Introduction...... 1-12 Athletic Department Administration/Staff...... 43-45 All-Time Year-by-Year Results...... 122-128 Athletic Department Phone Directory...... 2 Compliance Information...... 46 Coaching History...... 129 Media Information/Outlets...... 3-5 All-Time Letterwinners/Jersey Numbers...... 130-131 Schedule/Roster/Pronunciation Guide...... 6-7 2012 Season in Review...... 47-68 Coaching History...... 132 The Home of Nebraska Volleyball...... 8-10 2012 Season Review...... 48 The Match Club...... 132-134 Big Ten Conference...... 11 Results and Statistics...... 49-53 Husker Notes...... 12 NCAA Stats...... 54 This is Nebraska...... 135-172 Box Scores...... 55-63 Winning Tradition...... 136-137 The 2013 Huskers...... 13-28 Senior Bios...... 64-68 National Championships...... 138-139 Morgan Broekhuis...... 14-15 Match Day at Nebraska...... 140-141 Hayley Thramer...... 16-17 Opponents...... 69-84 Devaney Center/Volleyball Facilities...... 142-143 Kelsey Robinson...... 18-19 Non-Conference Opponents...... 70-71 Setter Tradition...... 144-145 Mary Pollmiller/Kelsey Fien...... 20-21 Big Ten Schools...... 72-75 Middle Blockers Dominance...... 146-147 Meghan Haggerty/Cecilia Hall...... 22-23 All-Time Series Results/Records...... 76-84 Outside Hitters All-Around Excellence...... 148-149 Alicia Ostrander/Sheridan Zarda...... 24-25 Records...... 85-98 Husker Coaches/Retired Jerseys...... 150-151 Championship Facilities...... 152-153 Alexa Ethridge/Kelly Hunter...... 26 Single-Match Team/Individual/NU Coliseum...... 86-88 Athletic Medicine/Nutrition...... 154-155 Amber Rolfzen/Kadie Rolfzen...... 27 Season Records/Freshman Records...... 89-90 Husker Power...... 156-157 Brenna Lyles/Justine Wong-Orantes...... 28 Yearly Category Leaders...... 91 Academic Success...... 158-159 Kira Larson/Melanie Keil...... 29 Career Record/Miscellaneous Records...... 92-93 Academic Support...... 160-161 2013 Huskers...... 30 Postseason Records...... 94-97 Life Skills...... 162-163 Coaching Staff/Administration...... 31-46 History...... 99-134 University of Nebraska...... 164-165 Head Coach John Cook...... 32-35 A Look at Nebraska’s History...... 100-101 City of Lincoln/State of Nebraska...... 166-167 Assistant Coach Dan Meske...... 36 NCAA Tournament History...... 102-103 Big Ten Conference...... 168-169 Assistant Coach Dani Busboom Kelly...... 37 National Championship Teams...... 104-107 National Power...... 170-171 Volunteer Coach Sherisa Livingston...... 38 Final Four Teams...... 108-111 Huskers in the Pros...... 172 Director of Operations Lindsay Peterson...... 38 All-Americans...... 112-116 Volleyball Support Staff...... 39 All-Time Honors and Awards...... 117-120 University Administration/Regents...... 40-41 AVCA Final Season Polls...... 121 Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst...... 42 Guide Credits Facility Use Restrictions The 2013 Nebraska Volleyball Media Guide was written and The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an interest in designed by Assistant Media Relations Director Hilary Winter. protecting its facilities, property and reputation associated with Editing assistance from Director of Media Relations Operations its intercollegiate sports. Therefore, no person shall be permitted Jeff Griesch, Administrative Assistant Vicki Capazo and the NU to access, use or photograph the arenas, facilities and other Athletic Department Mission Statement Volleyball coaching staff. Cover design by Athletic Department University of Nebraska intercollegiate athletic venues without The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Design Specialist Annie Wood. The guide was produced on Adobe first securing the permission of the Athletic Director or his/her Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and InDesign CS6 and was printed at the University of Nebraska designee. The only exception is an individual who upon admission fans by: Displaying INTEGRITY in every decision and action; Printing Services. Special thanks to Mike Babcock for historical to a facility records an image (e.g. photograph, videotape) for his/ Building and maintaining TRUST with others; Giving RESPECT to content. 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1 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION University of Nebraska Administration University Administration ...... Area Code (402) Chancellor: Harvey Perlman, J.D...... 472-2116 Nebraska Volleyball Quick Facts President: James B. Milliken, J.D...... 472-2111 University Information Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D...... 472-1252 Location...... Lincoln, Neb. Athletic Administration Population...... 262,341 Director of Athletics: Shawn Eichorst...... 472-3011 Founded...... 1869 Executive Associate A.D.: Marc Boehm...... 472-3011 Enrollment...... 24,207 Senior Associate A.D./Academics: Dennis Leblanc...... 472-2042 Chancellor...... Harvey Perlman, J.D. Senior Associate A.D./Administration & Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon...... 472-3011 Nickname...... Cornhuskers/Huskers Senior Associate A.D.: Bob Burton...... 472-5663 Colors...... Scarlet and Cream Senior Associate A.D./Performance & Strategic Research: Steve Waterfield...... 472-3011 Conference...... Big Ten Associate A.D./Community Relations: Chris Anderson...... 472-7771 Associate A.D./Athletic Medicine: Lonnie Albers, M.D...... 472-2276 History Associate A.D./Facilities and Events: Butch Hug...... 472-1000 First Year of Volleyball...... 1975 Associate A.D./Capital Planning and Construction: John Ingram...... 472-1000 Overall All-Time Record...... 1,166-210-12 Associate A.D./Leadership, Student-Athlete Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives: Jamie Williams...... 472-3011 Conference All-Time Record...... 492-36 Associate A.D./Compliance: Jamie Vaughn...... 472-2042 NCAA Tournament Years...... 31 straight Associate A.D./Huskers Athletic Fund: Paul Meyers...... 472-2367 NCAA Tournament Record...... 86-28 Associate A.D./Life Skills and N-Club: Keith Zimmer...... 472-4614 NCAA Semifinal Appearances...... 11 Associate A.D./Football Operations: Jeff Jamrog...... 472-3116 (1986-89-90-95-96-98-2000-01-05-06-08) Assistant A.D./Ticketing: Holly Adam...... 472-3111 Assistant A.D./HuskerVision: Shot Kleen...... 472-4645 National Championships...... Three (1995, 2000, 2006) Assistant A.D./Media Relations: Keith Mann...... 472-2263 Facility (Capacity)...... Bob Devaney Sports Center (7,907) Assistant A.D./Marketing, Licensing and Concessions: Michael Stephens...... 472-9446 Team Information Volleyball Staff Head Coach...... John Cook (San Diego, 1979) Head Coach: John Cook...... 472-2399 Nebraska Record/Years...... 387-41/13 Assistant Coach: Dan Meske...... 472-2399 Career Record/Years...... 548-114/20 Assistant Coach: Dani Busboom Kelly...... 472-2399 Assistant Coach...... Dan Meske (Ohio State, 2007) Director of Volleyball Operations: Lindsay Peterson...... 472-2399 Assistant Coach...... Dani Busboom Kelly (Nebraska, 2007) Volleyball Office Secretary: Karin Fusco...... 472-2399 Volunteer Coach...... Sherisa Livingston (Wisconsin, 2001) Athletic Performance Staff Volleyball Office Phone...... (402) 472-2399 Director of Strength and Conditioning: Mike Arthur...... 472-3333 Volleyball Office Fax...... (402) 472-9399 Head Football Strength Coach: James Dobson...... 472-3333 2012 Overall Record...... 26-7 Men’s Basketball Strength Coach: Tim Wilson...... 472-3333 2012 Big Ten Record (Finish)...... 15-5 (Tie-Second) Women’s Basketball Strength Coach: Rusty Ruffcorn...... 472-3333 2012 NCAA Tournament...... 3-1 Volleyball Strength Coach: Brian Kmitta...... 472-3333 Final AVCA Ranking...... 7th Assistant Strength Coaches: Tyler Clarke, Willie Jones, Chad Wade, Lauren Harris...... 472-3333 All-Americans Returning/Lost...... 4/3 Athletic Medicine Staff Starters Returning/Lost...... 3/3 + Libero Chief of Staff/Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. Pat Clare...... 472-2276 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...... 7/6 + Libero Associate Director of Athletic Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer: Jerry Weber...... 472-2276 Head Football Athletic Trainer: Mark Mayer...... 472-2276 Media Relations Contact Information Volleyball Athletic Trainer: Jolene Emricson...... 472-3465 VB Media Relations Director...... Hilary Winter Asst. Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Lisa Loewenstein, R.J. Pietig, Jeff Rudy, Emily Scheuth, Patrick Spieldenner, Office Phone...... (402) 472-7781 Julie Tuttle...... 472-2276 E-mail...... [email protected] Orthopedists: Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. David Clare, Justin Harris...... 472-2276 Fax Number...... (402) 472-2005 Sports Nutritionists: Lindsey Remmers, Scott Trausch...... 472-4618 Website...... Huskers.com Academic Performance Staff Mailing Address...... One Memorial Stadium Associate Directors of Academic Programs: Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpeper...... 472-4611 P.O.Box 880123 Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development: Alvin Banks...... 472-4611 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Learning Specialist: Andrea Einspahr...... 472-4611 Overnight Shipping...... Nebraska Media Relations Academic Counselors: Caleb Hawley, Sheri Hastings, Mike Nieman...... 472-2042 600 Stadium Drive HuskerVision Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Executive Director of Video Production: Kirk Hartman...... 472-4645 Press Row Phone...... (402) 472-5300 Chief Engineer: Scott Guthrie...... 472-4645 Best time to reach Coach Cook...... Contact MRD Video Production Specialists: Brad Colee, Chris Pankonin, Tyler Bassinger...... 472-4645 Video Services Coordinator: Mike Hodges...... 472-4645 University of Nebraska Board of Regents Video Production Coordinator: Amanda Holzwarth...... 472-4645 President James B. Milliken, J.D...... Lincoln Web Department Timothy Clare...... Lincoln Director of Web Operations: Kelly Mosier...... 472-0342 Hal Daub, Omaha...... Omaha Event Management Howard Hawks...... Omaha Director of Athletic Events: Matt Davidson...... 472-1000 Bob Phares...... North Platte Event Management Specialists: Derek Bombeck, Derek Bond, Katie Pfannenstiel...... 472-1000 Jim Pillen...... Columbus Bob Schafer...... Beatrice Media Relations Kent Schroeder, J.D...... Kearney Media Relations Director of Operations: Jeff Griesch...... 472-2263 Bob Whitehouse ...... Omaha Associate Director: Shamus McKnight...... 472-2263 Moses Moxey...... Nebraska-Kearney Assistant Director/Volleyball Media Relations Director: Hilary Winter...... 472-2263 Jeremy Hasein...... Nebraska-Medical Center Assistant Directors: Matt Smith, Jeremy Foote...... 472-2263 Graduate Interns: Maggie Still, Chris Roekle...... 472-2263 Martha Spangler...... Nebraska-Omaha Design Specialist: Annie Wood...... 472-2263 Eric Reznicek...... Nebraska-Lincoln Photographer: Scott Bruhn...... 472-2263 Administrative Assistant: Vicki Capazo...... 472-2263

