Media Guide - Limestone Athletics

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Limestone College 

2005 Contents 

Volleyball 

Quick Facts……………………………………………..2 

Season Outlook 

Season Outlook………………………………………3-4 

2005 Roster…………………………………………….5 

2005 Schedule………………………………………….6 

Coach and Player Personnel 

Head Coach Tim Loesch……………………………….7 

Assistant Coach Bill Scott ……..………………………8 

Volunteer Assistant Bradley Smith…………………….8 

Student Assistant Talayna Akrie……………………….8 

Juniors………………………………………………9-10 

Sophomores………………………………………..10-11 

Freshmen…………………………………………..11-12 

Opponents 

2005 Opponents……………………………………13-14 

2004 Results…………………………………………..15 

Stats 

2004 Stats……………………………………………..16 

Record Book……………………………………….17-21 

Athletic Department 

Athletic Directory……………………………………..22 

Athletic Training………………………………………23 

Athletic Support 

Saints Club…………………………………………….24 

Facilities 

Limestone Athletic Facilities……………………...25-26 

Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference 

CVAC Information……………………………………26 


Limestone College Information……………...back cover 

2005 Quick Facts 

College Information 

Location…………………..…………….…………….Gaffney, SC 

Enrollment…………………….…………….………………....670 

Founded………………………….…………….……………..1845 

President…………………….……….……….......Dr. Walt Griffin 

Athletic Information 

Athletic Director……………………….…………...Larry Epperly 

Asst. AD for Compliance………………………...Dennis Bloomer 

Senior Women’s Administrator ……………….Vanessa Fulbright 

Nickname…………………………………….……….Lady Saints 

Colors…………………………………………........Blue and Gold 

Affiliation……………………………………...NCAA Division II 

Volleyball Information 

Conference….…………..Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference 

Head Coach…….………….…...…………Tim Loesch (2 nd Year) 

Overall Record…….………….…………………….…..……7-24 

Record at Limestone….………….…………………………..7-24 

Assistant Coaches……...Bill Scott, Bradley Smith, Talayna Akrie 

Facility……………………….…..……….…………Timken Gym 

2005 Media Guide Credits 2004 Record (CVAC)..………….………….………….7-24(0-18) 

The 2005 Limestone Volleyball Media Guide was 

written, designed, and edited by Assistant Sports 

Information Director Susie Russell with editorial 

assistance from SID Josh Lacy, Adrienne Lacy, Dr. Walt 

Griffin, and Josh Crotzer. 

Letter Winners Returning/Lost…………………..….………..6/10 

Newcomers……………………………………………………....7 

Media Information 

SID……………………………………….………….….Josh Lacy 

SID Phone………………………………….……….864-488-8219 

SID Fax……………………………………….…….864-902-0714 

SID Email…………………………………...jlacy@limestone.edu 

Website Address……………………………...www.limestone.edu 

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After a 2004 season that nearly doubled the Lady Saints’ win total 

from the previous year, Head Coach Tim Loesch is looking to 

increase those numbers again in 2005. With a returning core of 

several quality players including sophomore outside hitter 

Meredeth Overton (Floyds Knobs, IN), and junior defensive 

specialist Shannon Zehr (Carthage, NY), as well as an incoming 

group filled with height, talent, and athleticism, the Saints will be 

strong contenders in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference 

this year. 

Overton had an outstanding freshman year at Limestone. She is 

ranked at the top of the Limestone College record book in both 

kills in a single match with 23, and kills in a single season with 

324. That single season record also ranks her 4 th on the career 

totals list, just over 200 fewer than Limestone’s all time leader 

Kerrie Williams (2001-2003). Overton is also in the books, 

ranking 2 nd in single season digs with 360, and 4 th in both blocks 

and aces in a single match with 32 and 5 respectively. 

One of the Lady Saints’ best defenders last season, Zehr recorded 181 digs in 87 games. Also returning is 

junior defensive specialist Megan Woods (Charleston, SC) who recorded 95 digs in just 58 games. 

Limestone fans can look for sophomores Hayley Malool (Hilton Head, SC), and Sarah Briggs (Gilbert, SC) 

to build off of a year of experience and improve in 2005. 

“Our returning squad improved significantly during last season 

and over the off-season.” Loesch said. “We gained a lot of 

experience playing at a higher level and improved technique in 

many of our volleyball skills. The returning players are also 

familiar with some of the offensive and defensive schemes that 

we will use again this year. Furthermore, we made great strides 

in our attitude and fitness.” 

Junior College transfers Michelle Cash (Chesnee, SC), Amber 

Wise (Brownsville, TX) and Julie Oleson (Seattle, WA) will 

add talent and experience to complement the height of incoming 

freshmen Melissa Thomas (Easley, SC), Samanatha Flannery 

(Acworth, GA), Lynn Milam (Woodstock, GA), and Alison 

Hamilton (Purcellville, VA). Thomas and Flannery, at 6-3 and 

6-2 respectively will dominate as middle hitters at the net, along 

with Milam who stands at 5-11. Hamilton will vie for the 

position of setter. 

Limestone’s trio of transfers will add experience and leadership to a young roster. Last season, Wise was a 

captain at Temple Community College. She led her team to two North Texas Junior College titles, a Region 

V Championship, and an appearance at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament. Cash, a 6-0 middle 

hitter, and captain at Spartanburg Methodist College, led her team to a runner-up finish in the NJCAA 

Region X Tournament in 2004. Oleson led her team to a 33-15 record at Shoreline Community College in 

2004, and was the top defensive specialist at USC Aiken in 2003. 

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Thomas earned Best Defensive Player and All-Region honors at 

Easley High School. In 2004 she led her team to an almost perfect 

14-1 record. Flannery, a captain at Kell High School in Georgia, 

earned All-County recognition her senior year. She led her club 

team, Christian Sports of Atlanta, to a 2 nd place finish in their 

division of the Southern Region. At Woodstock High School, 

Milam was twice named captain and was a four time All-County 

selection. Hamilton led both Loudoun Valley High School and 

North Sanpete High School to 3A State Championships. She also 

competed in the 2004 USA Junior Olympic National Volleyball 

Championships for Northern Virginia Volleyball. 

Loesch is excited about this year’s new faces. “During our first full 

recruiting season this past year, we were able to identify and sign 

several quality players who will have an immediate impact in our 

conference. Our junior college transfers will bring maturity and 

college level playing experience to our team, while our outstanding 

freshmen have extensive club volleyball backgrounds. All the 

newcomers are expected to see significant court time immediately.” 

The Lady Saints are excited to have Talayna Akrie as a student assistant this season. Akrie was a stand out 

starting setter during her single season at Limestone. She played in all 31 matches last season, recording a 

Limestone record 890 assists. That record stands at the top of the single season and career record list for the 

Lady Saints. She also ranks 1 st and 3 rd in single match assists with 60 and 53 (twice) respectively. Akrie is 

one of only two Limestone players to ever record a triple double (26 assists, 25 digs, and 10 blocks vs. 

Barton) and was honored with the team’s Most Valuable Player Award. Prior to Limestone, Akrie starred at 

Middle Tennessee State and Colby Community College. Her experience, skills, and leadership will be 

extremely valuable to this year’s team. 

Loesch will also have Bill Scott and Bradley Smith on staff this year. Scott 

brings extensive coaching and high-level playing experience to the team and 

will serve as Loesch’s lead assistant. Smith, a volunteer assistant, will again 

help train the team. This past season in Denver, CO, he helped his team win 

the USA Volleyball Men’s A National Championship. 

The 2005 season could be the best ever for Limestone Volleyball, and 

Loesch is ready for it. This year’s team motto is “be the best,” as he will 

encourage his athletes to excel both on and off the court. He will focus on 

teamwork, fitness, desire and determination this season. “We now have the 

talent in place to compete with anyone in the conference. We are more 

athletic, more experienced, more skilled, and have more depth than last year. 

