2010 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Volleyball Tournament Hosted by Millikin University Carthage • Elmhurst • Millikin • Wheaton www.cciw.org Welcome to Millikin University and the 2010 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Volleyball Tournament. With the help and support of our fans, member institutions, administrators, coaches and student-athletes, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin enters the 2010-11 academic year as its 65th season of competition, 25th for women’s sports. This year’s tournament features Carthage, Elmhurst, Millikin and Wheaton. Millikin won its first CCIW title since 1999 during the regular season, while Carthage has qualified for every CCIW Volleyball Tournament ever played. Elmhurst will make its third straight tournament appearance, while Wheaton’s appearance is its first since 2007. The CCIW, recognized as one of the “Best Small-College Conferences in the Nation,” has seen its share of success throughout its time, with 40 NCAA Division III national championships in 12 different sports won by our member schools. Since the 1991-92 academic year, the CCIW has remained consistent in its membership with eight academically superior institutions, including Augustana, Carthage, Elmhurst, Illinois Wesleyan, Millikin, North Central, North Park and Wheaton. In 2007, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, located in Terre Haute, Ind., joined the CCIW as an associate member for men’s and women’s swimming. The CCIW, which sponsors 21 sports, has carried a long tradition of excellence dating back to its inception in 1946, helping student-athletes grow in their athletic as well as educational experience. The CCIW looks to continue that tradition and remains dedicated to helping our student-athletes towards success. On behalf of the CCIW and its member schools, we would like to thank you for your support of our athletic teams and hope you enjoy your experience at all CCIW events. Sincerely, Chris Martin Mike Krizman Commissioner Assistant Commissioner/ Sports Information Director Table of Contents College Conference of 2010 Tournament Schedule .......................... 2 Illinois & Wisconsin Past Champions .......................................... 2 Quick Facts Volleyball Rosters ....................................... 3-4 Carthage Statistics ..................................... 5 Name: College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Elmhurst Statistics ..................................... 6 Address: 30 N. Brainard Street #402 Millikin Statistics ........................................ 7 Naperville, IL 60540 Wheaton Statistics ..................................... 8 Founded: 1946 Members: eight full, one associate 2010 CCIW Statistics (Overall) ..................... 9 Championship Sports: 21 2010 CCIW Statistics (Conference Games Only) 10 Commissioner: Chris Martin CCIW Volleyball History ............................... 11-19 Assistant Commissioner/Sports Information Director: Mike Krizman CCIW Mission Statement .............................. 19 CCIW Website: www.cciw.org 40 National Championships & Counting .......... 20 Molten Volleyball ......................................... 21 CCIW Sportsmanship Statement The Colleges and Universities of the College Conference of CCIW Corporate Partners ............................. 22 Illinois and Wisconsin believe that good sportsmanship is an integral component of intercollegiate competition. The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin wholeheartedly embraces the NCAA position that in order for good sportsmanship to prevail, coaches, student-athletes and fans must display respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility before, during and after all athletic contests. The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin encourages fans to enthusiastically support their team, recognize the outstanding performance of opponents and always exhibit good sportsmanship in their words and actions. CCIW History Entering its 65th season in 2010-11, the College (Augustana, Carthage, Elmhurst, Illinois College, Illinois Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) enjoys a Wesleyan, Lake Forest, Millikin, North Central and Wheaton) reputation as the “Best Small-College Conference in the on April 26, 1946, in Jacksonville, Ill., and opened Nation.” competition in the 1946-47 academic year as the College In NCAA Division III competition, CCIW schools have Conference of Illinois. In 1967, the name was changed accounted for 40 national championships, including 13 in to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin to men’s cross country, six in men’s basketball, five in men’s recognize Carthage, which moved to Kenosha, Wis., in outdoor track and field, four in football, three in women’s 1962, and