2 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION Media Information/Policies The 2013 Nebraska Volleyball Media Guide is designed to assist the media in its across the hall from the press conference room. Media can use the room prior to, during coverage of Husker volleyball. Additional information, including releases, photographs and and after the game to write and send stories. Phone and free wireless internet will be videotapes may be obtained by contacting the Nebraska Media Relations Office at (402) available in the media work room, along with limited ethernet lines. 472-2263. Photo Areas Media Credentials For photographers, courtside areas have been set aside along the end line on the North All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska volleyball and South side of the Devaney Center, next to the Nebraska Courtside Club. Additional home matches should be directed to Hilary Winter, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box still photographer areas are located throughout the Devaney Center. Contact the Media 880123, Lincoln, NE 68588-0123. Requests must be made in writing on appropriate Relations Office at (402) 472-2263 or Athletic Department Photographer Scott Bruhn at letterhead at least one week before the match. Requests via fax and e-mail are acceptable (402) 472-3290 for specific locations. (see fax information below). As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: (1) daily newspaper Media Services and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; (2) radio and television Pregame notes, programs and media guides will be provided before each match. Play- personnel for broadcast origination; (3) sports editors of Nebraska daily newspapers; (4) by-play sheets and final statistics will be distributed. Starting approximately 60 minutes official school student daily newspaper, one seat only; (5) approved special coverage; (6) before first serve, refreshments will be served in the media work room, which will be press and TV working photographers. located across the hall from the press conference room. Media Will Call Radio/Television Broadcast Space Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up with identification at the media Requests for live radio and television broadcast space and credentials should be made entrance outside the south entrance at the court level, beginning 90 minutes prior to the to Nebraska Media Relations, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, University of start of the match. Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123, telephone (402) 472-2263. If statisticians are needed, please contact Hilary Winter at least one week in advance. Media Parking Media outlets will be issued parking credentials for Lot 52 at the Devaney Center. To Broadcast Rights request a parking pass, please call the Nebraska Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Husker Sports Network own exclusive radio broadcast rights to all of the University of Nebraska volleyball matches. Other than the Nebraska Devaney Center Directions Husker Sports Network and the University of Nebraska student station (KRNU), the only • From Lincoln’s Municipal Airport: Exit the airport on W. Adams Street, the main road stations or networks that will be allowed to broadcast Nebraska matches from the NU leading out to Cornhusker Highway. Follow W. Adams Street to the first stoplight and Coliseum are those that have rights to broadcast games played by the opposing team. All turn right on Cornhusker Highway. Follow Cornhusker Highway and take a right on 14th radio stations and networks broadcasting from the NU Coliseum must have permission Street. Proceed on 14th Street and take a left on West Entrance Road to enter the state from the University of Nebraska and are subject to a rights fee. Any representative of a fairgrounds and Devaney Center. radio station or network that has not purchased such rights shall not air live match action • From Omaha’s Eppley Airport: Exit the airport to the stoplight and turn right onto or description of any match while it is in progress. Only stations that have purchased Abbott Drive. Go approximately one mile to Storz Expressway (Abbott Drive turns into broadcast rights may install telephones on press row, or use telephones on press row for Storz Expressway). Proceed approximately three miles to I-480 South. Follow the signs reporting on matches. By accepting media credentials, representatives of stations and onto I-80 West to Lincoln. Follow I-80 for approximately 60 miles and take the 27th Street networks that have not purchased broadcast rights signify their agreement to the above Exit. Follow 27th Street south to Cornhusker Highway and turn right. Follow Cornhusker stipulations. Highway and take a right onto 14th Street. Proceed on 14th Street and take a left on West Entrance Road. Internet Access High-speed wireless Internet access is available on press row for Nebraska volleyball Player Interviews matches. For more information on how to access the secure network, contact the All media requests for interviews with Nebraska volleyball players should be directed Nebraska Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263. to Hilary Winter (office phone: 402-472-7781), preferably 24 hours in advance. The best time for in-season interviews is after practice at the NU Coliseum. Nebraska is tentatively scheduled to practice from 3 to 5:45 p.m. during the season. With advance notice, Nebraska Media Relations Staff interviews can be arranged for other hours, depending on student-athlete class schedules. Coach Cook Interviews The best time to reach Coach John Cook for an interview is weekdays after practice. Interviews with Coach Cook should be scheduled through the Media Relations Office by calling (402) 472-7781. During the season, Cook will also have weekly press conferences preceding Coach Bo Pelini's football press conferences on Mondays on the sixth floor of Keith Mann Jeff Griesch Shamus McKnight Hilary Winter Matt Smith the Don Bryant Media Facility at Memorial Stadium. Assistant A.D./ Media Relations Associate Media Assistant Media Assistant Media Media Relations Director of Operations Relations Director Relations Director Relations Director Postgame Interviews Nebraska’s locker room is closed to the media at home and on the road. For home games, Nebraska’s postgame news conference will be held following a brief cooling off period in the designated postgame interview room off the southeast corner of the Devaney Center court. The opposing team is housed in the visitor’s locker room, located off the hallway at the northwest corner of the playing floor and will be available following the cooling off period. Make requests for opposing players and coaches through the Jeremy Foote Vicki Capazo Scott Bruhn Annie Wood visiting SID. Assistant Media Media Relations Athletic Department Design Specialist On the road, Cook will be available to the media immediately following his postgame Relations Director Administrative Photographer Assistant radio show. Husker players will be available to the media at that time Media Relations Interns: Chris Roekle, Maggie Still Media Relations Contact Information Press Row Location Phone: (402) 472-2263 Fax: (402) 472-2005 Media Relations Student Workers: Kevan Carr, Gage [email protected] Press row for Nebraska volleyball games is located in section C-10. Television crews Peake, Erica Nett, Nate Olson, Tyler Shafer, Huskers.com/media broadcasting live may shoot from either end on the court. Prior to matches, game notes Connor Stange, Haley Whisennand, Chase and roster sheets will be available for working media in the media work room located Wurdeman