We should be better in nearly every position compared to last season.” 

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2005 Roster 

Volleyball 

SAINTS BY POSITION 

Middle Hitter (4): Aisha 

Alverado, Michelle Cash, 

Samantha Flannery, Melissa 

Thomas: Outside Hitter (5): 

Ashley Blackwelder, Hayley 

Malool, Lynn Milam, Merideth 

Overton, Amber Wise: Setter (1): 

Alison Hamilton: Defensive 

Specialist (4): Sarah Briggs, Julie 

Oleson, Megan Woods, Shannon 

Zehr. 

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No Name Pos Yr Ht Hometown Previous School 

2 Michelle Cash MH/OH So 6-0 Chesnee, SC Spartanburg Methodist College 

3 Sarah Briggs DS So 5-7 Gilbert, SC Gilbert HS 

4 Shannon Zehr DS Jr 5-5 Carthage, NY Carthage HS 

5 Megan Woods DS Jr 5-4 Charleston, SC Fort Dorchester HS 

7 Hayley Malool OH So 5-8 Hilton Head, SC Hilton Head HS 

10 Alison Hamilton S Fr 5-6 Purcellville, VA Purcellville HS 

11 Meredith Overton OH/S So 5-7 Floyds Knobs, IN Floyd Central HS 

12 Amber Wise OH Jr 5-9 Brownsville, TX Temple JC 

13 Aisha Alverado MH/OH Fr 5-9 Naugatuck, CT Emmitt O’Brien HS 

16 Samantha Flannery MH/OH Fr 6-2 Acworth, GA Kell HS 

20 Lynn Milam OH/S Fr 5-11 Woodstock, GA Woodstock HS 

21 Julie Oleson S/DS Jr 5-4 Seattle, WA Shoreline CC 

24 Ashley Blackwelder OH So 5-9 Fuquay-Varina, NC Fuquay-Varina HS 

31 Melissa Thomas MH/OH Fr 6-3 Easley, SC Easley HS 

Samantha Buck rs Fort Mill, SC Fort Mill HS 

Jennifer Jones rs Shelby, NC Cleveland HS 

Denise Mason rs Gaffney, SC Gaffney HS 

Courtney Smith rs Smyrna, SC Blacksburg HS 

Heather Wood rs York, SC York HS 

Juniors (5): Michelle Cash, Julie 

Oleson, Amber Wise, Megan 

Woods, Shannon Zehr: 

Sophomores (4): Ashley 

Blackwelder, Sarah Briggs, 

Hayley Malool, Merideth 

Overton: Freshmen (5): Aisha 

Alvarado, Samantha Flannery, 

Alison Hamilton, Lynn Milam, 

Melissa Thomas. 

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South Carolina (9), Georgia (2), 

North Carolina (2), Connecticut 

(1), Indiana (1), New York (1), 

Texas (1), Virginia (1), 

Washington (1). 

Staff: 

Position 

Head Coach 

Assistant Coach 

Volunteer Assistant 

Student Assistant 

Athletic Director 

Head Trainer 

Name 

Tim Loesch 

Bill Scott 

Bradley Smith 

Talayna Akrie 

Larry Epperly 

Adam Ranns 

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2005 Schedule 

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Day Date Opponent Location Time 

Fri Aug 26 Lander University Greenwood, SC 3:00 p.m. 

Fri Aug 26 University of Montevallo# Greenwood, SC 7:00 p.m. 

Sat Aug 27 Newberry College# Greenwood, SC 12:00 p.m. 

Sat Aug 27 Augusta State University# Greenwood, SC 2:00 p.m. 

Tue Aug 30 Livingstone College Gaffney, SC 6:00 p.m. 

Fri Sept 2 St. Andrews Presb. College* Laurinburg, NC 6:00 p.m. 

Tue Sept 6 North Greenville College Gaffney, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Thu Sept 8 Lees-McRae College* Gaffney, SC 7:00 p.m. 

Sat Sept 10 Converse College* Spartanburg, SC 11:00 a.m. 

Sat Sept 10 Livingstone College# Spartanburg, SC 1:00 p.m. 

Tue Sept 13 Pfeiffer University* Misenheimer, NC 7:00 p.m. 

Sat Sept 17 Barton College* Wilson, NC 3:00 p.m. 

Sun Sept 18 Mount Olive College* Mount Olive, NC 2:00 p.m. 

Tue Sept 20 Belmont Abbey College* Gaffney, SC 6:00 p.m. 

Thu Sept 22 Anderson College* Anderson, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Sat Sept 24 St. Andrews Presb. College* Gaffney, SC 2:00 p.m. 

Wed Sept 28 Lees-McRae College* Banner Elk, NC 6:30 p.m. 

Fri Sept 30 Coker College* Hartsville, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Sat Oct 1 Fayetteville State University# Raleigh, NC 1:00 p.m. 

Sat Oct 1 Peace College Raleigh, NC 3:00 p.m. 

Tue Oct 4 Queens Univ. of Charlotte* Gaffney, SC 6:00 p.m. 

Fri Oct 7 Pfeiffer University* (Homecoming) Gaffney, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Tue Oct 11 Belmont Abbey College* Belmont, NC 6:00 p.m. 

Thu Oct 13 Anderson College* Gaffney, SC 6:00 p.m. 

Sat Oct 15 Converse College* Gaffney, SC 11:00 a.m. 

Sat Oct 15 Tusculum College Gaffney, SC 3:00 p.m. 

Tue Oct 18 Coker College* Gaffney, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Wed Oct 26 North Greenville College Tigerville, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Sat Oct 29 Mount Olive College* Gaffney, SC 1:00 p.m. 

Tue Nov 1 Queens Univ. of Charlotte* Charlotte, NC 6:00 p.m. 

Fri Nov 4 Barton College* Gaffney, SC 6:00 p.m. 

Sat Nov 5 Newberry# Central, SC 1:00 p.m. 

Sat Nov 5 Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC 3:00 p.m. 

Tue Nov 8 Columbia College Gaffney, SC 6:30 p.m. 

Nov 11-13 CVAC Tournament Laurinburg, NC TBA 

Nov 18-21 NCAA Regionals TBA TBA 

Dec 2-4 NCAA Championships TBA TBA 

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2005 Coaching Staff 

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Head Coach: Tim Loesch 

Tim Loesch is entering his second season as Limestone’s head 

volleyball coach. In his first year at the helm, Loesch nearly doubled 

the Lady Saints' win total from the previous season. 

He began his volleyball career as an assistant at Charlotte Country 

Day School, where his efforts yielded two conference championships, 

along with a 5 th and two 3 rd place finishes in the state playoffs. He 

then traveled to Raleigh to rebuild the Peace College program, where 

he helped the college post its only two winning seasons. From 2001- 

2003 Loesch served as head coach for Butler High School in 

Charlotte, NC, where he accumulated an overall record of 40-32 and earned two state-playoff 

berths. 

Loesch also served as the head coach for the Carolina Juniors Volleyball Club for seven years and 

director for three years. With Carolina Juniors he led teams to two regional championships and 

two regional runner-up finishes. The 2004 club team qualified for the USA Junior Olympic 

Volleyball Championships. 

Tim also holds USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program Level II, ASEP and IMPACT 

coaching accreditations. He has hosted or worked numerous clinics, camps and tournaments 

throughout the Southeast. 

Tim has played competitively on indoor and outdoor USA Volleyball adult teams for over ten 

years. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in business administration from the 

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he also played for their men’s club volleyball 

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Assistant Coach: Bill Scott 

A familiar sight on the Lady Saints bench, Coach Scott brings extensive coaching and playing 

experience to the team. After a long, successful career at the prep level, he brings enormous energy, 

enthusiasm and technical knowledge of the game with him to Limestone. In addition to his coaching 

acumen, Scott has played at a very high level for many years, in both indoor and outdoor volleyball. 

