the all-tournament team in 2006. DelSignore has served as the head coach for the R.I. Blast Club 17-1 boy’s and 18-3 girl’s volleyball teams. He also was a R.I. Boys High School referee during 2011 and 2012. DelSignore currently attends Suffolk University Law School. In 2013, DelSignore was ranked in the top 15 in Volley America’s National Rankings for grass doubles volleyball, winning five open level men’s and co-ed tournaments.

Bobby KOVALSKY Team Manager First Season Providence College ’17 Bobby Kovalsky enters his first season as the team manager with the Providence College volleyball program.

“Bobby is a dedicated person who will help us both on and off the court,” said Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson. “We are thrilled to have him with us in his first year.”

Currently, Kovalsky is a member of the Providence College men’s club volleyball team. In high school, Kovalsky was a middle blocker and captained the Long Island Catholic league championship team. He earned playoff MVP and All-League honors. Kovalsky also received the Kellenberg High School Most Committed Award.

In addition to playing three years of varsity volleyball, he also was the manager of the girl’s varsity volleyball team his senior year. The team won its first league championship in school history that season. As manager, he acted as a fourth coach, designing plays, training middles and keeping stats.

A native of Merrick, N.Y., Kovalsky majors in Finance and Management. He also participated in the Urban Action Program at Providence College where he volunteered within the Providence community.

Dominique Marshall enters her first season as an assistant with the Dominique Providence College volleyball program.

“We are so happy to have Dominique join us,” Head Coach Margot RoyMarshall er-Johnson said. “She will be a vital asset in working with our middles in

particular. She has a great knowledge of the game from both her playing and coaching experiences.”

Marshall worked as an assistant coach for Pima Community College from 2009-2010. As an assistant coach, Marshall assisted the program with improving skills and performance, implemented a strength and conditioning program, made in-game defensive adjustments based on opponents’ offensive systems and helped improve middle blockers’ footwork for blocking and attacking techniques.

In 2008-2011, Marshall was an assistant coach at the All-American Volleyball Camps in Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Pennsylvania. At the camps, Marshall designed specialized volleyball programs for various high schools. Each program was specific to the needs of the team and individuals for further development. She also provided coaches with new drills and ways to improve team skills.

From 2007-2011, Marshall was a head coach and an assistant coach at the Volleyball Club Dinamo. With the team, she developed and executed all aspects of a practice plan, including running drills and teaching footwork techniques. She also trained and developed a comprehensive programs to reach the goals of the team. Players were taught proper rotations for the 5-1 and 6-2 formations as well as defensive systems. Marshall also made in-game defensive adjustments based on opponents’ offensive systems.

Marshall was a camp coach at David Rubio’s Volleyball Camps from 2005-2009. At the position, Marshall implemented David Rubio’s program design, techniques, and philosophies to apply to athletes and developed skills specific to each individual’s position.

At the University of Arizona, Marshall was a strength coach intern in 2008. She assisted in implementing the strength and conditioning program for the women’s volleyball and football teams. Marshall learned proper periodization of a yearly strength training plan and learned coaching cues and how to properly teach the execution of all lifts in a strength program.

Marshall earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Health at the University of Arizona in May of 2008 while playing four years on the volleyball team.

Marshall was a member of the Athletes in Action from 2004-2008 and a Peer Athletic Leader from 2005-2007.

As a player at Arizona, Marshall captained the team in 2007-2008. She was an Academic Champion in 2005-2007, Pacific-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention in 2005 and 2006 and an All-Pacific-10 Conference Honorable Mention in 2005 and 2006. In 2005 and 2006 Marshall was selected to play with the USA Volleyball A2 team. She helped her team to advance to the Elite Eight in 2005. In her freshman year, Marshall was named AllPacific-10 Conference Freshman Honorable Mention. Currently, Marshall ranks first all-time in assisted blocks and second all-time in solo blocks at Arizona. After college, from 2010-2014, Marshall played professionally in Germany, Romania, Italy and the Netherlands.

Assistant Coach First Season University of Arizona‘08

13

VOLLEYBALL STAFF Ken WHITE

Natalie LASALLE Assistant Strength Coach Seventh Season Springfield College ‘06

Head Strength Coach 12th Season Vermont ’92 Ken White enters his 12th year as the College’s strength and conditioning coach. During his tenure, he has recently guided the strength and conditioning department into a new error with the opening of a state of the art facility in Schneider Arena. White is responsible for all the strength and conditioning requirements for the College’s 19 varsity athletics teams.

Prior to coming to Providence, White was the head strength and conditioning coach at Stony Brook University. In 1997, he was hired as the first strength and conditioning coach ever at St. Bonaventure University, a position he held until leaving for Stony Brook in 1999. White began his career in strength and conditioning in 1995 as a graduate assistant at Columbia University.

A 1992 graduate of the University of Vermont, White was a four-year letter-winner in basketball at UVM and was co-captain of the squad his senior year. He led the North Atlantic Conference in assist-to-turnover ratio for three years. For his efforts on the court, White was elected to the Catamount Hall of Fame on October 4, 2002. White received his master’s degree from Columbia University in 1999.

White is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also has a Club Coach/Olympic Weightlifting Certification from USA Weightlifting.​

Natalie LaSalle enters her seventh year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Providence College.

She is the primary coach for the women’s basketball team and the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, while also working with the women’s sprinters and throwers on the track and field team. She assists with strength and conditioning programs for all of the College’s varsity teams. LaSalle came to Providence after spending two years at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. “Coach Nat has been instrumental in helping our team get to the next level,” Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson said.

A native of Attleboro, Mass., LaSalle threw javelin at Marquette before transferring to Springfield College, where she graduated with a degree in applied exercise science. She is currently working toward a master’s in education counseling at Providence College. LaSalle and her husband, Jay, reside in Cumberland, R.I. with their daughter Magy.

Elizabeth Flynn ‘09

Jeanette Toney ‘09 14

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

2014 VOLLEYBALL

TODAY IS YOU R GAM E DAY 15

2014 ROSTER BREAKDOWN

2014 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ROSTER No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Name Kayla Fitzgerald Kayla Johnson Nicole Fletcher Emily Marzo Mackenzie Ziegler Colleen McCollom Elizabeth Hoyt Marina Rose Kelly Ashmore Abigail Dix Jordan Wiesler Annie Russian Amanda Berkman Michelle Cruz Chicyia Clark Sierra Thompson Abbie Trzeciak

Class SO SO JR JR SR SR SR SO SR SO JR SR SO SO FR FR FR

Pos. OH OH/RS MB/RS DS OH/RS OH DS OH/DS OH/DS MB/RS S MB S DS S RS/MB MB/RS

Ht. 5-10 5-9 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-9 6-0 5-9 5-1 5-7 6-3 6-0

Hometown/Previous School Redlands, Calif./Redlands East Valley Silver Spring, Md./Rockville Syracuse, N.Y./Marcellus LaGrange Park, Ill./Fenwick Portage, Wis./Portage Indian Head Park, Ill./Nazareth Academy San Luis Obispo, Calif./San Luis Obispo Coventry, Conn./Coventry St. Louis, Mo./Whitfield School Gibsonia, Pa./Pine-Richland Coconut Creek, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock Mahwah, N.J./Mahwah Midland Park, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy Huntington Beach, Calif./Edison Peoria, Ariz./Liberty Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley

Head Coach: Margot Royer-Johnson (Scranton ’95), 15th Season Assistant Coaches: Eddy DelSignore (Boston University ’10), Fourth Season

Dominique Marshall (University of Arizona ‘07), First Season Team Manager: Bobby Kovalsky (Providence College ‘17), First Season Captains: Annie Russian and Mackenzie Ziegler Kelly Ashmore (St. Louis, Mo.)

Club Team Mavericks VBC Metro American VBC Onondago VBC Celtic Force VBC Capital VBA 1st Alliance VBC SLO Jrs. VBC Connecticut Jrs. VBC St. Louis HP Renaissance VBC Tribe VBC Austin Performance VBC DIGS VBC DIGS VBC TCA VBC Club Arrowhead VBC Pittsburgh Elite VBC

Pronunciation Guide Chicyia...............................................................................................................................Sha-Ky-a Delsignore..............................................................................................................Del-sig-nor-e McCollom..................................................................................................................Mic-cul-lum Trzeciak.............................................................................................................................Tree-Zak Wiesler.............................................................................................................................. Wee-slur Ziegler...............................................................................................................................Zee-gler

Mackenzie Ziegler (Portage, Wis.) Colleen McCollom (Indian Head Park, Ill.) Emily Marzo (LaGrange Park, Ill.)