3 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION MEDIA INFORMATION Nebraska Volleyball on the Husker Sports Network The Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2013, as it brings Husker volleyball to fans across Nebraska. Every volleyball match this season is available to a network of 25 radio stations that reaches every corner of the state. KBBK (107.3 FM) in Lincoln and KFFF (93.3 FM) in Omaha will serve as the flagship stations for volleyball. The Husker Sports Network, in its 19th year of producing and marketing the live broadcasts of University of Nebraska Athletics, extended and expanded its agreement with the University on June 13, 2008. Under the agreement, IMG College’s Husker Sports Network will manage and market all rights associated with radio programming, coaches’ TV and radio shows, program sales, sponsorship inventory and publication printing rights. IMG College, which purchased Host Communications and the Husker Sports Network on Nov. 16, 2007, is the leader in developing integrated licensing, marketing and multi-media opportunities for the nation’s top collegiate brands across local, regional and national platforms. In addition to Nebraska, IMG College represents athletic Head Coach John Cook meets the media each Monday at a weekly press conference with football organizations from across the country including such universities as Alabama, Arizona, coach Bo Pelini. Cincinnati, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia Tech. IMG College Broadcast Telephone Lines represents multi-media rights to over 70 collegiate properties, leading conferences CLC Visiting radio stations are welcome to have their own telephone lines installed on press licensing Company and the NCAA® and its 88 championships and NCAA® Football. row and may do so by contacting UNL Telecommunications at (402) 472-2000. However, IMG College is a division of IMG, the world’s premier sports, entertainment and the Husker Sports Network installs telephone lines for visiting official broadcasts and media company. IMG employs more than 3,000 people in 30 countries. For more charges a fee for the use of those lines for non-conference games. Stations interested information, visit www.imgworld.com. in using the lines should contact Mike Elliott of the Husker Sports Network at (402) 430- John Baylor enters his 20th year as the voice of the Nebraska volleyball program 7312. and brings his high-energy broadcasts throughout the state. He has covered all three of the Huskers’ national title seasons. He is joined by color analysts Lindsay Peterson and Media Relations Office Diane Mendenhall. The Media Relations Office is located on the third floor of the Tom and Nancy Osborne In addition to broadcasting Husker matches, the Husker Sports Network also Athletic Complex in the North end of Memorial Stadium. To reach the Media Relations produces Sports Nightly, a daily, live call-in show focusing on NU athletics and other Office, please enter at the main entrance on the North end of Memorial Stadium. area sports. The show runs from 6 to 9 p.m. (central) across the state. During the season, Coach Cook will join John Baylor for an hour call-in show on Husker volleyball. Fax and E-mail Access The show will typically be on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. (central) once Big Ten action The Nebraska Media Relations Office has an automatic facsimile machine that can begins. transmit or receive documents. The phone number for the fax is (402) 472-2005. Match 2013 Husker Sports Network Volleyball Affiliates recaps will be e-mailed to media outlets following every match. Contact the Nebraska City Affiliate Station Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263 to have your name added to the post-match Ainsworth KBRB* 1400 AM e-mail list. KBRB* 92.7 FM Alliance KCOW* 1400 AM Huskers.com/HuskersNSide Beatrice KWBE* 1450 AM Broken Bow KBBN (Conference Only) 95.3 FM For the most up-to-the minute coverage of Nebraska women’s volleyball on the Columbus KLIR* 101.1 FM Internet, visit Huskers.com, the official website of the University of Nebraska Athletic Fairbury KGMT 1310 AM Department. KUTT* 99.5 FM In addition to updated results, statistics and game stories, you can find photos, player Falls City KTNC 1230 AM and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and weekly releases on the Fremont KHUB* 1340 AM Husker volleyball program. Grand Island KRGI 1430 AM Husker fans have the opportunity to gain even greater access to the NU volleyball Hastings KHAS* 1230 AM program through HuskersNside, the premium site of the Nebraska Athletic Department. KLIQ (Conference Only) 94.5 FM HuskersNside provides live video streaming of NU athletic events and daily video content Kearney KGFW* 1340 AM Lexington KRVN (Conference Only) 880 AM to its subscribers not available anywhere else. In 2013, HuskersNside will stream the Lincoln KBBK 107.3 FM Inside Nebraska Show as well as Coach Cook's weekly press conferences. Fans can also McCook KSWN 93.9 FM view select matches on BTN.com and BTN2GO. North Platte KHAQ 98.5 FM To join, visit Huskers.com and click on HuskersNside. Because this is high-quality video Ogallala KZTL 93.5 FM streaming, subscribers to the site must have broadband Internet access. Omaha KFFF 93.3 FM Scottsbluff KNEB* 960 AM Sidney KSID* 1340 AM KSID* 98.7 FM Superior KRFS 1600 AM Valentine KVSH 940 AM West Point KTIC* 840 AM KTIC (Conference Only) 107.9 FM *-Affiliates that only carry selected broadcasts Husker Sports Network 201 North 8th Street, Suite #400 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 438-0225 Fax: (402) 438-7115