He will assist in all facets of the program. 

Volunteer Assistant: Bradley Smith 

Bradley Smith will assist in training the team again this year. Coach Smith is one of the top men’s 

indoor volleyball players in the Carolinas. He recently received the 2004 All-Region award and his 

team finished first this past season in the USA Volleyball Men’s A National Championship 

tournament, held in Denver, CO. Smith will provide expertise in training middle and outside hitters, 

along with general attacking and blocking techniques. 

Student Assistant: Talayna Akrie 

After an outstanding season as a member of the Lady Saints volleyball 

team, Talayna Akrie is assisting Coach Tim Loesh this season while 

completing her degree in Psychology at Limestone College. 

As one of two seniors, and a captain on the 2004 Limestone squad, 

Talayna played in 113 out of 115 games for the Saints, and was one of 

only three players to play in all 31 matches. During her single season at 

Limestone, the starting setter ranked second on the team in both kill 

percentage at .224, and service aces with 34. She also led the team with 

890 assists, a career and single season record, while recording 18 solo 

blocks and 244 digs. 

At Colby Community College, where she earned her associate’s degree, Akrie averaged 10 assists and 

2 kills per game. In 2003, Akrie recorded 257 assists and 74 digs for Middle Tennessee State 

University. 

Originally from Aurora, CO, Akrie brings a wealth of playing experience and leadership to the 2005 

Lady Saints team. She will concentrate on setting, defense, and team fitness. 

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2005 Player Bios 

Volleyball 

Juniors: 

Julie Oleson 

Class – Junior 

Pos – Setter/DS 

Height – 5-4 

Hometown – 

Seattle, WA 

Club Team – 

Puget Sound, Wahine 

Previous School – 

Shoreline CC 

Previous School: At Shoreline Community College, Julie led her 

team to a 33-15 record and second place finish in the NWAACC 

North division for 2004. She averaged 8 assists per game for 

Shoreline. Prior to attending Shoreline, Julie played at USC Aiken 

as a freshman where she was the team's top defensive specialist, 

collecting 315 digs. 

Personal: Daughter of Mel Oleson. Majoring in Psychology. 

Amber Wise 


Pos – Outside Hitter 


Hometown – 

Brownsville, TX 

Club Team – 

Rio Grande 


Temple Junior College 

Previous School: At Temple, Amber carried her team to two 

North Texas Junior College Conference titles, a Region V 

championship, and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I 

National Tournament. She was named team captain in 2004, and 

earned All-Conference and All-Region honors. 

High School: Amber was a 3-time All-Conference selection and 

led her Brownsville Pace High School team to the Texas 5A state 

playoffs. 

Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Drue Ann Wise. Majoring in 

Athletic Training. 

Megan Woods 


Pos – Defensive Specialist 


Hometown – 

Charleston, SC 

Club Team – 

Charleston 


N. Charleston HS 

Shannon Zehr 




Hometown – 

Carthage, NY 


Carthage HS 

2004: Megan recorded 95 digs and 10 aces in 58 games. She had 

a personal best 20 digs against Pfeiffer University and 2 aces 

against Coker College and Pfeiffer University. 

2003: As a freshman, Megan played in 22 matches, recording 46 

digs. She had a .903 serving percentage and .900 passing 

percentage. 

High School: Megan earned the Most Aggressive award and 

made the Ashley Hall Invitational All-Tournament team in her 

sophomore year. As a junior she received the Best Defense and 

Patriot awards. In her senior year, she was named to the West 

Ashley Invitational All-Tournament team. 

Personal: Daughter of Jim Woods and Lori Dickson. Majoring in 

Elementary Education. 

2004: Shannon recorded 181 digs and 27 aces in 87 games. She 

had a personal best 16 digs against Anderson College, 23 

receptions without an error against Barton College, and 3 aces 

against Paine College and Livingstone College. 

2003: In her freshman year, Shannon played in 21 matches. She 

recorded 52 digs and had a .913 serving percentage. 

High School: Shannon was named team captain and an All-Star in 

her senior year. 

Personal: Daughter of Rita and Ronnie Rogers. Majoring in 

Business Administration. 

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Sophomores: 

Ashley Blackwelder 

Class – Sophomore 



Hometown – 

Apex, NC 

Club Team – 

Capital City 


Fuquay-Varina HS 

2004: Ashley recorded 86 kills, 20 blocks, and 18 digs in 50 

games. She had a personal best 14 kills and 5 blocks against 

Barton College and 3 digs against Coker College. 

High School: Ashley was a 2-time All-Conference selection and 

was named team captain and MVP in her senior year. She 

participated in the Junior Olympics for 4 years. 

Personal: Daughter of Jerry and Deborah Blackwelder. Majoring 

in Business Accounting. 

Sarah Briggs 




Hometown – 

Gilbert, SC 

Club Team – SC Juniors 


Lexington HS 

2004: Sarah recorded 68 digs in 52 games. She had a personal 

best 7 kills against Belmont Abbey, and 10 digs against Queens 

University and Livingstone College. 

High School: Sarah played for SC Juniors Volleyball Club. She 

was named All-Region and received Lexington High School Best 

Defense Award. 

Personal: Daughter of Darrel and Liz Briggs. Majoring in 

Biology. 

Michelle Cash 


Pos – Middle Hitter 


Hometown – 

Chesnee, SC 


Spartanburg Methodist 

Previous School: At Spartanburg Methodist College, Michelle 

played for Coach Megan Aiello. She helped lead the team to a 

runner-up finish in the 2004 NJCAA Region X Tournament. 

High School: Michelle was a middle/outside hitter and All- 

Conference player at Chesnee High School. She was also named 

Female Athlete for the Year. 

Personal: Daughter of Renee and Max Cash. Majoring in 

Psychology. 

Hayley Malool 




Hometown – 

Hilton Head, SC 

Club Team – 

Low Country 


Hilton Head HS 

2004: Hayley recorded 35 kills, 24 digs, 10 blocks, and 5 aces in 

41 games. She had a personal best 8 kills against Lees-McRae 

College, 6 digs against Coker College, 3 blocks against Barton 

College, and 2 aces against Queens University and Anderson 

College. 

High School: Hayley earned the Hustle Award in her sophomore 

year. She was a 2-time All-Region selection and was named team 

MVP in her senior year. 

Personal: Daughter of Guy and Debra Malool. Majoring in 

Biology. 

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Meredeth Overton 


Pos – OH/Setter 


Hometown – 

Floyds Knobs, IN 

Club Team – 

Louisville Thunder 


Floyd Central HS 

2004: Meredeth played in 114 of 115 games. She recorded 324 

kills, which ranks 1 st in the Limestone single season record books 

and 4 th on the Saints’ career records totals. She also recorded 360 

digs and 30 aces. Meredeth had a personal best 23 kills and 5 aces 

(ranked 4 th in Limestone’s single match records) against Queens 

University, 8 blocks against North Greenville College, and 32 digs 

(ranked 4 th in Limestone’s single match records) against Anderson 

College. 

High School: Meredeth played for the Louisville Thunder 

Volleyball Club. She earned varsity letters in volleyball and track. 

Personal: Daughter of Terry and Tracy Overton. Majoring in 


Freshmen: 

Aisha Alvarado 

Class – Freshman 

Pos – MH/OH 


Hometown – 

Naugatuck, CT 


Emmett O’Brien HS 

2004: Red Shirt. 

High School: Aisha was an honor student and 4-year varsity 

player in volleyball, basketball, and softball. She was named a 

team captain and MVP for volleyball in her senior year. Aisha led 

the team in kills with 174 and blocks with 23. She was also a 3- 

time MVP in softball. 

