2009 Georgetown University Volleyball Media Guide

Quick Facts

table oF contentsQuick Facts 1Georgetown University 2-4M Street 5Sports in D.C. 6Washington, D.C. 7John J. DeGioia 8Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D. 8Head Coach Arlisa Williams 9Assistant Coaches 10McDonough Arena 10Academic Resource Center 11Support Staff 11

2009 Preview 122009 Roster 13Players 14-182008 Review 192008 Statistics 202008 Results 20Records 21All-Time Letterwinners 22Compliance Guidelines 23Side Out Club 23BIG EAST Conference 24

University InformationLocation Washington, D.C.Founded 1789Enrollment 6,719 undergraduate, 13,652 totalNickname HoyasSchool Colors Blue & GrayPresident John J. DeGioiaInterim Director of Athletics Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D.Associate AD/Volleyball Admin. Jennifer HeppelAthletic Dept. Phone (202) 687-2435

Coaching StaffHead Coach Arlisa Williams (Wisconsin ‘93)Record at GU 27-59/fourth seasonCareer Record SameAssistant Coaches Lynnette Moster (Georgia Tech ‘06) Jake Lawrence (Xavier ‘06)Volunteer Assistant Ben Glon (U.S. Air Force Academy ‘99)Volleyball Office Phone (202) 687-3828Athletic Trainer Alan Alper

Team InformationAffiliation NCAA Division IConference BIG EAST2008 Record 14-132008 BIG EAST Record 7-7Home Arena/Capacity McDonough Arena/2,200Letterwinners Returning/Lost 8/3Starters Returning/Lost 5/2 (including libero)Newcomers 5

Sports InformationVolleyball Contact Ryan A. SakamotoSports Info Office Phone (202) 687-5241Cell Phone (610) 428-1492Fax (202) 687-2491Contact E-mail [email protected] Box Phone (610) 428-1492Website www.GUHoyas.comSports Info Mailing Address:

Georgetown University Sports InformationMcDonough Arena E215

3700 O St. NWWashington, DC 20057

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CreditsThe 2009 Georgetown University volleyball media guide is published by the Sports Information Office. It was written and compiled by Sports Information Assistant Ryan A. Sakamoto. Editing, coordination and assistance on the program was provided by Publications Coordinator Diana T. Pulupa. Thanks to Bill Shapland, Mike “Mex Carey, Barbara Jonas, Drew Wiseman, Pete Arguello, Jessica Palermo, Alex Pleta, Nathaniel Porter, Chris Rachfal and Anna Selling as well as Arlisa Williams and the Georgetown volleyball staff. Photography by Rafael Suanes, Carlos Suanes, Georgetown University photographer Phil Humnicky, Mitchell Layton, Jason Rocco, Tony Quinn/Washington Freedom and Jessie Cohen/Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Design by Old Hat Creative, Norman, Okla. Special thanks to Robert Smith and the Old Hat Creative staff.

Mission & Goals Statement of the Department of AthleticsThe Georgetown University Department of Athletics, as part of a university with roots in the Jesuit tradition of education, commits itself to the comprehensive development of the student. The interdependence of the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual aspects of personal growth requires simultaneous and balanced focus. This objective does not imply that each facet of an individual’s psychological, social and academic growth is of equal importance. It does require that Georgetown provide the means and encouragement for each person to develop according to his or her own interests and abilities. This is especially true in athletics, whether at the recreational, intercollegiate, intramural or instructional level. In addition to physical development, the Department of Athletics promotes principles of character, development and sportsmanship within the framework of an abiding and broadened commitment to community. Accordingly, the Athletics Department is committed to, fosters and pursues the fair and equitable treatment of both men and women, and the provision of equitable access and opportunities for minority students and institutional personnel.

NCAA Position on GamblingThe NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering. Sports wagering has the potential to undermine the integrity of sports contests and jeopardizes the welfare of student-athletes and the intercollegiate community. Sports wagering demeans the competition and competitors alike by a message that is contrary to the purposes and meaning of “sport.” Sports competition should be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to participation of student-athletes, coaches and institutions in fair contests, not the amount of money wagered on the outcome of the competition. For these reasons, the NCAA membership has adopted specific rules prohibiting athletics department staff members and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities as they relate to intercollegiate or professional intercollegiate or professional sporting events.

Title IX and NCAA Peer ReviewThe Georgetown University Athletics Department has undergone two extensive reviews of its athletic programs: an audit by the Department of Education concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Georgetown’s inaugural review under the NCAA’s new Athletics Certification program. The Department of Education has found Georgetown’s athletic programs to be in compliance with Title IX, and the University was certified by the NCAA in November of 1995 and again in 2001.

Anti-Discrimination PolicyIn accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations promulgated under each of these federal statutes, Georgetown University does not discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The University’s compliance program under these statutes and regulations is supervised by Rosemary Kilkenny, Special Assistant to the President of Affirmative Action Programs. Her office is located in Room G-10, Darnall Hall, and her telephone number is (202) 687-4798.

Combining the tradition of be-ing the oldest Catholic institution of higher learning in the United States with an awareness of ever-changing educational needs, Georgetown University continues to challenge the minds of young men and women eager to learn. Founded in 1789 as George-town College, a small gathering of 12 students and a handful of professors, it has grown into a major international university that includes four undergraduate schools, respected graduate pro-grams, a law school and a medical school.

Georgetown’s 104-acre Main and Medical Center campus, locat-ed in a historic neighborhood of our nation’s capital and overlooking the Potomac River, houses 64 buildings including a hospital and hotel, athletic fields and student residences that can accommodate more than 6,000 students. Ranked among the nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher learning, the success of the University’s philosophy and en-deavors is reflected in its enrollment and applicant pool. Its student body, one of the most geographically diverse in the country, consists of individuals from all 50 states and 132 foreign countries, while

only 21 percent of its applicants for the freshman class of 2011 were accepted. In the classroom, the University offers state-of-the-art facilities, while holding less than an 8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Today more than 13,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgetown University, served by more than 1,200 full time and 450 part time faculty. 700 full-time and 350 part-time professors teach undergraduates on the main campus. Distinguished professors include former Secre-tary of State Madeleine Albright, former Director of the CIA George Tenet, best-selling author and linguist Deborah Tannen, former National Security Advisor Anthony Lake, and former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar. Recent visiting faculty include Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin and acclaimed author Mario Vargas Llosa.

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Georgetown is a Catholic and Jesuit, student-centered research university.

Established in 1789 in the spirit of the new republic, the University was founded on the principle that serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding. We embody this principle in the diversity of our students, faculty and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness and our international character.

An academic community dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge, Georgetown provides excellent undergraduate, graduate and professional education in the Jesuit tradition for the glory of God and the well-being of humankind.

Georgetown educates women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life, and to live generously in service to others.

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athletics at GeoRGetoWn Georgetown University’s varsity athletics programs are a major component of the undergraduate experience. Georgetown offers 29 varsity sports that compete at the Division I level, most of them in the nationally-recognized BIG EAST Conference. Georgetown’s 800-plus student-athletes are a major portion of the University’s enrollment, with more than one of every 10 undergradu-ates, competing on a team. Athletics at Georgetown enjoys a rich history dating back to the first documented athletic contest, a baseball game on May 10, 1870. Georgetown’s tradition includes a total of 17 team and 18 individual national championships, while boasting numerous Olympians, National Players of the Year and All-Americans. The success continued for Georgetown athletics during the 2008-09 academic year. Twenty-seven student-athletes earned All-America honors, while an ad-ditional 65 earned all-conference recognition, including five major conference award winners, and 269 received academic acknowledgement. Highlights from this year include a regular season championship, NCAA Tournament berths and numerous individual honors. The women’s lacrosse squad had an outstanding year winning the regular season championship, advancing to the BIG EAST Tournament championship game and earning an at-large NCAA bid. Seven Hoyas were named All-BIG EAST and the team won three major awards including BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year for Head Coach Ricky Fried and his assistants. The track & field program had another strong season with the women finishing second at the Indoor BIG EAST Championship and the men placing third at the outdoor conference meet. Georgetown graduate stu-dent Maggie Infeld won the 1,500 meters and anchored the winning 4x800 meter relay team. Overall, the pro-gram had 16 All-Americans. This followed a successful fall that saw Andrew Bumbalough capture the BIG EAST Cross Country title. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams quali-fied for the postseason. The men received a bid to the NIT led by BIG EAST Rookie of the Year Greg Monroe. The women advanced to the WNIT for the first time since 2003 playing late into March eventually falling in the tournament quarterfinals. Senior Karee Houlette was an All-BIG EAST performer. The men’s and women’s soccer squads both made the BIG EAST Tournament after successful seasons. After receiving a first-round bye, the women hosted their first BIG EAST quarterfinal in the program’s history. On the water, sophomore Charlie Buckingham was awarded the Everett B. Morris Trophy which goes to the College Sailor of the Year. It marked the second year in a row a Hoya had received the honor and the third recognition in four years. A total of six GU sailors were named All-American following the close of the season. Also, women’s rowing head coach Glenn Putyrae and his staff were named the BIG EAST Rowing Coaching Staff of the Year after the Hoyas finished fourth at the BIG EAST Championships. Two famous firsts also occurred during the 2008-09 season as the Georgetown softball team set off on its maiden voyage in BIG EAST play, narrowly missing the conference tournament. The Georgetown women’s golf team also hosted the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship for the first time. The event was held at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Md., during the month of May.

histoRY For more than 215 years, Georgetown University has overlooked the banks of the Potomac River. Georgetown owes its existence to Father John Carroll, whose desire for an academy to educate the Catholic youth of the na-tion that gave root to the founding of Georgetown. Construction began on the first building in 1788, but the first student, William Gaston, arrived from North Carolina in 1791 before it was even completed. Two years later, Charles and George Dinnies, brothers from New York, were awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts and be-came the College’s first graduates. By 1871, Georgetown had expanded to include two professional schools: medicine and law, and gradually moved towards establishing itself as a university. During this time, the school was guided by the efforts of Patrick F. Healy, S.J., who is often referred to as its second founder. The son of an Irish immigrant and a former slave, Father Healy became the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. and the first to head a predominantly white university. President from 1874 until 1882, he is credited with guiding Georgetown from a small liberal arts college to a modern university. Women began to study at Georgetown when the School of Nursing was founded in 1903. Their enroll-ment increased gradually through the first part of the century and by 1952 was admitted to all schools but the College of Arts and Sciences. At the end of the 1960’s, the University became fully coeducational, as women were admitted to the college. The 1980’s were highlighted by intense growth and prosperity through the leadership of its 46th President Timothy S. Healy, S.J. Its academic reputation improved, its endowment increased five-fold, minority enrollment grew and a host of building were constructed includ-ing Yates Field House, the Intercultural Center and the Leavey Center.