Abigail Dix (Gibsonia, Pa.) Margot Royer-Johnson (Shippensburg, Pa.) Abbie Trzeciak (Cranberry Township, Pa.)

Nicole Fletcher (Syracuse, N.Y.)

Marina Rose (Coventry, Conn.)

Providence College (Providence, R.I.) Eddy DelSignore (Narragansett, R.I.)

Chicyia Clark (Huntington Beach, Calif.)

Elizabeth Hoyt (San Luis Obispo, Calif.)

Kayla Fitzgerald (Redlands, Calif.)

Amanda Berkman (Mahwah, N.J.) Michelle Cruz (Midland Park, N.J.) Sierra Thompson (Peoria, Ariz.)

Kayla Johnson (Silver Spring, Md.) Jordan Wiesler (Coconut Creek, Fla.)

Annie Russian (Round Rock, Texas)

FRIARS BY CLASS

Seniors (5) Juniors (3)

Kelly Ashmore Nicole Fletcher

Elizabeth Hoyt Emily Marzo

Colleen McCollom Jordan Wiesler

Annie Russian

Mackenzie Ziegler

16

Sophomores (6) Amanda Berkman Michelle Cruz Abigail Dix Kayla Fitzgerald Kayla Johnson Marina Rose

Freshmen (3) Chicyia Clark Sierra Thompson Abbie Trzeciak

MEET THE FRIARS

Senior • OH/DS • 5-10 St. Louis, Mo. Whitfield St. Louis HP

Kelly ASHMORE #10

As a Junior: Played in all 32 matches, appearing in 109 sets out of 110 ... Had 221 digs, 24 kills and six service aces ... Had a season-high five kills at UMass-Lowell on Oct. 13 ... Registered a season-high 16 digs vs. Stony Brook on Nov. 17. As a Sophomore: Saw action in all 31 matches ... Finished second on the team in digs (219) and fourth in kills (171) ... Recorded two doubledoubles versus Brown on Sept. 12 (10k, 11d) and Hartford on Nov. 11 (13k, 16d) ... Registered double-digit kills on three occasions and double-digit digs eight times ... Set career-highs in kills (13; Hartford, Nov. 11) and digs (18; Loyola (Md.), Aug. 31). As a Freshman: Saw action in 28 matches ... Recorded 64 kills and five service aces ... Finished fifth on the team in digs (138) ...

Set a career-high in kills (12) against UMBC on Nov. 13 and a career high in digs (12) against New Hampshire on Oct. 30 ... Recorded first career double-double (kills/digs) against UMBC on Nov. 13. At Whitfield School: Played volleyball for Whitfield School ... Earned four varsity letters in volleyball, three in soccer, and two in basketball ... Led her team to three district volleyball titles ... Two-time All-Conference and All-District player ... Nominated for the STL Metro Skippy Keefer Award for sportsmanship and named Whitfield Female Athlete of the Year her senior year ... Becomes the first Whitfield volleyball player to play NCAA Division I volleyball ... Played club volleyball for St. Louis High Performance ... Made the Deans’ List and President’s Honors throughout high school. Personal: Born January 23, 1993 ... From St. Louis, Mo. ... Daughter of Sandy and Craig Ashmore ... Mother, Sandy, played both basketball and softball at the University of Connecticut ... Has one sister, Sarah, who is a sophomore at Boston College, and one brother, Ryan ... Health Policy Management major.

Senior • DS • 5-8 San Luis Obispo, Calif.

San Luis Obispo SLO Jrs. VBC

Elizabeth HOYT #8

As a Junior: Played in 30 matches on the season ... Tallied a total of 92 digs on the year ... Had a season-high 11 digs vs.

Grand Canyon on Sept. 13 ... Was named to the America East Fall Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher. As a Sophomore: Saw action in all 31 matches ... Ranked fourth for the Friars with 198 digs ... Recorded double-digit digs in five matches ... Set career highs with 16 digs versus Hartford (11/11) and seven kills and four assists versus Rhode Island (11/7). As a Freshman: Saw action in 27 matches ... Recorded 80 digs, four assists and two kills on the season ... Recorded first career kill and set a career-high in digs (11) against Morgan State on Aug. 26 ... Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At San Luis Obispo: Played her prep volleyball at San Luis Obispo High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif., as well as club volleyball for the San Luis Obispo Juniors and Central Coast Volleyball Club ... Was a three-year letter winner at San Luis Obispo and served as team captain her senior year ... Led team to a 25-7 record in 2010 ... Was a unanimous first team All-League selection, as well as a first team All-County honoree ... Concluded her season as the 110th ranked player in the state of California. Personal: Born on August 16, 1993 ... San Luis Obispo, Calif., native ... Daughter of Steve and Lisa Hoyt ... Has one brother, Alex ... Accounting major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Ashmore: “Kelly is a “gamer” who can execute whatever skill you ask of her out at any position. She brings experience to the court in almost every position on the floor and we can always rely on her passion to win. Her defense is one of her strongest skills but she has also worked to improve her attacking.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Hoyt: “Elizabeth worked on her strength and her serve over the summer. We hope to see her step up as a defensive specialist as she has a lot of playing experience to rely on.”

GET TO KNOW KELLY ASHMORE What is your favorite subject in school?

Biology What is your favorite all-time movie?

She’s the Man What was your favorite childhood television show?

Hannah Montana What is your favorite team memory?

When the team went to Chicago and got to go on a boat and tan all day

GET TO KNOW ELIZABETH HOYT Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Montpellier, France What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Tri Tip What is your favorite sport to watch?

Hockey What is your favorite all-time movie?

How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days

17

MEET THE FRIARS

Senior • OH • 5-10 Indian Head Park, Ill. Nazareth Academy 1st Alliance VBC

Colleen MCCOLLOM #7

Senior • MB • 6-0 Round Rock, Texas Round Rock Austin Performance VBC

Annie RUSSIAN #13

As a Junior: Played in all 32 matches, appearing in 109 sets out of 110 ... Ranked third on the team with kills (212) ...

Had a season-high 15 kills vs. Chicago State on Aug. 31. As a Sophomore: Played in 27 matches ... Finished second on the team in service aces (27), third in kills (215) and fourth in digs (197) ... Named to the Duquesne/Robert Morris Invitational and Harvard Tournament All-Tournament teams ... Recorded three service aces versus St. Peter’s on Aug. 29 and Quinnipiac on Sept. 14 ... Collected three double-doubles against Loyola (Md.) (career-high 18k, 11d; 8/31), Norfolk St. (12k, season-high 16d; 9/1) and UMBC (12k, 14d; 10/26) ... Notched double-digit kills in 10 matches and double-digit digs in six contests ... Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. As a Freshman: Played in all 30 matches ... Finished second on the Friars in digs (216), fourth in kills (114) and fifth for assists (26) ... Set a career-high in kills (15) against New Hampshire on Oct. 30 and a career-high in digs (18) against Binghamton on Nov. 4 ... Had two double-doubles (kills/digs) against Saint Peter’s on Aug. 27 and New Hampshire on Oct. 30 ... Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At Nazareth Academy: Earned three varsity letters in volleyball at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, Ill., and is an eight-year member of the 1st Alliance Volleyball Club ... Helped her team to back-to-back regional championships in 2008 and 2009, as well as a sectional title in 2009 ... Was a two-time All-Area honorable mention honoree and earned a scholar-athlete award as a junior ... As a senior, was named to the Champaign Centennial All-Tournament Team and served as team captain. Personal: Born on March 31, 1993 ... Indian Head Park, Ill., native ... Daughter of John and Stephanie McCollom and has two brothers, Rourke and Jack ... Finance major.

As a Junior: Played in 26 matches on the season ... Averaged 1.84 kills per set ... Registered a season-high 11 kills at Dartmouth on Sept. 14 ... Had a season-high five blocks at Stony Brook on Oct. 18 ... Was named to the DePaul Invitational All-Tournament team (8/30-8/31) ...