Personal: Daughter of Armida and Luis Alverado. Majoring in 

Criminal Justice. 

Samantha Flannery 


Pos – Middle Hitter 


Hometown – 

Acworth, GA 

Club Team – 

Christian Sports Atlanta 


Kell HS 

High School: Samantha was named team captain and earned All- 

County recognition in her senior year. She has also been active in 

club volleyball, playing for several teams out of Atlanta. Last 

Year, she led her team, Christian Sports of Atlanta, to a 2 nd place 

finish in their division of the Southern Region. 

Personal: Daughter of Cal and Krista Flannery. Majoring in 

English. 

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Alison Hamilton 


Pos – Setter 


Hometown – 

Purcellville, VA 

Club Team – 

Snow Jrs., Hawks, NVVA 


Loudoun Valley HS 

High School: Alison led her team to the 2004 3A Virginia State 

Championships, and in 2003 led her North Sanpete High team to 

the Utah 3A State Championship. She also competed in the 2004 

USA Junior Olympic National Volleyball Championships for 

Northern Virginia Volleyball. Alison was a 4-year Academic 

Honor Roll student who also played basketball and softball. 

Personal: Daughter of Ken and Tracy Hamilton. Majoring in 

Athletic Training. 

Lynn Milam 


Pos – OH/Setter 


Hometown – 

Woodstock, GA 

Club Team – 

Christian Sports Atlanta 


Woodstock HS 

High School: Lynn was a four-time All-County selection and 

two-time team captain. She is a member of the National Honor 

Society and earned the Georgia Certificate of Merit. She has also 

participated in Atlanta volleyball clubs for six seasons. Last year 

she helped lead her club team to a 2 nd place finish in their division 

of the South Region. 

Personal: Daughter of Billy and Janis Milam. Majoring in Math 

Education. 

Melissa Thomas 


Pos – MH/OH 


Hometown – 

Easley, SC 

Club Team – 

Dixie 

High School: Melissa led Easley to a 14-1 record in 2004 and 

earned Best Defensive Player (2 years), Teammate Award, Most 

Improved Award, and All-Region honors in her high school 

career. She was also an honor roll student and a member of the 

National Honor Society. 

Personal: Daughter of Ann and JR Thomas. Majoring in 


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2005 Opponents 

Volleyball 

Anderson College 

Location……………….Anderson, SC 

Nickname…………………….Trojans 

Conference…………………....CVAC 

Head Coach…....Jennifer Bell (8 th Yr) 

2004 Record…………………...24-12 

2004 CVAC Record…………….11-7 

SID……………………..Cobb Oxford 

SID Email…………..coxford@ac.edu 

SID Phone…………….864-231-2097 

SID Fax……………….864-231-5601 

Belmont Abbey College 

Location………….…….Belmont, NC 

Nickname………….……....Crusaders 

Conference……….…………...CVAC 

Head Coach….Lee Swanson (2 nd Yr) 

Assistant Coach……Lindsay Stumpff 

2004 Record…………………….8-21 

2004 CVAC Record………….…5-13 

SID………………….Scott Handback 

SID Email……...shandback@bac.edu 

SID Phone…….………704-825-6541 

SID Fax……………….704-825-6570 

Converse College 

Location……………Spartanburg, SC 

Nickname……………..……All-Stars 


Head Coach……………..Tara Brooks 

2004 Record………………..….18-20 

Lees-McRae College 

Location…………….Banner Elk, NC 

Nickname.………………..….Bobcats 


Head Coach….....James Petrik (1 st Yr) 

2004 Record…………………….29-9 

2004 CVAC Record………….…16-1 

SID……………………….Rob Porter 

SID Email………….porterr@lmc.edu 

SID Phone…………….828-898-2538 

SID Fax……………….828-898-8742 

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Augusta State University 

Location………..…….…Augusta, GA 

Nickname……………....……..Jaguars 

Conference……………...…Peach Belt 

Head Coach…….Amber Glass (1 st Yr) 

Assistant Coach…... Avonay Williams 

2004 Record…………….….……2-29 

SID……………………...Joey Warren 

SID Email………...jwarren3@aug.edu 

SID Phone……………..706-731-7925 

SID Fax………….…….706-737-1782 

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. Location……………….Hartsville, SC . 

. Nickname……………………..Cobras . 

. Conference……………………CVAC . 

. Head Coach..….Chuck Mullen (1 st Yr) . 

. 2004 Record……………………16-15 . 

. 2004 CVAC Record……………..8-10 . 

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. SID………………….Christian Stryker . 

. SID Email……….cstryker@coker.edu . 

. SID Phone……………..843-383-8068 . 

. SID Fax………………..843-383-8167 . 

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. Location…………..…Fayetteville, NC . 

. Nickname…………….………Broncos . 

. Conference……………………...CIAA . 

. Head Coach……..………..Elorine Hill . 

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. SID Fax………………..910-672-1241 . 

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. Livingstone College . 

. Location…………….…Salisbury, NC . 

. Nickname………............…Blue Bears . 

. Conference……………………..CIAA . 

. Head Coach……… 

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. 2004 Record……………..………4-20 . 

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. SID……………….…Adrian Ferguson . 

. SID Email 

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. SID Phone………..……704-216-6179 . 

. SID Fax…….…….……704-216-6730 . 

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Barton College 

Location………………...Wilson, NC 

Nickname…………………..Bulldogs 

Conference…………………...CVAC 

Head Coach………..Wendy Saintsing 

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2004 Record……………...……18-17 

2004 CVAC Record…………….7-11 

SID…………………...John Hackney 

SID Email……jhackney@barton.edu 

SID Phone…….………252-399-6515 

SID Fax……………….252-399-6516 

Columbia College 

Location………………Columbia, SC 

Nickname….……..…Fighting Koalas 

Conference 

…………...Southeast Region (NAIA) 

Head Coach……………Christin Teal 

Lander University 

Location…………….Greenwood, SC 

Nickname…………………..Bearcats 

Conference……………….Peach Belt 

Head Coach..Angela McGuire (3 rd yr) 

2004 Record………………...…13-21 

SID…………...………….Bob Stoner 

SID Email………bstoner@lander.edu 

SID Phone…………….864-388-8962 

SID Fax……………….864-388-8898 

Mount Olive College 

Location…..…….…Mount Olive, NC 

Nickname..……….…………..Trojans 

Conference……….…………...CVAC 

Head Coach…....Sasha Gutor (2 nd Yr) 

2004 Record…………..……….24-13 

2004 CVAC Record.….………...15-3 

SID………………...David Shulimson 

SID Email……dshulimson@moc.edu 

SID Phone…………….919-658-7802 

SID Fax……….………919-658-1753 

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2005 Opponents 

Newberry College 

Location……………..…Newberry, SC 

Nickname…………………...…Indians 

Conference………….…South Atlantic 

Head Coach...Gylton Da Matta (1 st Yr) 

2004 Record………………….....10-19 

SID…………………..…Scott McCain 

SID Email 

………….scott.mccain@newberry.edu 

SID Phone………...……803-321-5667 

SID Fax………………...803-321-5169 

Pfeiffer University 

Location……………Misenheimer, NC 

Nickname……………………..Falcons 

Conference…………………….CVAC 

Head Coach…………..…Ben Giuliano 

Assistant Coach………Rebecca Carter 

2004 Record…………………….12-22 

2004 CVAC Record……………...8-10 

SID…………………….…Chris Potter 

SID Email………cpotter@pfeiffer.edu 

SID Phone………704-463-1360 x2421 

SID Fax………………...704-463-5051 

St. Andrews Presb. College 

Location...……………Laurinburg, NC 

Nickname……….…………….Knights 

Conference……………………..CVAC 

Head Coach...………Bill Rude (3 rd Yr) 

2004 Record…………………….16-13 

2004 CVAC Record…….……….14-4 

SID..……………………Kevin Buczek 

SID Email……….buczekkc@sapc.edu 

SID Phone...……………910-277-5751 

SID Fax...………………910-277-5272 

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North Greenville College 

Location………………..Tigerville, SC 

Nickname……………….….Crusaders 

Conference…………………..NCCAA 

Head Coach………...Kasey Whiehead 

SID………………………Rhett Burns 

SID Email 

…………..rhettburns@hotmail.com 

SID Phone……………..864-977-7187 

SID Fax………………..864-977-7152 

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. Queens University of Charlotte . 

