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California Collegiate Athletic Association Top-25 and Receiving Votes (2015 Final Poll): Cal State San Bernardino (28-6 overall, 17-3 California Collegiate Athletic Association) 2015 Final National Ranking: 19th 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Division II West Regional semi-finalist 2015 Conference Finish: 2nd Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 plus libero / 8 Top Returners: Malika O’Brien (Senior 6-1 MB — 2015 AVCA All-American), Jayann DeHoog (Sophomore 5-7 S — AVCA West Region Freshman of the Year), Lauren Nicholson (Junior 5-8 OH), Abbey Vollkommer (Senior 5-4 L). Top Newcomers: Hailey Jackson (Sophomore 6-3 MB Apple Valley / University of Montana). Top Players Lost: Brenna McIntosh (Senior 6-0 MB — three-time AVCA All-American, upon graduation D2’s leading active blocker), Alexandra Torline (Senior 5-10 OH — AVCA All-American, CoSIDA Academic All-American, CSUSB career points leader), UC San Diego (20-12 overall, 14-6 California Collegiate Athletic Association) 2015 Final National Ranking: RV 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Division II West Region semifinalist 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + libero/8 Top Returners: Meagan Wright (Senior, OH, 6-0, Three-time All-CCAA, 2012 CCAA FOY at SF State), Amanda Colla (Junior, L, 5-10, NCAA West Regional All-Tournament). Top Newcomers: Jessyca Beksa (Freshman, OH, 6-2), Rachel Linden (Junior, S, 6-0), Jessica Rieble (Freshman, MB, 6-3). Top Players Lost: Danielle Dahle (OH, 2013 All-America First Team, 2015 AVCA All-America HM, three- time All-CCAA, UCSD’s all-time kills leader), Heidi Sierks (S, 2013 AVCA All-America HM, two-time All- CCAA), Kameron Cooper (MB). Sonoma State (26-4 overall, 19-1 California Collegiate Athletic Association) 2015 Final National Ranking: 24 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Division II West Region Quarterfinal appearance 2015 Conference Finish: 1st Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 4/11 Top Returners: Rachel Andrews (Senior MB – 2015 D2CCA All-West Region First Team selection), Lexi Reddick (Senior OH – 2015 All-CCAA Honorable Mention), Emily Papale (Senior OH), Calan Seitz (Junior S — 2014 All-CCAA Second Team), Courtney Seda (Junior S — 2014 All-CCAA Honorable Mention), Kelsey McIntire (Junior MB). Top Newcomers: Olivia Schonewise (RS Junior, 6-0, OH, transfer from SUNY Albany, hometown Papillion, Neb.), Lexi Mudd (Freshman Libero), Megan Bohorquez (Freshman OH). Top Players Lost: Caylie Seitz (OH — Three-time AVCA & Daktronics/D2CCA All-American, 2013 & 2015 CCAA Player of the Year, Four-time All-CCAA selection), Madelyn Densberger (OH — 2013 & 2015 AVCA All-American, Four-time All-CCAA Selection), Kaitlyn Connolly (Libero – 2015 D2CCA All-West Region First Team selection, 2015 CCAA Libero of the Year) … All lost to graduation. Others: Cal State L.A. (19-11, 11-9 California Collegiate Athletic Association) 2015 Final National Ranking: NA 2015 Postseason Finish: NA 2015 Conference Finish: 6 Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + libero/10 Top Returners: JamieAnn Bero (Senior, MB, 6-0, AVCA All-America honorable mention, All-CCAA first team), Taylor Kushner (Senior, RS, 6-0), Kelsey Molnar (Junior, S, 5-8, 2014 CCAA Freshman of the Year) Top Newcomers: Daisy Portillo (Freshman, OH, 6-2, San Gabriel HS), Nicole Efseaff (Junior, S, 5-8, transfer from Sierra College), Erianna Williams, MB, 6-1, transfer from American River JC) Top Players Lost: OH Iona Lofrano (AVCA 2nd-team All-American, graduated) Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Top-25 and Receiving Votes (2015 Final Poll): Others: Georgian Court University (20-15, 13-6, CACC) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: Lost 1st Round of Conference Tournament 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd CACC South Returning Starters/Letter winners: 5/8 Top Returners: Kelsie Blue (Sr, MB, 6’1”, 1st Team All Conference, Team MVP); Peggy Rosario (So, OH, 5’10”); Kelsey Oliver (Sr, S, 5’8”, 2014 2nd Team All Conference) Top Newcomers: Janelli Torres (L, Jr, 5’5”); Amy Bruno (RS, Fr, 5’10”); Kathryn VonKampen (MB, Fr, 6’0); Vanelix Gaby Merced (DS, FR, 5’4”) Philadelphia University (2015 Overall Record 21-7, 2015 Conference Record 16-3, Conference Name CACC southern) 2015 Final National Ranking: 10th in East for D2 2015 Postseason Finish: 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd lost in semi due to injuries Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Courtney Wensel (outside) all tournament team CACC playoffs, Ali Harrington (setter), Corinne Justus (middle hitter) All league 1st team Top Returners: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht, Post-Season Honors) Top Newcomers: Name (Yr., Pos, Ht) Amber Johnson 6’ (Delone Catholic-middle hitter), Alexis Leddy 5’ 3” (Libero Berks Catholic), Mariah Cadzow 6’(Hempfield High