Was named to the America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll for posting a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. As a Sophomore: Played in all 31 matches and 108 sets ... Led the Friars in hitting percentage (.197), kills (239) and service aces (28) ... Ranked second in total blocks with 55 and added 60 digs ... Notched double-digit kills in nine matches including a career-high 17 kills against Fairleigh Dickinson on Aug. 25 ... Set a career-high with six digs on Oct. 28 versus Binghamton ... Recorded a season-high six blocks versus St. Peter’s (8/29) ... Notched four service aces versus St. Peter’s (8/29) and Quinnipiac (9/14 ) ... Named to America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll. As a Freshman: Saw action in 28 matches ... Finished sixth on the team in kills (102) while registering 34 digs ... Set a career high in kills (8) against St. Francis (NY) on Sept. 9 and a career high in digs (3) on two occasions, against La Salle on Aug. 27 and Holy Cross on Aug. 31 ... Named to America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll. At Round Rock: Played her prep volleyball at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas ... Earned two varsity letters in volleyball at Round Rock, while adding three in basketball and two in track and field ... Was a four-year member of the Austin Performance club team ... An Academic All-State honoree as a senior, also earned second team All-District honors as a junior ... As a sophomore, received All-District honors in basketball and was a state qualifier in discus. Personal: Born in Round Rock, Texas, on November 13, 1992 ... Daughter of Sylvia Acosta and Tom Russian ... Brother, Alex, graduated from Louisiana State Univeristy and played long snapper in football ... Joined the women’s basketball team as a walk-on ... Global Studies and Spanish major with a minor in Music.

Coach Royer-Johnson on McCollom: “Coll is one of our best all-around players as she is fundamentally sound in her skill set. She has a fast arm swing and a will to win that keeps her on the floor for us.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Russian: “Annie works as hard as she can every day. She has great overall body strength which helps her attack the ball well. She will continue to see time as a middle.”

GET TO KNOW COLLEEN MCCOLLOM Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Barcelona What is your favorite movie?

Pocahontas or Almost Famous If you could be someone for a day who would it be?

Oprah What is your favorite team memory?

Hanging out on Lake Michigan in Chicago

GET TO KNOW ANNIE RUSSIAN What is your favorite subject in school?

Global Studies Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Barcelona What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Meatloaf What is your favorite team memory?

The time when our team volunteered at a retired living center and got to play with all of their pet birds

18

MEET THE FRIARS

Senior • OH/RS • 6-1 Portage, Wis. Portage Capital VBA

Mackenzie ZIEGLER #6

As a Junior: Played in 31 matches, appearing in 106 sets out of 110 ... Ranked second on the team in kills with 288 ... Had a season-high 15 kills vs. Binghamton on Oct. 4 ... Recorded a season-high 13 digs vs. UNH on Nov. 2 ... Had two double-doubles on the season ... Ranked fifth in the America East in kills, averaging 2.72 per set ... Was named to the America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll for posting a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. As a Sophomore: Played in all 31 matches and 107 of 108 sets ... Finished second on the team in kills with 227 and fifth in digs with 192 ... Was named to the Hofstra Tournament All-Tournament team ... Registered six double-doubles, the second most on the team ... Set career-highs in kills (22) against Hartford on Nov. 11, assists (20) against Hartford on Oct. 12 and digs (16) versus Quinnipiac on Sept. 14 ... Recorded double-digit kills 10 times, double-digit digs nine times and double-digit assists twice ... Named to the America East Fall Honor Roll. As a Freshman: Saw action in 28 matches ... Recorded 33 digs, 32 assists and 78 kills ... Set a career high in kills (8) against La Salle on Aug. 27, assists (6) against New Hampshire on Sept. 30 and digs (5) against Manhattan on Sept. 21 ...

Recorded first career service ace against Canisius on Aug. 26 ... Named to the America East Fall Honor Roll. At Portage: Played at Portage High School in Portage, Wis. ... Earned four varsity letters in volleyball, as well as one in basketball ... Was a unanimous First Team All-Badger North Conference selection as a senior (the third time she received All-Conference honors) and also earned All-State honors ... Named the All-Area Player of the Year in Portage and also received the American Volleyball Coaches Association Wisconsin Player of the Week award for the week of October 4, 2010 ... Averaged 9.25 kills per match during the week’s four matches ... Was her second AVCA Wisconsin Player of the Week Award, as she also earned that honor as a junior ... Had a career-high 41 kills in a five-set match as a junior, while adding a 37-kill performance in a fourset match as a senior ... Received ACVA All-Academic honors as a junior ... Three-year member of the Capital Volleyball Academy Elite 18 team. Personal: Born on August 6, 1992 ... Portage, Wis., native ... Daughter of Nancy and Kevin Ziegler ... Has one sister, Alissa ... Father played basketball at Wisconsin-Oshkosh ... Biology major with minors in Studio Art and Business Studies.

Junior • MB/RS • 6-1 Syracuse, N.Y. Marcellus Onondago VBC

Nicole FLETCHER #3

As a Sophomore: Played in 20 matches on the year ... Recorded 36 kills and 27 block assists ... Had a career-high seven kills vs. Morgan State on Sept. 21 ... Registered a season-high seven blocks vs. Howard on Sept. 21 ... Was named to the America East Fall Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher. As a Freshman: Saw action in 30 matches ... Finished third on the team in total blocks with 38 ... Registered 36 kills, 16 digs and six assists ... Set a career-high in kills (5) against Albany on Nov. 9 and digs (4) against New Hampshire on Sept. 22 ... Had a career-high eight blocks vs. Hartford on Nov. 11 ... Recorded first assist against Duquesne on Aug. 31 ... Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At Marcellus: Earned three varsity letters in volleyball, two in outdoor track and one in soccer ... Captained the volleyball team one year ...

Three-time All-League selection, three-time First-Team All-Section selection and named FirstTeam All-State senior year ... Named to the High Honor Roll and member of the National Honors Society. Personal: Born March 21, 1994 ... Daughter of Joe and Mary Pat Fletcher ... Has one sister, Lauren, who played volleyball at Providence College ... Health Policy Management major with a minor in Business Studies.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Ziegler: “Kenzie is one of our best blockers and a trusted attacker. She will likely be a go-to hitter again for us this year out of both the outside and the opposite. Her great blocking form makes her a presence as an opposite and her heavy swing make her an asset on the outside. ”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Fletcher: “Nicole is one of our most improved players. She has great attack timing and a good reach. She is dedicated to the game and will see time as both an opposite and middle blocker.”

GET TO KNOW MACKENZIE ZIEGLER What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Steak and cheesy potatoes What is your favorite sport to watch?

Volleyball and Football What is your favorite team memory?

Our preseason trip to Chicago for a tournament last year What is your favorite season in Providence?

Fall: new beginning to the school year, the leaves are changing color, and it’s volleyball season!

GET TO KNOW NICOLE FLETCHER Who would play you in a movie?

Jennifer Lawrence What is your favorite home cooked meal?

My moms baked ziti What is your favorite all-time movie?

Despicable Me What is your favorite team memory?

When we were in Chicago hanging out on the boat singing and dancing to the Backstreet Boys

19

MEET THE FRIARS

Junior • DS • 5-9 LaGrange Park, Ill. Fenwick Celtic Force VBC

Emily MARZO #5

Junior • S • 5-9 Coconut Creek, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas Tribe VBC

Jordan WIESLER #12

As a Sophomore: Saw action in seven matches on the year ... Had a career-high two digs vs. Savannah State on Sept. 6 ...

Named to the America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll for posting a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. As a Freshman: Played in 19 matches ... Registered two kills, two assists and five digs ... Recorded first career kill versus UMBC (9/30), assist against Bucknell (9/15) and dig versus Fordham (9/15) ...

Named to the America East Fall Honor Roll. At Fenwick: Earned two varsity letters playing volleyball and captained the team her sophomore year ... Member of the Sports Performance Volleyball Club Team for five years, Powerhouse Volleyball Club for one year, and Celtic Force Volleyball Club Team for one year ... Member of the National Honors Society and student council representative.

Personal: Born November 25, 1993 ... Daughter of David Marzo and Dianne Hoffman ... Has one sister Mary, and three brothers, Matthew, Kevin and Jacob ... Finance major.

