America East Conference
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University at Albany: (17-9, 11-1 America East) 2015 Final National Ranking: None 2015 Postseason Finish: America East Title Match 2015 Conference Finish: T-1st 2015 RKPI: 129 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + libero / 7 Top Returners: Laini Leindecker (Sr., OH, 5-10, 2015 America East Co-Player of the Year, 2015 America East All-Conference First Team), Mikala McCauley (Sr., S, 5-11, 2015 America East All- Conference First Team), Nicole Otero (So., L, 5-7, 2015 America East Defensive Player of the Year, 2015 America East All-Conference Second Team), Amanda Dolan (Sr., MB, 6-3, 2015 America East All- Conference Second Team) Top Newcomers: Nina Holmes (Jr., 5-6, DS/L), Taylor Robinson (Jr., 6-1, MB), Chloe Evering (Fr., 5-10, OH) Top Players Lost: Tatum Jungsten (MB, 2015 America East All-Conference First Team)
Hartford (2-27, 1-11, America East) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 1-11, 8th 2015 RKPI: N/A Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+Libero/6+Libero Top Returners: Katy Henchy, OH, 6-3; Paulina Modestow, OH, 6-0, America East All-Rookie Team; Rachel Moll, MB, 6-0; Astrid Mangual, S, 5-9; Paola Llerandi, L, 5-3 Top Newcomers: Karly Eastley, OH, 6-0; Jenna Bridges, MB, 6-2; Megan Scherer, S, 5-10; Nicole Etta, DS, 5-7; Jordyn Kachmar, DS, 5-2; Olivia Rougeau, MB/RS, 5-10 Top Players Lost: Kathryn Gawrych, MB, 6-0; Erinn Lavelle, DS, 5-2
Stony Brook University (12-19, 6-6 America East) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: America East Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: T-3rd 2015 RKPI: 223 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/8 Top Returners: McKyla Brooks (So., 5-8, MH, America East All-Rookie Team); Morgan Kath (So., 5-10, S); Taylor Wilson (So., 6-0, MB); Melann Amory (Jr., 5-10, OH); Emily Costello (R-So., 6-2, OH, Redshirted in 2015); Cydney Bowman (Jr., 5-11, MB); Dani Nizich (Jr., 5-4, DS); Abby Hickey (R-So., 5-6, DS, Redshirted in 2015) Top Newcomers: Jordan Gels (Fr., 6-1, OH); Kardasia Hitchcock (Fr., 5-3, DS/OH); Maria Poole (Fr., 6- 2, OPP); Liz Pulver (Fr., 6-1, OH); LeAnne Sakowicz (Fr., 5-10, S/OH) Top Players Lost: Kathy Fletcher (First-Team America East, 1,000 career kills); Nicole Vogel (Second- team America East); Lo Hathaway (Program’s all-time digs leader); Stephanie McFadden (Four-year letterwinner)
American Athletic Conference
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Central Florida (15-17, 9-11, American Athletic Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 7th 2015 RKPI: 123 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6+libero / 12 Top Returners: Jale Hervery (Sr., OH, 5-11, American Athletic Conference First Team All-Confernce); Kia Bright (RS-Jr., OH, 5-11); Jordan Pingel (So., L, 5-7); Miranda Watkins (So., S, 5-9); Taylor Wickey (RS-Jr., MB/OPP, 6-4) Top Newcomers: Nerissa Moravec (Fr., MB, 6-2); Abby Zimroth (Fr., OH/S, 5-10); Lache Harper (Fr., OH/MB, 6-2); Alli Sabol (Fr., RS, 6-3); Jeanne Westney (Fr., MB, 6-3); Farah Rajaee (So., S/DS, 5-5) Top Players Lost: Abbie Fleener (OPP, 2015 American Athletic Conference Second Team All- Conference), Dana Faught (S), Shelby Foyer (DS)
University of Cincinnati (21-10, 13-7, American Athletic Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 87 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+libero / 11 Top Returners: Jordan Thompson (So., RS/OH, 6-4, American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, unanimous First Team All-Conference); Carly Nolan (So., OH, 6-0, First Team All-American Athletic Conference); Abby Williams (So., DS, 5-9); Jade Tingelhoff (So., S, 6-0); Lise Alaiwan (Sr., MB, 6-2); Ciara Hill (Sr., OH, 5-10) Top Newcomers: Elly Ogle (RS-So., RS/S, 5-11); Erica Kostelac (Fr., OH, 6-2) Top Players Lost: Emma Roberson (RS, 2014 Second Team All-American Athletic Conference, 2015 Preseason All-Conference)
East Carolina University: (12-19, 5-15 American Athletic Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 242 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/8 Top Returners: Ashley McRae (Sr. 5-9, MH), Ashton Mares (Jr. 6-0, OH), Sabrina Gonzalez (Sr. 5-9, S) Top Newcomers: I’Tiana Taylor (Sr., 6-1, OH); Lael Ceriani (Jr. 6-1, OH); Brandee Markwith (Fr. 5-8, DS/L) Top Players Lost: Kierra Lee-Dunson (Four-Year letterwinner), Erika Figueroa (Four-Year letterwinner)
University of Houston:19-13, 9-11 The American Athletic Conference 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-7th 2015 RKPI: 144 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/10 Top Returners: Brookah Palmer (Soph., OH, 6-2, AVCA All-Southeast Region Honorable Mention, All- American Athletic Conference First Team) Top Newcomers: Katie Karbo (Fr., L/DS, 5-5, Fort Worth, Texas) Top Players Lost: Olivia O’Dell (Libero, All-American Athletic Conference Second Team, School Record holder: Single-Season Digs— 701)
SMU (27-6, 17-3, American Athletic Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: RV 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Tournament First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 34 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero/8 Top Returners: Morgan Heise (Sr., L, 5-6, AAC Libero of the Year, AVCA All-Region, All-AAC First Team) Janelle Giordano (Sr., MB, 6-2, AVCA All-Region, All-AAC First Team) Top Newcomers: Kendall Patterson (Fr., S, 5-9); Ashley Homan (Fr., OH, 6-0); Meryn Kennedy (Fr., MB, 6-3); Ashtyn Richey (Fr., OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Avery Acker (S, AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, AAC Player and Setter of the Year, AVCA All-Region, All-AAC First Team, CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year); Abbey Bybel (OH, All-AAC Second Team); Cailin Bula (OH, All-AAC Second Team)
Atlantic 10 Conference
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University of Dayton (27-6, 14-0 Atlantic 10) 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: First 2015 RKPI: 22 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 / 9 Top Returners: Amber Erhahon (Jr., MB, 6-0, AVCA Midwest Honorable Mention, A-10 All-Conference First Team); Jane Emmenecker (Jr., S, 5-10, A-10 Setter of the Year, A-10 All-Conference First Team, A- 10 All-Championship Team); Margo Wolf (So., DS/L, 5-8, A-10 All-Rookie Team). Top Newcomers: Brooke Westbeld (Fr., S/RS, 6-2); Jamie Peterson (Fr., MB/OH, 6-4) Top Players Lost: Alaina Turner (OH., AVCA Midwest All-Region, A-10 Player of the Year, A-10 All- Conference First Team, A-10 Championship Most Outstanding Player, A-10 All-Championship Team), Janna Krafka (L, A-10 Libero of the Year, A-10 All-Conference Second Team, A-10 All-Academic Team, Dayton's career digs record holder)
Fordham University (8-23, 2-12 Atlantic 10) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 9th 2015 RKPI: 294 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/9 Top Returners: Breanna Jones (So., OH, 6-1), Natalie Martinez (So., RS, 6-4), Olivia LaPorta (So., MH, 6-0), Emily Fronk (Jr., S, 5-10), Kristen Ostach (Sr., MH, 6-0) Top Newcomers: Olivia Fairchild (Fr., OH, 6-0), Elise Benjamin (Fr., MB, 6-0), Kaitlin Morley (Fr., OH, 5- 10), Morgan Williams (Fr., DS, 5-8), Maddy Walsh (So., S, 5-9) Top Players Lost: Brennan Delsing (Libero, Academic All-Atlantic 10), Brianna O’Neil (OH), Abigail Konovodoff (S)
George Washington University: (21-11, 9-5 Atlantic 10) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Atlantic 10 Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 104 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2/10 Top Returners: Chidima Osuchukwu (Sr., 6-0, MB, AVCA All-East Region, Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team, Atlantic 10 All-Championship Team); Kelsey Clark (So., 5-11, MB/OH, Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Year, Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team), Aaliya Davidson (Jr., 5-11, OH), Kristel Moor (Jr., 6-2, MB) Top Newcomers: Madison Clay (Fr., 5-6, L/DS), Jordan Young (Fr., 6-0, OH), Jaimeson Lee (Fr., 5'10, S), Reilley Wehrstein, Fr., L/DS), Skyler Lott (Fr., 6-0, OH). Top Players Lost: Maddy Doyle (Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team, A-10 leader in digs and digs per set), Jordan Timmer (A-10 leader in both total assists and assists per set), Maggie Skjelbred.
Saint Louis University (22-10, 10-4 Atlantic 10) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RPI: 70 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero/13 Top Returners: Danielle Rygelski (Sr., 5-11, OH, AVCA All-Midwest Region, 1,285 career kills), Nenye Okoro (Jr., 5-9, OH, 2.36 k/s 3.05 d/s), Taylor Paulson (Sr., 6-2, MB, .354 attack pct. in 2015, 0.93 b/s) Top Newcomers: Katelyn Bright (Fr., 5-6, DS), Morgan Goodman (Fr., 5-11, OH), Lauren Mershon (Fr., 6-2, MB) Top Players Lost: Megan Gilbert (First Team All-Atlantic 10, MB), Meredith Boe (Three-year starter at setter)
Atlantic Coast Conference
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Florida State (25-7, 17-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 20th AVCA 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: Second 2015 RKPI: 28 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 8 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Katie Horton {Sr. / OH / 6-1 / Named Preseason All-ACC (2015); DC Koehls Classic All-Tournament (2015); Aloft Hotels Seminole Invite All- Tournament (2015); Second Team All-ACC (2015)} ; Hailey Luke {Sr. / S / 6-0 / Named CoSIDA Academic All-District IV (2015); All-ACC Academic (2015); ACC Academic Honor Roll (2015)}; Milica Kubura {Jr. / OH / 6-4 / Named All-Tournament (Omni Hotels Colorado Classic); All-Tournament (Ohio State Tournament); All-Tournament (Aloft Hotels Seminole Invite); CoSIDA Academic All-District IV (2015); Second Team All-ACC (2015); AVCA All-East Region Team (2015); All-ACC Academic (2015); ACC Academic Honor Roll (2015)}; Brianne Burkert {So. / S / 6-1 / ACC All-Freshman Team, ACC Academic Honor Roll}; Melanie Keil {Sr. / MB / 6-1 / Named All-Tournament at the Aloft Seminole Invite (2015); ACC Academic Honor Roll (2015)}. Top Newcomers: Natasha Calkins (Jr. / RS / 6-1); Stasa Miljevic (Fr. / MB / 6-3); Bozena Culo (Fr. / OH / 6-2). Top Players Lost: Nicole Walch {OH / All-Tournament at Omni Hotels Colorado Classic (2015) / ACC Player of the Week (Aug. 31, 2015; Oct. 4, 2015; Oct. 12, 2015; Oct. 19, 2015); All-ACC First Team (2015); Senior CLASS Top 10 Finalist (2015); AVCA All-East Region Team (2015); AVCA Honorable Mention All-American (2015); All-ACC Academic (2015); ACC Academic Honor Roll (2015)}; Sarah Burrington (MB / Named Preseason All-ACC Team (2015); First Team All-ACC (2015); AVCA All-East Region Team (2015); AVCA Honorable Mention All-American (2015); ACC Academic Honor Roll (2015)}.