school-Middle/outside hitter) Ariane Rosario (Lefty Opposite from Puerto Rico) 5’8” Top Players Lost: Name (Pos., Honors) Chelsea Hughes (all league, all conference 1000 kills career), Alison Manley (outside hitter) Nina Morvin (setter), Michele Chai (2nd team all league, first team all conference Libero) Post University (25-10 overall, 15-4 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: lost 1st round NCAA DII East Regional (#8 seed) 2015 Conference Finish: CACC Tournament Champion (1st North Division) Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/11 Top Returners: Skylar German (Senior MH, 5-10 – Two-time CCA All-American and CACC Player of the Year, 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-District, AVCA All-East Region, and ECAC First Team All-Star), Brianna Root (Sophomore S, 5-5 – CACC and ECAC Rookie of the Year, First Team All-CACC), Hailey Griffin (Senior OH, 5-11 – Third Team All-CACC) Top Newcomers: Sarah Ryder (Junior L), Shannon Veale (Freshman OH) Top Players Lost: Janiellee Alvarez (graduated), Kristine Ripson (graduated) Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Top-25 and Receiving Votes (2015 Final Poll): Others: Conference Carolinas Top-25 and Receiving Votes (2015 Final Poll): Others: King University (19-13, 11-5 Conference Carolinas) 2015 Final National Ranking: 2015 Postseason Finish: Conference Carolinas Tournament semifinal 2015 Conference Finish: 1st in Conference Carolinas North Division Returning Starters/Letterwinners: Top Returners: Ashton Beckner (Sr., MB/RS, 6-0); Amy Serowski (Jr., DS/OH, 5-8, third team all- conference) Top Newcomers: Sydney Pigage, Fr., DS Top Players Lost: Lauren Willoughby (OH, first team all-conference); Ashleigh Manke (OH); Grace Underwood (OH); Olivia Underwood (S) Limestone College (19-7 overall, 11-5 Conference Carolinas) 2015 Final National Ranking: N/A 2015 Postseason Finish: N/A 2015 Conference Finish: 3rd Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 2/8 Top Returners: Rycki Ebert (Junior-OH, 6-0, First-Team All-Conference Carolinas) and Darla Svoboda (Junior-OH, 5-10, Second-Team All-Conference Carolinas). Top Newcomers: N/A Top Players Lost: L/DS Jessica Onken (graduated), RS Karli Acree (transferred), and S Natalie Tucker (transferred). Pfeiffer University (1-21 overall, 0-16 Conference Carolinas) 2015 Final National Ranking: -- 2015 Postseason Finish: None 2015 Conference Finish: 12th Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + libero / 7 Top Returners: Kayla Hyatt (5’11”, Sophomore, OH), Talor Hewitt (5’10”, So, OH), Katie Wilson (5’5”, Jr, S) Top Newcomers: TBD Top Players Lost: OH Laura Fortner (graduated), OH Shenelle Charlot (transferred) East Coast Conference Top-25 and Receiving Votes (2015 Final Poll): New York institute of Technology (NYIT) (28-8 overall, 12-4 conference, East Coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: Receiving Votes 2015 Postseason Finish: NCAA Division II East Region Champions, Elite Eight Appearance. 2015 Conference Finish: ECC Runner-up Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5/9 Top Returners: Karolina Moderova (Jr., OH, 5-10, ECC All-Conference First Team, Conference Commissioner's Association (CCA) All-East Region First Team, AVCA All-Region), Allison Fowler (Jr., S/RS, 5-9, ECC Setter of the Year, ECC All-Conference Second Team, AVCA All-Region) Top Newcomers: Kylee Kanealey – will also play basketball for NYIT-(Fr., MB, 6’2); Karley Brewster (Fr. S/RS, 5’8); Tiffany Verni (So., OH, 5’8, transfer from Dowling College) Top Players Lost: Kate Brock (MB, ECC All-Conference First Team, AVCA All-Region, Conference Commissioner's Association (CCA) All-East Region Second Team- graduated); Emily Mankowski (OH, ECC All-Conference Second Team Others: Roberts Wesleyan College (2-23 overall, 2-14 conference, East coast Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: 2015 Postseason Finish: no post season play 2015 Conference Finish: 8th Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 5 + Libero / 12 Top Returners:Courtney Taylor ( Jr, OH, 5’9”), Anjali Thomson ( Sr, MB, 6’2”), Elisabeth Rivera ( Sr, S, 5’6”), Kathleen Steger (Sr 5th, OH, 5’10”), Kristina Button ( So, MB, 6’0”), Shelby Strausbaugh (So, L, 5’5”), Alexandre Tahauri ( Jr, OH, 5’9”), Olivia Zureck ( Sr 5th, L, 5’6”) Top Newcomers: Rachel Holmes (Fr 5’9” OH from Rancho Cucamonga California), Kortney Schaum (Fr 5’9” DS from Slippery Rock Pennsylvania) Top Players Lost: Maggie Concannon (Sr, S, 5’8” graduated),Celeste Hartsough (Jr, Opp, 5’10” ACL), Rebekah Sanchez (Sr, DS, 5’5”) Great American Conference Top-25 and Receiving Votes (2015 Final Poll): Others: Arkansas Tech (26-7 overall, 15-1 Great American Conference) 2015 Final National Ranking: NR 2015 Postseason Finish: Conference Tournament Semifinals 2015 Conference Finish: 1st Returning Starters/Letterwinners: 3 + Libero / 8 Top Returners: McCall Wilkins (Senior MB), Hunter Eshnaur (Sophomore OH, GAC Freshman of the Year,