4 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION Local Media Directory Newspapers/Wire Services Associated Press ap.org North Platte Telegraph nptelegraph.com KTIV (NBC, Channel 4) 909 N. 96th, Suite 104, Omaha, NE 68114 621 N. Chestnut Street, North Platte, NE 69101 3135 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51108 402-391-0031 (800-642-9920) Fax: 402-391-1412 308-532-6000 Fax: 308-532-9268 712-239-4100 Fax: 712-239-2621 Eric Olson ([email protected]) Sports Editor–Roger Bluhm ([email protected]) Sports Director–Brad Pautsch ([email protected]); Michael Klos Scottsbluff Star-Herald starherald.com Lincoln Journal Star journalstar.com Radio Stations/Speciality Publications 926 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 Box 1709, Scottsbluff, NE 69363 KLIN (1400 AM)* klin.com 402-473-7431 Fax: 402-473-7291 308-632-9000 Fax: 308-632-9003 4343 O St., Lincoln, NE 68510 Sports Editor–Darnell Dickson ([email protected] Sports Editor–Jeff Fielder ([email protected]) 402-475-4567 Fax: 402-474-8011 Beat Writer–Brent Wagner ([email protected]) York News-Times yorknewstimes.com Program Director–John Bishop ([email protected]) Columnist–Steve Sipple ([email protected]) P.O. Box 279, York, NE 68467 *Lincoln Designate for Husker Sports Network Omaha World-Herald omaha.com 402-362-4478 Fax: 402-362-6748 KFAB (1110 AM)* kfab.com 14th & Dodge Streets, Omaha, NE 68102 Sports Editor–Ken Kush ([email protected]) 5010 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE 68132 402-444-1000 (800-284-6397) Fax: 402-344-3343 402-556-8000 Fax: 402-556-8937 Omaha World-Herald Lincoln Bureau Television Stations Program Director–Gary Sadlemyer ([email protected]) 635 S. 14th, Suite 310, Lincoln, NE 68508 KOLN-TV (CBS, Channels 10-11) kolnkgin.com News Director–Tom Stanton 402-473-9587 40th & W Streets, Lincoln, NE 68503 *Omaha Designate for Husker Sports Network Sports Editor–Thad Livingston ([email protected]) 402-467-9270 Fax: 402-467-9208 Beat Writer–Jeff Sheldon ([email protected]) Sports Director–Kevin Sjuts ([email protected]) KRVN (880 AM) krvn.com Columnist–Tom Shatel ([email protected]) Adam Krueger, Matt SantaMaria, Dave Polzin 1007 Plum Creek Pkwy., Lexington, NE 68850-0880 308-324-2371 Fax: 308-324-5786 Daily Nebraskan dailynebraskan.com KLKN-TV (ABC, Channel 8) klkntv.com Program Director–Stafford Thompson ([email protected]) 20 Nebraska Union, Lincoln, NE 68588-0448 3240 So. 10th, Lincoln, NE 68502 Sports Director–Jayson Jorgensen ([email protected]) 402-472-1765 Fax: 402-472-1761 402-434-8000 Fax: 402-436-2236 Sports Editor–TBA ([email protected]) Sports Director–Brett Edwards ([email protected]) KRNU (90.3 FM) krnu.unl.edu 201 Andersen Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0466 Beatrice Sun beatricedailysun.com Matt Lothrop 402-472-3054 Fax: 402-472-8403 200 North 7th Street, Beatrice, NE 68310 WOWT-TV (NBC, Channel 6) wowt.com Station Manager–Rick Alloway ([email protected]) 402-223-5233 Fax: 402-228-3571 3501 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131 Sports Editor-Jane White ([email protected]) 402-233-7940 Fax: 402-346-6740 KFOR (1240 AM) kfor1240.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 Columbus Telegram columbustelegram.com Sports Director–Ross Jernstrom ([email protected]) 402-466-1234 Fax: 402-467-4095 1254 27th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601 Greg Ortiz, John Chapman Sports Director–Chuck Stevens ([email protected]) 402-564-2741 Fax: 402-563-7500 KETV (ABC, Channel 7) ketv.com Sports Editor–Nate Carey ([email protected]) 26th & Douglas, Omaha, NE 68131 KLMS (1480 AM) espn1480.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 Fremont Tribune ftrib.com 402-978-8958 Fax: 402-978-8931 402-466-1234 Fax: 402-467-4095 135 N. Main St., Fremont, NE 68025 Sports Director–Andy Kendeigh ([email protected]) 402-721-5000 Fax: 402-721-8047 Thor Tripp KOZN (1620 AM) 1620thezone.com Sports Editor–Brent Wasenius ([email protected]) KMTV (CBS, Channel 3) action3news.com 5011 Capitol Suite, #300, Omaha, NE 68132 402-951-1620 Fax: 402-342-7041 Grand Island Independent theindependent.com 10714 Mockingbird, Omaha, NE 68127 Program Director–Neil Nelkin 422 W 1st., P.O. Box 1208, Grand Island, NE 68801 402-592-4330 Fax: 402-592-4714 308-382-1000 Fax: 308-382-8129 Sports Director–Garrett Gordon ([email protected]) KOMJ (590 AM) bigsports590.com Sports Editor-Bob Hamar ([email protected]) KPTM-TV (Fox, Channel 9) kptm.com 11128 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NE 68137 402-592-5300 Fax: 402-331-1348 Hastings Tribune hastingstribune.com 4625 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132 908 W. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 788, Hastings, NE 68902 402-554-4286 Fax: 402-554-4292 Huskers Illustrated huskersillustrated.com 402-462-2131 Fax: 402-462-2184 Sports Director– Curt Casper ([email protected]) 7755 S. 23rd St., Lincoln, NE 68512 Sports Editor–Vince Kuppig ([email protected]) NET Sports (PBS, Channel 12) net.unl.edu 402-474-4355 Fax: 402-474-5132 Holdrege Daily Citizen 1800 No. 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68583-0747 Big Red Report bigredreport.com 418 Garfield Street, Holdrege, NE 68949 402-472-3611 Fax: 402-472-5347 401 N. Coddington Ave., Lincoln, NE 68528 308-995-4441 Fax: 308-995-5992 Executive Producer–Joe Turco ([email protected]) 402-476-5006 Fax: same as phone Sports Editor-–Craig Brown Producer/Director–Sue Maryott ([email protected]) Publisher–Josh Harvey ([email protected]) Editor–Shane Gilster ([email protected]) Kearney Hub kearneyhub.com NTV (ABC, Channel 13) nebraska.tv 13 East 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68848 P.O. Box 220, Kearney, NE 68848 308-237-2152 Fax: 308-233-9745 308-743-2494 Fax: 308-743-2660 Sports Editor–Buck Mahoney ([email protected]) Sports Anchor–Dave Griek ([email protected]) McCook Gazette mccookgazette.com KHAS-TV (NBC, Channel 5) khastv.com P.O. Box 1268, McCook, NE 69001 P.O. Box 578, Hastings, NE 68901 308-345-4500 Fax: 308-345-7881 402-463-1321 Fax: 402-463-6551 Sports Editor–Steve Kodad ([email protected]) Sports Director–Ed Littler ([email protected]), Colin Murphy Nebraska City News-Press ncnewspress.com KNOP-TV (NBC, Channel 2) knoptv.com P.O. Box 757, Nebraska City, NE 68410 P.O. Box 749, North Platte, NE 69101 402-873-3334 Fax: 402-873-5436 308-532-2222 Fax: 308-532-9579 Sports Editor–Kirt Manion ([email protected]) Sports Director–Joe Swift ([email protected]) Norfolk Daily News norfolkdailynews.com KCAU-TV (ABC, Channel 9) kcautv.com 525 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 625 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 402-371-1020 Fax: 402-644-2080 712-277-2345 Fax: 712-277-4298 Sports Editor–Jay Prauner ([email protected]) Sports Director–Tim Seaman ([email protected])