FacilitiesA major new addition to Georgetown’s campus is

the Southwest Quadrangle, a $188.5 million initiative that was the largest construction project in Georgetown history. Part of an ongoing effort to enhance the quality of campus life, the project provided a new 784-bed residence hall, a multi-level underground parking facil-ity, a 1,200-person Leo J. O’Donovan S.J. dining hall, and a new home for Georgetown’s Jesuit Community. Additionally, the Davis Performing Arts Center and the Wagner Alumni House opened in Fall 2005, and a new home for the McDonough School of Business is under construction.

In October of 1988 the Leavey Center was con-structed to house the Office of Student Affairs, the University Bookstore, a cafeteria, several restaurants, a Marriott hotel with 150 rooms, and a parking garage.

For recreation and relaxation, students and faculty head to Yates Field house, a four level sports complex. Among the features of this facility are 12 multi-purpose courts for tennis, basketball, racquetball, squash, and volleyball; a four-lane, 200-meter indoor jogging track; a dance studio; and an eight-lane swimming pool with separate diving area.

The Edward B. Bunn Intercultural Center is an example of Georgetown’s look to the future. The center brings together, under the world’s largest solar electric roof, all of the University’s teaching programs in comparative and regional studies, international affairs and diplomacy, and foreign languages. The building houses one of Georgetown’s three computer centers, an interactive teaching lab, a television studio, language laboratories, and an interpreter training facility using state-of-the art equipment for simultaneous interpreta-tion.



the breakdown is as follows: African American, 6.7 percent; Asian American, 9.1 percent; Hispanic, 5.8 percent; and Native American, less than one percent.

VolunteeRisM & seRViceAt Georgetown, community service and

volunteerism have long been defining characteristics of students’ education and the University’s mission. Georgetown embraces and lives out the Catholic, Jesuit ideal of service in its undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools. Georgetown currently sponsors more than 100 community service initiatives that involve countless students, faculty, staff and alumni, and range from teaching children to offering pro bono legal services and providing health care for the medically underserved.

As a Catholic, Jesuit university, Georgetown undergraduates have historically chosen service careers in high numbers after graduation; in 2003, according to a voluntary survey of graduating seniors, more than 139 chose jobs in the public sector -- non-profit institutions, volunteer service, education, government service, Jesuit Volunteer Corps and other organizations in addition to the Peace Corps.

In 2005, Georgetown University produced the second highest number of Peace Corps volunteers among all private universities in the country, with 67 Georgetown alumni joining the Peace Corps.

inteRnational educationCultural immersion and a rigorous educational

experience abroad are an integral part of the Georgetown tradition of liberal education. Georgetown University takes great pride in its international character and is recognized as a national leader in international learning, providing overseas study opportunities for its students and hosting international students on campus. The Office of International Programs at Georgetown University fosters the international character of the University by promoting, supporting and developing a wide range of international and intercultural opportunities for members of the Georgetown community. Through study abroad and internationally focused study, students can increase their awareness of the global community, learn about another country’s culture and history and broaden their language and communication skills. Approximately 54 percent of Georgetown University students decide to participate in academic programs overseas. Students who study overseas return with valuable new perspectives on the world. Graduating seniors consistently list these experiences as one of the five top areas of satisfaction with their Georgetown education. Additionally, international students, researchers, and faculty are an extremely important part of the Georgetown community. Nearly 2,000 individuals, including 250 undergraduates, from more than 130 foreign countries study, conduct research, and teach at Georgetown. International students make up approximately eleven percent of the Georgetown student body. The Office of International Programs provides a variety of support services to international students, researchers, and faculty at Georgetown, including cultural and educational programming, immigration advising and personal counseling.

diVeRsitYGeorgetown University’s commitment to di-

versity is manifested in its student body -- which includes people of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds -- and in its commitment to the recruitment of outstanding women and mi-norities to join its community of faculty and staff. Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer, and makes a concerted effort to achieve ethnic and gender diversity throughout its workforce.

The January 2003 issue of Black Enterprise magazine ranked Georgetown third after Stanford and Columbia among non-historically black colleges and universities as a place where African American students feel that their aspirations are supported. In November 2003, the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education ranked Georgetown 19th out of the top 50 highest academically ranked universities in the nation for its percentage of black students.

Georgetown University has long been a leader among America’s most selective institutions in promoting a diverse student body. Nearly 22 percent of Georgetown’s undergraduate population is from a minority ethnic background;

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In its history, Georgetown has attracted some of the nation’s top students, whose achievements include some of the most prestigious awards in higher education:

22 Rhodes Scholarships for study at Oxford University

17 Marshall Scholarships for study in England

19 Mellon Fellowships for graduate study in the United States

10 Luce Foundation Scholarships for study in the Far East

19 Truman Scholarships for study leading to public service since 1977

32 Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for women in the study of science and engineering

8 Mitchell Scholarships for study in Ireland

14 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study

30 Goldwater Scholarships for study in math, science and engineering



Georgetown University sits on the western edge of the area of the same name, which is highly regarded as Washington’s most fascinating and lively urban neighborhood. Steeped in history and architectural design, modern Georgetown is a world renowned destination for shopping, dining, and enter-tainment, in addition to being home to scores of celebrities and dignitaries.

shoppinG From the hip to the avant garde, the shopping in Georgetown is hard to beat. Centered at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street, Georgetown is a paradise to the discerned shopper. In addition to sidewalk shops hosting everything from Abercrombie & Fitch to April Cornell there are several larger venues, including Ralph Lauren, H & M and Benetton. A historic facade disguises the three-story underground “Shops at George-town Park,” featuring an array of high end boutiques and fashion options. Everything from antiques to formal attire is available to the Georgetown shopper.

dininG If coming to the area to grab a bite to eat, the neighborhood features a vast array of ambiance and cuisine. Choose to dine on fresh seafood while basking in the sun at a riverfront table or rub elbows with celebrities and dignitaries at a Prospect Street sidewalk cafe. Georgetown is sure to please any palate or craving for the hard to find cuisines.

niGhtliFe Long considered a must-do area for Washington nightlife, Georgetown is the gathering place for D.C.-area college students and young profession-als. The area features The Third Edition, a restaurant used as a location in the movie “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Mr. Smith’s, another local fixture, offers a great burger and piano players who take requests – talents such as Tori Amos had once graced its keys. In the summer, Georgetown is a great place to spend an evening by the river with friends.

outdooR This remarkably intact example of a complete historic town also boasts historic house museums and gardens and a rich variety of residential, com-mercial, and industrial buildings. Also within Georgetown is the C&O Canal, a recreational area with historical spots along the way. It’s easy to hike, bike or even ride along the canal in a historic canal boat. M Street and Wisconsin Avenue are the major thoroughfares and both are full of eateries, trendy bars, boutiques, bookstores and cafes.


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The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area has it all when it comes to sports — a team from every major league is represented, and in some cases fans are divided among area rivals. Since Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are only 30 miles apart, members of the metropolitan area gear up for fall in either purple and black to support the Baltimore Ravens or burgundy and gold to cheer on the hometown Washington Redskins. The Redskins still make FedEx Field in Landover, Md. their home, while the Ravens play less than an hour away at M&T Bank Stadium in the heart of Baltimore. When winter comes and Georgetown is on the road, fans can still venture to Verizon Center to see the NBA’s Washington Wizards or the Washington Capitals of the NHL. After March Madness, fans are still not in a drought for sports action, as the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles return from spring training for their opening day celebrations. The Nationals moved into their new home, Nationals Park, at the beginning of the 2008 season, while RFK Stadium will still be used by D.C. United of Major League Soccer as well as the Washington Freedom of Women’s Professional Soccer.The Washington Kastles of World Team Tennis, the 2009 WTT Champions, make their home at Kastles Stadium at CityCenter DC, close to Verizon Center. Since the Nationals are a new addition to the D.C. sports scene, many loyal fans still make the short trip to Baltimore to watch the Orioles in Camden Yards. If a fan prefers the farm system instead, nine minor league baseball teams call the D.C. metropolitan area their home, including Single-A, Double-A and Triple-A affiliates for the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Nationals and Orioles.Or if they can’t stand the heat of the summer, D.C. sports fans can head inside to Verizon Center to watch the Washington Mystics of the WNBA compete. An exercise enthusiast’s paradise in the middle of the city, Rock Creek Park contains 1,754 acres of trees and forest, including a nature center, riding stables, tennis courts, a golf course, 30 picnic areas, playing fields and an extensive network of trails for walking, jogging and cycling.

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Arlington Cemetery / Iwo Jima Memorial (3.1 miles)Rows of headstones chronicle American his-tory with tombs of John F. Kennedy, Thurgood Marshall, boxer Joe Louis and the Tomb of the Unknowns; nearby is the Iwo Jima Memorial.

ESPN Zone (2.9 miles)ESPN Zone boasts American grill food, an arena of interactive games and attractions and an unparalleled sports viewing experience.

International Spy Museum (3.4 miles)Featuring the largest collection of international espionage-related artifacts open to the public.

Jefferson Memorial (5 miles)Dedicated in 1943 by President Franklin Roos-evelt, the memorial is a tribute to the nation’s third president, one of the foremost political thinkers in American history.

The Kennedy Center (1.8 miles)The nation’s performing arts center, presenting the best music, dance, theatre, international and children’s programs in six theaters.

Lincoln Memorial (2.4 miles)A 19-foot statue of President Abraham Lincoln is flanked by his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address.

National Air & Space Museum (4 miles)The World’s most visited museum houses arti-facts from the beginning of man’s pursuit of flight through today’s conquest of outer space.

National Museum of African Art (3.8 miles)The museum is dedicated to advancing an appre-ciation and understanding of Africa’s rich history of art and culture.