. Location…..……………Charlotte, NC . 

. Nickname…...…………………Royals . 

. Conference…………………….CVAC . 

. Head Coach……Chrys Baker (18 th Yr) . 

. Assistant Coach.........Kristina Wojieck . 

. 2004 Record…………………….12-21 . 

. 2004 CVAC Record……………...6-12 . 

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. SID………………………Kevin Cook . 

. SID Email………cookek@queens.edu . 

. SID Phone…..…………704-688-2810 . 

. SID Fax……………..…704-337-2237 . 

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Tusculum College 

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. Location..……………Greeneville, TN . 

. Nickname……...…………….Pioneers . 

. Conference…….………South Atlantic . 

. Head Coach.……Missy Gragg (3 rd Yr) . 

. Assistant Coach..….Michael Robinson . 

. 2004 Record…..………………..10-20 . 

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. SID……………………Dom Donnelly . 

. SID Email..…ddonnell@tusculum.edu . 

. SID Phone…...…800-729-0256 x5326 . 

. SID Fax..………………423-636-7370 . 

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Volleyball 

Peace College 

Location…………...……Raleigh, NC 

Nickname………………..……Pacers 

Conference…...……….South Athletic 

Head Coach...Heather Daniels (4 th Yr) 

2004 Record…..……………….12-22 

SID……………….…Heather Daniels 

SID Email…..….hdaniels@peace.edu 

SID Phone………….…919-508-2331 

SID Fax…………….…919-508-2326 

Southern Wesleyan University 

Location…..……...………Central, SC 

Nickname….……...…………Warriors 

Conference………..….Southern States 

Head Coach….Larry Hinshaw (5 th Yr) 

2004 Record……….…………...10-21 

SID……………………Mike Gillespie 

SID Email……...mgillespie@swu.edu 

SID Phone……………..864-644-5305 

SID Fax………………..864-644-5903 

University of Montevallo 

Location……….…….Montevallo, AL 

Nickname…………………….Falcons 

Conference…….………….Gulf South 

Head Coach....Perry Robinson (2 nd Yr) 

2004 Record……………………..9-17 

SID...………………….Alfred Kojima 

SID Email....kojimaa@montevallo.edu 

SID Phone.…………….665-205-6606 

SID Fax.……………….665-205-6586 

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2004 Results 

Volleyball 

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION RESULT SCORE 

8/27 Anderson (AC Invt.) Anderson, SC W 30-27, 17-30, 31-29, 30-27 

8/28 North Greenville (AC Invt.) Anderson, SC W 25-30, 30-24, 30-21, 30-26 

8/28 Newberry College (AC Invt.) Anderson, SC L 21-30, 36-38, 15-30, 26-30, 13-15 

8/28 North Carolina Central (AC Invt.) Anderson, SC L 30-24, 30-23, 30-22 

9/4 St. Andrews Presb. College* Gaffney, SC L 12-30, 25-30, 27-30 

9/7 Livingstone College Salisbury, NC W 30-12, 30-21, 30-18 

9/9 North Greenville College Gaffney, SC W 30-32, 28-30, 30-21, 30-25, 15-11 

9/11 Coker College* Hartsville, SC L 21-30, 14-30, 21-30 

9/14 Anderson College*# Gaffney, SC W 20-30, 24-30, 30-26, 33-31, 15-9 

9/17 Barton College* Wilson, NC L 25-30, 18-30, 30-20, 28-30 

9/18 Mount Olive College* Mount Olive, NC L 19-30, 22-30, 10-30 

9/22 Queens Univ. of Charlotte* Gaffney, SC L 30-19, 28-30, 26-30, 30-22, 9-15 

9/24 Paine College (WSSU Inv) Winston Salem, NC L 30-18, 30-22, 32-30, 30-24, 15-11 

9/24 Barton College (WSSU Inv) Winston Salem, NC L 30-22, 30-14, 30-16 

9/25 Livingstone College (WSSU Inv) Winston Salem, NC W 30-28, 30-18, 30-18 

9/25 Barton College (WSSU Inv) Winston Salem, NC L 30-22, 17-30, 11-30, 27-30 

9/29 Pfeiffer University* Misenheimer, NC L 19-30, 29-31, 25-30 

9/30 Livingstone College Gaffney, SC W 30-24, 30-19, 30-26 

10/5 Queens Univ. of Charlotte* Charlotte, NC L 29-31, 19-30, 30-25, 30-26, 10-15 

10/6 Lees-McRae College* Gaffney, SC L 17-30, 17-30, 22-30 

10/7 North Greenville College Tigerville, SC L 18-30, 31-33, 28-30 

10/12 Coker College* Gaffney, SC L 29-31, 17-30, 30-20, 30-28, 11-15 

10/13 Belmont Abbey College* Gaffney, SC L 30-21, 30-18, 30-18 

10/19 Mount Olive College* Gaffney, SC L 30-22, 30-20, 30-16 

10/25 Pfeiffer Universtiy* Misenheimer, NC L 26-30, 32-30, 27-30, 30-26, 10-15 

10/26 Anderson College* Anderson, SC L 30-25, 30-16, 30-21 

10/28 St. Andrews College* Laurinburg, NC L 30-13, 30-19, 30-17 

11/2 Lees-McRae College* Banner-Elk, NC L 30-16, 30-10, 30-11 

11/5 Barton College* Gaffney, SC L 17-30, 17-30, 25-30 

11/10 Belmont Abbey College* Gaffney, SC L 27-30, 26-30, 18-30 

11/12 Barton College Laurinburg, NC L 21-30, 30-28, 15-30, 13-30 

* - CVAC match # - Indicates Game Forfeited in CVAC Standings 

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2004 Stats 

Volleyball 

2004 Team Stats 


Overall Home Away Neutral 

Total 7-24 3-8 2-10 2-6 

Conference 0-18 0-9 0-9 0-0 

Non Conference 7-5 2-0 2-1 2-5 

Playoffs 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 

Player G M K TA E K% A AE BS BA BE D SA S SE S% SA/SE RA RE R% P Rat 

Shannon 

Zehr 

Abigail 

Hobart 

Jennifer 

Black 

Megan 

Woods 

Candace 

Robertson 

Lindsay 

Lee 

Wendi 

Mullinax 

Meredith 

Overton 

Hayley 

Malool 

Amie 

Postell 

Brittany 

Kitzmiller 

Katie 

Fojtik 

Sarah 

Briggs 

Talayna 

Akrie 

Haley 

Blanton 

Ashley 

Blackwelder 

87 25 3 46 12 -.196 6 0 0 2 0 181 27 264 40 0.848 0.675 254 31 0.878 2.020 

85 25 157 591 114 .073 0 0 2 18 6 123 27 177 36 0.797 0.750 221 21 0.905 1.864 

114 31 34 256 48 -.055 17 1 1 1 2 515 44 420 51 0.879 0.863 900 78 0.913 2.166 

58 23 2 32 14 -.375 2 0 0 0 0 95 10 118 13 0.890 0.769 182 24 0.868 1.879 

91 28 90 303 48 .139 18 0 7 66 11 47 2 38 6 0.842 0.333 9 1 0.889 1.444 

4 4 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 2 1 0.500 1.500 

106 29 119 362 57 .171 3 3 36 82 12 92 27 335 31 0.907 0.871 12 0 1.000 2.083 

114 31 324 1016 145 .176 6 3 24 42 8 360 30 355 28 0.921 1.071 486 61 0.874 1.905 