5 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION 2013 Nebraska volleyball Schedule Date Days Opponent (Tournament) Location Time Saturday Aug. 24 Red/White Scrimmage Devaney Center 7 p.m. Billiken Invitational Friday Aug. 30 Nebraska vs. Louisiana-Monroe St. Louis, Mo. 4:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 31 Auburn vs. Nebraska St. Louis, Mo. 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 31 Saint Louis vs. Nebraska St. Louis, Mo. 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 6 Southern Mississippi vs. Georgia Devaney Center 4:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 6 Villanova Devaney Center 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 7 Georgia Devaney Center 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 7 Villanova vs. Southern Mississippi Devaney Center 3 p.m. Ameritas Players Challenge Thursday Sept. 12 Dayton vs. Iowa State Devaney Center 4:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 12 St. Mary’s Devaney Center 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 13 Iowa State vs. St. Mary’s Devaney Center 4:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 13 Dayton Devaney Center 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 14 Dayton vs. St. Mary’s Devaney Center 4:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 14 Iowa State Devaney Center 7 p.m. Sunday Sept. 22 Texas Austin, Texas 1 p.m. Friday Sept. 27 Northwestern* Evanston, Ill. 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 28 Illinois* Champaign, Ill. 4 p.m. Friday Oct. 4 Minnesota* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5 Wisconsin* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 11 Michigan* Ann Arbor, Mich. 6 p.m. Saturday Oct. 12 Michigan State* East Lansing, Mich. 6 p.m. Friday Oct. 18 Indiana* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 19 Purdue* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 23 Iowa* Devaney Center 6:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 25 Ohio State* Columbus, Ohio 6 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 30 Illinois* Devaney Center 6:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 2 Northwestern* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 8 Wisconsin* Madison, Wis. 7 p.m. Sunday Nov. 10 Minnesota* Minneapolis, Minn. 3:30 p.m. Friday Nov. 15 Michigan State* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Saturday Nov. 16 Michigan* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 22 Purdue* West Lafayette, Ind. 6 p.m. Saturday Nov. 23 Indiana* Bloomington, Ind. 6 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 27 Iowa* Iowa City, Iowa 7 p.m. Saturday Nov. 30 Penn State* Devaney Center 7 p.m. Thur.-Sat. Dec. 5-8 NCAA 1st & 2nd Rounds Campus Sites Fri.-Sat. Dec. 13-14 NCAA Regionals Lincoln/Los Angeles/Champaign/Lexington Thurs. Dec. 19 NCAA Semifinals Seattle, Wash. (KeyArena) Sat. Dec. 21 NCAA Championship Match Seattle, Wash. (KeyArena)

*-Big Ten Matches; Schedule information current as of Aug. 8, 2013; All home matches in bold at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. All times listed are Central and subject to change. For updated schedule information, visit Huskers.com.

6 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION 2013 Nebraska Volleyball Roster Numerical Roster 2013 Roster Breakdown No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (Previous Schools) By State 1 Alexa Ethridge L/DS 5-7 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit North) • California (2): Kelsey Fien, Justine Wong-Orantes 3 Kelly Hunter S 5-11 Fr. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista South) • Colorado (2): Morgan Broekhuis, Mary Pollmiller 4 Sheridan Zarda* L/DS 5-6 So. Lenexa, Kan. (St. James Academy) • Illinois (2): Meghan Haggerty, Kelsey Robinson 5 Amber Rolfzen OH 6-3 Fr. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista South) • Kansas (1): Sheridan Zarda 6 Kadie Rolfzen OH 6-3 Fr. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista South) • Nebraska (5): Kelly Hunter, Amber Rolfzen, Kadie 8 Brenna Lyles L/DS 5-5 Fr. Wimberley, Texas (Wimberley) Rolfzen, Alicia Ostrander, Hayley Thramer 9 Cecilia Hall* MB 6-3 So. Linkoping, Sweden (Allebergsgymnasiet) • Texas (1): Brenna Lyles 10 Alicia Ostrander* MB 6-3 So. Gordon, Neb. (Gordon-Rushville) • Missouri (1): Alexa Ethridge 11 Justine Wong-Orantes L/DS 5-6 Fr. Cypress, Calif. (Los Alamitos) • North Dakota (1): Kira Larson 12 Morgan Broekhuis*** RS 6-5 Sr. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Colorado Springs Christian) • Germany (1): Melanie Keil 14 Kelsey Fien* OH 6-3 So. Bakersfield, Calif. (Frontier) • Sweden (1): Cecilia Hall 15 Kira Larson MB 6-3 Fr. Fargo, North Dakota (Fargo North) 16 Mary Pollmiller S 5-10 Jr. Littleton, Colo. (Tennessee/Chatfield) 17 Hayley Thramer** MB 6-2 Sr. Ewing, Neb. (Ewing) By Class 20 Meghan Haggerty* MB 6-2 So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Benet Academy) • Seniors (3): Morgan Broekhuis, Hayley Thramer, Kelsey 21 Melanie Keil MB 6-0 Fr. Berlin, Germany Robinson 23 Kelsey Robinson OH 6-2 Sr. Bartlett, Ill. (Tennessee/Wheaton-St. Francis) • Juniors (1): Mary Pollmiller • Sophomores (5): Kelsey Fien, Meghan Haggerty, Cecilia Hall, Alicia Ostrander, Sheridan Zarda Alphabetical Roster • Freshmen (8): Alexa Ethridge, Kelly Hunter, Melanie No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (Previous Schools) Keil, Kira Larson, Brenna Lyles, Amber Rolfzen, Kadie 12 Morgan Broekhuis*** RS 6-5 Sr. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Colorado Springs Christian) Rolfzen, Justine Wong-Orantes 1 Alexa Ethridge L/DS 5-7 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit North) 14 Kelsey Fien* OH 6-3 So. Bakersfield, Calif. (Frontier) By Position 20 Meghan Haggerty* MB 6-2 So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Benet Academy) • Liberos/Defensive Specialists (4): Alexa Ethridge, 9 Cecilia Hall* MB 6-3 So. Linkoping, Sweden (Allebergsgymnasiet) Brenna Lyles, Justine Wong-Orantes, Sheridan Zarda 3 Kelly Hunter S 5-11 Fr. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista South) • Middle Blockers (6): Meghan Haggerty, Cecilia Hall, 21 Melanie Keil MB 6-0 Fr. Berlin, Germany Melanie Keil, Kira Larson, Alicia Ostrander, Hayley 15 Kira Larson MB 6-3 Fr. Fargo, North Dakota (Fargo North) Thramer 8 Brenna Lyles L/DS 5-5 Fr. Wimberley, Texas (Wimberley) • Outside Hitters (4): Kelsey Fien, Kelsey Robinson, 10 Alicia Ostrander* MB 6-3 So. Gordon, Neb. (Gordon-Rushville) Amber Rolfzen, Kadie Rolfzen 16 Mary Pollmiller S 5-10 Jr. Littleton, Colo. (Tennessee/Chatfield) • Right Side Hitters (1): Morgan Broekhuis 23 Kelsey Robinson OH 6-2 Sr. Bartlett, Ill. (Tennessee/Wheaton-St. Francis) • Setters (2): Kelly Hunter, Mary Pollmiller 5 Amber Rolfzen OH 6-3 Fr. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista South) 6 Kadie Rolfzen OH 6-3 Fr. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista South) Pronunciation Guide 17 Hayley Thramer** MB 6-2 Sr. Ewing, Neb. (Ewing) Name Pronunciation 11 Justine Wong-Orantes L/DS 5-6 Fr. Cypress, Calif. (Los Alamitos) Morgan Broekhuis BROOK-hise 4 Sheridan Zarda* L/DS 5-6 So. Lenexa, Kan. (St. James Academy) Hayley Thramer TRAY-mer *-Letters earned Kelsey Fien FEEN Melanie Keil KYLE Coaching and Support Staff Kira Larson KEER-uh Head Coach: John Cook, 13th Year (San Diego, 1979) Dan Meske MESS-key NU Record: 387-41 (13 Years)/Overall Record: 548-114 (20 Years) Assistant Coach: Dan Meske, Third Year (Ohio State, 2007) Assistant Coach: Dani Busboom Kelly, Second Year (Nebraska, 2007) Director of Operations: Lindsay Peterson, Eighth Year (Nebraska, 2003) Volunteer Coach: Sherisa Livingston, First Year (Wisconsin, 2001) Athletic Trainer: Jolene Emricson, 12th Year (Metro State, 2001) Strength Coach: Brian Kmitta, 5th Year (Anderson University, 2004)