As a Sophomore: Played in all 32 matches and 110 sets ...

Ranked third in the America East in assists, averaging 9.57 per set ... Led the team in assists with 1,053 on the year ... Ranked second on the team with a .228 hitting percentage ... Tallied 46 block assists ... Was named to the Dartmouth Invitational All-Tournament team (9/13-9/14) ... Had a season-high seven kills both at Dartmouth (9/14) and at UMass-Lowell (10/13) ... Registered nine double-doubles on the season ... Recorded a season-high 48 assists at Hartford on Oct. 27 ... Ranked third on the team with 254 digs (2.31 per set) ... Was named to the America East Fall Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher. As a Freshman: Saw action in 29 matches, collecting 62 kills and 15 service aces ... Led the Friars with 827 assists, which ranked fifth in the America East for total assists ... Averaged 8.11 assists per set which ranked sixth in the America East ... Finished second on the team with 202 digs ... Notched a team-high eight double-doubles ... Recorded double-digit digs in eight contests including a career-high 17 digs against Hartford on Nov. 11 ... Registered double-digit assist in every match played ... Eclipsed the 30 assist mark on 10 occasions, including a career-high 49 assists against Fairleigh Dickinson on Aug. 25 ... Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At St. Thomas Aquinas: Earned two varsity letters playing volleyball and played four years ... Selected to the 2011 Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star team and named Colorado Crossroads 2011 Triple Crown All-Star ... Named BCAA 2011 All-Star Most Valuable Player ... 7A Regional and District Champion in 2011 ... Named to the Principal’s Honor Roll and member of both the National Honors Society and the National Spanish Honors Society. Personal: Born January 5, 1994 ... Daughter of Mark and Ileana Wiesler ... Has one brother, Jake ... Biology major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Marzo: “Emily has worked to improve her defense and her serve. She has gained confidence over the last couple of years and we look for her to focus in and help us this year on the defensive side.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Wiesler: “Jordan is an experienced setter who has improved a lot in preseason. She has quick feet and a good head for the game. She is a trusted court leader and we expect her to excel again this season.”

GET TO KNOW EMILY MARZO Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Long Beach Island What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Chocolate Chip Pancakes What was your favorite childhood television show?

All That What is your favorite team memory?

Playing Catchphrase with the team

GET TO KNOW JORDAN WIESLER What is your favorite subject in school?

Organic Chemistry Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Grand Cayman Islands What is your favorite home cooked meal?

My grandma’s Carnecita, rice and lentils What was your favorite childhood television show?

Boy Meets World

20

MEET THE FRIARS

Sophomore • S • 5-9 Mahwah, N.J. Mahwah DIGS VBC

Amanda BERKMAN #14

Sophomore • DS • 5-1 Midland Park, N.J. Immaculate Heart Academy DIGS VBC

Michelle CRUZ #15

As a Freshman: Saw action in five matches ... Recorded 15 assists on the year ... Had a career-high seven assists vs. Savannah State on Sept. 6. At Mahwah: Earned three varsity letters playing volleyball while at Mahwah ... Captained the volleyball team her senior year ... Named First-Team All-League in 2011 ... Won the Southern Regional Tournament Championship in 2011 ... Played five years of club volleyball for DIGS ...

Member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born April 4, 1995 ... Daughter of Les and Karen Berkman ... Has one brother, Matthew, and one sister, Danielle ... Marketing major.

As a Freshman: Played in all 32 matches and 110 sets ... Led the team in digs with 520 (4.73 per set) and 44 service aces (0.40 per set) ... Also tallied 59 assists on the year ... Recorded a career-high in digs with 30 at Stetson on Sept. 7 ... Had a career-high five assists at Albany on Nov. 8 ... Recorded four service aces in three matches ... Ranked second in the America East in digs and third in service aces ... Named to the Stetson Westin Classic All-Tournament Team (9/6-9/7) ... Was named to the America East All-Rookie Team ... Earned back-to-back conference Rookie of the Week honors (Sept. 3 and Sept. 9) ... Ranked 30th in the nation in service aces ... Was named to the America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll for posting a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. At Immaculate Heart Academy: Earned four varsity letters playing volleyball while at Immaculate Heart Academy ... Captained the volleyball team her senior year ... Named First-Team All-League Player and First-Team All-Bergen County Player in 2011 ... Collected over 1,000 career digs ... Four-time State Championship winner ... Three-time Tournament of Champions winner ...

Played club volleyball with Cutshot, Essex Volleyball Club and most recently with Digs ... Named to the Honor Roll all four years and a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born March 2, 1995 ... Daughter of Maria Tan and Joe Cruz ...Has one sister, Stephanie who played volleyball at Fairfield University ... Computer Science major with a minor in Film/Video.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Berkman: “Amanda has gained on court experience over the last year and has improved her timing with our hitters. She has the will to win and we expect her to step up this year.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Cruz: “Mich is the backbone of our defense. She dedicates herself to her skill improvement constantly. She can be relied on from the service line and we expect her presence on the court every match.”

GET TO KNOW AMANDA BERKMAN Who would play you in a movie?

Jennifer Lawrence What is your favorite subject in school?

Marketing Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Bahamas What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Spaghetti and meatballs

GET TO KNOW MICHELLE CRUZ What is your favorite sport to watch?

Volleyball What is your favorite all-time movie?

Breakfast at Tiffany’s What was your favorite childhood television show?

Lizzie McGuire What is your favorite team memory?

Our boat ride in Chicago last fall

21

MEET THE FRIARS

Sophomore • MB/RS • 5-11 Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland Renaissance VBC

Abigail DIX #11

As a Freshman: Played in seven matches and tallied six kills and six block assists ... Had a career-high four kills and four block assists vs. Saint Peter’s on Oct. 16 ... Was named to the America East Fall Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher. At PineRichland: Earned four varsity letters playing volleyball while at Pine-Richland ... Captained the volleyball team one year ... Named a First-Team All-Section selection in 2011 and a Second-Team All-Section selection in 2010 ... Won the Section Championship in 2010 and 2011 ... Played club volleyball with Renaissance Pittsburgh ... Member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born March 25, 1995 ... Daughter of David and Allison Dix ... Has one sister, Madeline, who attends Denison University ... Undecided major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Dix: “Abby is one of our most improved this past year. She has great timing and energy. She looks to contribute every time she steps on the floor. Her footwork is great and she covers ground quickly. We look for her to play as an opposite and a middle this year.”

GET TO KNOW ABIGAIL DIX Who would play you in a movie?

Julia Roberts Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Cheboygan, Michigan What is your favorite all-time movie?

Remember the Titans If you could be someone for a day who would it be?

Beyonce

22

Kayla FITZGERALD #1 Sophomore • OH • 5-10 Redlands, Calif.

Redlands East Valley MavericksVBC

As a Freshman: Played in all 32 matches and 107 sets out of 110 ... Recorded a career-high 18 kills vs. Albany on Oct. 5 ... Had a career-high 20 digs against Brown on Sept. 11 ...

Registered six double-doubles on the year ... Led the Friars in total kills with 290 on the season ... Ranked second on the team in service aces (30) and digs (270) ... Earned back-to-back Rookie of the Week honors (Sept. 30 and Oct. 7) ... Named to the America East All-Rookie team ... Ranked sixth in the America East in kills, averaging 2.71 per set ... Also ranked 10th in service aces with 0.28 per set ... Was named to the America East Fall Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher. At Redlands East Valley: Earned two varsity letters playing volleyball while at Redlands East Valley ... Named the Freshman Most Valuable Player in 2009 ... Selected to the Second-Team All-Citrus Belt League in 2011 ... Played club volleyball with Mavericks Corona Volleyball Club and most recently with Paradigm Nike ... Named to the Faculty Honor Roll in 2012. Personal: Born June 5, 1995 ... Daughter of Larry and Cheryl Fitzgerald ... Health Policy and Management major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Fitzgerald: “Fitz gained a lot of experience last season and we look for her to put the ball away for us this year again. She has improved her ball placement and can be relied on in game time situations.”

GET TO KNOW KAYLA FITZGERALD Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Santa Catalina Island What is your favorite sport to watch?

Football What was your favorite childhood television show?

