TM The 2008 Washburn Lady Blues From left to right: (front row) Ali Ward, Molly Smith, Jennifer Kolarik, Courtney Wallman, Amanda Guess, (middle row) Ashley Shepard, Caitlin Conley, Carolyn Raynes, Kate Hampson, Stephanie Holub, (back row) Monica Miesner, Mollie Lacey, Jessica Wade, Breanna Lewis, Stephanie Nitz, Kelci Wigger 2008 Volleyball Media Guide Day Date Opponent Location Time August 2008 Colorado State-Pueblo Fall Classic Fri 29 vs Dixie State College of Utah Pueblo, Colo. 12:00 p.m. Fri 29 vs University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Pueblo, Colo. 4:00 p.m. Sat 30 at Colorado State University - Pueblo Pueblo, Colo. 11:00 a.m. Washburn Lady Blues Sat 30 vs Angelo State University Pueblo, Colo. 3:00 p.m. September 2008 Missouri-St. Louis Tournament Fri 5 vs University of Southern Indiana St. Louis, Mo. 10:00 a.m. Fri 5 vs Colorado School of Mines St. Louis, Mo. 3:00 p.m. Sat 6 vs University of Missouri - St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. 11:30 a.m. Sat 6 at Quincy St. Louis, Mo. 2:00 p.m. 2008 Dowling Tournament Fri 12 vs Adelphi University Oakdale, N.Y. 2:00 p.m. Fri 12 at Dowling College Oakdale, N.Y. 6:00 p.m. Sat 13 vs Bentley College Oakdale, N.Y. 11:00 a.m. Wed 17 * Northwest Missouri State University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Fri 19 * at Truman State University Kirksville, Mo. 7:00 p.m. Sat 20 * at Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, Mo. 2:00 p.m. Wed 24 * University of Nebraska at Omaha Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Fri 26 * at University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Mo. 7:00 p.m. October 2008 Washburn Lady Blues Fall Classic Fri 3 East Central University Topeka, Kan. 11:30 a.m. Fri 3 Midwestern State University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Sat 4 University of the Incarnate Word Topeka, Kan. 11:00 a.m. Sat 4 University of Central Oklahoma Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Wed 8 * Missouri Southern State University Joplin, Mo. 7:00 p.m. Fri 10 * Southwest Baptist University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Sat 11 * Pittsburg State University Topeka, Kan. 5:00 p.m. Wed 15 * Fort Hays State University Hays, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Fri 17 * Emporia State University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Tue 21 * Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Mo. 7:00 p.m. Fri 24 * Truman State University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Sat 25 * Missouri Western State University Topeka, Kan. 5:00 p.m. Wed 29 * University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, Neb. 7:00 p.m. Fri 31 * University of Central Missouri Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. November Tue 4 * Missouri Southern State University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Fri 7 * Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Mo. 7:00 p.m. Sat 8 * Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kan. 2:00 p.m. Wed 12 * Fort Hays State University Topeka, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Fri 14 * Emporia State University Emporia, Kan. 7:00 p.m. 2008 NCAA Volleyball South Central Region Tournament Thu 20 TBA TBA TBA Fri 21 TBA TBA TBA Sat 22 TBA TBA TBA Sun 23 TBA TBA TBA December 2008 NCAA Volleyball National Championship Thu 4 TBA - National Quarterfinal TBA TBA Fri 5 TBA - National Semifinal TBA TBA Sat 6 TBA - National Final TBA TBA *- MIAA Match All times Central and are subject to change. Visit www.wusports.com for the most up-to-date schedules. Home matches in bold played at Washburn’s Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan. Washburn Lady Blues Classic played at Lee Arena (Courts 1 & 2). Full Washburn Lady Blues Classic schedule on page 41. WASHBURN 2008 Schedule 1 2008 Volleyball Media Guide 2008 Washburn Volleyball Media Guide Table of Contents 2008 Schedule ..........................................1 2007 MIAA Statistical Leaders ........................ 40 Table of Contents ......................................2 MIAA Record Book ......................................... 41 Washburn Volleyball Quick Facts ...............3 MIAA Composite Schedule ............................. 42 Media Information ....................................3 Opponent Profiles ............................................. 43 Lee Arena and Whiting Field House ........4-6 Lady Blues Fall Classic Schedule ...................... 43 Series Results vs 2008 Opponents ..................... 44 The Players ..........................................7-24 History and Records ...........................45-77 2008 Roster ......................................................... 8 Roster Breakdowns .............................................. 8 Lady Blues 1,000 Kill Club ............................... 46 2008 Photo Roster .............................................. 9 Lady Blues Elite Clubs ..................................... 