Louisville (25-7, 18-2, ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 21 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 21 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 12 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Tess Clark, (Jr. MB, All ACC 2nd Team, AVCA All East Region); Janelle Jenkins,( Sr. OH, All-ACC 2nd Team, AVCA All Region); Molly Sauer, (So. L, ACC Freshman of the Year, ACC Defensive Player of the Year) Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Piper Roe, (Fr., MB, 6-2); Melanie McHenry (Fr., OH, 6-2); Megan Sloane( Fr. RS, 6-1) Coline Coessens, (Jr, OH, 6-0) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Katie George, (Setter, ACC Player of the Year, ACC Setter of the Year, AVCA All-East Region, ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year). Erin Fairs: (OH, All-ACC First Team, AVCA All Region)
North Carolina (21-10, 17-3 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: 25 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: T-2nd 2015 RKPI: 27 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + libero / 10 Top Returners: Abigail Curry (Sr., S, 5-10, NCCSIA All-State), Shelia Doyle (Sr., L, 5-7), Taylor Leath (R-So., OH 6-3), Hayley McCorkle (R-Sr., OPP, 5-11), Taylor Treacy (R-Sr., OPP, 6-2, AVCA All-America HM, AVCA All-East Coast Region, All-ACC, NCCSIA All-State) Top Newcomers: Taylor Borup (Fr., OH, 6-4), Holly Carlton (Fr., S/OPP, 6-7), Mariah Evans (Fr., S, 5- 10), Julia Scoles (Fr., OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Leigh Andrew (OH), Victoria McPherson (MH, AVCA All-America HM, AVCA All-East Coast Region, All-ACC, NCCSIA All-State), Paige Neuenfeldt (MH, AVCA All-America Third Team, CoSIDA Academic All-America, Senior CLASS Award First Team All-America, AVCA All-East Coast Region, All-ACC, NCCSIA All-State)
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Duke University (17-13, 12-8 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 7th 2015 RKPI: 76 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/11 Top Returners: Jordan Tucker (Sr., 6-0, MB, All-ACC, AVCA All-East Coast Region), Sasha Karelov (Sr., 5-9, L, All-ACC, AVCA All-East Coast Region HM), Leah Meyer (So., 6-3, MB, All-ACC Freshman Team), Alyse Whitaker (Sr., 6-2, MB), Nicole Elattrache (Jr., 5-7, DS), Kelli Kalinoski (So., 5-8, DS) Top Newcomers: Samantha Amos, Cindy Marina, Sarah Nelson, Natalie Schilling, Jamie Stivers Top Players Lost: Emily Sklar (AVCA All-American HM, All-ACC), Maggie Deichmeister, Breanna Atkinson
Georgia Tech: (18-14, 9-11 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: 2015 Postseason Finish: 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 112 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Teegan Van Gunst (Sr., 6-0, OH, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, First-Team All-ACC); Annika Van Gunst (Sr., 6-0, RS/MB); Rebecca Martin (Sr., 5-11, S); Lauren Pitz (Sr., 6-2, MB); London Ackermann (Sr., 5-8, Libero); Sydney Wilson (Jr., 6-2, MB); Ashley Askin (Jr., 6-1; OH) Top Newcomers: Kodie Comby, (Fr.; 6-1; MB) Top Players Lost:
NC State: (16-16, 5-15 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 11th 2015 RKPI: 146 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Kaitlyn Kearney (Jr., 6-2, MB, ACC All-Freshman Team in 2014), Julia Brown (Jr., 6-1, OH), Perry Ramsey (Jr., 6-0, OH), Maggie Speaks (Sr., 5-10, S) Top Newcomers: Lauryn Terry (Fr., 6-3, MB, PrepVolleyball Senior Ace, Ranked No. 64 among the top 100), Jessica Kemp (Fr., 6-3, MB, Under Armour HS All-American), Tori Dozier (Fr., 5-10, S, Under Armour HS All-American) Top Players Lost: Blayke Hranicka (MB, ACC All-Freshman Team in 2015)
University of Notre Dame: (7-25, 2-18 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 14th 2015 RKPI: 206 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Sam Fry (Jr., 6-0, MB, 2nd Team All-ACC), Meg Morningstar (So., 6-2, MB, All- Freshman ACC), Ryann DeJarld (So., 5-9, L), Rebecca Nunge (So., 6-2, OH), Sydney Kuhn (Jr., 6-1, OH), Natalie Johnson (Jr., 5-5, L/DS), Katie Higgins (Sr., 6-0, MB), Haley Bonneval (GS, 6-0, OH) Top Newcomers: Caroline Holt (Jr., 5-8, S); Jemma Yeadon (Fr., 5-9, OH), Lauren Woodard (Fr., 5-11, OH) Top Players Lost: Maddie Dilfer (2-year letterwinner)
University of Pittsburgh (23-9, 2015 13-7, ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 48 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + libero / 6 Top Returners: Kamalani Akeo (So., S, 5-7); Mariah Bell (Jr., OH, 6-1); Maria Genitsaridi (Sr., OH, 6-0); Kelsey O’Neill (Jr., MB, 6-1); Jenna Potts (R-Sr., MB, 6-3); Angela Seman (R-So., L, 5-9); Ellie Watkins (So., S, 5-9); Stephanie Williams (R-Fr., OH, 6-0) Top Newcomers: Alix Dreier (Fr., 6-1, OH/RS); Kylee Levers (Fr., 6-0, S); Layne Van Buskirk (Fr., 6-3, MB); Avery Perosa (Fr., 5-7, L); Zoi Faki (Fr., 6-1, OH/RS); Emily Horner (So., 6-0, MB) Top Players Lost: Amanda Orchard (MH; AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, AVCA First Team All- Region, First Team All-ACC, Preseason All-ACC); Kadi Kullerkann (OPP/OH; AVCA AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, AVCA First Team All-Region, First Team All-ACC); Jenna Jacobson (S; four-year letterwinner)
Syracuse University: (23-8, 14-6 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-4th 2015 RKPI: 55 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2 + libero/10 Top Returners: Leah Levert (Jr., MB, 6-2, U.S. Collegiate National Team), Santita Ebangwese (So., MB, 6-0, ACC All-Freshman team, ACC All-Academic team), Belle Sand (Jr., DS, 5-6), Anastasiya Gorelina (So., OH/RS, 6-4), Annie Bozzo (So., S, 5-10), Christina Oyawale (R-So., MB/OH, 6-4), Amber Witherspoon (Jr., MB, 6-4), Jalissa Trotter (So., S, 5-7), Katrina Little (So., DS, 5-5), Mariia Levanova (So., OH, 5-11) Top Newcomers: Dana Valelly (Fr., S, 5-9), Aliah Bowllan (Fr., DS, 5-5), Kendra Lukacs (Fr., OH, 6-1), Polina Prokudina (Fr., OH, 6-4), Mackenzie Weaver (Fr., OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Silvi Uattara (OH, All-ACC First Team, AVCA All-Region), Gosia Wlaszczuk (S/RS, All-ACC Second Team), Nicolette Serratore (OH, ACC All-Academic team), Monika Salkute (OH)
University of Virginia (18-13, 10-10 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: t-8th 2015 RKPI: 59 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2+libero/11 Top Returners: Haley Kole (Sr., OH, 6-1, ACC All-Academic); Lexi Riccolo (Sr., L, 5-7); Jasmine Burton (Sr., OH, 6-0) Top Newcomers: Kelsey Miller (Fr., 5-10, OH/DS); Jane Horner (Fr., 5-10, DS); Chino Anukwuem (Fr., 6-0, MB); Caroline Scrafford (Fr., 6-3, OH); Kiley Banker (Fr., 6-2, MB/OPP); Jennifer Wineholt (Fr., 6-1, S) Top Players Lost: Natalie Bausback (MB, All-ACC Second Team); Lauren Fuller (S, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, AVCA All-East Coast Region First Team, First Team All-ACC); Kayla Sears (OH); Anna Walsh (MB, AVCA East Coast Region Freshman of the Year, ACC All-Freshman Team)
Virginia Tech (19-13, 10-10 ACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-8 2015 RKPI: 82 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/1+libero Top Returners: Ashley Battle (Jr., MB, 6’2”) Lindsey Owens (Sr., OH, 6’0”, Second Team All-ACC), Jalia Tolbert (So., MB/RS, 6’1”, ACC All-Freshman) Top Newcomers: Mandy Powers (Jr., S, 5’11”), Abby McKinzie (Fr., S/DS, 5’9”) Top Players Lost: Kennedy Bryan (OH/RS), Kenedy McGrath (L/DS)
Atlantic Sun Conference
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Jacksonville University (12-16, 8-6 Atlantic Sun) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 131 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 Top Returners: Cristina Finan (Jr., OH/DS, 5-9,N/A); Jizzyan Gesualdo (R-Sr., S, 6-2, N/A); Jessica Armstrong (Jr., MB/OH, 6-3, N/A) Top Newcomers: Amarrah Cooks (Fr., MB, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Emily Laskelle (OPP, ASUN All-Academic, First Team All-ASUN); Mayara Prestes (OH, ASUN Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-ASUN, ASUN All-Tournament)
Lipscomb University (23-9, 13-1, Atlantic Sun) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 51st Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 9 + libero Top Returners: Kayla Ostrom (Sr.. 5-9, S, AVCA All-South Honorable Mention, USA Collegiate National Team, A-Sun Setter of the Year, CoSIDA District 3 1st. Team All-Academic, CoSIDA Academic All- America Third Team, A-Sun VB Scholar-Athlete, A-Sun First Team All-Conference, A-Sun All- Tournament); Carlyle Nusbaum (So, 5-10. OH, A-Sun All-Freshman Team); Lauren Anderson (So., 5-10, OH, A-Sun All-Freshman Team). Top Newcomers: Name (Morgan Elmore (Fr., 5-11, S); Maddie Phillips (Fr., 6-2, MB); Taylor Racich (Sr., Transfer, 6-2, RS) Top Players Lost: Brittnay Elmore (RS, AVCA All-South Region First Team A-Sun Player of the Year, A- Sun Tournament MVP, A-Sun All-Conference, Honors, 4-year letterwinner); Jewell Dobson (MB, AVCA All-South Region Honorable Mention, A-Sun All-Conference First Team, A-Sun All-Tournament).
Stetson University: (11-18, 5-9 Atlantic Sun) 2015 Final National Ranking: None 2015 Postseason Finish: Atlantic Sun Quarterfinals 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 216 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 / 10 Top Returners: McKenna Foster (Jr., 5-10, OH); Madison Akins (Sr., 6-0, RS); Shelby Connors (Jr., 6-2, MB); Tiffany Creamer (Jr., 6-2, OH) Top Newcomers: Eva Deisa (Fr., 5-10, OH); Karmen Reivik (Fr., 5-11, S); Julie Varga (So., 6-0, RS/OH); Olivia Duval (Fr., 5-11, MB/RS) Top Players Lost: Kayla Weller (4-year letterwinner)
Big 12 Conference
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Iowa State University: (19-11, 11-5 Big 12) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving Votes 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 26 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6/13 Top Returners: Jess Schaben (So., 6-2, OH, Big 12 & AVCA Midwest Region Freshman of the Year), Morgan Kuhrt (Sr., 6-1, OH, All-Big 12 First Team), Alexis Conaway (Jr., 6-0, MB, All-Big 12 First Team), Monique Harris (Jr., 5-8, S), Samara West (R-Jr., 6-4, MB), Ciara Capezio (Sr., 6-3, OH) Top Players Lost: Caitlin Nolan (Two-Time AVCA All-American, Two-Time Big 12 Libero of the Year, Two-Time All-Big 12 First Team)
Kansas (30-3, 14-2 Big 12) 2015 Final National Ranking: 4 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Semifinalist 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 6 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+L / 9 Top Returners: Kelsie Payne (Jr., RS, 6-3, AVCA All-America First Team), Ainise Havili (Jr., S, 5-10, AVCA All-American First Team), Tayler Souice (Sr., MB, All-Big 12 First Team), Cassie Wait (Sr., L, 5-8, PrepVolleyball.com All-America Second Team) Top Newcomers: Ashley Smith (R-Fr., OH, 6-0), Jada Burse (Fr., OH, 6-1), Zoe Hill (Fr., MB, 5-11), Patricia Montero (R-Fr., OH, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Janae Hall (MB, NCAA VB Elite 90 Winner), Tiana Dockery (OH, Four-year starter)
TEXAS (30-3, 15-1, Big 12) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 2 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Championship match 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 2 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+ Libero/9 Top Returners: Nicole Dalton (setter, senior, 6-2); Cat McCoy (libero, junior, 5-7, All-Big 12 second team); Chiaka Ogbogu (MB, senior, 6-2, First Team All-American, NCAA Austin Regional MVP, 2015 All- Big 12 First Team, 2015 All-Southwest Region); Morgan Johnson (MB, sophomore, 6-3); Mirta Baselovic (MB, junior, 6-3); Paulina Prieto Cerame (OH, senior, 6-2, Second Team All-American, NCAA Austin Regional All-Tournament Team, All-Big 12 First Team, All-Southwest Region); Chloe Collins (S, senior, 5- 7, Third Team All-American, All-Big 12 First Team, All-Southwest Region); Yaazie Bedart-Ghani (OH, soph., 6-4, 2015 NCAA All-Tournament Team, All-Big 12 Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Micaya White (OH, 6-1, Fr.); Ebony Nwanebu (OH, 6-4, Jr.); Claire Hahn (L, 5-5, Fr.) Riley Fisbeck (S, 6-1, Fr.); Autumn Rounsaville (L, 5-5, Fr.); Blair Westerlund (MB, 6-3, Fr.); Orie Agbaji (MB, 6-2, Fr.) Top Players Lost: Molly McCage (MB, Third Team All-American, All-Big 12 First Team, All-Southwest Region); Amy Neal (OH, Big 12 Player of the Year, First Team All-American, All-Big 12 First Team, All- Southwest Region)
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Kansas State: (17-12, 9-7 Big 12) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: T-4th 2015 RKPI: 54 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Katie Brand (R-Sr., 6-1, S, Two-time AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, Two-time All-Big 12 First Team); Brooke Sassin (Sr., 6-0, OH, All-Big 12 Second Team); Katie Reininger (R-Sr., 6- 1, MB, All-Big 12 Second Team); Kersten Kober (Sr., 5-7, L); Kylee Zumach (R-So., 6-4, OH, 2014 AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, 2014 Big 12 Freshman of the Year, 2014 All-Big 12 First Team); Bryna Vogel (Jr., 6-0, OPP); Macy Flowers (So., 6-3, MB, All-Big 12 Freshman Team); Alyssa Schultejans (So., 6-3, OH, All-Big 12 Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Sarah Dixon (So., 5-9, S), Elle Sandbothe (Fr., 6-0, MB), Rachel Stark (Fr., 5-11, OH) Top Players Lost: N/A
University of Oklahoma (12-16, 6-10, Big 12) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 69 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/9 Top Returners: Marion Hazelwood (Jr., MB, 6’4, AVCA All-America HM, , AVCA All-Southwest, All-Big 12) Madison Ward, RSr., OH, 6’1, 2014 AVCA All-Southwest HM, 2014 All-Big 12) Top Newcomers: Erin Dibble (Fr., OH/RS, 6’2) Top Players Lost: Kierra Holst (OH, 2014 AVCA All-America HM, 2014 All-Big 12) Julia Doyle (S, 2014 AVCA All-America HM, 2014 Big 12 Setter of the Year)
Big East Conference
Top-25 and Receiving Votes (Final Poll): Creighton University: (27-9, 17-1 BIG EAST) 2015 Final National Ranking: 19 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Sweet 16 2015 Conference Finish: 1st of 10 2015 RKPI: 14 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 / 11 Top Returners: Jaali Winters (So., OH, 6-2, AVCA 3rd Team All-American; AVCA East Region Freshman of the Year; AVCA First Team All-East Region; BIG EAST Freshman of the Year; First Team All-BIG EAST; PrepVolleyball.com Freshman All-American); Lauren Smith (Sr., MB, 6-4, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American; AVCA First Team All-East Region; First Team All-BIG EAST); Jess Bird (Sr., OH, 5-11, Second Team All-BIG EAST), Marysa Wilkinson (Jr., MB/RS, 6-0); Taryn Kloth (So., OH/RS, 6-4) Top Newcomers: Lydia Dimke (Jr., S, 6-3, Purdue University); Brittany Witt (Fr., DS, 5-8), Jaclyn Taylor (Fr., S, 5-11); Megan Ballenger (Fr., MB/RS, 6-1), Mac Conlon (Fr., DS, 5-3) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Maggie Baumert (S, First Team All-BIG EAST); Kate Elman (L); Ashley Jansen (DS); Melanie Jereb (DS/OH); Lizzy Stivers (OH)
Marquette University (22-12, 12-6, BIG EAST) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 36 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/9 Top Returners: Taylor Louis (R-So., OH, 6-2, AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, All-BIG EAST first team); Meghan Niemann (R-Sr., MH, 6-1, All-BIG EAST First Team; BIG EAST Institutional Scholar- Athlete, BIG EAST Sport Excellence Award); Lauren Houg (Sr., L, 5-7), Jenna Rosenthal (R-So, MH, 6-6) Top Newcomers: Allie Barber (Fr., OH, 6-5); Lauren Speckman (Fr., S, 5-9) Madeline Mosher (Fr., OH, 6-0) Manon Geoffroy (Jr., DS/L, 5-5) Top Players Lost: Riley Burchett (DS)
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Butler University: (12-19, 8-10 BIG EAST) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-5th 2015 RKPI: 147 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 / 7 Top Returners: Anna Logan (All-BIG EAST Second Team, So. 6-0 OH), Briana Lilly (So. 6-2 MB), Makayla Ferguson (Jr. 5-9 S), Kayla Bivins (Jr. 6-0 MB), Makaila Jarema (So. 6-1 MB), Jessica Klingensmith (Jr. 5-11 OH). Top Newcomers: Taylor Takeda (So. 5-7 L), Christina Porada (Jr. 5-5 DS), Jade York (Fr. 5-5 DS), Brooke Gregory (Fr. 6-4 OH) Top Players Lost: Mary Striedl (First Team All-BIG EAST)
Georgetown University: (10-21, 4-14 BIG EAST, 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: NA 2015 Conference Finish: 9th 2015 RKPI: 218 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 10 Top Returners: Alyssa Sinnette (So., 5-11, OH); Kenzie Higareda (So., 5-1, L); Paige McKnight (So., 5- 9, S); Symone Speech (So., 6-3, MB) Top Newcomers: Madison Smith (Fr., MB, 6-0); Sara Feld (Fr., DS, 5-2) Top Players Lost: Lauren Saar (OH, 4-year letterwinner, 3-year starter)
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY: (14-16, 8-10 BIG EAST) 2015 Final National Ranking: not ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: none 2015 Conference Finish: Fifth 2015 RKPI: 144 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Tessa Fournier (Sr., 5-6, L, BIG EAST Libero of the Year, First Team All-BIG EAST, AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention); Danielle Schroeder (Sr., 6-1, OH); Sophia Coffey (So., 5-8, S); Cherise Hennigan (So., 5-10, OH); Abby Thelen (So., 6-1, MB). Top Newcomers: Madison Salkowski (Fr., MB, 6-0); Haylee Gasser (Fr., MB, 6-0); Maggie Cvelbar (Fr., S, 5-9); Brooke Flores (Jr., OH, 6-0); Dominque Mason (Jr., OH, 5-10). Top Players Lost: Amanda Hansen (MB, Second Team All-BIG EAST); Sara Connell (S); Kacey Richards (OH).
Xavier University: (18-12, 14-4 BIG EAST Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: t-2nd 2015 RKPI: 62 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero Top Returners: Name: Abbey Bessler (Sr., OH, 6-2, BIG EAST Player of the Year, AVCA All-Region First Team), Kristen Massa (Jr., OH, 6-1, All-BIG EAST First Team), Sofia Peterson (R-Sr., RS, 6-0, All- BIG EAST Second Team) Top Newcomers: Audrey Adams (Fr., MB, 6-2), Madi Kutruff (Fr., DS, 5-5), Katie Shunk (Fr., OH, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Makayla Agin (OH/RS - 4–year letter winner), Lauren Metzger (DS/Libero, 4-year letter winner)
Big Sky Conference
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Eastern Washington (15-14, 9-7 Big Sky) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not Ranked in Either Poll 2015 Postseason Finish: Conference Quarterfinals 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd in North Division 2015 RPI: 189 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2/5 Top Returners: Name Jessica Gilbert, RS, 5-11 Top Newcomers: Regan Harr, S, 5-9 Top Players Lost: Allie Schumacher, OH, 2015 All-Big Sky first team
Idaho State University: 23-10, 13-3 Big Sky Conference 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: No Post Season National Tournaments; Runner-up, Big Sky Conference Championships 2015 RKPI: 57 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/10 Top Returners: Hayley Farrer (R-Sr., S, 5-9, 2015 First Team All-Big Sky, 2015 Big Sky All-Tournament Team) Bailey Bars (Sr., OH, 5-11, 2015 Second Team All-Big Sky) Top Newcomers: Abby Jensen (So., OH, 6-0); Kayla Ledezma, Fr., DS/L, 5-4) Top Players Lost: Tressa Lyman (OH, three-time First Team All-Big Sky, 2014 Big Sky MVP); Makenzie Filer (MB, two-time First Team All-Big Sky); Kaitlyn Johnson (DS/L)
University of Montana (8-20, 4-12 Big Sky) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 248 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2 + libero / 5 Top Returners: Raegan Lindsey (Sr., S, 5-6); Sadie Ahearn (Sr., L, 5-2) Top Newcomers: Ashley Watkins (Fr., S, 6-0); Hannah Cantrell (Fr., OH/MB, 6-0) Top Players Lost: Hannah Sackett (OH, first-team All-Big Sky)
Montana State, 3-21; 1-15; Big Sky Conference 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: NA 2015 Conference Finish: 6th/North Division 2015 RKPI: 304 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/7 Top Returners: Natalie Passeck, So, OH, 5-11; Eli Svisco, Sr., OH, 6-0; Kiana Black, Jr., MB, 6-1 Top Newcomers: Audra Dugan, Jr., MB, 6-1; Caitlin Lonergan, Fr., OH, 6-2; Allyssa Rizzo, Fr., L, 5-6. Top Players Lost: Natalee Godfrey, MB, Second Team All-Big Sky Conference; Katie Harrington, S.