The Huskers huddle after a win over Washington in the NCAA Omaha Regional in 2012.

7 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION The home of Nebraska Volleyball

The Nebraska volleyball program carries an NCAA women’s sport record of 181 consecutive home sellouts (2001-12) into its first season at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Despite increasing its capacity crowd from 4,125 (NU Coliseum) to 7,907 (Devaney Center) the Huskers have sold out all 14 regular-season home matches in 2013. Yearly Home Record The Nebraska volleyball program opened a new era in its storied tradition by set the previous NCAA regular-season mark of Year Record moving into a new permanent home court for the first time in almost 40 years. 13,412, which was set at the Devaney Center on 2012 16-1 2011 14-1 When Nebraska played its preseason Red-White Match on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, Sept. 12, 2008, when the Huskers defeated LSU. On 2010 15-0 the Bob Devaney Sports Center became the official home of Husker volleyball. The Oct. 21, 2007, the Devaney Center held 13,396 for a 2009 14-4 Devaney Center, which received $20 million in renovations designed to create the match against Hawaii. 2008 15-0 nation’s premier home court advantage for volleyball, will allow nearly 4,000 more The renovations to the Devaney Center have 2007 18-0 2006 19-0 Nebraska fans per game to watch their beloved Huskers. done much more than change the capacity. 2005 15-0 Nebraska volleyball, which carried the nation’s longest home sellout streak in Massive red ceiling trusses helped create a similar 2004 15-1 the history of any NCAA women’s sport with 181 consecutive sellouts (2001-12) at environment in the arena to the Huskers’ former 2003 10-4 2002 17-1 the historic NU Coliseum, has guaranteed another season of sellouts in its first year home in the Coliseum. A great wall, which replicates 2001 15-0 at the Devaney Center. Not only did the Huskers quickly sell out the new 7,907-seat the old Coliseum entry, adds to an atmosphere 2000 18-0 capacity at the Devaney Center long before the season began, they also have room steeped in tradition. While the new Devaney Center 1999 15-3 for nearly 400 standing-room seats at each game and a season-ticket waiting list of pays homage to the history of the Coliseum, which 1998 18-0 1997 16-0 well over 1,000. served as the home to Husker NCAA Championship 1996 17-0 During the last two decades, Nebraska has ranked among the nation’s top three teams in 1995, 2000 and 2006, the innovative 1995 15-1 volleyball programs in average home attendance every season. In 2012, the Huskers design and technological advances inside also 1994 16-1 finished second nationally by averaging 4,287 fans per match. Hawaii, the NCAA’s symbolize the visionary contributions of AVCA All- 1993 14-0 1992 13-1 annual attendance leader for many years, drew 6,675 per home match in 2012. As Time Great Coaches Terry Pettit and John Cook. 1991* 13-2 the Huskers’ new home in 2013, the Devaney Center will put Nebraska in position to Nebraska volleyball players have long been 1990 18-0 lead the nation in volleyball attendance on an annual basis. encouraged to “Dream Big” and the Devaney Center 1989 17-2 Although the old configuration of the Devaney Center served as the full-time project is making that dream a reality. The $20 1988 14-1 1987 16-0 home for Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball from its opening in 1976 until million renovation covers 102,548 square feet. It 1986 15-3 the completion of the 2012-13 season, Husker volleyball enters its first season at includes greatly expanded premium seating options, 1985 14-0 the new Devaney Center with a long history of success in the arena named after while also providing drastically increased seating for 1984 13-0 1983 11-0 Nebraska’s Hall of Fame Coach and Athletic Director. both Nebraska students and physically challenged 1982 11-2 The Huskers have regularly played at least one match per season in the Devaney fans. The project also includes new 10MM video 1981 9-0 Center over the last 22 years, including the entire 1991 home volleyball schedule boards, along with updated concession areas and 1980 17-3 while the NU Coliseum was being renovated. Overall, Nebraska carries a 23-3 renovated restrooms. 1979 11-1 1978 19-5 record (.884 winning percentage) at the Devaney Center into 2013. Those wins have The new volleyball atmosphere at the Devaney 1977 16-1 generally come in front of some of the largest regular-season crowds in the history Center hopes to create a perfect blend of tradition 1976 13-0 of college volleyball. and technology for the benefit of the nation’s 1975 7-0 Overall, the Huskers played eight matches in front of 10,000 or more fans in the best volleyball fan base. It also will provide the Totals 559-38 previous seating configuration at the Devaney Center since 1991, including the three best young volleyball players in the world the best *-The 1991 season was played at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. largest regular-season crowds in NCAA history. In 2009, with a basketball seating environment for continuing to pursue Big Ten and Note: Matches include all home capacity of 13,595, the Devaney Center set an NCAA regular-season attendance NCAA championships at Nebraska. sites, including the Devaney mark of 13,870 for a match against UCLA. The 13,870 for the UCLA match in 2009 Center and home matches at Qwest Center Omaha.