47 Season Preview .............................................10-11 Kills Leaders ...................................................... 48 Senior Stephanie Holub .................................... 12 Attack Percentage Leaders ................................ 49 Senior Monica Miesner ..................................... 13 Points Leaders ................................................... 50 Senior Stephanie Nitz ....................................... 14 Assists Leaders .................................................. 51 Senior Carolyn Raynes ...................................... 15 Digs Leaders ..................................................... 52 Junior Kate Hampson ....................................... 16 Blocks Leaders .................................................. 53 Sophomore Caitlin Conley ............................... 17 Miscellaneous Individual Leaders ..................... 54 Sophomore Ashley Shepard .............................. 18 Individual Records by Era ................................. 55 Sophomore Molly Smith ................................... 19 Outstanding Match Records ............................. 56 Washburn Lady Blues Sophomore Ali Ward ........................................ 20 Team Records ................................................... 57 Sophomore Kelci Wigger .................................. 21 Yearly W/L Records and Team Statistics ......... 58 Freshman Amanda Guess ................................. 22 History of Washburn Volleyball ....................... 59 Freshman Jennifer Kolarik ................................ 22 Freshman Mollie Lacey ..................................... 23 Lady Blues Past All-Americans ........................ 60 Freshman Breanna Lewis .................................. 23 National and Regional Honors and Awards ..... 61 Freshman Jessica Wade ..................................... 24 Conference Honors and Awards ....................... 62 Freshman Courtney Wallman ........................... 24 Championship Teams ....................................... 63 NCAA Tournament Teams .........................64-65 The Coaches .......................................25-28 Washburn NCAA Tournament Statistics ........ 66 Head Coach Chris Herron...........................26-27 Washburn Coaching History ............................ 67 Assistant Coach Dani Schmidt ......................... 28 All-time Roster ............................................68-69 Student Assistant Tessa Jones ........................... 28 Year-by-Year Results ...................................70-75 Lady Blues Records Under Coach Herron ....... 28 All-time Series Records ..................................... 76 Year-by-Year Final AVCA Polls ...................... 77 2007 Review .....................................29-36 This is Washburn ................................78-87 Season Review ..............................................30-32 Match Results ................................................... 33 About Washburn ..........................................78-79 Statistics ............................................................ 34 Washburn Athletic Success ..........................80-81 Outstanding Matches ........................................ 35 Athletics Administration Staff .......................... 82 Individual Leaders ............................................. 35 Assistant Coaches and Staff .............................. 83 Miscellaneous Statistics ..................................... 36 Athletics Directory ............................................ 84 About Topeka ................................................... 85 The Opponents/The MIAA ...................37-44 Washburn Athletic Facilities ........................86-87 About the MIAA .............................................. 38 2007 MIAA Standings ...................................... 39 2007 MIAA Honors ......................................... 39 2 Table of Contents WASHBURN 2008 Volleyball Media Guide Quick Facts E-mail . [email protected] Highspeed wireless internet and Name of School . Washburn University SID fax . (785) 670-1091 telephone lines for writers from which to file City/Zip . Topeka, Kan. 66621 Press Box Phone . (785) 670-1754 are available in the pressbox overlooking the Founded . .1865 Mailing Address . 1700 SW College court. Media services Enrollment . 7,002 . Topeka, Kan. 66621 include a game program Nickname . .Ichabods & Lady Blues Athletics Web Site . www.wusports.com and lineups, plus statistics and game notes School Colors . .Yale Blue and White for each team. Complete stat packets will be Washburn Lady Blues Home Court/Capacity . Lee Arena / 4,179 Media Information available approximately 15 minutes after the Surface . Hardwood The 2008 Washburn University Volleyball completion of the match. Postgame interviews Affiliation . NCAA Division II Media Guide is intended to provide informa- with coach Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate tion for writers, broadcasters, sports editors, Chris Herron and players are available to . .Athletics