Northern Arizona University: (28-5, 15-1, Big Sky Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 33 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/5 Top Returners: Jensen Barton (Sr., 5-9, S, All-Big Sky First Team, Big Sky All-Tournament Team); Lauren Jacobsen (Sr., 6-0, OH, All-Big Sky Second Team, Big Sky All-Tournament Team), Brittni Dorsey (R-So., 5-11, MB); Addy Lofstedt (Sr., 5-10, OH) Top Newcomers: Abby Stomp (Fr., 5-9, S); Sydney Lema (Fr., 6-0, OH); Kasie Gilfert (Fr., 6-0, MB) Top Players Lost: Janae Vander Ploeg (OH, Big Sky MVP, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American); Payton Bock (MB, Top 10 nationally in blocks)
Northern Colorado (14-16, 10-6 Big Sky Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-1st North Division/T-4th Overall 2015 RKPI: 150 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/2+Libero Top Returners: Ashely Guthrie (Sr., S, 5-10, 1st Team All-Big Sky); Alex Kloehn (Jr., MB, 6-1); Kortney Lockey (So., OH, 5-10) Top Newcomers: Sarah Wyland (Fr., MB, 6-4); Anna Graham (Fr., MB/OH, 6-0); Taylor Els (Fr., DS,5- 6); Alyssa Chisholm(Fr., DS, 5-4) Top Players Lost: Kendra Cunningham (OH, 1st Team All-Big Sky); Katie Champion (OH), Meagan Garcia (L)
Sacramento State (26-7, 12-4 Big Sky) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Big Sky Tournament Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd - South Division 2015 RKPI: 81 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 13 Top Returners: Madeline Cannon (Sr., 6-1, MB, Second Team All-Big Sky); Kennedy Kurtz (Jr., 5-10, S, Second Team All-Big Sky) Top Newcomers: Paige Swinney (Fr., OH, 5-11); Sarah Davis (Fr., OH/OPP, 5-10); Mikaela Nocetti (So., OH, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Lauren Kissell (AVCA Honorable Mention All-Pacific North Region; First Team All-Big Sky); Sloan Lovett (Second Team All-Big Sky)
Southern Utah University: (15-15, 6-10 Big Sky Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Big Sky Conference Tournament First Round 2015 Conference Finish: Fourth in Big Sky South Division 2015 RKPI: 184th Returning Starters: 3 + Libero Top Returners: Ann Clappier (Sr. 6-1, MB, Second Team All-Big Sky); Remo Gaogao (Jr. 5-9, OH); Chennin Benson (Sr. 6-1, OP); Sariah Pelaez Harris (Sr. 5-4, DS); MaCail Evans (Jr. 6-1, MB); Rebecca Nelson( So. 6-0, OH); Rylee Rogers (So. 5-8, S) Top Newcomers: Macky Fifita (Jr. 5-9, OH); Alexis Averett (Fr. 5-10, S); Sarah Morley (Fr. 5-7, OH); Sarah Vang (Fr. 5-11, OH) Top Players Lost: Madi Forsythe (First Team All-Big Sky Honoree); Taylor Heine (4-year starter)
Big South Conference
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Campbell (14-17, 8-9, Big South) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Big South Runner-Up 2015 Conference Finish: T-6th 2015 RKPI: 205 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/7 Top Returners: Jenny Tait (Sr., MB, 6-3); Summer Schuitema (Jr., S, 5-9); Rachel Harty (So., RS, 5-11) Top Newcomers: Loni Kruen (Sr., OH, 6-0), Allena Heath (Fr. OH, 6-0) Top Players Lost: Mary Crema (Lib, Pre-season All-BSC, BSC All-Conf., BSC All-Tourney), Katelyn Layden (OH, BSC All-Tourney)
Radford University: (14-15, 6-8 Big South) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Big South tournament semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 234 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Maddie Palmer (Jr., 6-0, OH); Kaylor Nash (Jr., 5-9, DS); Valerie Gonzalez (So., 6-1, OH), Haley Kleespies (So., 5-8, S, Big South All-Freshman Selection); Kelby Jackson (Sr., 5-5, L) Top Newcomers: Lidija Mamic (Jr., 6-2, MB); Sydney Tekstra (Fr., 6-0, OH); Mallory McKnight (Fr., 5-11, MB) Top Players Lost: Savanna Burton (four-year letterwinner); Cheyanne James (four-year letterwinner)
Big Ten Conference
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Illinois (21-13, 10-10 Big Ten Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 15 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Sweet 16 2015 Conference Finish: T-7th 2015 RKPI: 15 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Jordyn Poulter (So., S, 6-2, All-Big Ten Freshman Team), Ali Bastianelli (So., MB, 6-3, All-Big Ten Freshman Team), Katie Stadick (Sr., MB, 6-3) Michelle Strizak (Sr., OH, 6-1, NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team), Naya Crittenden (Sr., OPP, 6-2), Brandi Donnelly (Jr., L, 5-8) Top Newcomers: Jacqueline Quade (Fr., 6-2, OH), Kaylin Korte (Fr., 6-1, OH), Blayke Hranicka (So., 6- 0, MB) Top Players Lost: Jocelyn Birks (OH, All-Big Ten, AVCA All-Northwest Region, AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, Volleyball Magazine All-America Third-Team), Julia Conard (DS, 4-year letterwinner)
Michigan: (20-13, 9-11 Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: 24 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 9th 2015 RKPI: 31 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Abby Cole (Sr., 6-5, MB/OPP, AVCA Second Team All-America, All-Big Ten First Team, CNT-China Selection); Claire Kieffer-Wright (Jr., 6-1, MB); Jenna Lerg (So., 5-6, L); Katherine Mahlke (Jr., 6-2, OPP, CNT-Europe Selection) Top Newcomers: MacKenzi Welsh (Fr., 6-1, S); Tiffany Clark (Fr. 5-11, L), Sydney Wetterstrom (Fr., 6-1, OH) Top Players Lost: Krystalyn Goode (4-year player); Tiffany Morales (4-year starter); Lindsey Lerg (4- year defensive player), Caroline Knop (2-year starter)
Michigan State (19-14, 10-10 B1G) 2015 Final National Ranking: RV 2015 Postseason Finish: Lost to No. 1 Washington in NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: T-7th 2015 RKPI: 38 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + libero/ 11 Top Returners: Chloe Reinig (Sr., OH, 6-4, 2015 AVCA All-Region HM, HM All-Big Ten); Allyssah Fitterer (Sr., MB/OH, 6-3, 2015 AVCA All-Region HM); Rachel Minarick (Jr., S, 6-2, 2014 Big Ten All- Rookie Team); Alyssa Garvelink (Jr., MB, 6-4) Top Newcomers: Kristen Brashear (Sr., DS/L, Ole Miss); Sam McLean (Fr,. S, Grand Rapids, Mich.); Maggie Midgette (Fr., S, Westlake, Oh); Lauren Swartz (Fr., OH, Pittsburgh, Penn.) Top Players Lost: Kristen Muir (D/L); Halle Peterson (S)
University of Minnesota (30-5, 18-2, Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: Third 2015 Postseason Finish: National Semifinal 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 3 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero/13 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) • Hannah Tapp Sr., MB/RS, 6-2, AVCA First Team All-American, All-Big Ten, .350 hitting percentage, 2.90 kills per set, 1.11 blocks, per set), Samantha Seliger-Swenson (So., S, 5-11, AVCA Second Team All-American, Big Ten Freshman of the Year, 1,510 assists her freshman season) Paige Tapp (Sr., MB, 6- 1, Two-time AVCA All-American, 2015 Academic All-American, 2.29 kills per set, 1.16 blocks per set) Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Alexis Hart (Fr., OH, 6-0; multiple-time high school All-American, highly ranked recruit in Prepvolleyball.com, played with Truman High School and Invasion club team) Regan Pittman (Fr., MB, 6- 5); multiple-time high school All-American, , highly ranked recruit in Prepvolleyball.com, played with Saint Thomas Aquinas and KC Power club team) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Daly Santana (OH, First Team All-American, Big Ten Player of the Year, averaged 4.53 kps)
Nebraska (32-4, 17-3, Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 1 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA National Champions 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 1 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero/10 Top Returners: Kadie Rolfzen (Sr., OH, 6-3, AVCA All-America First Team), Amber Rolfzen (Sr., MB, 6- 3, AVCA All-America Second Team), Justine Wong-Orantes (Sr., L, 5-6, AVCA All-America Third Team, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year), Mikaela Foecke (So., OH, 6-3, NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player, AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, Kelly Hunter (Jr., S, 5-11, AVCA All-America Honorable Mention) Top Newcomers: Briana Holman (Jr., MB, 6-1, 2014 AVCA All-America First Team at LSU), Andie Malloy (Sr., OH, 6-2, 2015 All-Big 12 at Baylor), Lauren Stivrins (Fr., MB, 6-4), Hunter Atherton (Fr., S, 5- 11), Alex Ratzlaff (Fr., OH, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Kelsey Fien (OH, 2014 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention), Cecilia Hall (MB, 2013 AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention)
The Ohio State University: (25-10, 12-8 Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: 13 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 14 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Taylor Sandbothe (Sr., 6-2, MB, AVCA First Team All-American, First Team All-Big Ten), Valeria León (Sr., 5-6, L, School Record Holder for Career Digs), Audra Appold (So., 6-1, Big Ten All- Freshman Team), Taylor Hughes (So., 6-1, S, Big Ten All-Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Madison Smeathers (Fr., 6-3, MB), Ana Beatriz Franklin (Fr., 5-11, OH) Top Players Lost: Elizabeth Campbell (AVCA Honorable Mention All-American), Katie Mitchell/Tyler Richardson (49 combined starts in 2015)
Penn State University (28-6, 15-5, Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 9 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 10th Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/14 Top Returners: Haleigh Washington (Jr., MB, 6-3, AVCA First Team All-America, AVCA All-Northeast Region, VB Magazine First Team All-America, Second Team CoSIDA Academic All-America, Unanimous All-Big Ten), Ali Frantti (Jr., OH, 6-1, AVCA All-Northeast Region), Bryanna Weiskircher (R-So., S, 6-0, AVCA All-Northeast Region), Simone Lee (Jr., OH, 6-1), Heidi Thelen (Jr., MB, 6-2). Top Newcomers: Kendall White (Fr., DS, 5-5), Emily Sciorra (Fr., DS, 5-4), Emily DeMure (Fr., OH, 6-1), Allison Farrell (Fr., DS, 5-6), Kristin Krause (Fr., DS, 5-7), Caroline Graham (R-Fr., S, 5-3), Clare Powers (R-So., OH, 6-3), Abby Detering (Jr.,S, 6-0) Top Players Lost: Megan Courtney (OH., AVCA Second Team All-America, AVCA All-Northeast Region, All-Big Ten, VB Magazine Second Team All-America), Aiyana Whitney (OH., AVCA Second Team All-America, AVCA All-Northeast Region, All-Big Ten)
Purdue University (23-10, 13-7, Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: 17 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 5th 2015 RKPI: 32 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/7 Top Returners: Faye Adelaja (RS Sr., MB, 6-1; Honorable Mention All-America, All-Northeast Region; Honorable Mention All-Big Ten), Danielle Cuttino (So., MB, 6-4; Honorable Mention All-America; All- Northeast Region); Ashley Evans Top Newcomers: Sherridan Atkinson (RS So., 6-5, OH), Lexi Dorn (Fr., 6-0, S), Natalie Haben (Fr., 5-9, DS), Olivia Van Zelst (Fr., 5-9, DS) Top Players Lost: Annie Drews (6-4, OH; 2015 AVCA Second Team All-America; All-Northeast Region; All-Big Ten), Sam Epenesa (6-0, OH), Amanda Neill (5-8, Libero); Kate Workman (5-6, DS)
University of Wisconsin: (26-7, 16-4 Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: 10th 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Sweet 16 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 7 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 /11 Top Returners: Lauren Carlini (Sr., 6-2, S, AVCA First Team All-American; Big Ten Setter of the Year); Haleigh Nelson (Sr., 6-4, MB, AVCA Second-Team All-American; All-Big Ten); Tionna Williams (So., 6-2, MB, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American; AVCA Northeast Region Freshman of the Year); Lauryn Gillis (Jr., 6-1, OH); Kelli Bates (Jr., 5-11, OH); Romana Kriskova (Sr., 6-2, RS) Top Newcomers: Molly Haggerty (6-1, Fr., OH); M.E. Dodge (5-10, Fr., L/DS) Top Players Lost: Taylor Morey (L, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American)
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Indiana University:(16-16, 6-14 Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: NA 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 89 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/8 Top Returners: Megan Tallman (Sr., S, 5-10); Taylor Lebo (Sr., 5-9, DS), Allison Hammond (Sr., 6-0, OH); Jazzmine McDonald (Sr., 6-2, MB). Top Newcomers: Hayden Huybers (Fr., 6-1, MB); Ally Badowski (Fr., 6-0, OH); Victoria Brisack (Fr., 6-0, S); Deyshia Lofton (Fr., 6-2, MB); Meaghan Koors (Fr., 5-8, DS). Top Players Lost: Amelia Anderson (OH); Courtney Harnish (DS);Chante George (MB);Awele Naeze (MB).
Northwestern University (14-17, 6-14 Big Ten) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 11th 2015 RKPI: 49 Returning Starters / Letterwinners: 6 / 12 Top Returners: Taylor Tashima (Jr., 6-0, S, AVCA Honorable Mention All-Region, All-Big Ten Honorable Mention); Symone Abbott (Jr., 6-1, OH); Kayla Morin (Sr., 6-2, RS/OH); Maddie Slater (Sr., 6-3, MB) Top Newcomers: Allie Lindroth (Fr., 6-2, OH); Emily Ehman (Fr., 5-8, OH); Sarah Johnson (Fr., 5-7, DS/L); Olivia Viscuso (Fr., 6-0, MB) Top Players Lost: Caroline Niedospial (2nd all-time in digs at Northwestern)
Big West Conference
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Hawai‘i (29-2, 16-0 - Big West) 2015 Final National Ranking: 7 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Final 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 15 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 12 (+ 1 redshirt) Top Returners: Nikki Taylor (Sr., Opp, 6-4, AVCA All-America 2nd Team; Big West Player of the Year, All-Big West 1st team); Emily Maglio (Jr., MH, 6-3, All-Big West 1st team); Kalei Greeley (Jr. OH, 6-2, All- Big West 2nd team); Savanah Kahakai (Jr., L, 5-8, All-Big West second team); Tayler Higgins (Sr., S, 5-9) Top Newcomers: Norene Iosia (Fr., S, 5-11); Kristen Sibley (Fr., S, 6-2) Top Players Lost: Olivia Magill (MH, AVCA All-American 3rd Team, All-Big West 1st team); Tai Manu- Olevao (OH, All-Big West 1st team)
Long Beach State University: (25-6, 13-3 Big West) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving Votes 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 51 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/ 7 Top Returners: Nele Barber (Sr., OH, 6-0, 1st Team All-Big West, 4-time Big West Player of the Week), Ashley Murray (So., MB, 6-2, All-Big West Honorable Mention), Peyton Grahovac (So., MB/OPP, 6-2, Big West All-Freshman), Anete Brinke (RS-So., OH, 6-2) Top Newcomers: Hailey Harward (Fr., DS/L, 5-9), Kjersti Norveel (Fr., MB, 6-1), YiZhi Xue (Fr., MB, 6-4), Morgan Dewyer (Fr. S, 5-9), Hannah Pauling (Fr. OH, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Jenelle Hudson (S, AVCA All-Region, 1st Team All-Big West), Hayley Benson (MB, 1st Team All-Big West)
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University of California, Santa Barbara (7-20, 3-13 Big West) 2015 Final National Ranking: -- 2015 Postseason Finish: -- 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 217 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/9 Top Returners: Phoebe Grunt (Sr., MB, 6-4, Two-time HM All-Big West), Annie Hasslemann (So., S, 6- 0), Chanel Hoffman (Jr., OH, 6-1, HM All-Big West/Big West All-Freshman Team), Lindsey Ruddins (R- Fr., OH, 6-2), Elizabeth Sheffield (Sr., MB, 5-11), Emilia Petrachi (So., L, 5-6, HM All-Big West/Big West All-Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Chloe Allen (Fr., OH, 6-0), Rowan Ennis (Fr., MB/RS, 6-1), Hannah Juley (R-Fr., S, 5- 10), Charlie Robinson (Fr., MB, 6-0), Megan Rice (Fr., OH, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Ali Barbeau (OH, Two-time All-Big West), Hanna Nielson (S), Jaylen Villanueva (Opp.)
Colonial Athletic Association
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Hofstra University: (21-11, 12-4 Colonial Athletic Association) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: CAA Quarterfinals 2015 Conference Finish: Tie-First 2015 RKPI: 113 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+libero/9 Top Returners: Hannah Klemm (Sr., Setter, 5-10, CAA Setter of the Year and All-CAA First Team) Top Newcomers: TBD Top Players Lost: Corrina Delgadillo (DS)
James Madison: (22-8, 12-4, CAA) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not Ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: CCA Tournament – Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: Tied First 2015 RKPI: 79 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/9 Top Returners: Janey Goodman (Sr., 6-2, OH, AVCA All-East Coast, CAA Championship All- Tournament Team, CAA Player of the Year, First Team All-CAA); Hanna Radhi (Sr., 6-2, MB); Bryn Recker (So., 5-11, OH); Kelly Robertson (Sr., 6-0, MB) Top Newcomers: Briley Brind’Amour (Fr., 6-1, OH); Sarah Driscoll (Fr., 5-5, DS), M’Kaela White (Fr. 6-3, OH); Sarah Martin (Fr., 6-1, OH); Amanda Bologna (Jr., 5-7, S); Tilbe Yaglioglu (So., 5-8, S) Top Players Lost: Sarah Patterson (S, CAA All-Second Team); Megan Niski (OH, CAA All-Second Team); Sierra Hahn-Ventrell (DS, CAA All-Academic Team)
UNCW (Overall: 24-8, Conference: 12-4, Colonial) 2015 Final National Ranking: not ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: First round NCAA Regional 2015 Conference Finish: Tied for 1st 2015 RKPI: 73 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/10 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Nicole Lott, Sr., OH, 5-11, AVCA Honorable Mention All-East, CAA All-Tournament; First-Team All-CAA; Anna Moss, Soph., MB, 6-1, CAA All-Rookie team; Kristen Powell, Sr., RS, 6-1, Third-Team All-CAA, CAA All-Tournament Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Madison Peters, Fr., RS, 6-2; Angela Tender, Fr., S, 5-10; Kendall Bender, Fr., MB, 6-1 Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Meredith Peacock, First-Team All-CAA, CAA Tournament MVP; Lindsay Hartmann, Third-team All-CAA
Towson University (26-6 overall, 12-4 in conference, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: fell in the semifinals of the CAA Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: Tied for 1st 2015 RKPI: 84 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero/11 Top Returners: Jocelyn Kuilan (So., RS, 6-2, AVCA All-East Region Honorable Mention, CAA Rookie of the Year, Second Team All-CAA, CAA All-Rookie Team member); Anna Holehouse (R-So., Libero/DS, 5- 3, CAA Defensive Player of the Year, Third Team All-CAA, CAA All-Rookie Team Member); Jessica Lewis (Sr., OH, 5-9, First Team All-CAA, CAA All-Tournament Team member) Top Newcomers: Emily Russell (Fr., MB, 6-0), Mallory Svoboda (Fr., Setter, 5-10), Marrisa Wonders (Fr., Setter, 5-11), Annie Ertz (Fr., OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Haley Pa’akaula (OH, Second Team All-CAA), Aimee Schubert (Setter), Kyana Miller (Setter)
Conference USA
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Western Kentucky: (32-4, 15-1 Conference USA) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 22 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 16 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Jessica Lucas (Jr., S., 6-0, C-USA Setter of the Year, C-USA First Team Honoree, C- USA Tournament MVP, AVCA South All-Region First Team Selection, AVCA Honorable Mention All- American), Alyssa Cavanaugh (Jr., OH, 5-10, C-USA First Team, AVCA South All-Region First Team, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American), Sydney Engle (C-USA Second Team, C-USA Tournament All- Tournament Team), Rachel Anderson (C-USA All-Freshman Selection, C-USA Freshman of the Year), Georgia O’Connell (Sr., L, 5-2), Kaelin Grimes (Sr., DS, 5-8) Top Newcomers: Sophia Cerino (Fr., OH, 5-9), Emma Kowalkowski (Fr., DS, 5-5), Maggie Singleton (Jr., MH, 6-2) Top Players Lost: Noelle Langenkamp (MH, C-USA First Team, C-USA All-Tournament Team, AVCA South All-Region First Team), Haley Bodway (OH, C-USA Second Team Selection), Rachel Engle (DS, C-USA All-Academic honoree)
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Florida Atlantic University: (18-11, 10-6 C-USA) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 5th 2015 RKPI: 95 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/8 Top Returners: Maja Ristic (Sr., 5-9, OH, First-Team All C-USA, C-USA All-Academic Team) Abbi Reid (So., 6-0, OH, 1.77 kills per set in 2015); Ivone Martinez (So., 5-9, S, led team in assists in 2015) Top Newcomers: Marcella DeVuono (Fr., 6-4, MB); Sigourney Kame (Fr. 6-1, OH) Top Players Lost: Brittney Brown (Two-time 2nd All C-USA); Kristina Rankovic (2-year letterwinner)
Marshall University: (16-14, 7-9 Conference USA) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 164 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+Libero/11 Top Returners: Ally Kiekover (Sr., MB, 6-0, All-Conference USA First Team); Allie Kellerman (Sr., L, 5- 8); Cassie Weaver (Sr., OH, 5-9); Kayla Simmons (Jr., S, 5-9); Justice Craft (Jr., MB, 5-10); Taylor Pelton (Jr., OH, 5-10), Kassidy Lemons (So., DS, 5-7). Top Newcomers: Jac’cara Walker (Fr., OH, 5-10); Audrey Shannon (Fr., DS, 5-4); Madelyn Cole (Fr., S, 5-10); Madison Hill (Fr., MB, 6-1); Tiffany Isaacs (Fr., MB, 6-3); Katie Smith (Fr., DS, 5-7). Top Players Lost: Lauren Legge (MB, 4-year letter winner); Jillian Shemanski (MB, 4-year letter winner); Ashley Arnold (MB, 3-year letter winner).
Rice University: (21-10, 11-5 C-USA) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 86 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/12 Top Returners: Leah Mikesky (Sr., 6-1, OH, AVCA Southwest Region Honorable Mention, All-C-USA First Team); Madison McDaniel (Jr., 6-0, S, All-C-USA First Team); Chelsey Harris (Sr., 6-0, RS, All-C- USA Second Team); Portia Okafor (Jr., 6-2, MB, All-CUSA Second Team); McKay Kyle (So., 6-0, MB, C- USA All-Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Lee Ann Cunningham (Fr., 5-7, DS); Adria Martinez (Fr., 5-11, S); Grace Morgan (Fr., 6-2, MB) Top Players Lost: Kimberly Vaio (4-year letterwinner); Noelle Whitlock (4-year letterwinner)
University of Texas at El Paso: (9-23, 3-13 Conference USA) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 11th 2015 RKPI: 195 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 +Libero/ 13 Top Returners: Lindsey Larson (Sr., S, 5-9, C-USA All-Academic team selection, C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll, C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medalist), Kylie Baumgartner (So., MB, 6-0, C-USA All-Freshman team selection), Sarah Villa (Sr., DS/L, 5-6). Top Newcomers: Macey Austin (Fr., OH, 6-0), Briana Arellano (Fr., OH, 5-10), Amanda King (Jr., S, 5-10). Top Players Lost: Coline Coessens (OH, 2016 C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll, 2014 C-USA All- Freshman team).
UTSA (24-9, 13-3, Conference USA) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Championship game of Conference USA Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 61 Returning Starters/Letter winners: 5/10 Top Returners: Dajana Boskovic (Senior, OH, 6-1, First Team All-Conference USA); Amanda Gonzales (Sophomore, S, 5-5, Second Team All-Conference USA, C-USA All-Freshman Team, All-Tournament Team); Megan Slan (Junior, MH, 6-0); Shelby Williams (Sophomore, DS, 5-6) Top Newcomers: Brianna McCulloch, Kara Teal, Christine Egu, Brianna Hudson, Emilia Ramirez Top Players Lost: Kylie Schott (MH, Second Team All-Conference USA, C-USA All-Academic Team); Annie Kunes (Libero)
Horizon League
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Cleveland State University (26-7, 13-3 Horizon League) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 73 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/11 Top Returners: Grace Kauth (Sr., OH, 5-10, All-Horizon League First Team), Alexis Middlebrooks (Jr., MH, 6-1, All-Horizon League First Team, AVCA All-Region), Rachel Stover (So., OH, 6-2, All-Horizon League Newcomer Team), Gina Kilner (Jr., S, 5-11) Top Newcomers: Trinniti Hall (Fr., MH, 5-10), Sara Skeens (Fr., OH, 5-11), Ambre Pierce (Fr., MH, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Christina Toth (OH, 6-0, All-Horizon League and AVCA Honoree), Dayna Roberts (L, 5-7)
Milwaukee: (9-21, 7-9 Horizon League) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 172 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Myanna Ruiz (Sr., 5-8, L, All-Horizon League), Maddie Williams (27 starts as a freshman) Top Newcomers: Kylie Wilks (Fr. OH); Bridget Wallenberger (Fr. MB), Lexie Uselding (Fr. DS/OH); Jenn Dore (Fr. S), Sydney Book (Fr. MB/RS/OH); Amanda McDonald (Fr. S/OH); Louise Kiekhofer (Fr. OH) Top Players Lost: Kayla Price (3-year All-Horizon League, AVCA Region Freshman of the Year); Maggie Dunbar (4-year letterwinner, Horizon League Tournament MVP); Nicole Latzig (Horizon League All- Tournament, 4-year letterwinner); Sammi Herron (4-year letterwinner)
Northern Kentucky University: (14-16, 8-8, Horizon League) 2015 Final National Ranking: 188 2015 Postseason Finish: Semifinal of the Horizon League Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 194 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6/10 Top Returners: Haley Libs (Sr., 6-0, OH, Horizon League All-Freshman Team, Horizon League All- League Team, Horizon League Freshman of the Year), Keely Creamer (Sr., MH, 6-0), Taylor Snyder (Sr., 5-10, S) Top Newcomers: Shelby Olsen (Fr., 5-8, S) Top Players Lost: Jayden Julian (OH, Horizon League All-Tournament Team), Mel Stewart (DS/L, Horizon League All-Academic Team)
Oakland University: (18-13, 12-4 Horizon League) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Conference Tournament Semifinal 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 103 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 10 Top Returners: Sammy Condon (Jr.-R, 6-1, MH, All-Horizon League selection); Melissa Deatsch (Sr., 5- 10, OH, All-Horizon League selection); Jessica Dood (Sr., 6-2, RS); Alli Gutschow (Sr., 5-7, DS); Jordan Massab (So., 5-4, DS) Top Newcomers: Megan Hobler (Fr., 6-2, MH); Lauren Dolmage (Fr., 5-3, DS); Darrin Rice (Jr., 5-6, DS); Rachel Schneider (Fr., 6-2, RS); Courtney Wightman (Fr., 5-10, OH) Top Players Lost: Ciara Schultz (Horizon League Setter of the Year, All-Horizon League selection), Cassie Pelloni (All-Horizon League selection, team leader in kills), Amanda Baker (School's career blocks leader)
Valparaiso (27-8, 11-5 Horizon) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 119 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+libero/12 Top Returners: Emily Campbell (Sr.; OH; 5-11; two-time All-Horizon League, 2014 Horizon League Player of the Year); Allison Ketcham (Jr.; OH; 5-10; All-Horizon League in 2015); Morganne Longoria (Sr.; L; 5-2; 2015 Preseason Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year) Top Newcomers: Alana Brown (Fr.; DS; 5-5) Top Players Lost: Kelsey Berrington (S; 2014 All-Horizon League)
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
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Manhattan College (20-14, 12-6 MAAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: MAAC Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: T-3rd 2015 RKPI: 264 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero/9 Top Returners: Allie Yamashiro (Sr., 5’4, L), Ivana Kostic (Sr., 6’2, MB), Milena Janjusevic (Sr., 6’0, OH) Top Newcomers: Kenza Hall (Fr., 5’11, MB, transfer from Middle Tennessee State), Sandra Lozanova (So., 5’11, OH, transfer from Fresno State), Taylor Hasley (Fr., 6’0, S) Top Players Lost: Jade Gray (2nd Team All-MAAC), Claire Van Dyk (2nd Team All-MAAC)
Mid-American Conference
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Ball State University (15-17 Overall; 8-8 Mid-American Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/R 2015 Postseason Finish: Quarterfinals of MAC Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd MAC West / 6th Overall 2015 RKPI: 198 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2 / 4 + Libero Top Returners: Mackenzie Kitchel (Sr., Outside Hitter), Sabrina Mangapora (Jr., Outside Hitter), Lauren Schreiner (So., DS) Top Newcomers: Amber Seaman (Fr., S, 5-11), Sydnee VanBeek (Fr., MH, 5-11), Anna Jensen (Fr., OH/DS, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Jenna Spadafora (S, First Team All-MAC), Alex Fuelling (OH), Kati Vasalakis (L), Kelly Hopkins (MH), Amanda Raker (MH/OPP)
Eastern Michigan University (14-16, 6-10 MAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: First round of MAC Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 4th-West Division 2015 RKPI: 190 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/8 Top Returners: Cassie Haut (So., RS/MB, 6-2, 2015 All-MAC Freshman Team), Devon Murray (Sr., RS/MB, 6-1), Mallory Rajewski (R-So., S, 5-10), Jordan Smith (So., OH, 5-10) Top Newcomers: Kelly Ferguson (Jr., MB, 6-1), Ariel Hamby (Fr., RS, 6-2), Rachel Irbe (Fr., OH, 5-11), Alysa Sutton (Fr., OH/DS, 5-10), Riley Taylor (Fr., S, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Stacey Perinar (OH, 6-0), Katie Krasowski (MB, 6-1), Corynne Smith (L, 5-3, Third in EMU history for career digs, three-time All-MAC Second Team winner)
Kent State University (20-10, 13-3 MAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: MAC Semifinal 2015 Conference Finish: t-2nd 2015 RKPI: 96 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/11 Top Returners: Challen Geraghty (Jr., 5-5, L, AVCA Northeast Region HM, MAC Defensive Player of the Year); Kelsey Bittinger (Jr., 6-0, OH, All-MAC 1st Team); Katarina Kojic (Sr., 6-0, S; All-MAC 1st Team); Drew Norberg (Sr., MB, 6-1); Brittney Jakscht (Jr., 5-11, S); Lexi Mantas (So., 5-11, OH); Heather Younkin (Jr., OPP, 6-0); Amber Gerdeman (Jr., MB, 6-1) Top Newcomers: Annie Ennesser (Fr., MB, 6-2); Myla King (Fr., MB/OPP, 6-1); Ashley Makruski (Fr., 5- 10, OH); Claire Tulisiak (Fr., DS, 5-6) Top Players Lost: Kelly Hutchison (All-MAC 1st Team); Bridget Wilhelm (All-MAC HM); Sarah Mills (4- year letterwinner)
Ohio University: (25-8, 13-3 MAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not Ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 49 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/ 5 Top Returners: Katie Nelson (R-So., 6-4, MB, 2015 All-MAC Freshman Team); Jaime Kosiorek (Jr., 6-0, OH, 2014 All-MAC Freshman Team); Mallory Salis (Sr., 5-8, OH/L, Team Co-Captain), Brooke Coleman (Sr., 5-8, S/L, Team Co-Captain), Ali Lake (R-Jr., 6-1, MB) Top Newcomers: Sara Januszewski (Fr., 6-2, MB/OH); Katelyn Burke (Fr., 5-9, S); Meredith Howe (Fr., 5-4, L, Prep Volleyball Defensive Dandy – 2014, ’15, ’16) Top Players Lost: Abby Gilleland (2013, ’14 AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, MAC Player of the Year and MAC Setter of the Year), Meredith Ashy (2012, ‘14, ’15 First Team All-MAC, 2014 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, program’s career digs leader), Karin Bull (2013, ’14 First Team All-MAC), Shelby Walker (Two-year starter)
University of Toledo: (6-23, 3-13 Mid-American Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 6th/West 2015 RKPI: 290 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero/14 Top Returners: Rachel Vidourek (Jr., MH); Saige Thomas (Jr., OH); Carly Townsend (So., S/RS); Gracey Tuifua (So., OH); Maurissa Leonad (So., L) Top Newcomers: Zoe Birnbrich (Fr., MH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Alex Hines (S); Maddie Strall (DS)
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
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Howard University (18-14, 11-1, MEAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: 222 2015 Postseason Finish: MEAC Champion, NCAA Tournament First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st, Northern Division 2015 RKPI: 232 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero/12 Top Returners: Khaila Donaldson (Jr., OH, 5-11, 2015 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer, MEAC All-Tournament Team, All-MEAC First Team) Morgan Marlbrough (Sr., LIB, 5-4, All-MEAC First Team) Top Newcomers: Kira Porter (Fr., MB, 5-11), Jurnee Farrell (Fr., S, 5-10), Houston Griffin (Fr., LIB, 5-7) Top Players Lost: Jaleeza Stoudermire (OH., 4-year letterwinner)
Maryland Eastern Shore (22-7, 9-3, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: 0-1 2015 Conference Finish: Tied 2nd, Northern Division 2015 RKPI: 242 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/7 Top Returners: #9 Zuzana Ondruskova (Soph., OH, 5’10”, MEAC Rookie of the Year and Second Team All-Conference Selection); #30 Alana Polk (Jr., MB, 6’2”, Second Team All-Conference Selection); #15 Lucia Babic (Soph., OH, 5’10”, Third-Team All-Conference Selection Top Newcomers: #1 Iva Vujosevic (Fr., OH, 5’11”); #7 Ivana Blazevic (Fr., S, 6’1”); # 8 Sola Okesanjo (Fr., MB, 6’2”,) Top Players Lost: #14 Andjela Reljic (L, Second-Team All-Conference Selection)
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: (14-7, 5-5 MEAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: 2015 Conference Finish: Tied 5th 2015 RKPI: 316 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/10 Top Returners: Alyssa Pitt (Jr.. RS, 6'); Samara Brown (Jr. OH, 6'); Liz Martino (Sr. S, 5'8) Top Newcomers: Christa Wilson (Fr., OH, 5'10); Camille Uadiale (Fr., MB, 6'1); Leila Haynesworth (Fr., OH/RS, 5'11) Top Players Lost: Aleena McDaniel (OH/MB, 4 year letter winner, top 10 kills, All MEAC); Ashley Johnson (Libero, 4 year letterwinner, 2x All MEAC, career digs leader); Brooke Stamnes (OH, 4 year letter winner, All-MEAC, one of two 1000 kill club member at A&T)
Missouri Valley Conference
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Wichita State (27-9, 15-3, Missouri Valley) 2015 Final National Ranking: RV 2015 Postseason Finish: Lost in NCAA Second Round to Nebraska 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 30 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+libero/9 Top Returners: Abbie Lehman (Jr., MB, 6-3, 2014 and 2015 AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, 2014 and 2015 First Team All-Valley, 2014 All-Valley Freshman Team); Emily Hiebert (Jr., S, 6-0, 2015 First Team All-Valley, 2014 All-Valley Freshman Team); Dani Mostrom (Sr., L, 5-8, 2015 Valley Libero of the Year, 2015 First Team All-Valley, 2013 Valley All-Freshman Team); Mikaela Raudsepp (Jr., OH, 6-2, 2015 Second Team All-Valley); Jody Larson (Sr., 6-1, 2015 Valley Tournament MVP) Top Newcomers: Tabitha Brown (So.-TR (Alabama), OH, 5-10); Alex Koon (Fr.-RS, OH, 6-3) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Katie Reilly (MB, 2015 AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, 2015 First Team All-Valley); Shimen Fayad (OH, 2015 All-Valley Freshman Team)
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Bradley (6-24, 1-17 Missouri Valley) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 276 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/9 Top Returners: Kelsey Cave (Sr., MB, 6-2), Erica Haslag (So., OH, 5-11), Jamie Livaudais (Jr., OH, 6-1), Afton Sobasky (Jr., S, 6-0), Allison Turner (So., OH, 6-1) Top Newcomers: Kathryn Graf (Fr., MB, 6-2), Brittany Lownds (Fr., DS/L, 5-9), Erin Olson (Fr., S, 5-9) Top Players Lost: Raegan Jackson (MB, 6-2), Cordelia Murphy (MB, 6-3), Lea Sack (DS/L, 5-7), Jessica Teel (Sr., S/DS, 5-8)
Indiana State (17-16, 6-12, Missouri Valley Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 155 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3+libero/3 Top Returners: Kynedi Nalls (Sr., RS, 6-0, All-MVC Second Team); Bree Spangler (Sr., OH, 6-1, MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team); Stephanie Bindernagel (Jr., L, 5-7) Top Newcomers: Makenzie Macek (Jr., OH, 6-1); Halle Lueck (Jr., S, 5-9); Damadj Johnson (Fr., MB, 6- 0) Top Players Lost: Cassandra Willis (MB, MVC Scholar-Athlete HM); Erika Nord (S, MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team) Carly Wishlow (MB)
Loyola University Chicago (20-12, 9-9 Missouri Valley) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 120 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 / 9 Top Returners: Morgan Reardon (Sr., OH, 6-1, 2nd Team All-MVC), Sami Hansen (Sr., MB, 6-0, 2nd Team All-MVC), Amanda Cushen (So., OH, 5-11), Gabi Maciagowski (So., RS, 6-1) Top Newcomers: Quinn Spieker (Fr., OH, 6-3), Anna Fluent (Fr., S, 5-9), Lauren Stefanski (Fr., MB, 6-4) Top Players Lost: Caroline Holt (S, 2nd Team All-MVC), Maureen Carls (MB/RS), Brittany Brown (RS/S)
University of Northern Iowa (19-15, 12-6, Missouri Valley Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: T-4th 2015 RKPI: 56 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Kayla Haneline (Sr., 6-2, MH, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, 1st Team All- MVC); Amie Held (Sr., 5-9, OH, 1st Team All-MVC); Heather Hook (Jr., 5-11, S); Lindsey Schulz (Sr., 6-0, OH); Kendyl Sorge (So., 5-7, L); Piper Thomas (So., 6-1, MH, MVC All-Freshman Team); Bri Weber (So., 5-10, OH) Top Newcomers: Kate Busswitz (Fr., MH, 6-2); Taylor Hedges (Fr., DS, 5-7); Abbi Staack (Fr., DS, 5-8); Karlie Taylor (Fr., OH, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Haley Wandrey (DS)
Mountain West Conference
Top-25 and Receiving Votes (Final Poll): Boise State University (23-7, 15-3 Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not Ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: Second 2015 RKPI: 41 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 7 Top Returners: Maddy O’Donnell (Sr., MB, 6-1, All-Mountain West); Sierra Nobley (Jr., OH, 6-1, All- Mountain West, AVCA All-Region and AVCA Honorable Mention All-American); Kaitlyn Oliver (R-Jr., MB, 6-4, All-Mountain West); Maddi Osburn (Jr., 5-7, L, All-Mountain West) Top Newcomers: Celine Christensen (So., MB, 6-3, transfer from Snow College); Janell Walley (Fr., OH, 5-11); Cassedi Simon (Fr., S, 5-9), Maddie Simon (Fr., L/DS, 5-4) Top Players Lost: Sarah Baugh (S, 2-year starter, All-Mountain West, AVCA Honorable Mention All- Region, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American), Katelyn Kinghorn (OH, 2-year starter and 4-year letterwinner); Hannah Hubbard (DS/L, 3-year letterwinner)
Colorado State (26-4, 18-0 Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: 23 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 23 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 1 / 5 Top Returners: Alexandra Poletto (Jr., 6-3, MB, All-Mountain West, three-time MW Player of the Week); Jasmine Hanna (Jr., 6-1, OH); Cassidy Denny (Sr., 5-8, DS); Sanja Cizmic (Jr., 6-1, OH); Kirstie Hillyer (R-Fr., 6-7, MB, Member of MW All-Star team at 2016 European Global Challenge) Top Newcomers: Katie Oleksak (Fr., 5-10, S); Olivia Nicholson (Fr., 6-0, OH); Breana Runnels (Fr., 5-10, OH); Amazing Ashby (Fr., 6-0, OH/MB); McKenna Thornlow (Jr., 5-9, DS, transfer from North Texas) Top Players Lost: Adrianna Culbert (S/RS, MW Player of the Year, Third Team All-American); Alex Reid (OH, MW Newcomer of the Year, All-Mountain West); Acacia Andrews (MB, All-Pacific North Region, All- Mountain West), Jaime Colaizzi (Libero, Honorable Mention All-MW)
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Fresno State (14-18, 6-12 Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 202 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/ 8 Top Returners: Maggie Eppright (Sr., L, 5-5, Mountain West All-Conference Selection); Aleisha Coates (Sr., OH, 5-11); Brooke Legaux (Sr., S, 5-10); Carly Scarbrough (Jr., OH, 6-1); Lauren Torres (Jr., 6-0, MB) Top Newcomers: Courtney Johnson (Fr., L/DS, 5-5); Halie Watson (RSo., MB, 6-0); Montez Uigaese (Fr., OH, 6-2); Aubrey Folk (So., OH, 6-3) Top Players Lost: Zana Bowens (4-year letter winner); Jelena Jovanovic (2-year letter winner)
New Mexico (Overall Record: 17-14, Conference Record: 10-8, Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 4th Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 +Libero/3 Top Returners: Julia Warren (Sr., OH/L, 6-1, Mountain West Designated Libero in 2014), Devanne Sours (Sr., OH, 6-2), Cassie House (Sr., OH, 6-2, All-Mountain West 2014-15) Top Newcomers: Lauren Twitty (Fr., OH, 6-1), J'Kaylee Clark (Fr., MB, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Hannah Johnson (S, All-Mountain West 2013-15), Skye Gullatt (MB, All-Mountain West), Simone Henderson (MB, All-Mountain West)
San Diego State: (12-19, 9-9 Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: T-5th 2015 RKPI: 151 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Deja Harris (So., MB, 6-2, All-Mountain West); Baylee Little (Sr., MB, 6-0, All-Mountain West), Alexis Cage (Jr., OH, 6-2); Emma Fuzie (Sr., MB, 6-1); Danielle Bolden (Jr., OH/DS, 5-5); Alexandra Psoma (So., OH, 5-11), Devyn Pritchard (Jr., L, 5-7) Top Newcomers: Ashlynn Dunbar (Fr., OH, 6-0); Indigo Thompson (So., S, 5-6); Tamia Reeves (Fr., MB, 6-1); Hannah Turnland (Fr., OH, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Ciara Brown, OH); Kaja Sandberg (MB)
San José State University (13-18, 5-13, Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T9th 2015 RKPI: 230 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/7 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Hana Tresnáková (So., OH, 6-0); Nandyala Gama (Jr., MB, 6-3), Luiza Andrade (So., L, 5-5), Mariana Mantellato (So., S, 5-11) Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Thaliana Grajeda (Fr., MB, 5-11), Thelma Grétarsdóttir (Fr., OH, 6-1), Laura Parts (Fr., MB, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Sara Hibbs (MB), Tyanna Roy (OH/OPP, honorable mention All-Mountain West), Yavianliz Rosado (L)
UNLV (16-14, 9-9 Mountain West) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A
2015 Postseason Finish: N/A
2015 Conference Finish: T-4th
2015 RKPI:
Returning Starters/Letterwinners:
Top Returners
Bree Hammel (RS-SR, RS, 6-0, 2015 All-Mountain West First Team)
Ashley Owens (JR, MB, 6-2.5)
Alexis Patterson (JR, S, 6-0)
Top Newcomers
Josie Herbst (FR, OH, 5-10)
Riley Jacobs (FR, S, 6-1)
Elisa Woinowsky (SR, OH, 5-11)
Northeast Conference
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Central Connecticut State University (11-16, 3-11 Northeast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: t-7th 2015 RKPI: 303 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/9 Top Returners: Nicole Dean (Sr., OH, 5-11, CoSIDA Academic All District 1 First Team); Brooke Schwab (Sr., MH, 6-1, 3-year starter); Rachel Fish (Sr., DS/L, 5-8, 3-year libero); Lindsey Massicotte (Jr., DS/L, 5- 5, started 18 matches in 2015); Raquel Quirarte (So., OH, 5-10, started 19 matches as a freshman & led team in kills) Top Newcomers: Madelyn Kaprelyn (Fr., OPP, 5-11); Erin McDermott (Fr., S, 5-10); Morgan Woycik (Fr., RS, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Makenna Lommori (S, Second Team All-Northeast Conference) Heather Trueman (OH, 2013 Second Team All-Northeast Conference selection, 4-year letterwinner); Ashley Lenington (S, 4-year letterwinner)
Saint Francis University (7-22, 4-10 Northeast) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-5th 2015 RKPI: 319 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3+Libero/10 Top Returners:Sophie Murdock (Sr., MB, 6-3); Amelia Metzler (So., S, 5-9); Kelsey Roush (Jr., OH, 6-0); Breanna Opera (Sr., OH, 5-11) Top Newcomers: Elise Dumouchelle (Fr., OH, 5-10); Cecelia Pisano (Fr., DS/L, 5-2); Cecilia Esposito (Fr., MB, 6-3) Top Players Lost: Hannah Kutny (OH); Maria Cup (MB); Chelsea Easter (OH)
Ohio Valley Conference
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Belmont University (17-15, 11-5 Ohio Valley Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 165 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/10 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Arianna Person (Jr., 5-8, OVC All-Conference team, OVC All-Tournament team, MVP of the OVC Tournament); Emma Price (RS-Jr., 5-10, OVC All- Conference team,All-Tournament team) Top Newcomers: Huntir Bass (Fr., MB/RS, 6-0); Keely Hardin (Fr., L/DS, 5-7); Hannah Hickman (Fr., MB/OH, 6-1); Akia Warrior (Fr., S, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Jocelyn Youngdahl (MB/RS, OVC All-Tournament team, nominated for Senior CLASS award, 4-year letterwinner): Reagan Kennamer (S, 4-year letterwinner)
Eastern Illinois University: (16-15, 11-5 Ohio Valley) 2015 Final National Ranking: 2015 Postseason Finish: First Round OVC Tournament 2015 RKPI: 210 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/5 Top Returners: Allie Hueston (Jr., 6-0, MH, IPFW and DePaul Invitational All-Tournament Teams, OVC All-Conference); Taylor Smith (So., 6-0, OH/S, Oakland Invitational All-Tournament Team, OVC All- Newcomer Team); Maria Brown (Jr., 5-8, OH); Josie Winner (R-Jr., 5-10, MH). Top Newcomers: Maggie Runge (Fr., 6-1, MB); Anna Fehribach (Fr., 6-0, OH); Katie Sommer (Fr., 6-0, RS); Lindsey Powers (Fr., 5-5, DS/L) Top Players Lost: Stephanie Wallace (EIU's all-time career digs leader, 4-year letter winner); Abby Saalfrank (1,000 kills club member, 4-year letter winner); Chelsea Lee (1,000 kills club member); Marah Bradbury (second most matches played in EIU history and third most assists, 4-year letter winner).
Murray State (27-3, 15-1, Ohio Valley) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not Ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: 2-1 (lost in conference tournament final) 2015 Conference Finish: Regular season champion 2015 RKPI: 101 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + libero/7 Top Returners: Scottie Ingram (Sr., OH, 5-10, 2014 and 2015 OVC Player of the Year, 2015 OVC Tournament All-Tournament Team; Kristen Besselsen (Sr., RS, 6-3, 2015 All-OVC Team, 2015 OVC Tournament All-Tournament Team) Top Newcomers: Rachel Giustino (Fr., OH, 5-10) and Courtney Radle (Fr., S, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Sam Bedard (S, 2015 OVC Setter of the Year)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: (8-18, 6-10 Ohio Valley) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: T8th 2015 RKPI: 296 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 7 Top Returners: Taylor Joens (Jr., 6-0, OH); Katie Shashack (Jr., 5-6, DS); Alicia Streetar (Sr. 5-11, OH), Carley Ramich (Jr., 6-0, MB); Tessa Amsden (Sr. 5-6, DS); Taylor Held (Sr. 5-11, OH); Samantha Knight (R-Fr., 5-7, S); Emily Harrison (Jr., 6-2, OH); Ashley Witt (Jr., 5-11, OH); Mallory Mangun (Sr., 5-7, S) Top Newcomers: Dylynn Otte (Fr., 5-11, OH); Jackie Scott (Jr., 5-11, OH); Madison McKinley (Fr., 6-0, MB/RS); Kiana Fields (Fr., 6-0, MB); Emma Leahy (Fr., 5-8, DS/OH); Annie Ellis (Fr., 6-2, MB)
Tennessee Tech University (10-21, 7-9, Ohio Valley Conference) 2015 National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 7th overall (Knocked out in semifinals of conference tournament) 2015 RKPI: 277 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero/12 Top returners: Kellie Williams (Jr., OH, 6-0, N/A); Sharon Anderson (Sr., S, 5-9, N/A) Top Newcomers: Taylor Houck (Fr., OPP, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Cody Dodd (OPP, First Team All-OVC, TTU Female Athlete of the Year)
Pac-12 Conference
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Arizona (19-14, 9-11 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving votes 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Tournament (First Round) 2015 Conference Finish: 7th 2015 RKPI: 50 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero / 9 Top Returners: Penina Snuka (Sr.; S; 5-6; Honorable Mention AVCA All-America, First-Team All-Pac-12, First-Team All-Region) ; Kalei Mau (Sr.; OH; 6-1; First-Team All-Pac-12, Honorable Mention All-Region) ; Laura Larson (Sr.; L; 5-6) ; Tyler Spriggs (So.; OH; 6-1; Pac-12 All-Freshman) Top Newcomers: Shardonee Hayes (Fr.; MB; 6-3) ; Devyn Cross (Fr.; MB; 6-1) ; Elizabeth Shelton (Fr.; MB; 6-2) ; Katarina Pilepic (Sr.; OH; 6-0) Top Players Lost: Halli Amaro (MB) ; Nikki Attea (OH)
Stanford University: (23-7, 16-4 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: 14 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 13 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3+Libero/9 Top Returners: Inky Ajanaku (RS Sr., MB, 6-3, missed 2015 season due to injury - two-time AVCA All- America first team, 2014 Volleyball Magazine National Player of the Year); Hayley Hodson (So., OH, 6-3, AVCA and Volleyball Magazine National Freshman of the Year, AVCA All-America second team, Pac-12 Freshman of the Year); Merete Lutz (RS Jr., MB/OPP, 6-8, AVCA All-America second team, All-Pac-12 Conference). Top Newcomers: Audriana Fitzmorris (Fr., MB, 6-6); Jenna Gray (Fr., S, 6-1); Morgan Hentz (Fr., DS/L, 5-9); Caitlin Keefe (Fr., DS, 5-11); Michaela Keefe (Fr., OH, 6-2); Kathryn Plummer (Fr., OPP/S, 6-6) Top Players Lost: Madi Bugg (Three-time AVCA All-American, three-time Pac-12 Setter of the Year); Jordan Burgess (two-time AVCA All-American, three-time All-Pac-12 Conference); Brittany Howard (2015 AVCA All-America third team; 2014 Final Four All-Tournament Team, two-time All-Pac-12 Conference)
UCLA: (25-8, 14-6 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: 12th 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 12 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 12 Top Returners: Taylor Formico (Sr., 5-7, L, AVCA Third Team All-American, Pac-12 Conference Libero of the Year, AVCA All-Pacific South Region First Team, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention); Jordan Anderson (Sr., 6-0, OH, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, AVCA First Team All-Pacific South Region, All- Pac-12 First Team); Claire Felix (Sr., 6-6, MB, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, AVCA First Team All-Pacific South Region, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention); Reily Buechler (Jr., 6-1, OH, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention); Jennie Frager (Sr., 6-5, MB, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention); Zana Muno (So., 5-10, S, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention, All-Pac-12 Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Alexa Dreyer (R-Fr., 6-3, MB); Madeleine Gates (Fr., 6-3, MB); Kylie Miller (Fr., 5-11, S); Jamie Robbins (Fr., 6-1, OH); Savvy Simo (Fr., 5-10, DS/L), Torrey Van Winden (Fr., 6-3, OH) Top Players Lost: Karly Drolson (DS, No Honors in 2015); Rachel Inouye (DS, No Honors in 2015)
USC (33-3, 18-2 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 5 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Final 2015 Conference Finish: Tied-1st 2015 RKPI: No. 6 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 / 8 Top Returners: Brittany Abercrombie (Jr., OPP, 6-2, All-Pac-12, AVCA Pacific South All-Region honorable mention); Alice Pizzasegola (Sr., S, 5-10); Elise Ruddins (Sr., MB, 6-3, All-Pac-12 honorable mention, Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention); Taylor Whittingham (Sr., L, 5-8, AVCA Pacific South All-Region, Volleyball Magazine All-America third team, All-Pac-12 honorable mention, Pac-12 All- Academic honorable mention). Top Newcomers: Imani Davis (Fr., MB, 6-5); Daley Krage (Fr., OPP, 6-4); Khalia Lanier (Fr., OH, 6-2); Raegan LeGrand (Fr., L, 5-10); Nikki Leonard (Jr., S, 5-8); Madison Murtagh (So., MB, 6-1). Top Players Lost: Samantha Bricio (OH, AVCA National Player of the Year, AVCA All-America first team, Honda Sports Award Winner, Volleyball Magazine Player of the Year, espnW Player of the Year, ESPYS Best Female Collegiate Athlete nominee, Los Angeles City Council Latino Spirit Award, Pac-12 Player of the Year, NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team, six-time Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week); Alicia Ogoms (MB, AVCA All-America second team, Volleyball Magazine All-America second team, AVCA Pacific South All-Region Team, Pac-12 All-Conference Team, NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team).
Washington (31-3, 18-2, Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: 6th 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Final 2015 Conference Finish: tie-1st 2015 RKPI: 8 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/7 Top Returners: Tia Scambray (Jr., OH, 6-0, All-Pac-12 honorable mention, All Pacific North Region honorable mention); Crissy Jones (Jr., OH, 6-2, All-Pac-12 honorable mention); Bailey Tanner (Jr., S/OH, 6-1, All-Pac-12 honorable mention); Courtney Schwan (Jr., OH, 6-1) Top Newcomers: Kameron McLain (Sr., MB, 6-1); Kara Bajema (Fr., OH, 6-2); Avie Niece (Fr., MB, 6-0); Shayne McPherson (Fr., DS/L, 5-6); Cailin Onosko (Fr., DS/L, 5-6) Top Players Lost: Lianna Sybeldon (MB, AVCA All-America First Team, All-Pac-12); Cassie Strickland (DS/L, Senior CLASS Award Winner, AVCA All-America honorable mention, All-Pac-12); Melanie Wade (MB, All-Pac-12 honorable mention)
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Arizona State (2015 Overall Record: 19-13, 2015 Conference Record: 8-12, Pac-12 Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking:NR 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 44 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Top Returners: Bree Bailey (Sr., OH, 6-4, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention), Cassidy Pickrell (Sr., OH, 6- 0), Kylie Pickrell (So., S, 6-0), Lexi MacLean (So., OH, 6-2), Halle Harker (Jr., L, 5-5, Pac-12 All- Academic HM) Top Newcomers: Maya McClendon (Sr., OH, 5-10), Oluoma Okaro (Jr., MB, 6-1), Ivana Jeremic (Fr., OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Macey Gardner (OH), Bianca Arellano (S), Whitney Follette (MB, 2015 AVCA HM All- American, 2015 AVCA All-Pacific-South Region), Mercedes Binns (MB)
California: (9-22, 3-17 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 12th 2015 RKPI: 174 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 13 Top Returners: Maddy Kerr (Sr., 5-7, L, Pac-12 All-Academic First Team); Alyssa Jensen (Sr., 5-11, S, Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention); Jenelle Jordan (Sr., 6-2, MB); Christine Alftin (Jr., 6-1, OH); Sabrina Blackwell (Sr., 5-7, DS, Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention) Top Newcomers: Maddie Haynes (Fr., OH, 6-4); Bailee Huizenga (Fr., OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Lillian Schonewise (MB, AVCA All-American); Lara Vukasovic (MB, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention)
Oregon (16-14, 10-10, Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 42 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+Libero/11 Top Returners: Lindsey Vander Weide (So., OH, 6-3, All Pac-12, Pac-12 All-Freshman Team); Amanda Benson (Sr., L, 5-7, All-Pac-12 honorable mention); Kacey Nady (Sr., MB, 6-2); Lauren Page (So., MB, 6- 0); Taylor Agost (Jr., Opp., 6-2) Top Newcomers: Willow Johnson (Opp., Fr. 6-2); Jolie Rasmussen (OH, Fr. 6-2); Ronika Stone (MB, Fr. 6-2); Brooke Van Sickle (L, Fr. 5-9) Top Players Lost: Martenne Bettendorf (Opp., 2014 All-American, 2014 All-Pac-12 Team); Frankie Shebby (OH)
Oregon State University: (6-24, 4-16 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: T-10th 2015 RKPI: 131 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 / 12 Top Returners: Mary-Kate Marshall (Jr., 6-1, OH, 2016 All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention), Jessi Seumalo (Sr., 6-1, MB), Emilie Wilmes (Sr., 6-1, OH), Lila Toner (Sr., 6-1, OH), McKenna Hollingsworth (RSo., 6-0, S/OH), Rachel Buehner (Sr., 5-7, DS/L), Maddy Gravley (RSo., 6-3, MB), Lanesha Reagan (RSo., 5-10, OH), Katelyn Driscoll, RSr., 6-5, OH), Kory Cheshire (RSo., 6-1, OH/MB), Daniela Vargas (So., 6-1, MB), Kayla Ellis (So., 5-8, DS/L) Top Newcomers: Delaney Taylor (So., 5-10, S), Haylie Bennett (Fr., 6-1, OH/RS), Merritt Stewart (Fr., 5- 6, DS/L), Makenna Browne (Fr., 5-5, DS/L), Shalom Ifeanyi (Fr., 6-1, OH), Sam Rouleau (Jr., 5-6, S), Serena Bruin (Fr., 6-1, MB) Top Players Lost: Haley Clarke (4-year letterwinner), Darby Reeder (4-year letterwinner), Dana Backlund
University of Utah: (10-21, 4-16 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 133 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 12 Top Returners: Adora Anae (Jr., 6-1, OH, Pac-12 First Team); Eliza Katoa (Jr., 5-10, OH); Berkeley Oblad (So., 6-4, MB); Carly Truman (Jr., 6-1, RS); Jessie Openshaw (So., 5-9, S) Top Newcomers: Torre Glasker (Fr., 5-10, OH/L); Bailey Choy (Fr., 5-9, S); Tawnee Luafalemana (Jr., 6- 0, MB) Top Players Lost: Kendall Cygan (4-year letterwinner)
Washington State: (16-16, 5-15 Pac-12) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: 9th 2015 RKPI: 118 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 / 12 Top Returners: Kyra Holt (Sr., 6-1, OH, All-Pac-12 first team); McKenna Woodford (So., 6-4, OH, Pac-12 All-Freshman team); Casey Schoenlein (Jr., 6-5, OH); Haley MacDonald (Sr., 6-0, S); Claire Martin (So., 6-4, MB); Taylor Mims (So., 6-3, MB); Tani Stephens (Sr., 5-8, DS) Top Newcomers: Alexis Dirige (Fr., 5-2, S/L) Top Players Lost: Kate Sommer (Libero, school record-holder career digs)
Patriot League
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American University (28-7, 16-0 Patriot League) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving Votes 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 63 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 1 + Libero / 8 Top Returners: Hoakalei Dawson (Jr., L/S, 5-10, Patriot League Libero of the Year, second-team All-PL); Erin Swartz (Jr., MB, 6-3); Aleksandra Kazala (So., OH, 5-11); Kennedy Etheridge (So., S, 6-2); Shelby Vlaanderen (So., DS, 5-9); Loren McKenzie (Jr., MB, 6-4); Julita Kurdziuk (Sr., OPP, 6-3); Meaghan Donahue (So., OH, 5-8) Top Newcomers: Kristen Largay (Fr., L, 5-7); Shannon Webb (Fr., OH, 6-0); Dea Miteva (Fr., OH/OPP, 6-2); Vela McBride (Fr., MB, 6-2) Top Players Lost: Monika Smidova (S, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, Patriot League Player of the Year, Patriot League Setter of the Year); Allison Cappellino (OH, AVCA All-East Region, first-team All- Patriot League, PL Tournament MVP); Kristyna Lindovska (OPP, AVCA East Region Honorable Mention, first-team All-Patriot League); Sarah Katz (OH, 4-year letterwinner); Megi Dervishi (OH/MB, 3-year letterwinner)
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College of the Holy Cross (7-22, 4-12, Patriot League) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 7th 2015 RKPI: 308 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero/9 Top Returners: Mandy Sifferlen (Sr., OH, 6-1, named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as well as Second Team All-Patriot League. She concluded the season with 410 kills, which are the second most in program history. She is only the second Crusader to record 400 kills or more in a season. Her 3.83 kills per set led the Patriot League this season and are sixth all-time in program history. Sifferlen now has 837 kills in her career, which are fifth-best in program history) Top Newcomers: Lizzie Webb (Fr., S, 5-10); Luisa Soares (So., OH, 5-8) Top Players Lost: N/A
Lafayette College: (11-16, 3-13 Patriot League) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 300 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/12 Top Returners: Elizabeth Walsh (Jr., 6-1, OH, Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2015-16); Katherine Stevens (Sr., 6-0, MB, Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2014-16); Maria Balus (So., 5-8, S, 3-Time Patriot League Rookie of the Week); Jet Manzi (Sr., 5-8, OH, Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2014, 2016) Top Newcomers: Carly Kutschke (Fr., 6-3, MB); Christian Luhnow (Fr., 5-11, OH); Sonia Musso (Fr., 6-0, OH); Katrina Ruggiero (Fr., 5-10, OH) Top Players Lost: Lauren Pisauro (DS, Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2015-16); Brianne Giangiobbe (OH, Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2015)
Navy (9-20, 7-9 Patriot League) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: Sixth 2015 RKPI: 252 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero / 12 Top Returners: Patricia Mattingly (So., S, 5-8), Katie Patrick (Fr., MH, 6-2), Sydney Shearn (So., L, 5-6), Gaby Smith (Sr., OH, 5-7) Top Newcomers: N/A Top Players Lost: Rachel Fortner (DS)
Southeastern Conference
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Florida (25-7, 13-5 Southeastern Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 8 2015 Postseason Finish: T-5 (Regional Finals) 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 5 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/9 Top Returners: Rhamat Alhassan (Jr., MB, 6-4, AVCA First Team All-American, All-SEC, All-Southeast Region, ranked second in nation in blocks (1.62/s) and ninth in hitting efficiency at .422); Alex Holston (Sr., OPP, 6-1, AVCA Third Team All-American, All-SEC, All-Southeast Region, eclipsed 1,000 career kills); Carli Snyder (Jr., OH, 6-0, AVCA Honorable Mention All-America, All-Southeast Region) Top Newcomers: Allie Gregory (Fr., DS, 5-6), Caroline Knop (JrTransfer, DS, 5-8), Darrielle King (Fr., MB, 6-3) Top Players Lost: Simone Antwi (MB, All-SEC, All-Southeast Region Honorable Mention), Mackenzie Dagostino (S, AVCA Honorable Mention All-America, All-SEC, All-Southeast Region), Nikki O’Rourke (L, four-year letterwinner), Ziva Recek (OH, AVCA Honorable Mention All-America, All-SEC, All-Southeast Region)
Kentucky (21-10, 14-4 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: RV 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: Third 2015 RKPI: 34 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+ libero/11 Top Returners: Kaz Brown (6-4, Jr., MB, 2015 All-SEC Team, 2015 AVCA All-Region Team), Ashley Dusek (5-7, Jr., L, 2015 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, 2015 SEC Libero of the Year, 2015 AVCA All-Region Team, 2015 All-SEC Team), Emily Franklin (6-4, Jr., MB), Darian Mack (6-0, Jr., OH), Brooke Morgan (6-5, So., RS, 2015 All-SEC Freshman Team), Anni Thomasson (6-0, Sr., OH, 2014 AVCA All- America Honorable Mention, 2014 All-SEC Team) Top Newcomers: Leah Edmond (Fr., 6-2, OH), Jordan Fry (Fr., 6-4, MB), Kylie Schmaltz (Fr., 5-8, DS) Top Players Lost: Morgan Bergren (Sr., 6-1, S, 2015 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, 2014 AVCA All-America Second Team, Two-time All-SEC Team, Two-time AVCA All-Region Team)
Missouri: (27-6, 14-4 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving Votes (27th) 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 SEC Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 25 Returning Starters / Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 11 Top Returners: Carly Kan (Sr., 5-9, OH, AVCA All-Southeast Region, All-SEC); Kira Larson (R-Jr., 6-2, MB/RS, AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, AVCA All-Southeast Region, All-SEC); Alyssa Munlyn (So., 6-2, MB, AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, AVCA Southeast Region Freshman of the Year, AVCA All-Southeast Region, SEC Freshman of the Year, All-SEC, SEC All-Freshman); Alexa Ethridge (Sr., 5-7, DS); Emily Thater (Sr., 6-3, MB); Julia Towler (Sr., 6-2, MB/RS) Top Newcomers: Melanie Crow (R-Jr., 6-1, OH); Kayla Caffey (Fr., 6-0, MB) Top Players Lost: Regan Peltier (4-year letterwinner, starting OH in 2015)
Texas A&M (24-7, 16-2 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: 18th 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 9th Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+Libero/14 Top Returners: Stephanie Aiple (Jr., 6-1, S, SEC Player of the Year, AVCA Honorable Mention All- America, All-SEC Team); Jazzmin Babers (Sr., 6-2, MB, AVCA Second-Team All-America, All-SEC Team); Kiara McGee (Jr., 5-11, OH, AVCA All-South Region Honorable Mention); Ashlie Reasor (Jr., 6-1, OPP, 2014 AVCA All-South Region Honorable Mention, 2014 SEC All-Freshman Team); Emily Hardesty (Sr., 6-3, OH,); Amy Nettles (Jr., 5-4, L) Top Newcomers: Maddie Douglas (Fr., 6-1, OH); Hollann Hans (Fr., 6-1, MB); Kiana Peroff (Fr. 6-2, OH) Top Players Lost: Shelby Sullivan (MB, 6-2, 2-time AVCA Honorable Mention All-America, 3-time All- SEC Team)
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Alabama (17-15, 11-7 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 5th 2015 RKPI: 91 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+libero/2 Top Returners: Krystal Rivers (RS Sr., MB, 5’11”, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, AVCA All-South Region, All- SEC) Top Players Lost: Sierra Wilson (Four-year setter, school record holder for assists)
Auburn University (18-12, 10-8 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 69 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero / 12 Top Returners: Alexa Filley (Jr., S, 5-9, AVCA All-South Region Honorable Mention, Top 10 in career assists at Auburn); Jesse Earl (Jr. L/DS, 5-8, AVCA All-South Region, Set Auburn single season digs record with 516); Brenna McIlroy (So., OH, 5-11, SEC All-Freshman Team, Tied for 1st on team with 333 kills in 2015); Courtney Crable (Jr., OH, 6-1, Tied for 1st on team with 333 kills in 2015) Top Newcomers: Enija Bidzane (Fr., OH, 5-9); Gwyn Jones (Fr., MB, 6-3); Brienna Tankesley (Fr. L/DS, 5-4); Karis Beasley (Fr., OH/DS, 5-9); Taylor Hammill (Fr., S, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Alyssa Ivey (DS, consistent off the bench all season for Auburn, 4th on the team in digs)
LSU (9-20, 5-13 Southeastern) 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: NA 2015 Conference Finish: 13th 2015 RKPI: 124 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3/9 Top Returners: Olivia Beyer (So., MB, 6-1), Khourtni Fears (Jr., MB, 6-2), Tiara Gibson (Sr., MB, 6-2), Toni Rodriguez (So., OH/RS, 6-1), Gina Tillis (Jr, OH/RS, 5-11), Cheyenne Wood (Jr, S/DS, 5-7) Top Newcomers: Jacqui Armer (MB, 6-3), Sydney Mukes (OH, 6-2), Milan Stokes (OH, 5-11), Jariel Tureaud (MB/RS, 6-1), Anna Zwiebel (S, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Emily Ehrle (MB/OH, 6-2), Cati Leak (OH/RS, 6-2), Katie Lindelow (OH, 5-11), Haley Smith (DS, 5-4
Mississippi State University (17-15, 6-12 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 134 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 + Libero / 10 Top Returners: Payton Harris (Jr., L/DS, 5-5, Top 10 in career digs at MSU. Holds single-season record for digs in school history); Cheyenne Spell (Sr., L/DS, 5-4, 2nd on team in digs, 3rd in aces); Evie Grace Singleton (Sr., OH, 5-10, Led team with 378 kills and 46 aces); Chelsea Duhs (OH, Sr., 6-1, 3rd on team in kills); Jazmyne Johnson (RS/MB, Sr., 6-1, Led team with 89 total blocks); Blossom Sato (S, So., 5-9, Led team with 872 assists) Top Newcomers: Jelena Vujcin (Jr., OPP/MB, 6-3); Emily Hill (Fr., OH, 6-1); Riley Duzenack (Fr., S, 5-8) Top Players Lost: Alex Warren (RS, 2nd on team in kills, one time SEC Offensive Player of the Week); Emily Howard (MB, 3rd on team in blocks); Shelby Anderton (S, 2nd on team in assists)
South Carolina Gamecocks (13-18, 6-12 SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: t-10th 2015 RKPI: 147 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero / 12 Top Returners: Aubrey Ezell (Sophomore, Setter, SEC All-Freshman Team); Desaa Legros (Senior, OH, career-high 349 kills in 2015); Megan Kirkland (Senior, Libero, career highs in aces and digs in 2015); Jacqy Angermiller (Senior, MB, set career high in kills in 2015) Top Newcomers: Mikayla Shields (Freshman, OH, 6-0); Abreia Epps (Junior, OH, 6-0); Courtney Koehler (Freshman, S, 5-11); Claire Edwards (Freshman, MB, 6-2); Alicia Starr (Freshman, OH, 6-0) Top Players Lost: Darian Dozier (MB; Four-year letterwinner), Sarah Blomgren (OH; Four-year letterwinner), Liz Johnbull (MB; Four-year letter winner)
University of Tennessee: (21-12 Overall, 7-11 Conference, SEC) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-8th 2015 RKPI: 108 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 12 Top Returners: Erica Treiber (So., MH, 6-1, SEC All-Freshman Team); Bridgette Villano (Sr., DS/L, 5-8, 2-year starter); Kanisha Jimenez (Jr., OH/RS, 6-1, 2-year starter); Raina Hembry (Sr., MB, 6-3, 3-year starter); Bri Holmes (Sr., OH, 1-year starter). Top Newcomers: Alyssa Andreno (Fr., MH, 6-2); Sedona Hansen (Fr., S, 5-8); Tessa Grubbs (Fr., MH, 6-3). Top Players Lost: Lexi Dempsey (S, 3-Year Starter)
Southern Conference
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UNCG (22-11, 11-5 Southern Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 116 2015 Postseason Finish: Semifinals of Conference Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd 2015 RKPI: 114 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 / 10 Top Returners: Ashley Muench (Jr., OH, 5'11", 1st Team All-Conference), Allison Penner (So. S, 5'11", Conference Freshman of the Year), Jasmine Jones (R-So., MH, 6'1", Conference All-Freshmen Team), Jessica Brezwyn (Sr., OH, 5'9", 2nd Team All-Conference), Sara Hohman (Sr., S, 5'10", Preseason All-Conference Team) Top Newcomers: Lauren Robeck (Fr., MH, 6'1"), Emily Keilen (Fr., OH, 5'11"), Ronni Katarzynski (Fr., DS/Libero, 5'5"), Grace Howell (Fr., DS/Libero, 5'7") Top Players Lost: Katherine Santiago (Libero, Conference Libero of the Year), Julia Westerbur (MH, 2 year starter)
The Citadel (7-28, 0-17 Southern Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 2015 Postseason Finish: na 2015 Conference Finish: 9th 2015 RKPI: 305 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Megan Sowell, SR, RS, 5'11, ; Dominique Williams, SR, MB, 6'0; Samantha Espy, SR, Libero, 5'10"; Moriah Smith, JR, OH, 5'9" Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Priscilla Irizarry, grad, setter, 6'0; Jenifer Barbot, fresh, rightside/setter, 5'11; Sarah Dobrish, fresh, MB, 6'2; Autumn Bennett, fresh, OH, 5'10"; Caricia Rodriguez, fresh, Libero, 5'5" Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Rachel Keefer, setter; Bailey Kernodle, OH
Western Carolina University: (12-22, 5-11 Southern Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 218 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/8 Top Returners: Jo-Leigh VerVelde (Jr., S, 5-10), Katie O’Connor (Jr., MB, 6-1), Kaycey Cermin (Jr., MB, 6-1), Alyssa Zupan (So., OH, 6-0) Top Newcomers: Meagan Sanchez (Fr., L, 5-2), Gabriela Edmondson (Jr., OH, 5-10), Abigail Veit (Fr., OH, 5-11), Aleah Keaton (Fr., MB, 5-10) Top Players Lost: Elyssa Mulheron (L), Savannah Kohlhagen (OH), Cristina Nazario (S)
Southwestern Athletic Conference
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Alabama State University (21-15, 6-2, Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: Team not ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: Did not compete 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 293 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2 + Libero/6 Top Returners: Jamie Coleman (Sr., DS/L, 5-6), Briana Dorsey (Jr. Middle Blocker, 6-0), Kori Kutsch (So., S, 5-9, SWAC Newcomer of the Year, SWAC Second Team selection (Setter), SWAC All- Tournament Team selection) Top Newcomers: Bailey Bennett (Fr., OH, 5-8), Asha Daniels (Fr. S/OH, 5-3), Niyesha Brown (Jr.T, OH, 5-10), Tynesha Mc Williams (Fr., OH,), Diana Murdock (Fr., MB/OH, 6-1) Top Players Lost: Amber Bennett (MH, Four-time SWAC Defensive Player of the Week, Four-time SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, 2013 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, 2013 SWAC First Team selection (Middle Hitter/Blocker), 2014 SWAC Preseason Player of the Year, 2014 SWAC Preseason First Team selection), Myla Marshall (MH, 2015 First Team-middle hitter, Three-time All- SWAC First Team selection (2013-2015, Middle Hitter), One-time All-SWAC Second Team selection (2012, Middle Hitter), Three-time SWAC All-Tournament Team selection (2013-2015), 2014 SWAC Co- Player of the Year, 2014 SWAC Tournament MVP, Six-time SWAC Defensive Player of the Week, Five- time SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, Two-time Preseason All-SWAC First Team selection (2014- 2015), 2015 Spring semester Honor Roll & Dean's List), Chelsey Scott (OH, 2015 Second Team-outside hitter, Two-time SWAC Second Team selection (2015-Outside Hitter, 2012-Outside Hitter), Four-time SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, 2015 Preseason All-SWAC Second Team selection (Outside hitter) 2015 Spring semester Honor Roll), Scout Wonsang (L, 2015 Second Team-libero) and Rachel Smith (OH, Two-time SWAC Newcomer of the Week, Two-time SWAC All-Tournament Team selection (2014, 2013), Five-time SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, Two-time SWAC Defensive Player of the Week, 2013 SWAC Tournament Most Valuable Player, 2013 SWAC Second Team selection (Outside Hitter), 2014 Preseason SWAC Second Team selection (Outside Hitter), 2014 SWAC All-First Team selection (Outside Hitter), 2015 Preseason All-SWAC First Team selection (Outside hitter).
Sun Belt Conference
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Arkansas State (28-2, 16-0, Sun Belt Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving Votes 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Tournament First Round 2015 Conference Finish: First 2015 RKPI: 20 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5+Libero/12 Top Returners: Carlisa May (So., OH, 5-10, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, AVCA Southwest Region Freshman of the Year, AVCA Southwest All-Region, All-Sun Belt Conference First Team, Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year); Markie Schaedig (Sr., Libero, 5-7, AVCA Southwest All-Region, Sun Belt Conference Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year, All-SBC First Team); Mallory Warrington (Sr., S, 5-7, AVCA Southwest All-Region, Sun Belt Conference Setter of the Year, All-SBC First Team); Kelsey Reis (Sr., MB, 6-3, First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference) Top Newcomers: Madison Turner (Fr., MB, 6-4); Pulotu Manoa (Jr., OH, 5-11); Diane Phillips (Fr., DS, 5- 9) Top Players Lost: Darby Graff (OH, Second-Team All-SBC, AVCA Southwest All-Region Honorable Mention); Hannah Robey (DS, two-year letterwinner); Kariana Castanon-Hill (MB, two-year letterwinner)
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Appalachian State: (22-8, 13-3 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: Sun Belt Championship Runner-Up 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 80 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 1/7 Top Returners: Ashton Gregory (Sr., MB, 6-2, first-team all-Sun Belt), Alana Shoff (So., MB, 6-2), Cassidy Stephenson (Jr., MB, 6-1) Top Newcomers: Ashlyn Brown (Jr., S, 5-8), Mikel Coleman (Fr., OH, 5-8), Amanda Krahl (Fr., S, 5-9), Emma Longley (Fr., OH, 5-11) Top Players Lost: Paige Brown (S, 6-time Sun Belt Setter of the Week, all-Sun Belt second-team, all- time assist leader in program history), Emily Corrigan (OH, all-Sun Belt first-team, two-time Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week, second all-time in program history in career kills), Jess Keller (OH, Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, all-Sun Belt first-team, ninth all-time in program history in career kills), Meghan Mahoney (LIB, Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, second all-time in career digs in program history)
Georgia Southern (10-19, 5-11 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 226 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + libero/ 10 Top Returners: Alex Beecher (R-Sr., L, 5-8, Second-team All-Sun Belt), Megan Chevalier (R-Jr, RS, 6- 3), Katie Bange (R-Sr., S, 6-4), Stephanie Spencer (So., OH, 6-1). Top Newcomers: Anna Wenger (Jr., OH, 6-0), Kali Cahill (Fr., S, 5-11)
Georgia State University: (7-19, 3-13 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: Unranked, 268th in RPI Poll 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 9th 2015 RKPI: 267 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/8 Top Returners: Eliza Zachary (Sr., 6-2, MB, Catamount Classic All-Tournament Team); Kristina Stinson (Sr., 6-0, OH, MVP of High Point Tournament, Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week – Sept. 7); Shae Chapman (So., 6-0, MB, second on team in blocks and fourth in kills) Top Newcomers: Madelyn Ott (Fr., 6-2, MB); Morgan Hash (Fr., 6-2, OH); Sydney Stroud (Fr., 6-1, S) Top Players Lost: Natalia Nieto (Two-time Sun Belt Setter of the Week); Deidra Bohannon (All-Sun Belt First Team); Gabby Serafin (Four-year letterwinner); Kitan Ajanaku (Four-year letterwinner) Top Players Lost: Crysten Curry (M)
Louisiana-Lafayette (6-23, 2-14 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: 11th 2015 RKPI: Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4+Libero/10+Libero Top Returners: Chanelle Gardner (Sr., MB, 6-0, 3-year starter, 287 career blocks, career .260 attack pct.); Stacey Reilly (Jr., OH, 5-10, 25 career aces, back-to-back 200-digs dig seasons); Sydney Davis (So., L, 5-10, led all Sun Belt freshman with 376 digs in 2015) Top Newcomers: Dree’Ana Abram (Fr., MB, 6-2); Katherine Young (So., OH, 6-1) Top Player Lost: Sara Mossakowski (OH, 4-year letterwinner, 800-plus career kills)
University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM): (14-18, 3-13 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 247 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 9 Top Returners: Hope Pawlik (Sr., 6-1, OH, Led team in kills and services aces, second in blocks last season and started 30 of 31 matches); Kaitlyn Shearer (Sr., 6-2, MB, Led the team in blocks and started all 32 matches last season); Tara Jenkins (So., 5-9, S, Second on the team in both digs and assists last season) Top Newcomers: Mikaela Worley (Fr., 5-10, OH); Marissa Lagasse (Fr, 6-2, MB/RS) Top Players Lost: Taylor Zaeske (Led the team in digs, second on the team in kills); Hadley Swartz (Third on the team in kills)
South Alabama (13-15, 7-9 Sun Belt Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: Not Ranked 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: T-Sixth 2015 RKPI: 167 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/11 Top Returners: Name (Mechell Daniel, Sr., 6-3, OH, Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference Selection), Sarah Richardson (Sr., 6-0, MB), Emma Anderson (Jr., 5-10, S), Arissa Chappell (So., 5-7, DS), Nikki Gittens (Sr., 5-10, MB), Symone Stephenson (R-Jr., 5-11, MB), Abby Baker (R-Jr., 5-5, DS) Top Newcomers: Kellyn Reeve (Jr., 5-8, S), Ashlyn Roberts (Fr., 5-4, S/DS), Kelley Hartman (Fr., 6-2, MB) Top Players Lost: Emily Hundt (L, Ranked 9th in the Sun Belt in digs, 4-year starter), Savannah Stewart (OH, 3-year letterwinner).
Texas State (19-12, 13-3 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: Sun Belt Second Round 2015 Conference Finish: Tied for 2nd 2015 RKPI: 99 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 / 10 Top Returners: Jordan Kohl (Jr., RS, 6-3, All-SBC Second Team), Madison Daigle (So., MB, 6-1, All- SBC Second Team), Kelsey Weynand (Sr., OH, 6-0, SBC All-Tournament Team), Shelby Vas Matt (Sr., OH, 5-11), Morgan Lewis (Sr., MB, 6-1), Lauren Kirch (Jr., MB, 6-2) Top Newcomers: Sara Martin (Fr., OH, 6-1), Marissa Kindred (Fr., OH, 6-1), Megan Porter (Fr., OH/RS, 6-1), Micah Dinwiddie (Fr., L, 5-4), Tori Luckenbill (So., S, 5-9) Top Players Lost: Sierra Smith (L, School-record holder for digs in a career, season and match)
UT Arlington: (19-10, 10-6 Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: SBC Tournament – First Round 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 122 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 /8 Top Returners: Marisah Ingram (So., 6-1, MB); Qiana Canete (Jr.,5-10, OH); Cassidy Wheeler (Sr. 5-9, S), Zhanelle Geathers (RS-So., 6-3, MB); Kaitlyn Granger (Sr., 5-11, OH) Top Newcomers: Kylie Jedlicka (Fr., 6-0, OH); Madelyn St. Germain (Fr. 5-6, L); Madison McConnell (Fr., 6-0, OH/MB); Allie Deese (Jr., 6-4, OH) Top Players Lost: Stacey Koch (All-SBC second team OH); Caitlyn Cooney (4-year letterwinner; played at libero for all but one set over last three seasons)
Troy University: (14-18, 7-9, Sun Belt) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 7th 2015 RKPI: 172 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/5 Top Returners: Symone Shaw (Sr., 5-9, OH), Leah Causey (Sr., 6-1, MH), Sara Landis (Sr., 6-3, RS), Reina Terry (Jr., 5-9, S/DS) Top Newcomers: Bethany Cullity (Fr., 5-10, DS/L) Top Players Lost: Ali Dowdall (L, 4-year letter winner), Blair Winston (OH, 4-year letter winner), Darby Griff (MH, Single-season blocks holder)
The Ivy League
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Columbia University (7-16, 5-9 Ivy League) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: Sixth 2015 RKPI: 266 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3+L/10 Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Postseason Honors) Zoe Jacobs (Sr., OH, 5-11) Cassie Wes (Sr., L, 5-8, Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year/Second Team All-Ivy League) Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Chichi Ikwuazom (Fr., MB, 6-1) Grace Campbell (Fr., S/RS, 6-0) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Katarina Jovicic (MH, 2015 Second Team All-Ivy, third on Columbia’s all-time blocks list (285)) Bailey Springer (OH, 2013 Second Team All-Ivy, sixth on Columbia’s all-time kills list (855))
Southland Conference
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Others: Abilene Christian (9-20, 9-7 Southland Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: Not postseason eligible 2015 Conference Finish: T4th 2015 RKPI: 224 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 / 8 Top Returners: Kendall Bosse; Lillian Drever; Jacey Smith; Dorothy Swanson; Lauren Walker Top Newcomers: Amanda Chapa (Fr., L, 5-5); Julia Goodman (Fr., OH, 5-10); Makenzie Kesler (Fr., S/RS, 6-0); Makenna LaSueur (Fr., RS/MB, 6-1); Courtney Miller (Fr., MB, 6-0); Softia Resendiz (Fr., L/DS, 5-7); Marybeth Sandercox (Fr., 5-11, MB) Top Players Lost: Madison Hoover (Libero, Second Team All-Southland Conference); Jennie Loerch (OH, First Team All-Southland Conference); Sarah Siemens (S, First Team Academic All-Southland Conference)
Nicholls State University (Overall Record: 9-19,Conference Record: 4-12 (Southland Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 286 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: Finished tied for last in the Southland Conference Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Alexa Perry, Emily Weimer, Stephanie Tobison, Lucija Barac, Ainsley Marroccoli, Kali Schwartz, Kaci Eaton and Sydney Lerille Top Returners: Kaci Eaton (All-Louisiana Second Team, Southland Conference Honorable Mention, Southland Conference All-Academic Second Team) Top Newcomers: Kayla Dougherty (6'0'' middle blocker) and Jade Piper (6'0" setter) Top Players Lost: Alyse Barclay (6'0" setter)
Sam Houston State University (14-18 Overall, 7-9 Southland Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: Southland Conference semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 6th 2015 RKPI: 201 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 / 11 Top Returners: Jordyn Vaughn Jr. OH 5-11 Southland All-Tournament; Michelle Griffin Sr S 5-7; Claire Kilpatrick Sr L 5-7; Brooke White Jr OH 5-8 Top Newcomers: Kayla Jones Fr OH 5-6; Addison Miller Fr L 5-8 Top Players Lost:None (no seniors last year
Southeastern Louisiana (13-19, 7-9, Southland Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: N/A Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 / 7 Top Returners: Landry Bullock (SR, MB, 6-0, HM All-Southland Conference, Southland Conference All- Academic), Parrie Hartley (SR, OH, 5-10), Madi Odom (SR, OH, 6-0), Rachael Bunn (SR, MB, 6-2) Top Newcomers: Eylssa Purcell (R-FR, S, 5-10), Savannah Alcazar (FR, MB, 5-11), Chloee Holden (FR, OH, 5-8) Top Players Lost: Veronica Turk (OH), Mikayla Shippy (S), Tiffany Thomas (OH), Brooke Balser (DS)
Stephen F. Austin (20-14, 11-5 Southland Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: Southland Conference Tournament Quarterfinals 2015 Conference Finish: Third/13 teams 2015 RKPI: 168 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/8 Top Returners: Justice Walker (Sr., 6-1, MB, 2015 All-Southland Conference First Team), Abby McIntyre (Jr., 5-11, OH), Makenzee Hanna (So., 6-0, OH) Top Newcomers: Danae Daron (Fr., MB, 6-0), Corin Evans (Fr., OH, 5-10) Top Players Lost: OJ Olson (Libero, 2015 All-Southland Conference First Team, 2014 & 2013 All- Southland Conference Second Team), Jacque Allen (Middle Blocker, 2015 All-Southland Conference Second Team)
The Summit League
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North Dakota State (19-12, 10-6 Summit League) 2015 Final National Ranking: None 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: 4th 2015 RKPI: 127 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 10 Top Returners: Monica Claxton (Sr., 5-9, S); Jessica Jorgensen (Jr., 6-1, MB); Emily Minnick (Sr., 6-1, MB, All-Summit League H.M., 2015); Emily Miron (Sr., 6-2, MB All-Summit League, 2014, H.M., 2015); Mikaela Purnell (Jr., 5-9, OH/DS); Brianna Rasmusson (Jr., 5-11, S/OH) Top Newcomers: Erika Gelzinyte (Jr., 6-0, OH, transfer from Columbus State) Top Players Lost: Jenni Fassbender (Sr., 5-11, OH, All-Summit League)
University of South Dakota: (15-16, 8-8 Summit League) 2015 Final National Ranking: None 2015 Postseason Finish: Semifinals of the Summit League Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 5th 2015 RKPI: 177 Returning Starters/Letter winners: 3 + Libero / 8 Top Returners: Brittany Jessen (Jr., 5-9, S, Summit All-League Team, Summit League Setter of the Year); Audrey Reeg (Sr., 5-10, OH, Summit All-League Team); Lindsey Brown (Sr., 5-10, MB); Hayley Dotseth (So., 5-11, OH, Summit League All-Freshmen Team); Lauren Mattison (So., 5-6, DS, Summit League All-Freshmen Team) Top Newcomers: Kiley Hixson (Fr., 5-11, OH); Elizabeth Loschen (Fr., 6-1, OH); Meagan Kerns (R-Jr., 6-1, OH) Top Players Lost: Kelsey Biltoft (Summit League Honorable Mention Team); Sydney Dimke (4-year letter winner); Kaitlyn Hastings (4-year letter winner)
South Dakota State (7-25, 4-12 Summit League) 2015 Final National Ranking: None 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: T-7th 2015 RKPI: 268 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/8 Top Returners: Mattison Munger (So., 5-8, S, Summit League All-Freshman Team); Ashley Beaner (Sr., 5-11, OH,); Mikala Hora (Sr., 5-10, OH) Top Newcomers: Ashlynn Smith (Fr., 5-11); Emilia Czapiewska (Fr., 6-0) Top Players Lost: Wagner Larson (four-year letterwinner)
West Coast Conference
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BYU: (28-4, 16-2 West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: No. 11 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Regional Semifinals (Sweet Sixteen) 2015 Conference Finish: 1st 2015 RKPI: 11 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4 / 12 Top Returners: Amy Boswell (Sr., MB, 6-4, AVCA Third-Team All-America, WCC Defensive Player of the Year, All-WCC First Team, AVCA All-Pacific South Region First Team), Whitney Young Howard (Sr., MB, 6-0, All-WCC Honorable Mention), Veronica Jones-Perry (So., OH, 6-0, All-WCC Freshman Team), Alohi Robins-Hardy (Jr., S, 6-2), Cosy Burnett (Jr., RS, 6-2) Top Newcomers: McKenna Miller (Fr., OH, 6-1), Mary Lake (Fr., DS/L, 5-6), Kennedy Redding (Fr., MB, 6-4) Top Players Lost: Alexa Gray (OH, AVCA First-Team All-America, WCC Player of the Year), Ciara Parker (DS/L, four-year starter)
Loyola Marymount University: (24-9, 13-5 West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: #16 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Sweet Sixteen (Third Round) 2015 Conference Finish: T-3rd 2015 RKPI: 19 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 8 Top Returners: Sarah Sponcil (Jr., 5-10, OH, AVCA All-Region, HM All-American, 1st Team All-WCC, team leader in K and Digs); Jamie Lea (Sr., 6-2, OH, 2nd on team in K - 425); Nicky Kevorken (Sr., 6-3, MB); Kristen Castellanos (Jr., 5-1, DS); Kekai Whitford (So., 5-8, DS) Top Newcomers: Tess Reid (Fr., S); Savannah Slattery (Fr., OH); Emma Johnson (Fr., MB); Alexis Morrow (Fr., MB); Kameryn Hill (Fr., DS); Jess Prichard (Fr., S) Top Players Lost: Hannah Tedrow (Pacific South All-Region HM, 1st Team All-WCC); Rachelle Suaava (honorable mention All-WCC, Pacific South All-Region HM, single-season record in block assists as senior); Amber Mirabello; Avery Bush
San Diego (22-10, 14-4, West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: 1-1 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd 2015 RKPI: 29 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6/0 Top Returners: Lisa Kramer (SR., OH, 6-2, AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, first-team All-WCC), Kristen Gengenbacher (JR, S, 5-9, All-ACC Honorable Mention), Addie Picha (SO, MB, 6-2, All-WCC Freshman team) Top Newcomers: Thana Fayad (FR., OH, 6-2), Payton Douglass (FR, L, 5-6) Top Players Lost: Canace Finley (MB., All-WCC First Team)
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University of the Pacific (17-13, 8-10, West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: NR 2015 Conference Finish: 5th 2015 RKPI: 60 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero/ 9 Top Returners: Lexi Elman (Sr., 6-0, OH, WCC All-Conference), Alicja Wilk (Sr, 6-0, MB), Katrin Gotterba (Jr., 5-6, Lib), Andie Shelton (So., 5-9, S, WCC All-Frosh Team), Lauren Cline (So., 6-2, MB), Maycie LaBass (Jr, 5-11, OH) Top Newcomers: Emily Baptista (Fr, 6-2, OH), Skylar Wine (Fr, 6-2, Opp), Ashlyn Fleming (Fr, 6-4, MB), Jessica Hess (So., 6-2, Opp), Sien Gallop (Fr, 5-10, OH), Olivia Petnicki (Fr, 5-4, Lib) Top Players Lost: Kimmy Whitson (S)
Pepperdine University: (17-14, 8-10 West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: T-5th 2015 RKPI: 75 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 / 9 Top Returners: Tarah Wylie (So. MB, 6-5, WCC Freshman of the Year, WCC All-Freshman Team); Heidi Dyer (So., OH/S, 6-2, WCC All-Freshman Team) Top Newcomers: Maddie Dilfer (Jr., S, 5-11); Ashley Harris (Jr., OH, 6-7); Hannah Frohling (Fr., OH, 6- 0); Jaiden Farr (Fr., OH, 5-11); Jasmine Gross (Fr., MB, 6-3) Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Becca Strehlow (S, All-WCC first team; AVCA All-American (indoor and beach in 2014)); Lara Dykstra (L, ranks 1st in the Pepperdine record books with 34 digs in four sets played in a single match (rally scoring era), 3rd all-time with 505 total digs and 5th with 4.39 digs/set in a single season)
University of Portland (16-15, 6-12, West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 8th 2015 RKPI: 117 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero/ 9 Top Returners: Hannah Troutman (Jr., 5-10, OH); Sarah Savoca (Jr., 6-1, MB/OH), Brittney Markwith (Sr., 6-1, MB); Katie Sullivan (Sr., 6-4, MB/OH ); Djurdjina Milovic (Sr.; 5-8, S) Top Newcomers: Cali Thompson (Fr., 6-0, S), Katie Barker (R-Fr., 6-1, OH) Top Players Lost: Emily Liger (OH, 2015 WCC First Team, 4-year letterwinner)
Saint Mary's (CA): (6-22, 1-17 West Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 10th 2015 RKPI: 175 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 + Libero / 8 Top Returners: Lindsey Knudsen (So., 6-2, OH, WCC All-Freshmen Team); Alexis Salmons (R-Jr., 6-1, MB, WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention); Mary Hernandez (Jr., 5-7, S, WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention); Payton Rund (So., 6-1, OH); Madi Wilkerson (Jr., 5-5, L); Sarah Chase (So., 6-0, OH); Lindsey Calvin (So., 6-2, MB). Top Newcomers: Sienna Young (Fr., 5-11, OH); Aubrey Pitts (Fr., 6-2, MB); Lauren Solis (Fr., 5-7, DS). Players Lost: None
Santa Clara University: (22-9, 13-5 West Coast) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA First Round 2015 Conference Finish: t-3rd 2015 RPI: 37 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 6 - Libero / 11 Top Returners: Nikki Hess (Sr., 6-0, OH, AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, AVCA All-Pacific North Region First Team), Kirsten Mead (Jr., 5-11, S, AVCA All-Pacific North Region First Team), Sabrina Clayton (Sr., 6-2, OH), Jensen Cunningham (Jr., 6-4, MB), Mary Shepherd (Sr., 5-7, L/DS), Anna McCreadie (So., 6-3, OH/RS). Top Newcomers: Michelle Gajdka (Fr., 5-8, OH) Allison Kantor (Fr., 6-0, OH), Taylor Laugero (Fr., 5-5, L), Ngozi Nwabuzoh (Fr., 5-10, OH). Top Players Lost: Danielle Rottman (AVCA All-Pacific North Region Honorable Mention).
Western Athletic Conference
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University of Missouri-Kansas City: (15-13, 7-7 WAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: n/a 2015 Postseason Finish: n/a 2015 Conference Finish: 5th 2015 RKPI: 154 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2 / 5 Top Returners: Kaylyn Brandt (Sr., 5-9, S, Three-year starter, Fourth All-time in UMKC history in assists), Madison Mosier (Sr., 5-11, OH/RS, First Team All-WAC), Brianna Starr (Sr., 5-11, OH), Emma Hagedorn (Sr., 6-2, MH, 2014 WAC Player of the Year, 2014 First Team All-WAC) Top Newcomers: Devan Porter (Jr., 6-0, OH), Frankie Taylor (Jr., 5-9, OH/DS), Mykal Sadler (Fr., 6-3, MH), Kendra Sater (Fr., 5-11, S), Mikayla Martinez (Jr., 6-0, OH/RS), Alicia Harrington (Fr., 6-0, OH) Top Players Lost: Sydney Crimmins (three-time All-WAC selection), Taryn Miller (three-time All-WAC selection), Jessica Hendin (1,000+ kills, 1,000+ digs), Skyler Muff (Top-5 all-time in blocks at UMKC)
Utah Valley University (14-14, 9-5 WAC) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: WAC Tournament first round 2015 Conference Finish: T-3rd 2015 RKPI: 192 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero/10 Top Returners: Madison Dennison (Jr., MB, 6-0); Sierra Starley (Jr., S, 5-11), Lexi Thompson (Jr., OH, 6-0) Top Newcomers: Bailey Nixon (Fr., OH, 6-1); Izzie Hinton (Fr., RS, 6-2) Top Players Lost: Lauren Bakker (MB, four-time First Team All-WAC performer), Abby Jensen (OH, WAC Freshman of the Year)