Carroll, which entered the conference in 1955. soccer, two apiece in men’s soccer, men’s indoor track and The CCIW sponsors 21 sports: baseball, men’s and field and women’s outdoor track & field, and one apiece in women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s basketball, baseball and women’s indoor track and football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s field. soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and Elmhurst College won a pair of NCAA Division III Volleyball women’s tennis, men’s and women’s indoor track & field, Championships (1983 and 1985), and North Central men’s and women’s outdoor track & field, volleyball and College won a women’s basketball title (1983) before the wrestling. conference began sponsorship of women’s athletics in As is often the case with athletic conferences, CCIW 1986-87. membership has experienced several changes since its North Central men’s cross country won its 13th national inception. After Carthage left in 1952, Illinois College title in program history during the fall of 2009, while the withdrew the following year. Elmhurst and Wheaton North Central men’s indoor track & field team captured withdrew following the 1959-60 academic year. Wheaton the 2010 national championship. The Cardinals made it a rejoined for all sports but football in 1967 and for football in clean sweep by winning the men’s outdoor track & field 1970. Elmhurst rejoined in the fall of 1967 for all sports but title in the spring of 2010. In addition, the Illinois Wesleyan football and for football in the 1968 season. Carroll joined women’s outdoor track & field team, as well as the baseball officially with the 1955 spring sports seasons. Carthage team, took home national titles, giving the CCIW five returned in the fall of 1961, and North Park entered the national championships during the 2009-10 season. following fall. Lake Forest dropped out at the end of the In 2004-05, the Wheaton women’s soccer team and the 1962-63 season. The last member to leave the CCIW Millikin women’s basketball team added two more titles as was Carroll following the 1991-92 season. In 2007, Rose- both won their respective national championship. Wheaton Hulman Institute of Technology, located in Terre Haute, women’s soccer won two more national titles in the 2006 Ind., joined the CCIW as an associate member for men’s and 2007 seasons while Illinois Wesleyan picked up the and women’s swimming. title in both women’s indoor track and field and women’s Now eight members and one associate member strong, outdoor track and field in the spring of 2008. the CCIW continues its tradition of athletic and academic The conference was formed with nine charter members excellence. 1 2010 Tournament Schedule/Past Champions 2010 CCIW Standings Team CCIW Overall 2010 CCIW Volleyball Millikin 7-0 28-6 Tournament Schedule Carthage 6-1 28-7 Elmhurst 5-2 24-12 November 5 (Semifinals) Augustana 4-3 12-20 Elmhurst vs. Carthage, 4:30 p.m. Wheaton 3-4 16-18 Wheaton vs. Millikin, 7 p.m. North Central 2-5 14-21 Illinois Wesleyan 1-6 11-20 November 6 (Championship) North Park 0-7 8-22 Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. as of 11/2/10 Past CCIW Champions Past Freshman of the Year Winners Year Team (Record) Head Coach 2001 Stacey Stegeman, Millikin 1986 Elmhurst Jaye Flood 2002 Nicole Carlson, Elmhurst 1987 Elmhurst Jaye Flood 2003 Tiffany Thorsell, Carthage 1988 Elmhurst Jaye Flood 2004 Kelly Bauer, Carthage 1989 Wheaton Jennifer Soderquist 2005 Mariya Land, Carthage 1990 Carthage Mary Secor 2006 Katie Butson, Illinois Wesleyan 1991 Illinois Wesleyan Tracy Stroyan 2007 Rachel Swoboda, Carthage 1992 North Central Marcy Thurwachter 2008 Drewann Pancratz, Carthage 1993 Carthage Mary Secor 2009 Ryan Lally, North Central 1994 Millikin Linda Slagell 1995 Millikin Linda Slagell Past Coach of the Year Winners 1996 Augustana Liesl Fowler 1997 Illinois Wesleyan Kim Nelson-Brown 2001 Liesl Fowler, Augustana 1998 Elmhurst Julie Hall 2002 Leanne Ulmer, Carthage 1999 Millikin Linda Slagell 2003 Kim Nelson-Brown, Illinois Wesleyan 2000 Elmhurst Julie Hall 2004 Julie Hall, Elmhurst 2001 Elmhurst Julie Hall 2005 Julie Hall, Elmhurst Augustana Liesl Fowler 2006 Leanne Ulmer, Carthage 2002 Elmhurst Julie Hall 2007 Leanne Ulmer, Carthage 2003 Elmhurst Julie Hall 2008 Leanne Ulmer, Carthage 2004 *Elmhurst Julie Hall 2009 Leanne Ulmer, Carthage Carthage Leanne Ulmer 2005 Carthage (7-0) Leanne Ulmer Note: The 2010 most outstanding player, freshman of the 2006 Carthage (7-0) Leanne Ulmer year and coach of the year winners will be announced the 2007 Carthage (7-0) Leanne Ulmer week after the conference tournament. 2008 Carthage (7-0) Leanne Ulmer 2009 Carthage (7-0) Leanne Ulmer 2010 Millikin (7-0) Debbie Kiick CCIW All-Time Dual Match Records (CCIW matches only) *Elmhurst and Carthage were declared