41 19 35 118 52 -.144 2 0 4 6 2 24 5 72 13 0.819 0.385 40 7 0.825 1.675 

3 3 0 2 1 -.500 0 0 1 2 2 1 0 4 1 0.750 0.000 0 0 0.000 0.000 

26 7 46 177 24 .124 0 0 2 8 2 85 7 69 15 0.783 0.467 127 9 0.929 2.150 

13 7 7 32 8 -.031 0 0 0 9 2 2 2 8 2 0.750 1.000 2 1 0.500 0.000 

52 24 16 64 7 .141 0 1 4 2 0 68 1 21 2 0.905 0.500 121 21 0.826 1.603 

113 31 80 245 25 .224 890 24 18 61 7 244 34 408 44 0.892 0.773 2 1 0.500 1.500 

91 25 157 444 69 .198 4 0 51 88 9 37 0 16 1 0.938 0.000 3 0 1.000 1.333 

50 18 86 254 26 .236 4 1 1 14 6 18 1 36 5 0.861 0.200 11 1 0.909 2.273 

Total for 

Team 

115 31 1156 3942 650 .128 952 33 151 401 69 1895 217 2341 288 .877 .753 2372 257 .892 2.002 

[G]-Games [M]-Matches [K]-Kills [TA]-Total Attacks [E]-Attack Errors [K%]-Kill Efficiency [A]-Assists [AE]-Assist Errors [BS]-Block Solo [BA]-Block 

Assisted [BE]-Block Error [D]-Digs [SA]-Service Ace [S]-Serves [SE]-Service Errors [S%]-Serve Efficiency [SA/SE]-Ace/Error [RA]-Receiving Attempts [RE]- 

Receiving Errors[R%]-Receiving Efficiency [P Rat]-Passing Rating 

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Record Book 

Volleyball 

Aces: 

Limestone College Volleyball 

Single Match Records 

NCAA Division II Era 

Through 2004 season 

Digs: 

1. Abigail Hobart, 8/25/04 vs. Livingstone 6 1. Jennifer Black, 9/9/04 vs. North Greenville 42 

1. Abigail Hobart, 9/24/04 vs. Paine 6 2. Jennifer Black, 9/14/04 vs. Anderson 40 

1. Staci McCall, 10/22/02 vs. Anderson 6 3. Jennifer Black, 8/28/04 vs. Newberry 35 

4. Meredith Overton, 10/05/04 vs. Queens 5 4. Meredith Overton, 9/14/04 vs. Anderson 32 

4. Janeen Tucker, 10/29/03 vs. Columbia 5 5. Tiffany Jordan, 10/13/03 vs. Mountain State 30 

4. Anna Gautreau, 11/06/03 vs. Columbia 5 

4. Tiffany Clark, 10/04/01 vs. Queens 5 Kills: 

4. Tanisha Nelson, 10/03/01 vs. Livingstone 5 1. Meredith Overton, 9/22/04 vs. Queens 23 

2. Laura Knapp, 9/6/01 vs. Pfeiffer 20 

Assists: 3. Laura Knapp, 11/12/02 vs. Brevard 19 

1. Talayna Akrie, 8/28/04 vs. Newberry 60 4. Meredith Overton, 9/14/04 vs. Anderson 18 

2. Staci McCall, 10/26/04 vs. N. Greenville 57 4. Abigail Hobart, 8/28/04 vs. Newberry 18 

3. Talayna Akrie, 9/22/04 vs. Queens 53 4. Laura Knapp, 9/20/02 vs. Barton 18 

3. Talayna Akrie, 9/14/04 vs. Anderson 53 

5. Staci McCall, 11/15/02 vs. Coker 48 Triple Doubles: 

Blocks: 

Talayna Akrie, 9/25/04 

vs. Barton 

26 assts, 25 dgs, 10 blks 

1. Haley Blanton, 9/25/04 vs. Barton 15 Anna Gautreau, 10/11/03 vs. Mountain State 

2. Laura Knapp, 10/14/02 vs. Queens 12 40 assts, 13 dgs, 10 kls 

2. Tiffany Jordan, 10/5/01 vs. Mars Hill 12 

4. Laura Knapp, 10/20/01 vs. St. Andrews 11 

4. Laura Knapp, 10/5/01 vs. Mars Hill 11 

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Record Book 

Volleyball 


Single Season Records 



Aces: 

Kills: 

1. Jennifer Black, 2004 44 1. Meredith Overton, 2004 324 

1. Anna Gautreau, 2003 44 2. Laura Knapp, 2002 286 

3. Katie Holland, 2002 42 3. Laura Knapp, 2001 254 

4. Staci McCall, 2002 35 4. Kerrie Williams, 2003 200 

5. Abigail Hobart, 2003 34 5. Haley Blanton, 2001 198 

Assists: 

Hitting Percentage: 

1. Talayna Akrie, 2004 890 (min 4 attempts/game) 

2. Staci McCall, 2002 689 1. Laura Knapp, 2002 .291 

3. Anna Gautreau, 2003 647 2. Ashley Blackwelder, 2004 .236 

4. Christina Biddinger, 2001 337 3. Kerrie Williams, 2003 .220 

6. Jami Christian, 2001 176 4. Laura Knapp, 2001 .208 

5. Haley Blanton, 2004 .198 

Blocks: 6. Kerrie Williams, 2002 .198 

1. Haley Blanton, 2004 139 

2. Laura Knapp, 2001 130 Serving Percentage: 

3. Laura Knapp, 2002 128 (min 2 serves/game) 

4. Wendi Mullinax, 2004 118 1. Tiffany Clark, 2003 .970 

5. Kerrie Williams, 2002 101 2. Jami Christian, 2001 .961 

3. Christina Biddinger, 2001 .942 

Digs: 4. Laura Knapp, 2002 .937 

1. Jennifer Black, 2004 515 5. Amber Horton, 2002 .937 

2. Meredith Overton, 2004 360 

3. Tiffany Jordan, 2002 339 

4. Tiffany Jordan, 2003 313 

5. Amber Horton, 2002 289 

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Record Book 

Volleyball 


Career Records 



Aces: 

Digs: 

1. Abigail Hobart, 2003-2004 64 1. Tiffany Jordan, 2001-2003 828 

2. Tiffany Jordan, 2001-2003 56 2. Tiffany Clark, 2001-2003 568 

3. Staci McCall, 2002-2003 48 3. Jennifer Black, 2004 515 

4. Jennifer Black, 2004 44 4. Amber Horton, 2001-2002 441 

4. Anna Gautreau, 2003 44 5. Abigail Hobart, 2003-2004 371 

4. Tiffany Clark, 2001-2003 44 

Assists: 

Kills: 

1. Talayna Akrie, 2004 890 1. Kerrie Williams, 2001-2003 547 

2. Staci McCall, 2002-2003 715 2. Hayley Blanton, 2001-2004 542 

3. Anna Gautreau, 2003 647 3. Laura Knapp, 2001-2003 519 

4. Christina Biddinger, 2001 337 4. Meredith Overton, 2004 324 

5. Jami Christian, 2001 176 5. Abigail Hobart, 2003-2004 320 

Blocks: 

Triple Doubles: 

1. Haley Blanton, 2001-2004 346 1. Talayna Akrie, 2004 1 

2. Laura Knapp, 2001-2003 263 1. Anna Gautreau, 2003 1 

3. Kerrie Williams, 2001-2003 261 

4. Tiffany Jordan, 2001-2003 148 

5. Wendi Mullinax, 2004 118 

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Record Book 

Volleyball 


Team Records 



Aces: 