Hey Arnold What is your favorite team memory?

The weekend of the 2013 DePaul Tournament

MEET THE FRIARS

Sophomore • OH/RS • 5-9 Silver Spring, Md. Rockville Metro American VBC

Kayla JOHNSON #2

Sophomore • OH/DS • 5-9 Coventry, Conn.

Coventry Connecticut Jrs. VBC

Marina ROSE #9

As a Freshman: Played in 15 matches on the year ... Had 27 kills, six digs and five block assists on the season ... Tallied a career-high seven kills vs. Bryant on Sept. 25. At Rockville: Earned four varsity letters while playing at Rockville ... Was the captain of the team her senior year and co-captain her junior year ... Played three years of club volleyball for Metro American Volleyball Club ... Recorded 172 kills, .344 hitting percentage, 10 blocks, 87 digs, and 35 aces in 44 sets played her senior year ... Earned team MVP, Varsity Outside Hitter, 6 Rotation Player and Kills & Blocks Leader ...Recorded over 4 kills per set all four years of high school ... Named Rookie of the Year her freshman season ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Was a Star Award recipient, POSSE Scholarship Nominee, African American Festival for Academic Excellence Award recipient and the model Ram Award recipient ... Participated in SADD and Young Change Makers. Personal: Born May 11, 1995 ... Daughter of Daniel and Anita Johnson ... Has two sisters, Danae and Monica ... Psychology major.

As a Freshman: Saw action in 26 matches ... Tallied 58 digs, 15 kills, nine service aces, four block assists and three assists on the season ... Had a career-high nine kills at Dartmouth on Sept. 14 ... Set a career-high in digs with eight at UMBC on Oct. 20 ... Recorded a career-high three service aces vs. Stony Brook on Nov. 17. At Coventry: Earned four varsity letters playing volleyball while at Coventry ... Also earned four varsity letters in basketball and three in track and field ... Captained the volleyball team her junior and senior year ... Named the Gatorade Connecticut Player of the Year ... Named the MaxPreps Small Schools High School Volleyball Player of the Year ... Won four consecutive Class S State Championships ...

Played club volleyball for Connecticut’s most successful club program, Connecticut Jrs ... Four year Honor Roll member. Personal: Born September 14, 1995 ... Daughter of David and Wendy Rose ... Has two sisters, Jessica and Emma, and one brother, Lucas ... Undecided major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Johnson: “KJ is one of our most improved players who gained confidence over the past year. She jumps well as an outside, but can also swing from the right and the back. We look for her to continue to improve every day and be a big hitter for us.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Rose: “Marina is a gritty player who can play front and back but has specifically helped us succeed defensively. She pursues every ball and hits well from the back row. She is a confident player with a good serve that will help us win this year.”

GET TO KNOW KAYLA JOHNSON What is your favorite subject in school?

Math What is your favorite all-time movie?

Little Miss Sunshine If you could be someone for a day who would it be?

Michelle Obama What is your favorite team memory?

Dancing to a song in the locker room before every game

GET TO KNOW MARINA ROSE What is your favorite subject in school?

Biology/Science Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Costa Rica What was your favorite childhood television show?

SpongeBob SquarePants or Hey Arnold If you could be someone for a day who would it be?

Beach Volleyball Olympian Kerry Walsh

23

MEET THE FRIARS

Freshman • S • 5-7 Huntington Beach, Calif.

Edison TCA VBC

Chicyia Clark #16

Sierra THOMPSON #17 Freshman • RS/MB • 6-3 Peoria, Ariz.

Liberty Club Arrowhead VBC

At San Clemente and Edison: Earned two volleyball letters at San Clemente High School and two from Edison High School ... Played for the TCA, T-Street, Laguna Beach and the High Performance Regional Youth club teams ... Captained the TCA Club team and the High Performance Regional Youth Club team ... Helped her San Clemente High School team win a league championship in 2011 ... Finished second in the 2010 Summer Soriee with her T-Street team ... Finished ninth in American at the 2012 Girls Junior National Volleyball Championship with the Laguna Beach Club team ... Graduated with honors.

Personal: Born August 11, 1996 ... Daughter of Sara Leard ... Has two brothers, Titan (Bugsy) and Kanin ... Finance major.

At Liberty: Played eight years of volleyball, earning one varsity letter at Liberty High School ... Competed with the Zia Volleyball Club (2006-08) and the Club Arrowhead team (2008-14) ... In 2013-14 she led the Club Arrowhead team in hitting percentage (.331), total sets played (36), total kills (110), block assists (60), block solos (28) and assists (50) ... Named the Most Valuable Player and made Second Team All-District in 2013 ... Earned the Lion Award for character her freshman year ... Attended three Junior Nationals (Reno, Nev. - 2010, Columbus, Ohio - 2012, and Minneapolis, Minn. - 2014) ... Was a member of the Student Council (Sophomore, Secretary 2011-12) and the National Honors Society (201214). Personal: Daughter of Elishia Thompson and Amber Thompson ... Has one brother Elishia and three sisters, Olivia, Tiffany and Hillary ... Her sister, Olivia, played volleyball at Concordia University-Bronxville for four years ... Biology major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Clark: “CC brings great high school and club experience to our team. She has learned a lot in preseason and can make a difference for us as a setter. We expect her to get time running our offense this year.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Thompson: “Sierra has a quick arm swing and a great reach.

She can play both opposite and middle and even has a great platform as a passer.

We expect her to step in and make a difference this year.”

GET TO KNOW CHICYIA CLARK Who would play you in a movie?

Hayden Panettiere Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

La Paz, Mexico What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Stuffed Bell Peppers What was your favorite childhood television show?

That’s So Raven

GET TO KNOW SIERRA THOMPSON Who would play you in a movie?

Anne Hathaway Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

New York City What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Mac and Cheese What is your favorite all-time movie?

The Devil Wears Prada

Freshman • MB/RS • 6-0 Cranberry Township, Pa. Seneca Valley Pittsburgh Elite VBC

Abbie TRZECIAK #18

At Seneca Valley: Was a four-year member of the volleyball, basketball and track & field teams at Seneca Valley High School ... Captained the volleyball team her junior and senior years and captained the basketball and track teams her senior year ... Member of the honor roll. Personal: Daughter of Randy and Marianne ... Randy and Marianne attended Geneva College where Randy played football and Marianne played basketball ... Has two brothers, Nate and Luke ... Undecided major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Trzeciak: “Abbie is a strong, coachable athlete with a good serve. She hits the ball hard and improves every day. We look for her to help us as an opposite and middle this year.”

GET TO KNOW ABBIE TRZECIAK Where was the favorite place you’ve been to?

Virginia Beach What is your favorite home cooked meal?

Steak, mashed potatoes, corn and bread rolls What is your favorite all-time movie?

The Miracle What was your favorite childhood television show?

SpongeBob Squarepants

24

MEET THE FRIARS

2014 Providence College Volleyball Team Left-Right: Chicyia Clark, Amanda Berkman, Kayla Fitzgerald, Colleen McCollom, Kelly Ashmore, Abigail Dix, Abbie Trzeciak, Nicole Fletcher, Sierra Thompson, Mackenzie Ziegler, Annie Russian, Marina Rose, Jordan Wiesler, Emily Marzo, Elizabeth Hoyt, Kayla Johnson, Michelle Cruz

25

2013 STATISTICS

2013 Providence College Volleyball PC Combined Team Statistics (as of Sep 02, 2014) All matches Overall record: 12-20 Conf: 4-10 Home: 7-6 Away: 2-10 Neutral: 3-4

##

1 6 7 4 13 12 3 2 10 9 11 15 8 5 14

Player

FITZGERALD, Kayla ZIEGLER, Mackenzie MCCOLLOM, Colleen WITT, Lindsay RUSSIAN, Annie WIESLER, Jordan FLETCHER, Nicole JOHNSON, Kayla ASHMORE, Kelly ROSE, Marina DIX, Abby CRUZ, Michelle HOYT, Beth MARZO, Emily BERKMAN, Amanda PC Opponents

Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set DEFENSE Digs Digs/Set BLOCKING Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks/Set Block Errors Ball handling errors ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral site #/Avg Current win streak Home win streak

sp

107 106 109 110 87 110 48 31 109 61 11 110 79 7 7 110 110

k

k/s

Attack e

290 2.71 137 288 2.72 169 212 1.94 100 178 1.62 52 160 1.84 71 74 0.67 18 36 0.75 22 27 0.87 19 24 0.22 13 15 0.25 18 6 0.55 5 4 0.04 3 3 0.04 4 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 1317 11.97 631 1402 12.75 587 PC

1317 631 4106 .167 12.0

OPP 1402 587 4017 .203 12.7

1213 11.0

1303 11.8

164 197 1.5

169 222 1.5

169 1.5

164 1.5

1734 15.8

1796 16.3

24 341 194.5 1.8 35 23

48 366 231.0 2.1 46 33

1740 13/134 7/62 0 0

2993 12/249 -

ta

pct

Set a a/s

sa

Serve se sa/s

871 .176 23 0.21 30 50 897 .133 10 0.09 21 21 722 .155 9 0.08 10 26 446 .283 4 0.04 1 5 444 .200 7 0.08 15 13 246 .228 1053 9.57 23 35 96 .146 3 0.06 1 7 73 .110 1 0.03 1 1 108 .102 17 0.16 6 5 98 -.031 3 0.05 9 7 19 .053 0 0.00 0 0 46 .022 59 0.54 44 16 37 -.027 8 0.10 3 9 0 .000 1 0.14 0 0 3 .000 15 2.14 0 2 4106 .167 1213 11.03 164 197 4017 .203 1303 11.85 169 222 Date Aug 30 Aug 31 Aug 31 Sep 04 Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 07 Sep 11 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 14 Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 21 Sep 25 *Sep 29 *Oct 04 *Oct 05 *Oct 11 *Oct 13 Oct 16 *Oct 18 *Oct 20 Oct 23 *Oct 27 *Nov 1 *Nov 2 *Nov 08 *Nov 09 *Nov 15 *Nov 17

re

Dig dig dig/s

0.28 20 270 2.52 0.20 25 147 1.39 0.09 21 107 0.98 0.01 0 21 0.19 0.17 1 29 0.33 0.21 1 254 2.31 0.02 0 6 0.12 0.03 2 6 0.19 0.06 33 221 2.03 0.15 6 58 0.95 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.40 25 520 4.73 0.04 9 92 1.16 0.00 3 3 0.43 0.00 0 0 0.00 1.49 169 1734 15.76 1.54 164 1796 16.33

Opponent at DePaul vs McNeese State vs Chicago State at Quinnipiac vs Savannah State at Stetson vs Bethune-Cookman BROWN vs Manhattan vs Grand Canyon vs CCSU at Dartmouth ST. FRANCIS (NY) MORGAN STATE HOWARD BRYANT HARTFORD BINGHAMTON ALBANY at New Hampshire at UMass Lowell SAINT PETER'S at Stony Brook at UMBC at Rhode Island at Hartford UMASS LOWELL NEW HAMPSHIRE at Albany at Binghamton UMBC STONY BROOK

L L W W W L W W L L L L L L W W W L W L W W L L L L W L L L L L

Score 0-3 1-3 3-1 3-0 3-0 1-3 3-0 3-0 0-3 0-3 1-3 1-3 0-3 1-3 3-1 3-1 3-0 1-3 3-0 0-3 3-1 3-0 1-3 1-3 0-3 1-3 3-0 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 1-3

bs

Blocking ba total blk/s be bhe

5 43 48 2 48 50 2 21 23 8 88 96 6 50 56 0 46 46 0 27 27 0 5 5 0 2 2 0 4 4 0 6 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 24 341 194.5 48 366 231.0

0.45 10 0.47 1 0.21 5 0.87 8 0.64 1 0.42 5 0.56 2 0.16 0 0.02 0 0.07 0 0.55 3 0.01 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.14 0 1.77 35 2.10 46

3 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23 33

Score by set 19-25,14-25,22-25 25-17,13-25,14-25,23-25 25-16,25-23,16-25,25-14 25-18,25-23,25-15 25-11,25-10,25-10 23-25,25-21,19-25,14-25 25-18,25-17,25-12 25-23,25-23,25-23 18-25,23-25,20-25 25-27,15-25,22-25 28-26,14-25,17-25,18-25 25-23,15-25,21-25,20-25 19-25,18-25,22-25 25-27,25-23,14-25,15-25 25-19,16-25,25-18,25-22 25-15,23-25,25-21,25-20 25-17,25-20,25-21 27-25,21-25,20-25,18-25 25-21,25-18,25-19 21-25,14-25,12-25 25-15,26-24,19-25,26-24 25-21,25-18,25-16 25-23,22-25,23-25,28-30 24-26,18-25,25-22,22-25 24-26,15-25,16-25 25-23,19-25,21-25,23-25 25-17,25-20,25-17 19-25,22-25,17-25 9-25,23-25,19-25 18-25,22-25,18-25 21-25,21-25,12-25 19-25,25-23,19-25,22-25

Record in 3-set matches:8-10 • Record in 4-set matches:4-10 • Record in 5-set matches:0-0

26

points

-

Att. 538 55 48 134 50 100 98 110 50 55 75 172 211 97 88 104 110 215 138 374 77 72 337 155 610 159 74 213 142 195 98 210

BIG EAST CONFERENCE The brainchild of former Providence College men’s basketball coach and

athletic director Dave Gavitt, the BIG EAST Conference became a reality on May 31, 1979, as Providence, St. John’s, Georgetown, Syracuse, Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College formed the original seven-school alliance. While the membership has evolved, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad-based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a steadfast emphasis on academic integrity.

In 2012, the seven BIG EAST schools that do not compete in FBS football decided to return to the type of conference alignment that existed when Gavitt helped form the league in 1979 and quickly surged to national prominence as a college basketball force. On December 15, 2012, these seven institutions (DePaul University, Georgetown University, Marquette University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Seton Hall University and Villanova University) announced their intention to separate from the football-playing schools in the previous BIG EAST and form an independent association.

On March 20, 2013, the seven schools reached an agreement that enabled them to keep the BIG EAST name and establish a new conference entity beginning on July 1, 2013. The schools also assumed the old conference’s long-term agreement with Madison Square Garden to host the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament, one of the premier events in college athletics. The schools also announced the addition of three distinguished institutions that share the same academic and athletic values -- Butler University, Creighton University and Xavier University -- and forged a landmark, long-term broadcast partnership with FOX Sports.

FOX Sports and its recently established national cable network, FOX Sports 1, acquired the television rights to all BIG EAST contests in all sports in early 2013. The television agreement helped usher in the new BIG EAST era by making the league accessible to a national audience with complete coverage of all BIG EAST men’s basketball regular-season and Tournament contests. A selection of regular-season women’s basketball games as well as the semifinals and final of the BIG EAST Tournament were all shown via the FOX Networks, which reaches 90 million homes. Soccer, lacrosse, softball and baseball also had their conference championships aired on the FOX Sports channels in 2013-14.

Dividends were paid immediately as BIG EAST teams enjoyed a significant jump in the number of nationally televised games on their schedules, with many seen on countrywide broadcasts four times as frequently as seasons past.

Starting in 2014-15, the BIG EAST and FOX Sports will launch a digital platform which will include 30 regular-season women’s basketball games and over 80 Olympic sport contests, including postseason championship coverage.

Fans will be able to access the live broadcasts as well as feature content and highlights free of charge.

BIG EAST institutions are located in seven of the nation’s top 35 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Cincinnati. Under the direction of Commissioner Val Ackerman, the BIG EAST moved its headquarters prior to the 2013-14 academic year from its original location in Providence, R.I., to Midtown Manhattan in New York City.

Ackerman was named the BIG EAST’s fifth Commissioner on June 26, 2013, following Gavitt, the Conference’s first Commissioner who served until 1990, Michael Tranghese, John Marinatto and Mike Aresco. Tranghese was the league’s first full-time employee and the right-hand man to Gavitt for 11 years, taking over for Gavitt as Commissioner until 2009. Marinatto was the third Commissioner of the BIG EAST, serving from 2009-2012, when he was succeeded by Aresco.

It was with the BIG EAST’s founder and first commissioner in mind when Ackerman, who previously served as President of USA Basketball and was the founding President of the WNBA, teamed with Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany to establish the Gavitt Tipoff Games. Beginning in 2015-16, the Gavitt Tipoff Games will be an annual early-season series of eight men’s basketball games played between the two conferences.