National Museum of American His-tory (3.6 miles)This museum chronicles our nation’s rich history through the preservation of memories and experi-ences of the American people.

National Museum of Natural His-tory (3.3 miles)Exhibits on the natural world around us; home to the 45.5-carat hope diamond, dinosaur fossils and featured hall of mammals.

National Zoo (2.7 miles)A 163-acre zoological park set in the heart of Washington, D.C. Its best known residents are giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Tai Shan.

Six Flags America (21.2 Miles)Featuring more than 100 thrilling rides, slides, shows and attractions Six Flags America offers state-of-the art thrill rides, eight fast and furious coasters and the newly expanded Hurricane Harbor Water Park.

U.S. Supreme Court (5 miles)Known as the third branch of government, the Supreme Court is the court of last appeal in the United States.

U.S. Capitol (4.7 miles)Under the magnificent dome, senators and repre-sentatives meet to shape U.S. legislative policy.

Washington Monument (3.4 miles)A centerpiece of Washington, D.C., honoring our nation’s first president.

White House (3 miles)The home of every U.S. president besides George Washington.

Washington, D.C. is a powerful symbol of democracy and free-dom. The leaders who gather on Capitol Hill and in the surrounding areas direct this nation and assist the world, in a quest to better equip its lands and the lives of its people.

But D.C. offers more than its numerous symbols of patriotism and history. It has unique cultural neighborhoods, fine cuisine, up-scale shopping, urban nightlife, theater and vast recreational opportunities.

Washington, D.C. is a sophisti-cated city that offers its residents and visitors the chance to engage in world-class activities and experiences.

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John J. deGioia

daniel R. poRteRField, ph.d.

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

For more than a quarter century, John J. DeGioia, Ph.D (C’79, G’95) has helped to de-

fine and strengthen Georgetown University as a premier institution for education and research. Since graduating from the University in 1979, he has served both as a senior administrator and as a faculty member. On July 1, 2001, he became Georgetown’s 48th president.As president, Dr. DeGioia is deeply committed to sustaining academic excellence at Georgetown. He has helped to recruit intellectual leaders to the faculty and secured substantial funding for scholarly research and academic programs. Under Dr. DeGioia’s leadership, the University completed in December 2003 the largest fund-raising effort in University history, the Third Century Campaign. The $1 billion capital campaign benefited Georgetown’s Main, Medical, and Law Center campuses to secure endowment funds for curriculum and faculty support, increase student financial aid, and build and renovate facilities. In 2002-2003, Dr. DeGioia oversaw the larg-est expansion of campus facilities, with the Southwest

Quadrangle - a one million square-foot complex of student housing; study, seminar and music rooms; and a new Jesuit Community - at the forefront.Dr. DeGioia addresses broader issues in higher educa-tion as a board member of the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and the Campus Compact, and as an executive committee member of the Council on Com-petitiveness. He is chair of the Consortium on Financing Higher Education and serves on the Business-Higher Education Forum. To prepare young people for leadership roles in the global community, Dr. DeGioia has expanded op-portunities for intercultural and interreligious dialogue, welcomed world leaders to campus, and convened international conferences to address challenging issues. He is a member of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO and Chair of its Education Committee and he represents Georgetown at the World Economic Forum and on the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. DeGioia has enhanced Georgetown’s relation-ship with the many political, cultural, corporate, and economic resources of Washington, D.C. He serves on the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Federal City Council. Dr. DeGioia is also a strong supporter of Georgetown’s social justice initiatives that seek to

improve opportunities for Washington’s underserved neighborhoods. As the first lay president of a Jesuit university, Dr. DeGioia places special emphasis on sustaining and strengthening Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit identity and its responsibility to serve as a voice and an instru-ment for justice. He has also been a strong advocate for inter-religious dialogue. He is a member of the Order of Malta, a lay religious order of the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to serving the sick and the poor.Dr. DeGioia is a Professorial Lecturer in the Depart-ment of Philosophy. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Georgetown University in 1979 and his PhD in Philosophy from the University in 1995. He has most recently taught “Ethics and Global Development,” “Human Rights: A Culture in Crisis,” and a seminar on “Ways of Knowing.” Prior to his appointment as president, Dr. DeGioia held a variety of senior administrative positions at Georgetown, including senior vice president, respon-sible for university-wide operations, and dean of student affairs. In 2004, he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Academia from the Sons of Italy.

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia named Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D. (C’83)

Interim Athletics Director at the university in June 2009. Dr. Porterfield currently serves as Senior Vice President for Strategic Development. Porterfield has played an oversight role with Athletics for the past five years. He chaired the senior coordinat-ing group that assisted the last interim Athletics Director in 2004-05. He participated in the search that brought Muir to the Francis X. Rienzo Chair of Athletics at Georgetown and provided week-to-week supervision for the Athletics Director on behalf of the President during the past year. In addition, he was a member of the Board of Direc-tors ad hoc committee on Athletics in 2006-07 and has participated heavily in the development of budget parameters for the Department and a conceptual model for a new training facility. Porterfield has worked closely with head coaches John Thompson III and Terri

Williams-Flournoy to maximize opportunities for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as with Vice President of Student Affairs Todd Olson to enhance academic services and leadership develop-ment for student-athletes. “I’m looking forward to providing interim leadership while President DeGioia recruits a new leader for the department,” Porterfield said. “My priorities will be to provide effective management, ensure a smooth transition for our permanent Athletics Director, meet and listen to coaches and alumni, and engage deeply with students so I can understand still better the nature and future potential of the student-athlete experience at Georgetown. This interim role combines nicely with my pre-existing work at Georgetown, which is to help foster academic excellence, on-campus continuity, service to the city and new initiatives.” Porterfield, who is also an assistant professor of English and teaches literature courses dealing with hu-man rights, education and social justice, has served as a senior leader at Georgetown for more than 12 years. As senior vice president for strategic development, he leads university initiatives in government relations, strategic planning, communications and new project

development. He is the 2003 recipient of the Dorothy M. Brown Award for outstanding service to students and the 2008 Edward B. Bunn, S.J. Award for Teaching Excellence in Georgetown College. Porterfield is a 1983 graduate of Georgetown Col-lege and was a recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship and a Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities. He earned his Ph.D. degree at The City University of New York Gradu-ate Center. Prior to coming to Georgetown in 1997, he served for four years as a senior aide to Health and Human Service Secretary Donna E. Shalala. In the 1980’s Dr. Porterfield founded Georgetown University’s D.C. Schools Project and After School Kids Program, two on-going social justice projects that allow several hundred students a year to work with immigrant children and at-risk youth. He now serves on the board of directors of The Cristo Rey Network. Dr. Porterfield is married to Karen A. Herrling (C ‘84, L ‘90). They have three children and live on campus in faculty housing.


Arlisa Williams enters her fourth year as the head coach of the Georgetown University vol-leyball program. Under the direction of Williams the Hoyas experienced one of the biggest turnarounds in program history in 2008, improving by nine victories overall and six victories in BIG EAST Conference play, finishing 14-13, 7-7 BE. It was the Hoyas’ first above .500 finish in four seasons and their best finish in conference since 2002. Georgetown’s 2008 recruiting class was named a PrepVolleyball.com high honorable mention (Top 65) and paid dividends as Victoria Rezin was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for Sept. 16, the first honor earned since the Williams’ era. In 2008 Williams’ guided three additional players to individual success, as Vanessa Dorismond, Caitlin Boland and Katherine Niesen all spent time in the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Division I top 50 in hitting percentage, assists and block totals, respectively. In addition to growth on the court, Williams’ teams have thrived in the classroom. George-town volleyball has produced 22 BIG EAST All-Academic team selections since Williams took over in 2006. Georgetown volleyball earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award in 2007, as the team maintained a grade-point average (GPA) over 3.3. In her first three seasons at the helm, the Hoyas have posted a 27-59 record with a 10-32 mark in BIG EAST Conference action She arrived on the Hilltop after a successful four-year stint as an assistant at the University of Florida, where she helped the Gators reach two Final Fours. During her time at Florida, Williams was the program’s recruiting coordinator, bring-ing in two-consecutive classes that were rated among the top 10 in the country. In her first full year as recruiting coordinator, Williams’ class was ranked No. 2 in the country by PrepVolleyball.com, and she followed that up in 2005 with a class that was rated No. 10, quite a feat considering no other top-10 team had less than three commitments and the Gators had only two. Williams helped lead Florida to its first appear-ance in a national championship game in 2003 and was part of two Final Four appearances

during her four years with the Gators. Florida finished 33-3 in 2005, its third 30-win season in four years. In addition, she coached players who combined for 14 All-America honors and 19 All-Southeastern Conference honors. Prior to her stint at Florida, Williams helped guide American University to an impressive 52-8 record during her two seasons. The Eagles went 14-0 in the Patriot League in 2001 and earned the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, just one year after winning the Colonial Athletic Association conference title. Before working at American, Williams served as a graduate assistant coach at Virginia Tech during the 1994 and 1995 seasons, earning a master’s degree in education and student personnel services. Williams earned a bachelor of arts degree in African-American studies in 1993 from the University of Wisconsin, where she was a stand-out middle blocker for the school. She was a three-time All-Big Ten selection (1990-92) and a two-time All-Region honoree (1990-91). In 1990 Williams was a member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival team that earned a gold medal. She set the Wisconsin career records for kills (1,495) and blocks (618) during her final year with the Badgers. Williams was a member of Wisconsin’s 1990 Big Ten Championship Team and was a captain in her senior year. A native of Wash-ington, D.C., Williams spent her formative years in Louisville, Ky., where she played for the Kentuckiana Volleyball Association and graduated from Kentucky Country Day School. Williams resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband Simon and son, Alex-ander.