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NCAA Consecutive Home-Court Matches Win Streaks Rk. No. School Start of Streak End of Streak 1. 94 Penn State Sept. 1, 2006 Dec. 11, 2010 2. 90# Nebraska Sept. 11, 2004 Sept. 13, 2009 3. 87 Penn State Nov. 25, 1995 Sept. 16, 2000 4. 74 Northern Iowa Nov. 1, 1997 Oct. 18, 2004 5. 63* Nebraska Sept. 29, 1999 Dec. 14, 2002 6. 58 Florida Oct. 14, 1990 Sept. 4, 1994 7. 57 Long Beach State Nov. 14, 1996 Nov. 11, 1999 8. 56 Oral Roberts Nov. 13, 1993 Nov. 2 1999 9. 55 Hawaii Oct. 23, 1986 Nov. 11, 1989 10. 52 UCLA Nov. 4, 1987 Oct. 25, 1991 11. 50 Stanford Nov. 23, 1993 Aug. 22, 1997 50 Northern Iowa Oct. 10, 1992 Oct. 4, 1996 *-NU Coliseum and Bob Devaney Sports Center matches; #-Coliseum, Devaney Center and Qwest Center. The Huskers won 82 straight matches at the NU Coliseum from 2004 until 2009.

Nebraska set an NCAA regular-season attendance record as 13,870 fans witnessed the Huskers’ match with UCLA at the 2009 Ameritas Players Challenge at the Devaney Center.

The Bob Devaney Sports Center underwent a $20 million renovation and opened as the home of Nebraska volleyball in 2013.

9 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION Devaney Center Fan Information Fan Information Restrooms Entrances to the Devaney Center Restrooms are located throughout the main are located on the North and concourse. South sides of the building. Both entrances feature court-level and Prohibited Items concourse-level entrances and all are The University of Nebraska reserves the right to handicapped accessible. The player examine the contents of any container brought pass gate entrance and the media into the Coliseum. The following items are entrance are located on the court prohibited: level of the south side of the building. • Coolers, large bags and backpacks Gates to the Devaney Center will • Video cameras open 90 minutes prior to the start of • Noise makers the match during the regular season. • Banners/Flags on poles Concessions, Programs • Glass bottles and cans • Open umbrellas and Chairback Seats • Alcoholic beverages or controlled The concession stands are located substances on concourses on the main level and • Limited use of cameras and portable radios the court level. Game programs, is permitted. Flash photography is prohibited. chairback seats and other Match Game action may not be filmed. Consideration Club merchandise can be purchased of other spectators is expected. in the upper concourses. • With the passage of a concealed weapons First Aid law in the state of Nebraska, fans are reminded The Red Cross provides emergency that concealed weapons are not allowed on the medical services and the first aid UNL campus and are prohibited at all collegiate station is located on the northeast sporting events. corner of the concourse level. Public Telephones & ATMs Lost and Found An ATM can be found on the northeast corner of If you have lost anything - or found the concourse level. a lost item - please report/return Smoking Policy it to the nearest fan host or police Smoking is NOT permitted in the Devaney officer. All lost and found items will Center. If you choose to leave the building to be kept until the end of the season. smoke, you must have both your ticket stub Items may be claimed by contacting and a hand stamp (available from fan hosts) to the Athletic Events Office at (402) re-enter the Devaney Center. 472-1000. Will Call Meeting Places Will call tickets will be available for pickup at the Devaney Center ticket window, outside In case you become separated from your family or friends, please plan ahead to have the south entrance at the court level, beginning 90 minutes prior to the start of the match. two designated meeting places - one inside the Devaney Center (such as the concession Media will call is also available at the media entrance on court level on the south side. A stands) and another outside the Devaney Center. If you need assistance, contact the photo ID is required to pick up will call tickets. nearest fan host or police officer.

10 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION The big ten conference

Since its inception in 1896, the pursuit and attainment of academic excellence has been a priority for every Big Ten member institution. But maintaining the conference’s status as one of the preeminent athletic conferences in the country also endures as an important component of the Big Ten student-athlete experience. Striking that balance between academics and athletics is integral to the Big Ten’s identity, and the Big Ten’s “Honoring Legends. Building Leaders.” campaign links directly to the Big Ten mission. Recognized as James E. Delany one of intercollegiate sports’ most successful undertakings, the Big Commissioner Ten strives for success from its student-athletes not only on the field and in the classroom, but around the world as well. Premier academic Institutions All Big Ten universities have been granted Tier One Status by the Carnegie Foundation EXTENSIVE TELEVISION EXPOSURE for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction awarded to just over 100 universities. Through the Big Ten’s media agreements with CBS Sports, ABC/ESPN, FOX and the Big Ten Big Ten schools have produced more than 1,450 academic All-Americans, more than any Network (BTN), nearly 1,000 Big Ten events are produced and distributed nationally on an other conference, including 46 in the last academic year. For the 2011 fiscal year, the annual basis. Big Ten led all conferences with over $8 billion in research expenditures, more than $2 In 2006, the Big Ten created BTN, the first national conference-owned television network. billion more than any other conference. With more than 53 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada – and more outside the Big Ten region than inside – BTN allows fans to see their teams compete regardless of where A History of Athletic Success they live. During the 2012-13 season, Big Ten institutions claimed seven national championships: Indiana men’s soccer; Michigan men’s gymnastics; Michigan men’s swimming and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT diving; Minnesota women’s ice hockey; Nebraska women’s bowling; Ohio State women’s For the last 24 years, through the Big Ten’s SCORE (Success Comes Out of Reading rowing; and Penn State wrestling. Everyday) program, the conference has partnered with Chicago elementary schools to Over the last 10 years, the Big Ten is tied for the conference lead with national titles in improve reading performance. 14 different NCAA-sponsored championships, including bowling, cross country, fencing, Surrounding the Big Ten Football Championship Game and Big Ten Basketball golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, Tournaments, the conference holds numerous community initiatives, such as the Big Ten track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Career Expo, SaturDAY of Service, Officiating and Youth Football Clinics and various fund- raising efforts, including the Think Pink promotions benefitting the Pink Ribbon Connection BROAD-BASED PROGRAMMING at previous women’s basketball tournaments. Almost 1,400 Big Ten student-athletes and coaches have participated in the Olympics, winning at least 460 medals, including nearly 250 gold. Big Ten universities provide over big ten administration $141 million in direct financial aid to more than 8,200 student-athletes playing on more Commissioner...... James E. Delany than 300 teams in 42 different sports. Deputy Commissioner...... Brad Traviolia The Big Ten sponsors 26 official conference sports, 13 for men and 13 for women, Chief Communications Officer...... Diane Dietz including the debut of men’s ice hockey as an official conference sport this academic Senior Associate Commissioner-Television Administration...... Mark D. Rudner year. In 2014-15, men’s and women’s lacrosse will be added as the conference’s 27th Associate Commissioner-Championships...... Wendy Fallen and 28th official sports, giving the Big Ten more official sports than all conferences other Associate Commissioner-Compliance...... Chad Hawley than the Ivy League. Associate Commissioner-Football & Basketball Operations...... Andrea Williams Associate Commissioner-Governance...... Jennifer Heppel PASSIONATE FOLLOWING Associate Commissioner-Men’s Basketball...... Rick Boyages The Big Ten leads all conferences with nearly five million alumni and more than Assistant Commissioner-Technology...... Mike McComiskey 460,000 students. Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with nearly Assistant Commissioner-Communications...... Scott Chipman 9.8 million patrons attending conference home contests during the 2012-13 seasons for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball alone. big ten communications staff Chief Communications Officer...... Diane Dietz LEADERS IN INNOVATION Assistant Commissioner-Communications...... Scott Chipman The Big Ten first awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915, honoring outstanding Associate Director of Communications...... TBA senior student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics and athletics. The Assistant Director of Communications...... Dan Mihalik conference will award its 100th Medal of Honor in May 2014. Robert Hammel Communications Intern...... Sarah Andreychik The Big Ten Advisory Commission was formed in 1972. It enlists former student- Robert Hammel Communications Intern...... Stephen Villatoro athletes to serve as liaisons to the NCAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Department, the Big Ten Student-Athlete Advisory Commission and other organizations. contact the big ten office The Big Ten became the first conference to voluntarily adopt male and female 1500 West Higgins Road participation goals after launching its Gender Equity Action Plan in 1992. Park Ridge, IL, 60068-6300 The Big Ten implemented the first collegiate football system of instant replay in 2004, Phone: (847) 696-1010 which the NCAA approved for use among all conferences in 2006. In 2012, the Big Ten Fax: (847) 696-1150 partnered with the Ivy League to study the effects of head injuries in sports. bigten.org In June 2013, Johns Hopkins University was accepted as the conference’s first sport affiliate member, allowing the debut of men’s lacrosse as an official conference sport in 2014-15.