The BIG EAST will embark on its second year as a 10-team consortium in 2014-15. The league, which has always competed with integrity and sportsmanship at the highest levels of intercollegiate sports, began a new era in 2013-14, returning to its heritage, focusing athletically on basketball while forging into the future with leadership and vision.

The 2013-14 academic year marked the BIG EAST’s first season since realignment. The conference crowned champions in 22 sports last year, the 35th season in its history, with its student-athletes achieving success in the classroom as well as the athletic arena. Eight different schools won regular-season titles, including first-year member Creighton, which claimed the baseball regular-season crown, and 10 different schools won BIG EAST postseason championships.

Fellow newcomer Xavier won the BIG EAST Baseball Championship.

The Musketeers were one of 34 different BIG EAST teams to earn NCAA Championship bids in 2013-14, with a remarkable nine teams (five men, four women) earning invites to the NCAA Soccer Tournaments. Nine different national postseason championships saw multiple BIG EAST teams participate, including four league squads in men’s basketball and women’s cross country, and two in volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s cross country, field hockey and women’s lacrosse. Additionally, a plethora of individuals earned national postseason invitations in tennis, cross country and track and field.

Two BIG EAST teams and one individual performer won NCAA Championships in 2013-14, beginning with the Providence women’s cross country team.

The Friars claimed their second national championship in program history, as three PC runners were tabbed All-Americans and 30th-year head coach Ray Treacy was named National Coach of the Year by the USTFCCCA. Affiliate member Connecticut won its third NCAA title in field hockey in 2013, with Nancy Stevens named NFHCA National Coach of the Year and Marie Elena Bolles National Player of the Year.

Including the three Friar runners, 83 BIG EAST student-athletes across 16 sports were named All-Americans in 2013-14, including Villanova’s Emily Lipari.

A four-time All-American in 2013-14, Lipari won the national title in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in March, marking the Wildcats’ 20th indoor national champion.

In March, all eyes were on the hardwood as the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament returned to Madison Square Garden for the 32nd consecutive season. It was a tale of old versus new as conference charter member Providence advanced to the BIG EAST Championship for the first time in 20 years, while first-year participant Creighton, led by consensus National Player of the Year Doug McDermott, marched its way through the opening rounds to reach the final in its BIG EAST Tournament debut. In the end, the Friars, led by All-American Bryce Cotton, captured their first title since 1994. Cotton won the Dave Gavitt Trophy as the BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

Along with the Bluejays and Friars, Villanova and Xavier earned NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bids, while on the women’s side, BIG EAST Tournament and regular-season champion DePaul punched its NCAA ticket, along with runner-up St. John’s. The BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Tournament was held for the first time at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., as the Blue Demons claimed their first tourney title in league history in front of a hometown crowd.

Successful strides were made academically as well, as 10 BIG EAST studentathletes were named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, including four first-team members. Butler’s Katie Clark and Mara Olson (cross country, track and field) and Marquette’s Charlie Lyon (soccer) and Katie Reigle (soccer) all garnered first-team honors.

The triumphs enjoyed by the BIG EAST in 2013-14 add to an already illustrious legacy steeped in men’s basketball and expanded to other sports since the conference’s founding.

BIG EAST men’s basketball teams have enjoyed extraordinary success over the years. Georgetown, Marquette and Villanova have won the national championship, and DePaul, Providence, St. John’s and Seton Hall have all made it to the Final Four. The BIG EAST placed three men’s basketball teams in the Final Four in 1985 - Georgetown, St. John’s and Villanova -- the only time this has occurred in NCAA history. Over the past 11 years, Butler, Georgetown, Marquette and Villanova have each reached the Final Four, with Butler making two trips (in 2010 and 2011). Xavier has also advanced to the Elite Eight twice and the Sweet 16 three other times.

BIG EAST student-athletes have achieved recent success in other sports, as well. A BIG EAST team has won the NCAA women’s cross country championship four of the last five years (Villanova won twice; Providence and Georgetown once), with one runner-up finish (Providence). Creighton’s men’s soccer team has reached the NCAA College Cup in two of the past three seasons. Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 36 national championships in six different sports, and 138 student-athletes have won individual national titles through 2013-14.

The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for the conference and BIG EAST studentathletes. BIG EAST student-athletes sport significantly high graduation rates, and the league has always been able to boast that many of its best students are also its best athletes.

27

2013 SEASON RECAP

Freshmen Michelle Cruz (Midland Park, N.J.; middle left) and Kayla Fitzgerald (Redlands, Calif; far left) were named to the America East All-

Rookie team. Cruz, who earned two America East Rookie of the Week awards (Sept. 3 and Sept. 9), led the Friars in digs with 520 on the year (4.73 per set) and 44 service aces (.40 per set). The defensive specialist finished the season ranked in the top ten in conference statistics, finishing second in digs and third in service aces. Fitzgerald also earned two Rookie of the Week awards (Sept. 30 and Oct. 7). The outside hitter led the Friars in kills and finished the year ranked eighth in the conference with 290 on the season (2.71 per set). Sophomore Jordan Wiesler (Coconut Creek, Fla.; far right) also earned weekly honors and was named America East Setter of the Week (Sept. 9).

Three Friars were named to All-Tournament Teams during the 2013 campaign. Junior Annie Russian (Round Rock, Texas.; middle right) was named to the DePaul Invitational All-Tournament Team (8/30-8/31) to open the season for Providence. Michelle Cruz was named to the Stetson Westin Classic All-Tournament team (9/6-9/7). In the final tournament of the season, Jordan Wiesler was named to the Dartmouth Invitational All-Tournament Team (9/13-9/14).

The Friars placed 10 student-athletes on the America East Fall Honor Roll. Junior Russian, Mackenzie Ziegler (Portage, Wis.), sophomore Emily Marzo (LaGrange Park, Ill.) and freshman Michelle Cruz (Midland Park, N.J.) were named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for posting a fall grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Junior Beth Hoyt (San Luis Obispo, Calif.), sophomores Lindsay Witt (Basking Ridge, N.J.), Wiesler and Nicole Fletcher (Syracuse, N.Y.) and freshmen Kayla Fitzgerald and Abby Dix (Gibsonia, Pa.) were named as recipients of the America East Fall Honor Roll for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher.

28

RECORDS BOOK SETS PLAYED Name 1. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 2. Jeanette Toney ‘09 3. Sara Sheehan ‘09 4. Colleen Lee ‘00 5. Heidi Brady ‘98

CAREER RECORDS Sets 466 454 451 448 443

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD

ASSISTS Name 1. Colleen Lee ‘00 2. Marne Panek ‘95 3. Sara Sheehan ‘09 4. Susan Fanning ‘03 5. Carly Morrison ‘12

Assists 3,964 3,683 3,357 2,797 2,479

KILLS Name 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 2. Annie Cella ‘02 3. Ayana Cadres ‘04 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 5. Aileen Koprowski ‘95

Kills 1,729 1,433 1,352 1,280 1,268

SERVICE ACES Name 1. Colleen Lee ‘00 2. Sara Sheehan ‘09 3. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 4. Deb Bihday ‘01 5. Heidi Brady ‘98

TOTAL ATTEMPTS Name 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 2. Annie Cella ‘02 3. Sherryl Jones ‘99 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 5. Jeanette Toney ‘09

TA 4,761 4,159 3,853 3,159 3,149

DIGS Name 1. Cassie Muzzonigro ‘12 2. Sarah Katinger ‘02 3. Annie Cella ‘02 4. Missy Dawson ‘94 5. Sherryl Jones ‘99

HITTING PERCENTAGE Name 1. Elizabeth Flynn ‘09 2. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 3. Lauren Fletcher ‘12 4. Ellen Monson ‘92 5. Becky Loftus ‘97

Jennifer Winslow ‘93

PCT .328 .301 .293 .280 .260 .260

BLOCKS Name 1. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 2. Jeanette Toney ‘09 3. Lauren Fletcher ‘12