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GEORGETOWN VOLLEYbALL THROUGH THE YEARS

YEAR RECORD HEAD COACH2008 14-13 Arlisa Williams2007 5-27 Arlisa Williams2006 8-19 Arlisa Williams2005 6-22 Li Liu2004 17-12 Li Liu2003 9-19 Li Liu2002 17-13 Li Liu2001 18-9 Li Liu2000 16-13 Li Liu1999 27-5 Li Liu1998 24-6 Jolene Nagel1997 14-15 Jolene Nagel1996 19-14 Jolene Nagel1995 19-14 Jolene Nagel1994 15-17 Jolene Nagel1993 12-19 Jolene Nagel1992 15-15 Jolene Nagel1991 23-14 Nila Toribio-Straka1990 27-14 Nila Toribio-Straka1989 21-20 Nila Toribio-Straka1988 24-12 Nila Toribio-Straka1987 22-10 Nila Toribio-Straka1986 16-24 Steve Henry1985 21-17 Steve Henry1984 7-27 Kin W. Ng1983 17-21 Kin W. Ng1982 32-13 Joe McClure1981 32-19 Joe McClure1980 27-23 Joe McClure1979 39-12 Joe McClure1978 37-11 Joe McClure1977 28-9 Joe McClure1976 18-12 Joe McClure1975 22-8 Joe McClure1974 16-1 Joe McClureTotal 684-519 (.569)

COACHES’ RECORDS

Joe McClure (1974-82) 251-108 (.699)Kin W. Ng (1983-84) 24-48 (.333)Steve Henry (1985-86) 37-41 (.474)Nila Toribio-Straka (1987-91) 117-70 (.625)Jolene Nagel (1992-98) 118-100 (.541)Li Liu (1999-2005) 110-93 (.542)Arlisa Williams (2006-Present) 27-59 (.458)


lYnnette MosteRAssistant Coach / Second Season

Lynnette Moster enters her second season as an assistant coach with Georgetown volleyball. With the Hoyas, Moster’s primary duties are training the team’s outside hitters and defensive specialists. She also assists in all areas of program development, including recruiting, team travel and equipment. Prior to Georgetown, Moster spent one year as an assistant coach to Kelly Sheffield at University at Albany. At Albany, the Great Danes finished 24-10 and became just the third women’s volleyball team in school history to reach the NCAA Tournament and the third sport to advance past the first round of play. Albany finished its season with a loss to the National Champions, Penn State. Moster, an outside hitter at Georgia Tech from 2001-04, was a three-time AVCA All-American and the first three-time AVCA All-American in ACC history. Moster was named the 2004 ACC Player of the Year, was a three-time All-ACC First Team honoree and All-ACC Second Team during her freshman year. She was selected as Georgia Tech’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year in 2002-03 and was named MVP of the 2002 ACC Tournament. Moster is the Yellow Jackets’ all-time leader in kills and is ranked among the school’s top five in career digs, aces and hitting percentage. Moster was a member of the U.S. National Team, training under Head Coach Jenny Lang Ping as an outside hitter and libero. Moster also played profession-ally in Puerto Rico as an outside hitter with Gigantes de Carolina, where she was selected to the league’s all-star team. Moster, a native of Liberty, Ind., graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management from Georgia Tech in December 2006. She has gained coaching experience on a variety of levels, including elementary, middle and high school, along with several summer camps.

Jake laWRenceAssistant Coach / Second Season

Jake Lawrence enters his second season as an assistant coach with Georgetown Volleyball. With the Hoyas, Lawrence’s primary duties are recruiting, scouting of opponents, organizing the team’s offense and blocking and training the team’s middle hitters. Prior to Georgetown, Lawrence served for two years as an assistant coach under Sherry Dunbar (2006) and Jason Kepner (2007) at College of Charleston. While there, Lawrence helped guide the Cougars to back-to-back Southern Confer-ence titles, as they twice advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars’ experienced great individual success during Lawrence’s stay, as they had seven players named to the All-Southern Conference team and the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year between 2006 and 2007. Lawrence, a Pittsburgh, Pa., native, served as an undergraduate assistant coach at Xavier Uni-versity, helping guide the Musketeers to a 2004 Atlantic 10 Championship. He also served as the head coach for Team Z Volleyball Club, an elite Junior Olympics team in Cincinnati, Ohio. As an outside hitter with Renaissance Vol-leyball Club in Pittsburgh, Pa., Lawrence was an All-America nominee in 2000 and 2001 on a team that made four consecutive national champi-onships, between 1999-2002. Lawrence graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor of arts in political science in 2006.

ben GlonVolunteer Assistant Coach / First Season

Ben Glon enters his first year on the George-town volleyball coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Glon has nine years of club coaching experience at both the junior and adult level through USA Volleyball. As a juniors coach, he has spent the last three seasons with Virginia Elite Volleyball Club in Reston, Va., guiding two teams to the Chesapeake Regional Champion-ship and qualifying for USA Volleyball Nationals in 2007 and 2008. Prior to moving to Virginia, Ben was an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force and participated in the All-Air Force Sports Program. In 2004 he was selected as a member of the All-Air Force Men’s Volleyball Team and participated in the Armed Forces Championships in Tacoma, Wash., as the starting libero. He played his collegiate vol-leyball at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and led his team to a No. 25 national ranking in 1999. Ben graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1999 with a bachelor’s of science in chemistry and earned a master’s of business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2005.

McDonough Arena, Georgetown’s home for Hoya Athletics since it opened in 1952, has housed the university’s athletics administration offices, sports medicine and training room facilities, varsity locker rooms and coaches’ offices. Within the footprint of this historic brick and concrete structure, McDonough Arena is home to the women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The men’s basketball team practices and plays a limited number of contests at McDonough.

McDonough provides seating for 2,200 fans for basketball, and serves as a frequent campus site for university special events and select community events. In addition, McDonough is a frequent gathering place for alumni, parents and fans to share their common Georgetown spirit prior to and following their favorite Hoya athletic event.

The building has played host to one of President Dwight Eisenhower’s inaugural balls, dignitaries of many na-tions, bishops, academics, many graduations, convocations, as well as concerts by Count Basie, The Who, the Grateful Dead, Steve Miller, Ike and Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Run DMC and G. Love.

The arena is named for Rev. Vincent S. McDonough, SJ, moderator of athletics from 1916 to 1928. His portrait adorns the visitors’ lobby where dozens of Georgetown’s national trophies and memorabilia are displayed.


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Georgetown University is committed to providing academic support for all students and to integrating studentswith disabilities as fully as possible into all aspects of University life. The Academic Resource Center fulfills this mission by providing:

• Assistance in many skills areas necessary for academic achievement through individual consultations, workshops and/or tutoring services.

• Accommodations to students with disabilities under the ADA and Section 504.• Facilities and support services to help ensure equal opportunity for students with disabilities.• Academic coaching to empower student-athletes to became student-centered learners and enhance their

academic performance.

Consistent with the University’s Academic Resource Center and Department of Athletics missions’ commitment to the comprehensive development of the student, the Associate Director strengthens the University’s academic sup-port network by providing academic coaching to empower student-athletes to become student-centered learners and enhance their academic performance.

The Associate Director further serves as a liaison to campus wide offices related to student-athlete development. The Associate Director has the responsibility of advising student-athletes and providing the appropriate assistance in prescribing learning strategies that offer academic support to these aforementioned students. Dr. Habel regularly assesses the academic progress of student-athletes to determine individual learning needs, identify learning strate-gies to provide individualized and holistic support services and program access; and, refer students to appropriate academic support services within the Academic Resource Center and to other University resources. Dr. Habel also monitors student-athlete academic progress in accordance with NCAA and University rules and standards through progress reports, instructor contact and official records to ensure student-athletes are progressing toward degrees. Finally, Dr. Habel assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of student-athlete orientation programs and coaching staff development programs.

Location: Leavey 335Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.PurPose: Support all students; integrate students with disabilities into all aspects of University lifeteLePHone: (202) 687-8354MontHLy worksHoP scHeduLe: http://ldss.georgetown.edu/calendar.cfmGeneraL study skiLLs tiPs: http://ldss.georgetown.edu/acad-studyskills.cfm


Mike hillAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mike Hill came to the Hoyas Strength & Conditioning program in 2004. He arrived at Georgetown from San Francisco, Calif., where he ran a multi-million

dollar weight training facility, while also volunteer-ing for the Oakland Raiders. He received his bachelor of arts from the University of Northern Iowa in health promotion with a minor in coaching. While attending North-ern Iowa, Hill worked with the men’s basketball coaching staff as a student manager and practice player. Hill coached two high school basketball teams in Iowa and organized camps for the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State Univer-sity, Denver University and several high schools throughout the state of Iowa. He is a current member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and his certifications include Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, SAC Speed Agility and Conditioning Level 1 Coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer, and CPR certified.

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Shelly K. Habel is in her fifth year working directly with the Georgetown athletics department as the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center for Student-Athlete Services. In her role, she assists student-athletes with aca-demic planning, and study skills. She works collabor-atively with coaches, sport administrators, faculty and academic deans, as well as other academic offices to develop individual and group academic programming for student-athletes to ensure the academic success of the Hoya student-athletes. Dr. Habel has been a Visiting Assistant Professor in the department of sociology at Georgetown Uni-versity since 2000. She received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Stockholm University, Sweden in East Asian studies, majoring in Chinese and minor-ing in economics. She earnd her Ph.D. in sociology from the Uni-versity of Hawaii at Manoa, focusing her research on social change and economic development in small, rural and ethnically diverse communities.

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alan alpeRAssistant Athletic Trainer

Alan Alper has been a full-time staff member with the Georgetown Sports Medicine Staff since 2005 after serv-ing in various part-time

capacities for several years. He works with volleyball, baseball and men’s and women’s golf. Alper is a 1979 graduate of the University of Mary-land and a 1985 graduate of the Potomac Massage Training Institute (D.C.). Prior to Georgetown, Alper founded Massage Associates, a massage therapy practice he operated for twenty years. Clients ranged from two sitting U.S. presidents, government officials, professional ballet dancers from the N.Y.C. Ballet Company and the Royal Danish Ballet Company as well as various celebrities such as supermodel Cindy Crawford. An avid baseball fan, Alper has been the athletic trainer for the Bethesda Big Train baseball team for the past five summers. He holds specialties in kine-siotaping as well as the Red Cord Therapy System. Alper is currently a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). Alper resides in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Marina.