Kills: 

1. 2004 217 1. 2004 1156 

2. 2003 153 2. 2002 907 

3. 2001 145 3. 2003 884 

4. 2002 135 4. 2001 842 

5. 1999 112 5. 2000 561 

Assists: 

Kill Percentage 

1. 2004 952 ((kills minus errors) divided by attacks) 

2. 2002 714 1. 2002 .172 

3. 2003 706 2. 2004 .128 

4. 1999 683 2. 2003 .128 

5. 2001 679 4. 2001 .120 

5. 2000 .046 

Blocks: 

(solo blocks + 1/2 block assists) 

Serving Percentage 

1. 2004 352 ((attempts minus errors) divided by serves) 

2. 2000 292 1. 2001 .905 

3. 1999 253 2. 2003 .894 

4. 2002 252 3. 2002 .881 

5. 2003 148 4. 2004 .877 

Digs: 

1. 2004 1895 

2. 2003 1530 

3. 2002 1408 

4. 1999 1407 

5. 2000 1394 

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2005 Roster 

Volleyball 


Team Match Records 



Aces: 

Digs: 

1. September 24, 2004 vs. Paine 17 1. September 14, 2004 vs. Anderson 132 

2. September 22, 2004 vs. Queens 15 2. October 5, 2004 vs. Queens 120 

3. September 25, 2004 vs. Livingstone 14 3. October 26, 2002 vs. North Greenville 109 

3. September 9, 2004 vs. North Greenville 14 4. September 9, 2004 vs. North Greenville 100 

5. October 25, 2004 vs. Coker 13 5. August 28, 2004 vs. Newberry 95 

Assists: 

Kills: 

1. August 28, 2004 vs. Newberry 60 1. August 28, 2004 vs. Newberry 66 

1. September 9, 2004 vs. North Greenville 60 2. October 26, 2002 vs. North Greenville 64 

3. October 26, 2002 vs. North Greenville 58 3. September 9, 2004 vs. North Greenville 63 

4. September 14, 2002 vs. Anderson 53 4. September 22, 2004 vs. Queens 61 

4. September 22, 2004 vs. Queens 53 5. October 11, 2003 vs. Mountain State 58 

Blocks: 

(solo blocks + 1/2 block assists) 

1. September 25, 2004 vs. Barton 26.5 

2. October 5, 2001 vs. Mars Hill 23 

3. September 17, 2004 vs. Barton 21.5 

4. October 20, 2001 vs. St. Andrews 19.5 

5. November 1, 2002 vs. Barton 19 

5. September 6, 2001 vs. Pfeiffer 19 

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Athletic Directory 

Volleyball 

Dial 1-800-795-7151 + ext. 

Position 

Phone Number 

Administration 

Larry Epperly Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach ext. 4564 

Dennis Bloomer Asst. AD for Compliance/Asst. Men’s Basketball Coach ext. 4561 

Debbie Borders Administrative Assistant ext. 8370 

Vanessa Fulbright Senior Women’s Administrator ext. 8243 

Josh Lacy Sports Information Director ext. 8219 

Susie Russell Assistant Sports Information Director ext. 8238 

Athletic Fax 864-902-0714 

Saints Hotline 864-488-8225 

Coaching Staff 

Eric Alsop Head Men’s Soccer Coach ext. 4584 

Chris Barrett Assistant Men’ Lacrosse Coach ext. 8230 

Jennifer Brenner Assistant Softball Coach ext. 4566 

Tori Beeler Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach ext. 8365 

Anthony Coleman Assistant Wrestling Coach ext. 8232 

Kelly Chevez Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach ext. 8272 

Tyler Davis Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach ext. 8350 

Donnie Elliot Assistant Softball Coach ext. 4566 

Corey Fox Head Women’s Basketball Coach ext. 4572 

Matt Hayes Assistant Baseball Coach ext. 4426 

Chris Hasbrouck Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach ext. 4562 

Doc Lemmons Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach ext. 4560 

Tim Loesch Head Women’s Volleyball Coach ext. 8374 

Chico Lombardo Head Baseball Coach ext. 4565 

Jimmy Martin Head Softball Coach ext. 4566 

Brad Nasato Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach ext. 8230 

Ben Shepherd Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach ext. 8233 

Mike Stratford Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach ext. 8233 

Ben Stehura Head Wrestling Coach ext. 8232 

Ben Touchberry Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach ext. 8218 

Scott Tucker Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach ext. 4542 

Kevin Vees Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Wrestling Coach ext. 8346 

Mackie Walker Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach ext. 8235 

Benji Walton Head Women’s Soccer Coach ext. 8229 

Sean Weddell Head Women’s Swimming Coach ext. 4570 

Chris Wiley Assistant Baseball Coach ext. 8271 

Athletic Training Staff 

Adam Ranns Head Athletic Trainer ext. 4556 

Vanessa Fulbright Director of AT Education Program ext. 8243 

Matthew Bressler Athletic Trainer ext. 4556 

Justin Cheek Athletic Trainer ext. 4556 

Gail Pace Athletic Trainer ext. 8237 

Dawn Ranns Athletic Trainer ext. 4536 

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Athletic Training 

Volleyball 

The Limestone Athletic Training Department provides support to all seventeen 

intercollegiate sports at the College and features six certified athletic trainers on the 

staff. 

The Athletic Training Department provides risk management and injury prevention, 

assessment, evaluation, and rehabilitation for all varsity athletes at Limestone 

College. The quality of personnel in the Athletic Training Department is a major 

factor in all the success of Limestone’s athletic teams. 

Adam Ranns: Head Athletic Trainer 

Adam Ranns received a bachelor of science degree from Limestone College. Ranns serves as Head Athletic 

Trainer and an approved clinical instructor. His sporting responsibilities include men’s lacrosse, men’s 

basketball, swimming, and cheerleading. Ranns joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in 

September of 2004. 

Vanessa Fulbright: Director of the Athletic Training Education Program 

Vanessa Fulbright received a bachelor of science from Mars Hill College and a master of arts from Gardner- 

Webb University. Fulbright is responsible for the Athletic Training Education Program, and is fully involved 

in the accreditation process for the Limestone College Athletic Training Education Program. Her sporting 

responsibilities include volleyball. Fulbright joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in January 

of 2002. 

Matt Bressler: Athletic Trainer 

Matt Bressler received a bachelor of science from Appalachian State University and a master of science from 

the University of Memphis. Bressler serves as an assistant athletic trainer and approved clinical instructor. 

His sporting responsibilities include men’s and women’s cross county, women’s basketball, cheerleading, 

men’s and women’s golf, and baseball. Bressler joined the Limestone College Athletic Training Staff in 

August of 2004. 

Justin Cheek: Athletic Trainer 

Justin Cheek received a bachelor of science degree from Limestone College. He served as an intern and parttime 

athletic trainer until he joined the staff in August of 2005. Justin serves as an assistant athletic trainer 

and approved clinical instructor. His sporting responsibilities include men’s soccer, wrestling, and men’s and 

women’s tennis. 

Gail Pace: Athletic Trainer 

Gail Pace received a bachelor of science degree from Wingate University and a master of science from 

Mississippi State University. Pace serves as an assistant athletic trainer and approved clinical instructor. Her 

sporting responsibilities include women’s soccer, and softball. Pace joined the Limestone College Athletic 

Training Staff in August of 2004. 

Dawn Ranns: Athletic Trainer 

Dawn Ranns received a bachelor of science degree from Limestone College and a master of science degree 

from Furman University. Ranns is a member of the faculty as an Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic 

Training, and her sporting responsibilities include women’s lacrosse. Ranns joined the Limestone College 

Athletic Training Staff in August of 2003. 