Jennifer Winslow ‘93 5. Jocelyn Cole ‘96

SA 190 169 146 128 125 Digs 1,787 1,599 1,483 1,468 1,427

Year Rec Pct 1977 24-3 .889 1978 36-8 .818 1979 45-17 .726 1980 46-17 .730 1981 44-15-3 .746 1982 30-17 .639 1983 39-13 .750 1984 44-4 .917 1985 35-12 .745 1986 41-8 .837 1987 28-15 .651 1988 18-23 .439 1989 31-15 .674 1990 17-18 .486 1991 20-10 .667 1992 26-11 .703 1993 21-14 .600 1994 21-11 .656 1995 16-16 .500

Year Rec 1996 18-17 1997 21-14 1998 16-14 1999 16-12 2000 16-15 2001 6-20 2002 2-29 2003 3-24 2004 5-21 2005 7-28 2006 14-18 2007 19-12 2008 15-20 2009 10-16 2010 10-23 2011 8-22 2012 1-30 2013 12-20

Pct .514 .600 .533 .571 .516 .231 .065 .111 .192 .200 .438 .613 .429 .385 .303 .267 .032 .375

TOTAL 781-602-3 .565

Blocks 543 403 397 397 346

SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS

SETS PLAYED Name 1. Jennifer Winslow 2. Aileen Koprowski 3. Marne Panek 4. Becky Loftus

Heidi Brady

Year Sets 1992 136 1992 133 1992 128 1996 125 1996 125

ASSISTS Name 1. Colleen Lee 2. Susan Fanning 3. Marne Panek 4. Marne Panek 5. Sara Sheehan

Year Assists 1999 1,342 2000 1,341 1992 1,302 1993 1,290 2007 1,216 Year Aces 1999 65 2007 54 2000 53 1990 52 1993 52 1998 52

KILLS Name 1. Sarah Katinger 2. Sarah Katinger 3. Annie Cella 4. Sarah Fleming 5. Becky Loftus

Year Kills 1999 504 2000 502 2000 422 2007 418 1996 405

TOTAL ATTEMPTS Name 1. Sarah Katinger 2. Sarah Katinger 3. Sherryl Jones 4. Annie Cella 5. Annie Cella

SERVICE ACES Name 1. Colleen Lee 2. Sara Sheehan 3. Deb Bihday 4. Kim Cook

Aileen Koprowski

Colleen Lee

Year 1999 2000 1997 2000 1999

TA 1,370 1,283 1,194 1,171 1,158

HITTING PERCENTAGE Name 1. Elizabeth Flynn 2. Elizabeth Flynn 3. Debbie Matejka 4. Lauren Fletcher 5. Melissa Crotty

DIGS Name 1. Amanda Little 2. Michelle Cruz 3. Cassie Muzzonigro 4. Kelly Krahenbuhl 5. Cassie Muzzonigro

Year Digs 2005 627 2013 520 2011 511 2008 505 2012 473

Year 2008 2007 1990 2010 1997

PCT .392 .362 .340 .332 .330

BLOCKS Name 1. Aileen Koprowski 2. Aileen Koprowski 3. Jeanette Toney 4. Jeanette Toney 5. Lauren Fletcher

Year Blocks 1992 164 1994 144 2008 129 2007 127 2010 126

*Note: The position of Libero was not instituted until 1998

Aileen Koprowski ‘95

Cassie Muzzonigro ‘13 29

FRIAR BIG EAST RECORDS NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 1983, 1985 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS 1983, 1985, 1987 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT RUNNER-UP 1984, 1986, 1992 BIG EAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER 1983: Lori Derentiis 1985: Karen Ferreira 1987: Barbara Prehatny ALL-BIG EAST SELECTIONS 1982: Trisha O’Brien, Lori DeRentiis 1983: Judy Barnes 1984: Trisha O’Brien, Lori DeRentiis 1985: Sandi Reda (Northern Division Freshman of the Year) 1986: Joan Dever, Karen Ferreira 1987: Debbie Matejka (Northern Division Freshman of the Year) 1988: Debbie Matejka 1989: Debbie Matejka 1990: Debbie Matejka 1991: Aileen Koprowski (Freshman of the Year) 1992: Aileen Koprowski 1993: Aileen Koprowski (Second Team) 1994: Aileen Koprowski (First Team), Becky Loftus (Second Team) 1996: Becky Loftus (Second Team) 1998: Sarah Katinger (All-Rookie Team) 1999: Colleen Lee (First Team), Sarah Katinger (Second Team) 2001: Sarah Katinger (Honorable Mention) BIG EAST ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SELECTIONS 1982: Lori DeRentiis, Trisha O’Brien 1984: Lori DeRentiis, Trisha O’Brien 1987: Debbie Matejka 1988: Debbie Matejka 1989: Debbie Matejka

30

INDIVIDUAL BIG EAST GAME RECORD Most Assists: 88 - Colleen Lee, vs. Connecticut, 10/2/99 BIG EAST Championship Most Outstanding Player 1983: Lori DeRentiis 1985: Karen Ferreria 1987: Barbara Prehatny COACH OF THE YEAR 1992: Dick Bagge 1999: Ken Nichols FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 1991: Aileen Koprowski

FRIARS OFF THE COURT

Every year the volleyball team takes part in numerous community activities. This past year the team collected trash at Captain Olney State Park (top left) and kept score while cheering for Special Olympic athletes in a basketball tournament (middle left).

At Cosmic World (lower left), the team helped setup the event and also participated in the 5k run. All of the proceeds from the event went to the Providence Animal Rescue League.

The team spent time playing games and socializing with senior citizens at the Little Sisters of the Poor Retirement Home (top right).

At the Carl Lauro Elementary School, the team participated in the school’s National Reading Week and spent time in the classrooms reading to the students (middle right).

Providence welcomed back its alumni in the team’s annual alumni game this past spring (bottom right).

The team also was named co-Friar Cup winners with the women’s cross country and track team. The Friar Cup is an intra-team competition that promotes student-athlete engagement. Teams earn points based on community service projects, attendance at home games, academic excellence and athletic excellence.

31

FRIENDS OF JACLYN FOUNDATION On October 1, 2010, the Friar Volleyball team officially adopted Anastasia through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundaiton in a pre-match ceremony which included the signing of her “letter of intent” to join the Friars. Friends of Jaclyn is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their families. The organization, formed in 2005, matches a child facing that diagnosis with a college or high school sports team based on geographic proximity. Through a diligent process, the foundation screens for the best match based on the child and family’s needs, and the team, coach and athletic director’s commitment to the foundation’s goals. For the past four seasons the Friars have raised money to support the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.

Anastasia is entering her fifth year with the Friars and is regularly in attendance supporting her team.

32

2014 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Date Day Opponent

Time

Kristin Dickman Invitational (Annapolis, Md.)

8/29 8/30 8/30 9/2

Fri. Sat. Sat. Tues.

The Naval Academy The Citadel Southern Utah at Bryant

7:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Purple Eagle Invitational (Niagara, N.Y.)

9/5 9/5 9/6 9/10

Fri. Fri. Sat. Wed.

Niagara Gardner-Webb West Virginia at Brown

9/12 9/13 9/13

Fri. Sat. Sat.

MORGAN STATE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON QUINNIPIAC

7:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

4:30 p.m.

9/19 Fri. NJIT 9/20 Sat. Central Connecticut 9/20 Sat. Hartford 9/24 Wed. at Seton Hall * 9/26 Fri. MARQUETTE * 9/27 Sat. DE PAUL * 9/30 Tues. at Villanova * 10/4 Sat. at St. John’s * 10/10 Fri. XAVIER * 10/11 Sat. BUTLER 10/17 Fri. at Georgetown * 10/19 Sun. at Creighton * 10/25 Sat. ST. JOHN’S * 10/31 Fri. VILLANOVA * 11/1 Sat. SETON HALL * 11/7 Fri. at DePaul * 11/8 Sat. at Marquette * 11/14 Fri. CREIGHTON * 11/15 Sat. GEORGETOWN * 11/21 Fri. at Butler * 11/22 Sat. at Xavier * 11/28-29 Fri.-Sat. BIG EAST Championship

7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

TBD

10th Annual Friar Classic (Providence, R.I.)

CCSU Blue Devil Invite (New Britain, Conn.)

All times Eastern * BIG EAST match Home Games in BOLD CAPS

11:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.