RYan sakaMotoSports Information Assistant / Volleyball Contact

Ryan Sakamoto is in his second year with the Georgetown University sports information office. He serves as the primary

contact for volleyball, field hockey, men’s crew, women’s rowing and softball. The Easton, Pa., native took his current role in the sports information office in December 2007, after spending a year as an account executive with CBS Radio in Baltimore, Md., and as a sports correspon-dent with the Frederick News-Post in Frederick, Md. Prior to his work with CBS Radio and the News-Post, Sakamoto spent four years in Minor League Baseball, serving as the Director of Public Relations with the Frederick Keys, class-A affiliate of the Balti-more Orioles from 2004-06. Sakamoto also worked as the Public Relations Assistant and marketing intern for the Bowie Baysox, class-AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles from 2003-04. Sakamoto graduated from the University of Mary-land - College Park in 2004. He earned his bachelor of arts in communication studies with a concentration in government and politics.

The Georgetown University volleyball team took huge steps under Head Coach Arlisa Williams during the 2008 season, improving by nine victories overall and moving into the middle of the pack in the BIG EAST. But after the loss of its two senior captains from a year ago, the Hoyas were selected to slip back to 11th in the preseason BIG EAST Coaches poll. “Losing both Caitlin Boland and Kit Niesen, who were two four-year starters was tough,” Williams said. “But in their departure we’ve seen several players step up to the plate. I think the biggest thing is Ashley Malone taking control and leading us from that setting position and she really has us covered on the court. Off the court I think Kiersten McKoy and Courtney Cohen, who were voted our captains this year have stepped up. But the most gratifying thing is to see each member of the team hold each other accountable, so now we’re seeing leadership from all areas of our team.”

Outside Hitters Junior Kortney Robinson, who was second on the 2007 squad with 265 kills, returns to the lineup after a year-long hiatus. At outside hitter she will join sophomore Sara Manley, who had a strong freshman season, finishing second on the team with 226 kills. Junior Samantha Trauth and freshman Paris Coleman will have the opportunity to contribute on the outside for GU. “I’m excited to have the depth there because so many balls in college volleyball go out to the pins. For us, the depth will really help,” Williams said. “Paris brings us some more athleticism. Kortney came back and her game is tight. We just need to keep Samantha healthy because she was

hitting really well at the beginning of preseason. Sara Manley is rock solid as always.”

Middle Blockers The Hoyas will not have as much depth in the middle but should benefit from strong play from junior Vanessa Dorismond. The Cary, N.C., native ended the 2008 season on a strong note being named to the BIG EAST Honor roll in the final week of the regular season after a 17-kill and four-block performance against Seton Hall. Dorismond will be joined in the middle by a pair of 6-3 freshmen in Lindsay Wise and Annalee Abell. “I think Vanessa Dorismond worked really hard this summer and has been blocking balls really well in the preseason, so I think we can expect big things from her,” Williams said. “Lindsay Wise has been a pleasant surprise. We knew she was going to be good, but we didn’t know she was going to be this good this soon.”

Setters At setter, the Hoyas will be faced with replac-ing Boland, who finished her four-year career at Georgetown third all-time in assists. The job will go to Malone, who showed flashes of promise during the 2008 season, including a 34 assist performance in a hard fought 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Oct. 5. Sophomore Holly Jacobus, a transfer student from Cal-Berkeley will push Malone for playing time. “Ashley has looked really good. She came back in good shape, she worked really hard this summer, she’s putting up a good ball, she’s playing great defense for us, is blocking well and I think Ashley is very capable of running our offense,” Williams said. “Holly Jacobus, who

transferred in is a work horse. She’s going to go out and try to out work you every single chance she gets and that’s what you need there.”

Libero/Defensive Specialist Tory Rezin returns at libero after a strong freshman campaign that saw her lead the club with 331 digs and earn MVP honors in the 2008 Georgetown Classic. Freshman Christina Johnson will add depth after a strong high school career. “Tory had a great spring and we’re looking forward to her continuing that as our libero,” Wil-liams said. “Johnson had great club experience and is coming in working hard and learning how the college game is played and that’s all we can ask from her.”

Right-Side Hitters Senior captains Courtney Cohen and Kiersten McKoy will bring experience on the right side for the Hoyas. Cohen played in each of GU’s 27 matches finishing third on the team with 39 total blocks and fifth with 140 kills gives the Hoyas size along the front line. McKoy, who saw time at middle blocker a year ago gives the Blue and Gray and athletic dimension on the right side. “Both of them are blocking well, I think Kiersten will be able to terminate for us early, “Williams said. “I think Cohen should be a strong role player for us.”

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No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown/High School/Previous School1 Paris Coleman OH Fr. 5-6 Inglewood, Calif./Brentwood School2 Kortney Robinson OH Jr. 6-0 Pleasant Grove, Utah/Pleasant Grove3 Ashley Malone S So. 5-11 San Jose, Calif./St. Francis4 Victoria Rezin L So. 5-7 Morris, Ill./Morris 5 Christina Johnson DS Fr. 5-8 Granite Bay, Calif./Granite Bay6 Holly Jacobus S So. 5-7 Galt, Calif./Stanford University HS/Cal-Berkeley7 Jessica Hardy OH Sr. 6-1 Manhattan Beach, Calif./Mira Costa8 Samantha Trauth OH Jr. 5-11 Naperville, Ill./Naperville North10 Courtney Cohen RS Sr. 6-3 Clearwater, Fla./Berkeley Prep11 Kiersten McKoy RS Sr. 6-0 Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd12 Vanessa Dorismond MB Jr. 6-0 Cary, N.C./Cardinal Gibbons13 Lindsay Wise MB Fr. 6-3 Raleigh, N.C./Raleigh Charter14 Sara Manley OH So. 5-11 Dove Canyon, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic15 Annalee Abell MB/RS Fr. 6-3 Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay

Head Coach: Arlisa Williams (Wisconsin ’93), fourth yearAssistant Coaches: Lynnette Moster (Georgia Tech ’06), second year; Jake Lawrence (Xavier ’06), second yearVolunteer Assistant: Ben Glon (US Air Force Academy’99), first year


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No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown/High School/Previous School15 Annalee Abell MB/RS Fr. 6-3 Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay 10 Courtney Cohen RS Sr. 6-3 Clearwater, Fla./Berkeley Prep1 Paris Coleman OH Fr. 5-6 Inglewood, Calif./Brentwood School12 Vanessa Dorismond MB Jr. 6-0 Cary, N.C./Cardinal Gibbons7 Jessica Hardy OH Sr. 6-1 Manhattan Beach, Calif./Mira Costa6 Holly Jacobus S So. 5-7 Galt, Calif./Stanford University HS/Cal-Berkeley5 Christina Johnson DS Fr. 5-8 Granite Bay, Calif./Granite Bay3 Ashley Malone S So. 5-11 San Jose, Calif./St. Francis14 Sara Manley OH So. 5-11 Dove Canyon, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic11 Kiersten McKoy RS Sr. 6-0 Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd4 Victoria Rezin L So. 5-7 Morris, Ill./Morris 2 Kortney Robinson OH Jr. 6-0 Pleasant Grove, Utah/Pleasant Grove8 Samantha Trauth OH Jr. 5-11 Naperville, Ill./Naperville North13 Lindsay Wise MB Fr. 6-3 Raleigh, N.C./Raleigh Charter

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Hoyas By StateCalifornia (7): Coleman, Hardy, Jacobus, Johnson, Malone, Manley, McKoyFlorida (1): CohenIllinois (2): Rezin, TrauthKentucky (1): AbellNorth Carolina (2): Dorismond, WiseUtah (1): Robinson

Hoyas by ClassSeniors (3): Cohen, Hardy, McKoyJuniors (3): Dorismond, Robinson, TrauthSophomores (4): Jacobus, Malone, Manley, RezinFreshmen (4): Abell, Coleman, Johnson, Wise

Hoyas by PositionLibero/Defensive Specialists (2): Johnson, RezinMiddle blockers (3): Abell, Dorismond, WiseOutside Hitters (5): Coleman, Hardy, Manley, Robinson, TrauthRight-Side Hitters (3): Abell, Cohen, McKoySetters (2): Jacobus, Malone

Pronunciation Guide

Annalee Abell - AbleArlisa Williams - are-lees-ahHolly Jacobus - Jah-CO-busKiersten McKoy - keer-stinVanessa Dorismond - doors-mondVictoria Rezin - RES-in

Courtney Cohen


couRtneY cohenSeNIOR / 6-3 / MIDDLe BLOCKeRTAMPA, FLA. / BeRKeLey PReP

2008 - Played in 88 games … Finished third on the squad with 39 total blocks and fifth with 140 kills … Tallied nine kills in the Hoyas season-opener at George Mason on Aug. 29 … Had a season-high seven total blocks and six kills at Northwestern on Sept. 19 … Tied a season-high with nine kills against Howard on Sept. 22 … Recorded three kills and six total blocks at West Virginia on Oct. 3 … Named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star. 2007 - Played in 89 games … Finished fourth on the squad with 57 total blocks … Had seven kills and four digs in a 3-0 loss to Cincinnati on Sept. 21 … Recorded a season-high nine kills along with four blocks during a 3-1 loss to Seton Hall on Oct. 27 … Registered six blocks in a 3-2 loss to Virginia Com-monwealth on Nov. 24.2006 - Played in 34 games for the Blue & Gray … Tallied a career-high 10 kills on Oct. 10 against UMBC … Maintained a .462 hitting percentage against American when she recorded seven kills … Chipped in five assisted blocks on Sept. 22 against BIG EAST Conference opponent Seton Hall … Tied for fifth on the team with 10 assisted blocks in league action.Prior to Georgetown - Four-year letterwinner at Berkeley Prep ... Part of state championship team (2003) ... 2005 senior tri-captain ... 2005 state champion runner-up ... Part of USA Team Florida squad that finished third ... 2003 All-County Honorable Mention ... 2004 Junior Olympics gold medalist ... Earned Berkeley Prep’s Team Coaches Award ... Member of the National Honor Society and the English Honor Society ... Editor of school newspaper, The Berkeley Fanfare.