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Saints Club 

Volleyball 

Junior Saints Club 

(Membership for currently enrolled students or those who have 

graduated within the last 2 years) 

$20 

Benefits: 

1 Media Guide of Choice 

Saints Wire Newsletter 

Junior Saints Club T-shirt 

Membership Card 

The Saints Club is Limestone College’s athletic booster club. Its purpose is to 

assist the entire intercollegiate athletic program at Limestone College. The 

primary goal is to promote and provide financial assistance for our athletic 

teams. 

Our goal is to provide the best experience for our student-athletes and field 

teams that are highly competitive both regionally and nationally. Your gift to 

the Saints Club is a commitment to continued athletic excellence at Limestone 

College. In order to continue our success, we need the continued support from 

our most loyal fans. 

Limestone College is proud to sponsor 17 intercollegiate athletic teams at the 

NCAA Division II level including: 

Men 

Baseball 

Basketball 

Cross Country 

Golf 

Lacrosse 

Soccer 

Tennis 

Wrestling 

Women 

Basketball 

Cross Country 

Golf 

Lacrosse 

Soccer 

Softball 

Swimming 

Tennis 

Volleyball 

To Become a Member: 

Send your name, address, telephone number, and email along with the amount 

you would like to contribute to: 

Limestone Saints Club 

Attn: William Goode 

1115 College Dr. 

Gaffney, SC 29340 

Please make checks payable to Limestone Saints Club. William Goode may 

also be contacted at 864-488-4609 or wgoode@limestone.edu. 

Golden 

$50 to $99 

Benefits: 

Saints News Wire 

Pool Privileges 


Century 

$100 to $249 

Benefits: 

Invitation to Athletic Banquet 

2 Media Guides of Choice 


Auto Decal 


Fleur De Lis 

$250 to $499 

Benefits: 

1 Reserved Chair Back Seat or 2 General Admission Tickets 

for Home Basketball Games 




Auto Decal 


Scholarship 

$500 to $999 

Benefits: 

2 Reserved Chair Back Seats or 4 General Admission Tickets 





Auto Decal 

Saints Club Polo Shirt 


Caggiano Memorial 

$1000 and Above 

Benefits: 

3 Reserved Chair Back Seats or 6 General Admission Tickets 


Invitation to Athletic and Hall of Fame Banquets 



Auto Decal 

2 Saints Club Polo Shirts 


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Facilities 

Volleyball 

Limestone College has some of the finest facilities in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic 

Conference and in NCAA Division II. 

In the summer of 2004, Limestone College made a major announcement. The 

College is building a new Physical Education Center that is expected to be 

completed this fall. The new facility will offer three classrooms, nine offices, locker 

rooms, Athletic Training Education facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 

practice facility for wrestling. 

The Timken Center 

PE Center 

Located on Thompson street near Limestone Springs, the facility will be the first new 

building constructed on the Limestone campus since the Timken Center was 

dedicated 30 years ago. The Physical Education facility will give Limestone’s 

Athletic Training Education Program the necessary space to meet the accreditation 

standards of the American Medical Association’s Commission on Accreditation of 

Allied Health Education Programs, which will allow Limestone students to sit for the 

National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Examination. 

In addition to the new Athletic Training facilities, the new building will also house a 

3,900 square foot weight training facility which will be a great asset to all of 

Limestone’s approximately 350 varsity athletes as well as all other students, faculty, 

and staff. Limestone’s wrestling team, which completed its inaugural season in 

2004-2005, will have a practice area and locker room in the new building, although 

the team will continue to hold its matches in the Timken Center. 

The Timken Center, built in 1976, is the center of the Athletic Department and will 

celebrate its 30 th birthday this school year. The building houses athletic offices, 

athletic training facilities, and classrooms. 

The Timken Center also houses Timken Gym, a 1,500 seat arena that hosts men’s 

and women’s basketball games, as well as volleyball and wrestling matches. 

Timken Gym 

Limestone’s Aquatic Center, a junior Olympic sized swimming pool, is also located 

in the Timken Center. Home to the Lady Saints Swimming team, the pool features 

an 800 square foot observation balcony, coupled with 2,500 square feet of deck 

space. 

All of Limestone’s playing fields have undergone recent renovations. None more so 

than Saints Field. Saints Field serves as the game field for lacrosse and soccer. The 

field was completely resurfaced in the summer of 2004. During that renovation, an 

irrigation system was installed and the field area was enclosed with netting and a 

brick seating area. 

Timken Aqua Center 

Bob Prevatte Field 

Saints Field 

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Facilities 

Volleyball 

Recent renovations have made Bob Prevatte Field one of the best baseball 

stadiums in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Beautifully situated 

alongside the quarry, the field now features new dugouts, a new backstop, new 

fencing, and a new equipment storage building. 

The recently remodeled Emmie Evans Rector Tennis Center is also one of 

the top facilities in the CVAC. The facility includes eight lighted tennis courts 

and a pavilion that houses tennis offices, as well as a club house area for 

student-athletes. 

Located between Bob Prevatte Field and the Emmie Evans Rector Tennis 

Center, Lady Saints Field is one of the best conditioned softball playing fields 

in the conference. 

The Saints also enjoy the use of four practice fields, including a new full-sized 

field which sits next to the Saints Field. Limestone also has a scenic Cross 

Country Course that borders the quarry and Limestone's athletic fields. It is 

utilized by all 17 varsity sports and is a tremendous training tool for Limestone 

student-athletes. 

Rector Tennis Center 

Lady Saints Field 

ABOUT THE 

CAROLINAS-VIRGINIA 

ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 

Cross Country Course 

The Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference is a NCAA Division II athletic conference made up of 12 teams from North 

Carolina and South Carolina. These teams consist of: Anderson College, Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Coker 

College, Erskine College, Lees-McRae College, Limestone College, Mount Olive College, Pfeiffer University, Queens 

University of Charlotte, and St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, Converse College has 

been accepted as an affiliate member for four sports. 

Each of the fourteen CVAC sports has a season-ending tournament that leads to automatic NCAA qualification in Baseball, 

Men’s Basketball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball and NCAA regional selection opportunities 

in Women's Cross Country, Men's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Women’s Golf, Men’s 

Golf, Women’s Lacrosse, Women's Tennis, and Men's Tennis. 

CVAC Commissioner Dr. Alan Patterson says this about the conference, "The Carolinas-Virginia Athletics 

Conference is recognized regionally and nationally as a premier NCAA Division II conference which 

champions scholarship athletics working in concert with student athletes committed to academic success." 

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Curtis Administration Building 

Limestone College was established in 1845 by Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son, Dr. 

William Curtis, distinguished scholars born and educated in England. Limestone 

College was the first women’s college in South Carolina and one of the first in the 

United States. 

In the late 1960s, Limestone College became fully coeducational. The campus is a 

unique combination of history and progress, with nine of our campus buildings 

included on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Since 1991, Limestone College has completed 

renovations of several of its historic campus structures: 

the Montgomery Classroom Building, Ebert Residence 

Hall, Carroll Fine Arts Building, Hamrick Hall of 

Science, Eunice Ford Residence Hall, and Dixie Lodge 

Student Center. While the College’s ties to the past are 

visible in the many historic structures, these renovated 

facilities now house the modern technology necessary to 

maintain Limestone’s reputation as an outstanding 

liberal arts college. 

Dixie Lodge Dixie Lodge 

Limestone College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, four-year liberal arts 

institution chartered by the state of South Carolina. Limestone is a nondenominational 

Christian college. Our programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor 

of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, 

Associate of Science or Associate of Arts 

degree. 

Today, Limestone College enrolls 

approximately 650 students in its day 

program and approximately 2,500 in the 

Extended Campus which includes 

various sites throughout South Carolina 

and Internet Courses. 

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