11 | 2013 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL INTRODUCTION Husker Volleyball Notebook Nebraska Ranks Second All-Time in Wins Playing in Front of NCAA Record Crowds The Nebraska volleyball program begins the 2013 season as the second-winningest In addition to the NU Coliseum sellout streak, the Huskers played in front of the largest program in Division I history. Nebraska has 1,166 wins, trailing only UCLA among college regular-season crowd in NCAA history for the third straight season in 2009. Nebraska drew programs. The Huskers, Bruins, Nittany Lions, Bears and 49ers are the only two programs a sellout crowd of 13,870 to the Bob Devaney Sports Center for its match against UCLA, that have topped the 1,100-win mark entering the 2013 season. breaking the NCAA regular-season attendance mark of 13,412 set by Nebraska against LSU in 2009. In fact, all 10 of the largest regular-season crowds in the sport’s history have NCAA All-Time Win Totals involved the Huskers. No. School Wins 1. UCLA 1,181 10 Largest Regular-Season NCAA Volleyball Crowds 2. Nebraska 1,166 No. Attend. Match (Location) Date 3. Penn State 1,150 1. 13,870* Nebraska vs. UCLA (Devaney) 9/13/09 4. Missouri State 1,129 2. 13,412 Nebraska vs. LSU (Devaney) 9/12/08 5. Long Beach State 1,114 3 13,396 Nebraska vs. Hawaii (Devaney) 10/21/07 4. 13,081 Nebraska vs. Penn State (Qwest) 9/2/07 Huskers Reel in Fab 50 Talent 5. 12,504 Nebraska vs. Colorado (Devaney) 11/4/00 Nebraska has seven players on its 2013 roster who were Volleyball Magazine Fab 6. 12,112 Nebraska at Creighton (Qwest) 9/24/06 50 selections, representing the top-50 players in that year’s recruiting class. Six of the 7. 11,892 Nebraska vs. Illinois (Devaney) 9/11/11 Huskers’ last nine recruiting classes have ranked in the top five nationally, including 8. 11,529 Nebraska vs. Colorado (Devaney) 10/22/95 the 2009 class that was ranked second and the 2013 class that was ranked first by 9. 11,076 Nebraska vs. UCLA (Qwest) 8/25/07 Prepvolleyball.com. 10. 11,032 Nebraska vs. UCLA (Devaney) 9/14/91 Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 Members *-NCAA regular-season record Year Players Nebraska: All-American U 2007 Brooke Delano Nebraska continued its string of All-America success in 2012, as Lauren Cook was 2008 Allison McNeal named a first-team All-American and Gina Mancuso and Hannah Werth earned second- 2009 Gina Mancuso, Hannah Werth, Hayley Thramer, Lauren Cook team honors, while Meghan Haggerty was a honorable-mention selection. Nebraska’s 2010 Morgan Broekhuis NCAA-leading totals were upped to 36 players and 74 certificates. Nebraska has had at 2011 Lara Dykstra, Taylor Simpson least one All-American every season since 1983, a total of 31 straight seasons, including 39 2012 Kelsey Fien, Alexa Strange All-America awards in Cook’s 13 years at Nebraska. 2013 Kelly Hunter, Kira Larson, Amber Rolfzen, Kadie Rolfzen AVCA All-America Certificates Nebraska Volleyball Sellouts...181 and Counting No. School Awards Nebraska will carry a streak of 181 consecutive sellouts into the 2013 season as the 1. Nebraska 74 Huskers move into the newly-renovated Devaney Center. The Huskers sold out all 15 2. Stanford 66 regular-season matches at the Coliseum in 2012, needing only 20 minutes to sell out 3. Penn State 58 the entire allotment. The sellout streak - which is the longest ever by an NCAA women’s 4. Hawaii 53 program - began in 2001. The last non-sellout came on Sept. 25, 2001, against Creighton. 5. USC 45 The Huskers have annually been among the national leaders in volleyball attendance for the last two decades. In 2012, Nebraska ranked second nationally with an average of Huskers in the Polls 4,287 fans per match. Nebraska has been a fixture in the AVCA coaches poll for nearly three decades. The Huskers, who finished seventh in the final 2012 AVCA poll, have been ranked in all 446 2012 NCAA Attendance Leaders polls since its inception in 1982. Nebraska and Stanford are the only two programs in the No. School Total Matches Avg. country to have that distinction. Nebraska has spent 409 weeks in the top 10 and were 1. Hawaii 126,827 19 6,675 ranked in the top 10 for 115 consecutive weeks (Aug. 30, 2004-Sept. 5, 2011). 2. Nebraska 77,164 18 4,287 The Huskers head all programs at the top of the all-time polls, spending 85 weeks all- 3. Minnesota 53,050 16 3,316 time at No. 1, including a 26-poll stretch over the 2006 and 2007 seasons. The 85 weeks at 4. Penn State 55,783 17 3,281 No. 1 are 12 more than runner-up Penn State in that category. NU has spent 66 weeks at 5. Wisconsin 42,278 13 3,252 No. 1 since the start of the 2000 season. Weeks Ranked No. 1 in AVCA Poll No. School Weeks 1. Nebraska 85 2. Penn State 73 3. UCLA 56 4. Stanford 54 5. Hawaii 48 Success in the Classroom The Husker volleyball team leads all women’s programs across all sports in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, while the NU softball team is second nationally. The Huskers have had a nation-leading 37 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in volleyball, including at least one in 23 of the past 29 seasons. Nebraska volleyball has had 18 academic All- Americans under Head Coach John Cook, including eight players who have combined for 12 first-team certificates. All-Time CoSIDA Volleyball Academic All-Americans (Division I Schools) No. School Academic All-Americans 1. Nebraska 37 2. MIT 15 Middle blocker Meghan Haggerty was named an AVCA Honorable-Mention All-American in 2012, 3. Stanford 13 while also receiving Big Ten All-Freshman honors. 4. Penn State, Florida 11

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