Jessica haRdYSeNIOR / 6-1 / OuTSIDe HITTeRMANHATTAN BeACH, CALIF. / MIRA COSTA

2008 - Played in 90 games … Recorded a team-leading 254 kills and 224 digs, the second-highest total on the team … Led the squad with six double-doubles … Opened the season with 10 kills and 11 digs at George Mason on Aug. 29 … Posted a season-high 18 kills with 11 digs against Missouri State on Sept. 6 … Had 16 kills and a season-high 21 digs in a 3-2 victory over Seton Hall on Nov. 16 … Named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star. 2007 - Played in 108 games … Recorded 253 kills, the third-highest total on the squad … Ranked second on the team with 276 digs … Registered 15 kills in a 3-0 victory over Howard on Sept. 4 … Had 27 kills and maintained a .467 hitting per-centage in a 3-1 victory over Morgan State on Sept. 11 … Named to the Wing-ate Inn All-Tournament Team after tallying 19 kills and 18 digs against Mercer and 13 kills and 12 digs against Winthrop on Sept. 15 … Named to the BIG EAST Conference Honor Roll for her efforts during the week of Sept. 10-16. 2006 - Saw action in 76 games as a freshman … Ranked second on the squad with 272 digs, leading the team with 3.58 digs per game … Fourth on the squad with 18 service aces … Recorded a career-high 21 digs against Wright State on Sept. 2 … Maintained a .333 hitting percentage on Sept. 2 against East Carolina when she tallied 17 kills and seven digs … Ranked third on the squad with eight service aces in BIG EAST Conference action.Prior to Georgetown - Helped lead Mira Costa to two state championships (2004, 2005) ... Named to 2004 All-State Team ... 2004 Reno Champions ... CIF Champions in 2003 and 2004 ... Selected to All-CIF and All-Area teams in 2004 ... Team earned first place at Las Vegas Tournament ... Named to Durango All-Tournament team ... Mira Costa Athlete of the Month (November 2004) ... All-Bay League Team (2004) ... Beach Volleyball Junior Olympic gold medal champion in 2005 ... Earned Academic Excellence, Commendable Delegate and Research Awards.

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Cohen’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2006 19 34 37 22 113 .133 3 0 14 0 172007 31 89 112 90 368 .060 24 8 54 7 502008 27 88 140 90 414 .121 10 0 45 6 33Totals 77 211 289 202 895 .097 37 8 113 13 100

Hardy’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2006 26 76 78 48 218 .138 15 18 272 0 62007 31 108 253 134 784 .152 30 11 276 3 222008 27 90 254 125 768 .168 16 26 224 2 19Totals 84 274 585 307 1770 .157 61 55 772 5 47

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kieRsten MckoYSeNIOR / 6-0 / RIGHT SIDe HITTeR/MIDDLe BLOCKeROAKLAND, CALIF. / BISHOP O’DOWD

2008 - Played in 38 games … Recorded nine kills in a 3-0 victory over St. Francis (N.Y.) on Sept. 12 … Tallied nine kills, four digs and two blocks in a 3-0 victory over Howard on Sept. 22 … Had a season-high three block assists in a 3-0 win over DePaul on Sept. 26 … Matched her season-high of three block assists in a 3-1 victory over West Virginia on Oct. 3.2007 - Played in 93 games finishing fifth on the team with 115 kills … Had a season-high 13 kills in the Hoyas’ 3-1 victory over Mercer on Sept. 15 … Recorded 10 kills and six blocks in the 3-2 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Nov. 24. 2006 - Saw action in 53 games maintaining a .225 hitting percentage, third best on the team … Ranked fourth on the team with 39 total blocks … Held a .500 hitting percentage on Oct. 29 at BIG EAST Conference opponent Connecticut when she tallied six kills … Recorded a career-high 14 kills on Oct. 1 against Syracuse while pitching in five blocks … Led the team with a .270 hitting percent-age in league action and was second on the squad with 33 total blocks against BIG EAST opponents.Prior to Georgetown - Helped lead Bishop O’Dowd to two-straight HAAL League Championships in 2004 and 2005 ... Team was a two-time NCS runner-up ... 2005 appearance in the state semifinal ... Played for City Beach Volleyball after seasons with Golden Bear, Vision and ILVB Club teams.

Vanessa doRisMondJuNIOR / 6-0 / MIDDLe BLOCKeRCARy, N.C. / CARDINAL GIBBONS

2008 - Played in 77 games, finishing second on the squad with 49 total blocks and a .275 hitting efficiency and third with 172 kills … Had six kills and led the team with a .857 hitting efficiency in a 3-0 win at George Mason on Aug. 29 … Had 12 kills and a .550 hitting ef-ficiency in a 3-0 win over George Washington on Aug. 30 … Finished with 13 kills and a .765 hitting efficiency in a 3-0 win over Brown on Sept. 13 … Re-corded 10 kills and eight blocks in a 3-2 loss to Northwestern on Sept. 19 … Had 17 kills, six digs and four blocks in a 3-2 win over Seton Hall on Nov. 16 … Named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll on Nov. 18 … Named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star. 2007 - Played in 59 games as a freshman … Had 15 kills and a team-high .636 attack percentage in the Hoyas 3-1 victory over Iona on Sept. 8 … Recorded 13 kills and 10 blocks in a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Oct. 12 … Posted a career-high 12 digs in a 3-2 loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Oct. 16. Prior to Georgetown - A two-sport athlete at Cardinal Gibbons in volleyball and softball … Captained her volleyball team her senior year … Named an All-Conference Player in 2006 when her team won the NCHSAA (North Carolina High School Athletic Association) 2AA Mid-State Conference Champion-ship and the NCHSAA 2AA State Championship … Recipient of the 2006 Crusader Award and tabbed a 2006 Carolina Region All-Region Player … Her team won the NCHSAA 2AA State and Mid-State Conference Championship in 2005 … Tabbed a 2004 All-Conference Memorable Mention … Recipient of the 2004 Scholar-Athlete/Sports Award for her efforts with Cardinal Gibbons softball … Played club volleyball since 2004, most recently with the Triangle Volleyball Club team … Member of the National Honor Society … AB Honor Roll … Member of the French Club, Lancer Club and Art Club.

Dorismond’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2007 24 59 89 41 199 .241 5 9 39 4 422008 25 77 172 73 360 .275 2 0 16 12 37Totals 49 136 261 114 559 .263 7 9 55 16 79

McKoy’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2006 22 53 66 25 182 .225 3 7 30 7 322007 30 93 115 56 355 .166 12 20 49 10 522008 19 38 47 18 128 .227 2 7 15 1 13Totals 71 184 228 99 665 .194 17 34 94 18 97

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koRtneY RobinsonJuNIOR / 6-0 / OuTSIDe HITTeRPLeASANT GROVe, uTAH / PLeASANT GROVe

2008 - Did not play.2007 - Played in 109 games … Ranked second on the squad with 265 kills … Led the squad with 277 digs and third on the team with 58 total blocks … Totaled a career-high 17 kills and a .469 hitting per-centage in the Hoyas 3-1 victory over Mercer on Sept. 15 … Tallied nine kills with no errors in the 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Oct. 12 … Had 14 kills and 19 digs in the 3-2 season-finale loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Nov. 24. 2006 - Participated in 70 games as a freshman … Ranked sixth on the squad with 24 total blocks … Tallied a career-high 15 kills on Aug. 26 against George Mason and chipped in seven digs while maintaining a .270 hitting percentage … Averaged 1.13 digs per game against BIG EAST Conference opponents … Recorded 16 service aces, 12 during league action … Recorded her first career double-double on Sept. 22 against Seton Hall with 13 kills and 12 digs.Prior to Georgetown - Garnered First Team All-State accolades by Desert News in 2004 and 2005 ... Salt Lake Tribune All-State honors ... Helped lead Pleasant Grove to National Qualifier (2001, 2002, 2005) Cross Roads (2005) and Regional Championships (2003, 2004 and 2005), including a 34-1 record (10-0 Region) as a senior ... Ranked third in the state with 89 service aces in 2005 ... Las Ve-gas Invitational All-Tournament Team (2005) ... 2003 IVA All-Regional Player ... Played for High Country Volleyball Club (2001-06) as well as Club Utah (2006) ... Regional tennis finalist and state semifinalist in 2002 ... 2004 regional tennis champion ... Honor Roll ... High Honor Roll ... All-Region Academic Volleyball accolades (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) ... All-Region Academic Tennis honors (2002, 2004, 2005) ... Vice President of KPOR (high school radio station).

saMantha tRauthSOPHOMORe / 6-0 / OuTSIDe HITTeRNAPeRVILLe, ILL. / NAPeRVILLe NORTH

2008 - Played in 48 games in her first season at Georgetown … Had seven digs in the opening 3-0 victory at George Mason on Aug. 29 … Recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs, both season-highs in a 3-2 win at Pittsburgh on Oct. 5. 2007 (at Colgate) - Played in 77 games during her freshman season … Recorded 21 kills and 122 digs during the season … Recorded a career-high 12 digs against Binghamton on Oct. 2. High School - A one-year letterwinner for Naperville North of the DuPage Valley Conference … She helped lead the Huskies to the IHSA Regional Championship as a senior … Earned special mention All-Conference honors in 2006 … Named to the DuPage Valley Conference All-Academic team for 2006-07 … Played her club volleyball for Sports Performance …Voted the Hardest Worker on the U-18 Red Team for Sports Performance.

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hollY JacobusSOPHOMORe / 5-7 / SeTTeRGALT, CALIF. / STANFORD uNIVeRSITy HS/LODI / CAL-BeRKeLey

2007 (at Cal-berkeley) - Did not play. High School - Had dual enrollment at Stanford University High School and Lodi High School where she was a three-year letterwinner ... A three-time all league selection … As a freshman, led Lodi to section semifinals. Named All district most valuable setter in 2006 … Led Lodi to a San Joaquin County League Championship in 2006 … Played her club volleyball for Delta Valley Volleyball Club … Led team as captain and starting setter to the open division of the Junior Olympics in six consecutive years … Named Prepvolleyball.com First Team Academic All-American in 2006-07…Named to the National Society of High School Scholars.

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Trauth’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2008 19 48 12 15 90 -.033 4 0 59 0 2

Robinson’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2006 26 70 116 71 407 .111 8 16 70 0 242007 31 109 265 155 893 .123 42 27 277 5 532008 did not playTotals 57 179 381 226 1300 .119 50 43 347 5 77


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ashleY MaloneSOPHOMORe / 6-0 / SeTTeRSAN JOSe, CALIF. / ST. FRANCIS

2008 - Played in 71 games during her freshman season … Finished second on the team with 122 assists and fifth with 117 digs … Had nine digs in her second collegiate match, a 3-0 win at George Washington on Aug. 30 … Had five service aces and seven digs in a 3-0 win over Morgan State on Sept. 13 … Had one kill five aces and 10 digs in a 3-1 victory at West Virginia on Oct. 3 … Had a season-high 34 assists in a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Oct. 5. Prior to Georgetown - A two-year letterwinner for St. Francis High School in Mountaintop, Calif. … She helped lead St. Francis to the 2006 California State Championship game … A member of the USA High Performance A2 team in 2004 and 2005 … Recognized as one of PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces in the class of 2008 … Coached by two-time Olympian Kim Oden.

saRa ManleYSOPHOMORe / 6-0 / OuTSIDe HITTeRDOVe CANyON, CALIF. / SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC

2008 - Played in 87 games during her freshman season … Finished second on the squad with 226 kills and a 2.60 kill per set average … Reached double digits in kills seven times … Tallied season highs with 14 kills and 11 digs in a 3-0 win over George Washington on Aug. 30 … Matched 14 kills three more times against Missouri State on Sept. 6, St. Francis (N.Y.) on Sept. 12 and Howard on Sept. 22 … Had nine kills, a season-high five service aces and tied her mark with 11 digs at Pittsburgh on 11 digs … Named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star. Prior to Georgetown - A four-year letterwinner for Santa Margarita Catholic High School … She helped lead Santa Margarita to a 2006 Trinity League Championship … Her team won the 2006 Nike Challenge Tournament in Chicago … She was named First Team All-League and All-CIF … Named to the A2 USA Team in 2006 … Traveled to Italy and Croatia with SCVA High Performance team in the summer of 2007 … Named among the top recruits in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com.

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Rezin’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2008 27 90 5 0 19 .263 62 17 331 0 0

Manley’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2008 27 87 226 128 650 .151 8 27 118 0 24

Malone’s Career StatisticsYear MP GP K E TA Pct. A Ace Digs bS bA2008 25 71 4 2 23 .087 122 23 117 0 2

VictoRia RezinSOPHOMORe / 6-0 / LIBeROMORRIS, ILL. / MORRIS

2008 - Played in 90 games during her freshman season … Had three aces and 18 digs in her collegiate debut, a 3-0 win over George Mason on Aug. 29 … Was selected Most Valuable Player of the Georgetown Classic after compiling 42 digs over three matches helping aid the Hoya hitters to a .371 hitting percentage … Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on Sept. 16 … Had 25 digs at Northwestern on Sept. 19 … Had two service aces and a season-high 27 digs in a 3-2 win over Seton Hall on Nov. 16. Prior to Georgetown - A three-year letterwinner for Morris High School in Morris, Ill. … Played her club volleyball for Sports Performance … Helped lead Sports Performance to a 2007 18 - Elite National Championship … She was named an AAU All-American for her play during the 2008 season … Named an All-Area Co-MVP by the Morris Daily Herald in 2008 … Named among the Top De-fensive Dandies by PrepVolleyball.com … A member of the National Honor Society.


annalee abellFReSHMAN / 6-3 / MIDDLe BLOCKeRLexINGTON, Ky. / HeNRy CLAy

Prior to Georgetown - A three-year letterwinner and two-time Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Associa-tion Region Player of the Year … Selected as a two-time KVCA All-State player, earning first team hon-ors during her junior season … Played club volleyball for Asics Kentucky Indiana Volleyball Academy (KIVA) … In 2008 her 17 Red team was the 17 Open AAU National Volleyball Championship runner-up … Also a three-year letterwinner in basketball and a member of the National Honor Society.

paRis coleManFReSHMAN / 5-6 / OuTSIDe HITTeRINGLeWOOD, CALIF. / BReNTWOOD SCHOOL

Prior to Georgetown - A four-year letterwinner in volleyball from Brentwood Academy where she served as team captain during her senior year ... Earned First Team All-League and First Team All-California Interscholastic Federation honors in 2006, 2007 and 2008 ... Named the CIF and league player of the year in 2008 ... Also lettered in track & field where she competed in the triple jump, long jump and high jump.

chRistina JohnsonFReSHMAN / 5-8 / DeFeNSIVe SPeCIALISTGRANITe BAy, CALIF. / GRANITe BAy

Prior to Georgetown - A three-year letterwinner in volleyball from Granite Bay High School where she served as team captain during her senior season … A three-time First Team All-League selection … Named team’s defensive most valuable player as a junior … Selected to the 2004 NorCal High Performance team … Played her club volleyball for Force Volleyball Club and helped the team to a No. 1 ranking in NorCal in 2007 … Double Gold Scholar and California Scholarship Federation member.

lindsaY WiseFReSHMAN / 6-3 / MIDDLe BLOCKeRRALeIGH, N.C. / RALeIGH CHARTeR

Prior to Georgetown - A four-year letterwinner in volleyball, serving as team captain during her senior year … Selected two-time all-conference after helping lead Raleigh Charter to the regional finals in consecutive years … Played her club volleyball for NC Elite … Invited to play with the 2009 Junior National A2 team … Also earned a varsity letter in swimming and is a member of the National Honor Society.

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The rebuilding process undertaken by third-year head coach Arlisa Williams was evident on the floor for the 2008 Georgetown University vol-leyball team, as the Hoyas finished 14-13 overall and 7-7 in BIG EAST play. GU improved by nine games overall and six games in conference play for the first season above .500 since 2004. Leading the turnaround were captains and four-year senior starters Caitlin Boland and Katherine Niesen. Boland, who rebounded from injury in 2007, directed the Hoyas offense with 783 assists. Her 2,997 careers assists leaves her third in Georgetown history behind Jennifer Ward (3,585) and Amy Meier (3,469). Niesen provided the Hoyas with a strong presence in the middle, leading the team with 73 total blocks and finish-ing third with 201 kills. The Hoyas also earned strong play from junior outside hitter Jessica Hardy, who led the squad with 254 kills and proved to be among the team’s best passers. Junior Courtney Cohen finished with 140 kills and 39 blocks and sophomore Vanessa Dorismond, who dominated at times in the middle finished the season with 172 kills and 49 total blocks. Dorismond was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll in the final week of the season after strong performances against Villanova and Seton Hall. GU also received strong play from its highly touted freshman class. Victoria Rezin served as the team’s libero from game one, leading the squad with 331 digs. Rezin was named the Most Valuable Player at the Georgetown Classic and earned BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on

Sept. 16, the first GU freshman to earn the honor since Sara Albert in 2001. Sara Manley led the team with 27 service aces and was among the BIG EAST leaders in the category, while finishing second on the team with 254 kills. Ashley Malone finished third on the team with 23 service aces and second with 122 assists. Georgetown opened its season with a win for the first time since 2005, defeating George Mason, 3-0 before finishing its opening weekend at the D.C. Challenge, 2-1. The next weekend, the Hoyas would take out Davidson, 3-0, before falling to North Carolina and Missouri State at the Carolina Classic. Niesen would earn All-Tourna-ment Team honors after hitting .833 against Da-vidson and leading the team with 12 kills against Missouri State. Williams would lead the Blue & Gray to wins over St. Francis (N.Y.), Morgan State and Brown in the Georgetown Classic establishing a strong home court advantage that helped carry the Hoyas to a 9-2 record at McDonough Arena throughout the season. The road proved less friendly, as George-town would drop its next three matches at the Northwestern Invitational. After holding a 2-1 set advantage against host Northwestern, the Wildcats rallied back to win the final two sets and the match. GU would not win another set the rest of the tournament falling to No. 4 UCLA, despite pushing them in the first set and falling to Virginia, 3-0. After a 3-0 win over Howard at home, the Hoyas opened BIG EAST play against DePaul.

Manley played strong in her first conference match, leading the team with 13 kills on its way to a 3-0 win. The Hoyas would drop their next match to Notre Dame, one of just two home losses they would suffer all season. Georgetown would go on the road the follow-ing weekend, first to Morgantown, W.Va., where they pulled off their first victory over West Virginia since 2003. It was also the first time the Hoyas won a match that lasted longer than three sets. They would be pushed again against Pittsburgh, but were able to hold off the Panthers in five sets, winning 3-2. Dorismond had 13 kills and hit .417 in the victory. The Hoyas would drop their homecoming match to Syracuse, 3-1, but followed up with a big 3-0 victory over Marquette. Cohen would lead the Hoyas with seven kills and three blocks in the win. GU would fall to South Florida before getting back on track with a home win against Rutgers, but their four-game road stretch with Louisville, Cincinnati, Connecticut and St. John’s proved a struggle. The Hoyas dropped each of the four, falling under .500 in the BIG EAST for the first time. Hardy had double-doubles in each of the Hoyas final two matches and Dorismond domi-nated in the middle to help close the season with back-to-back home conference victories against Villanova and Seton Hall to finish 7-7 in the con-ference, but lost a tiebreaker to just miss a berth in the BIG EAST Tournament.


2008 ReVieW


RESULTS Date Opponent Score Match Results Overall Conf Time AttendAug. 29, 2008 at George Mason W, 3-0 25-22,25-17,25-23 1-0 0-0 2:21 276Aug. 30, 2008 vs. American L, 3-0 22-25,20-25,23-25 1-1 0-0 1:21 124Aug. 30, 2008 at George Washington W, 3-0 25-7,25-15,29-27 2-1 0-0 1:13 212Sept. 05, 2008 vs. Davidson W, 3-0 25-20,25-17,25-14 3-1 0-0 1:08 612Sept. 06, 2008 vs. Missouri State L, 3-1 30-28,18-25,21-25,18-25 3-2 0-0 1:54 108Sept. 06, 2008 at North Carolina L, 3-0 16-25,16-25,16-25 3-3 0-0 1:12 563Sept. 12, 2008 St. Francis W, 3-0 25-10,25-11,25-11 4-3 0-0 1:03 111Sept. 13, 2008 Morgan State W, 3-0 25-7,25-10,25-8 5-3 0-0 0:59 126Sept. 13, 2008 Brown W, 3-0 25-23,25-22,25-19 6-3 0-0 1:22 135Sept. 19, 2008 at Northwestern L, 3-2 25-18,22-25,25-22,22-25,12-15 6-4 0-0 2:10 219Sept. 19, 2008 vs. No. 4 UCLA L, 3-0 25-27,16-25,12-25 6-5 0-0 1:22 1218Sept. 20, 2008 vs. Virginia L, 3-0 17-25,17-25,25-27 6-6 0-0 1:25 962Sept. 22, 2008 Howard W, 3-0 25-23,27-25,25-20 7-6 0-0 1:27 87Sept. 26, 2008 DePaul * W, 3-0 25-18,26-24,25-17 8-6 1-0 1:15 103Sept. 28, 2008 Notre Dame * L, 3-0 20-25,16-25,18-25 8-7 1-1 1:16 85Oct. 3, 2008 at West Virginia * W, 3-1 24-26,25-21,25-17,25-23 9-7 2-1 1:40 200Oct. 5, 2008 at Pittsburgh * W, 3-2 14-25,19-25,25-20,25-19,15-12 10-7 3-1 1:54 187Oct. 10, 2008 Syracuse * L, 3-1 15-25,25-23,14-25,17-25 10-8 3-2 1:35 203Oct. 11, 2008 Marquette * W, 3-0 26-24,25-19,25-23 11-8 4-2 1:20 207Oct. 18, 2008 at South Florida * L, 3-0 15-25,20-25,16-25 11-9 4-3 1:17 396Oct. 26, 2008 Rutgers * W, 3-0 25-21,25-12,25-18 12-9 5-3 1:11 184Oct. 31, 2008 at Louisville * L, 3-0 18-25,18-25,17-25 12-10 5-4 1:19 1095Nov. 2, 2008 at Cincinnati * L, 3-0 19-25,23-25,18-25 12-11 5-5 1:15 287Nov. 9, 2008 at St. John’s * L, 3-0 17-25,20-25,13-25 12-12 5-6 1:21 321Nov. 14, 2008 Villanova * W, 3-0 25-13,25-19,25-21 13-12 6-6 1:15 341Nov. 16, 2008 Seton Hall * W, 3-2 29-27,20-25,21-25,25-23,15-11 14-12 7-6 2:15 423Nov. 18, 2008 at Connecticut * L, 3-0 13-25,16-25,20-25 14-13 7-7 1:08 257* BIG EAST Conference match

2008 statistics & Results

STATISTICSOverall: 14-13 Conf: 7-7 Home: 9-2 Away:4-7 Neutral: 1-4

OVERALL |-----------ATTACK-----------| |--SET--| |----SERVE----| |----DIG----| |---------BLOCKING---------|

No. Name S K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SE SA/S RE DIG Dig/S BS BA Total Blk/S BE BHE Points15 NIESEN, Katherine 87 201 2.31 71 457 .284 5 0.06 18 26 0.21 0 36 0.41 25 48 73 0.84 7 1 268.012 DORISMOND, Vanessa 77 172 2.23 73 360 .275 2 0.03 0 0 0.00 1 16 0.21 12 37 49 0.64 5 1 202.511 MCKOY, Kiersten 38 47 1.24 18 128 .227 2 0.05 7 5 0.18 2 15 0.39 1 13 14 0.37 4 0 61.53 MALONE, Ashley 76 8 0.11 2 32 .188 156 2.05 25 33 0.33 1 124 1.63 0 2 2 0.03 1 1 34.07 HARDY, Jessica 90 264 2.93 131 806 .165 11 0.12 26 30 0.29 26 222 2.47 2 21 23 0.26 4 0 302.514 MANLEY, Sara 87 226 2.60 128 650 .151 8 0.09 27 46 0.31 20 118 1.36 0 24 24 0.28 5 1 265.016 COHEN, Courtney 88 140 1.59 90 414 .121 10 0.11 0 7 0.00 0 45 0.51 6 33 39 0.44 6 3 162.54 REZIN, Victoria 90 1 0.01 0 10 .100 34 0.38 15 24 0.17 24 336 3.73 0 0 0 0.00 0 2 16.01 ANNONI, Paola 44 0 0.00 0 2 .000 1 0.02 0 4 0.00 7 35 0.80 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.09 BOLAND, Caitlin 86 16 0.19 23 88 -.080 783 9.10 15 20 0.17 0 191 2.22 8 13 21 0.24 3 9 45.58 TRAUTH, Samantha 43 2 0.05 9 52 -.135 3 0.07 0 6 0.00 13 49 1.14 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 2.0 Total 90 1081 12.01 546 3006 .178 1015 11.28 133 201 1.48 108 1189 13.21 54 192 150.0 1.67 35 18 1364.0 Opponents 90 1018 11.31 466 2829 .195 930 10.33 108 178 1.20 133 1166 12.96 72 329 236.5 2.63 39 32 1362.5

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No. Name S K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SE SA/S RE DIG Dig/S BS BA Total Blk/S BE BHE Points4 REZIN, Victoria 48 1 0.02 0 4 .250 19 0.40 7 15 0.15 13 170 3.54 0 0 0 0.00 0 2 8.015 NIESEN, Katherine 48 105 2.19 43 261 .238 2 0.04 11 14 0.23 0 22 0.46 19 25 44 0.92 3 1 147.53 MALONE, Ashley 44 8 0.18 1 30 .233 116 2.64 13 19 0.30 1 64 1.45 0 2 2 0.05 1 1 22.012 DORISMOND, Vanessa 42 95 2.26 50 213 .211 1 0.02 0 0 0.00 0 11 0.26 7 16 23 0.55 4 0 110.07 HARDY, Jessica 48 135 2.81 69 415 .159 4 0.08 12 15 0.25 12 107 2.23 2 8 10 0.21 3 0 153.016 COHEN, Courtney 46 64 1.39 39 186 .134 6 0.13 0 3 0.00 0 19 0.41 4 16 20 0.43 4 2 76.011 MCKOY, Kiersten 19 16 0.84 10 61 .098 2 0.11 3 2 0.16 1 5 0.26 0 9 9 0.47 1 0 23.514 MANLEY, Sara 45 100 2.22 82 340 .053 7 0.16 12 24 0.27 9 48 1.07 0 12 12 0.27 4 1 118.08 TRAUTH, Samantha 24 1 0.04 1 18 .000 1 0.04 0 1 0.00 11 29 1.21 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 1.01 ANNONI, Paola 20 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 0.00 0 1 0.00 2 8 0.40 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.09 BOLAND, Caitlin 47 6 0.13 11 40 -.125 348 7.40 6 7 0.13 0 92 1.96 5 5 10 0.21 1 3 19.5 Total 48 535 11.15 307 1575 .145 506 10.54 64 101 1.33 57 577 12.02 37 94 84.0 1.75 21 10 683.0 Opponents 48 568 11.83 253 1475 .214 526 10.96 57 101 1.19 64 629 13.10 42 182 133.0 2.77 19 15 758.0

KillsSeasonName Kills Year1. Simone Kollmann 695 19902. Simone Kollmann 590 19913. Simone Kollmann 525 19894. Catherine Taylor 519 19885. Kiran Gill 510 1998

CareerName Kills Years1. Simone Kollmann 2170 1989-922. Catherine Taylor 1755 1985-883. Kiran Gill 1717 1997-20004. Yulia Vtyurina 1536 1998-20015. Heidi West 1074 1989-92

AssistsSeasonName Assists Year1. Tina Schneider 1550 19882. Casey Bradley 1308 19893. Amy Schweitzer 1242 19994. Jennifer Ward 1232 20005. Jennifer Ward 1116 2001

CareerName Assists Years1. Jennifer Ward 3585 2000-042. Amy Meier 3469 1991-943. Caitlin Boland 2997 2005-084. Katy Bloodgood 1787 1994-975. Erin Murray 1761 1989-92

service AcesSeasonName Aces Year1. Tina Schneider 80 19882. Casey Bradley 73 19883. Simone Kollmann 68 1989 Casey Bradley 68 19895. Simone Kollmann 65 1990

CareerName Aces Years1. Kiran Gill 214 1997-20002. Casey Bradley 172 1986-893. Simone Kollmann 144 1989-924. Heidi West 139 1989-925. Catherine Taylor 135 1985-88

DigsSeasonName Digs Year1. Simone Kollmann 472 19902. Simone Kollmann 420 19913. Casey Bradley 392 19884. Michele Docharty 371 19885. Kiran Gill 388 1999

CareerName Digs Year1. Simone Kollmann 1575 1989-922. Michele Docharty 1267 1985-883. Kiran Gill 1248 1997-20004. Meghan O’Rourke 1195 1993-975. Jeane Erlenborne 1006 1988-91

solo BlocKsSeasonName BS Year1. Justine Metz 92 1987 Justine Metz 92 19863. Catherine Taylor 76 19874. Justine Metz 70 19855. Catherine Taylor 68 1985

CareerName BS Years1. Justine Metz 254 1984-872. Catherine Taylor 223 1985-883. Jeane Erlenborne 141 1988-914. Danielle Stannard 126 1993-975. Heidi West 116 1989-92

AssisteD BlocKsSeasonName BA Year1. Lisa McDonald 192 1991 2. Heidi West 143 19903. Jeane Erlenborne 119 1991 Simone Kollmann 119 1991 Heidi West 119 1989

CareerName BA Years1. Heidi West 440 1989-92 2. Jeane Erlenborne 425 1988-91 3, Sara Albert 376 2001-044. Lisa McDonald 306 1990-915. Annie Connor 305 2003-06

RecoRds

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KillsName Kills Opponent1. Simone Kollmann 41 Virginia, 10/24/902. Vanessa Helin 36 VCU, 10/23/873. Yulia Vtyurina 35 Northern Arizona, 9/3/994. Kiran Gill 34 UMBC, 10/22/975. Simone Kollmann 32 Syracuse, 10/27/90 Simone Kollmann 32 Ill.-Chicago, 11/4/89

AssistsName Assists Opponent1. Amy Schweitzer 80 American, 10/13/992. Taryn Turney 75 NC State, 8/29/973. Stephanie Dersch 73 Syracuse, 11/16/964. Stephanie Dersch 71 Providence, 11/9/965. Katy Bloodgood 70 Connecticut, 11/18/95

totAl BlocKs = BlocK solos + BlocK AssistsName blocks Opponent1. Heidi West 20 George Washington, 9/27/892. Sarah Madden 19 George Mason, 10/24/893. Erin Murray 18 George Mason, 10/24/89 Lisa McDonald 18 West Virginia, 9/13/915. