1999 Northern Iowa Panther Volleyball
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
University of Northern Iowa UNI ScholarWorks Athletics Media Guides Athletics 1999 1999 Northern Iowa Panther Volleyball University of Northern Iowa Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy Copyright ©1999 Athletics, University of Northern Iowa Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/amg Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation University of Northern Iowa, "1999 Northern Iowa Panther Volleyball" (1999). Athletics Media Guides. 253. https://scholarworks.uni.edu/amg/253 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Athletics at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Athletics Media Guides by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IO WA The school was founded in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School. In 1909, it became Iowa State Teachers College. In 1961, the name was changed to State College of Iowa, and in 1967, the Iowa Legislature acted to change the status of the institution to that of a university under its present title. While maintaining its heritage in teacher education, the University has continued its metamorphosis toward a multi-purpose institution, with nationally acclaimed programs in many disciplines. UNl's accounting program continues to be ranked among the best in the nation. The College of Business Administration has become the largest undergraduate business school in Iowa and has gained a reputation as one of the finest in the Midwest. Student groups ranging from chemistry to conservation to public relations have been recognized by their respective national groups for the excellence of their programs. UNI also realizes the value of a liberal arts education and has implemented a rigorous General Education curriculum that equips students with a broad understand ing and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life. The University of Northern Iowa has a compact, park like walking campus located in Cedar Falls, an inviting and historic commu A campus-wide commitment to great Where nity of about 35,000 people. Together teaching lies at the heart of the University with the adjacent city of Waterloo, the of Northern Iowa's reputation for provid Great metropolitan area has a culturally ing exceptional undergraduate education, diverse population of 115,000 and as well as complementary programs at the combines big city opportunities with master's, specialist's and doctoral levels. Teaching small town friendliness. Cedar Falls/ Building on its historic excellence in Waterloo is a center for industry, teacher education, the University has makes the finance, commerce, recreation and developed outstanding programs in cultural activities for northeast Iowa. business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sci- difference ences. UNl's heritage and philosophy place great value on providing a student-centered educational experience. The University's medium size allows it to offer the faculty, facilities and academic choices of a major university, while retaining a friendly, small college atmosphere. Throughout the years, the University's academic reputation has proven a key factor in landing recognition as one of the top undergraduate institutions in the region. U.S. News and World Report has recognized the University by ranking it among the best values and most efficient of regional universities in the Midwest in 1997. In past years, UNI as been cited by the magazine in other categories such as "best, " best buy," "up and coming," and "#1 in academic reputation." The book, Crime at College: The Student Guide to Personal Safety, credits UNI with having the safest campus/commu nity in the country. Enrollment on the 860-acre campus stands at about 1 3,000 students from every county in Iowa, 40 states and 48 foreign countries. SENERA LINFORMATION Contents University of Northern lowa ........................................................ IFC 1999 Outlook............. ... .. ...... .. ............. ................. .. ............ ... 2-3 1999 Rosters .................................................................. ............... 3 Panther Coaches ........................... ......................................... .4-5 Panther Profiles.............. ................. ........................ ........ ........ 6-14 Missouri Valley Conference .......................................................... 15 1998 Review/ Statistics/ Results ........... .. ......... ........................ 16-1 7 Panther Tradition .............................................. ... ........................ 18 Record Book. .............................................. ........... ............... 19-23 Panther Honor Roll. .......... ........................................................... 24 All-Time Roster.............. .............................................................. 25 All-Time Results ..................................................................... 26-29 All-Time Records vs. Opponents ................ ................. ..... ...... ...... 30 1999 Opponents ............ ............................................... ....... 31-32 1999 Schedule ................................................. ............... ............ BC Panthers to Host Valley Tourney The 1999 State Farm/ Missou ri Valley Conference Tournament will Northern Iowa At A Glance be played at the West Gym on the University of Northern Iowa campus on Nov. 18-20. As the host institution, UNI is guaranteed Location ............................................................Ceda r Falls, Iowa 50614 one of the six spots in the tournament field, with the winner of the Founded .... .................................................................................... 1876 tournament receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Enrollment.. .................... .............................................................. 13, 100 The West Gym has served as home for the Panthers since 1975 Nickname ......................................................................................... Panthers and hosted a total of four conference tournaments (1986, '87, '90 Colors .......................................................................... Purple & Old Gold and '94). Constructed in 1925 at a cost of $180,000, the 2,500-seat Conference ......... .............................................................. Missouri Valley facility has seen the Panthers compile a 158-10 record in the '90s, President. ................................. ....................................... Dr. Robert Koob including a 50-match home winning streak from 1992-96, which Athletic Director.................................... ............................... R ick Hartzell ranks as the fourth-longest streak in NCAA history. Associate Athletic Director/Compliance ............... ... Dr. Sandra Williamson For ticket information, contact the UNI Ticket Office at 319-273- Associate Athletic Director/ Business ......................................... Julie Bright 6131. Associate Athletic Director/Sport Management... .............. Kevin Buisman Director of Athletic Development... ................................... Scott Leisinger NCAA Faculty Representative .... .. ....... ........................... Dr. Jack Wilkinson Media Information Media facilities in the West Gym are very limited. Only working Volleyball Information media are allowed access to the media area, located on the south Head Coach ..................................................... Dr. lradge Ahrabi-Fard side of the arena. Alma Mater (Year) .............................................. Northern Iowa ('65) Head coach lradge Ahrabi-Fard and team m embers are available Career & UNI Record ... ......... .... .. ......................... .444-136 (1 7 years) for interviews in p erson or by phone on most o ccasions, including Assistant Coach ................. ......................... ..... ........... Bobbi Petersen post-match. Interviews may be arranged through Associate Media Assistant Coach ..................... .............. ....... ....................Ann ie Dailey Relations Director Kevin Kane (319-273-3642) or directly t hrough Volleyball Office Phone. ................. .................... .......... 319-273-6480 the Volleyball Office (319-273-6480). Best Time to Reach Ahrabi-Fard ....................................... 1-2:30 p.m. Home Facility (Capacity) .. .. ................... ..... ....... .. .. .West Gym (2,500) Scoreboard Phone 1998 Record ................................................................ ... ........ 25-3 The Missouri Valley Conference Scoreboard Phone may be reached 1998 Conference Record/ Finish .................... ... .................... 18-0/l st at (314) 997-9877. Scores from Valley matches are updated each Letterwinners Returning/ Lost ......... .. ........ .......... ..... .... .............. 7 /3 evening. Starters Returning/ Lost. ........ ........................................... .... ..... .4/2 Assistant Trainer (Volleyball) ............................... ...... ......... Matt Gage Associate Media Relations Director (Volleyball) ....................... Kevin Kane Internet Access Updated M issouri Valley Conference standings, scores and statistics Office Phone....... ....... .................................... ................ 319-273-3642 are available on the conference's home page: www.mvc.org Home Phone.......... ................... .....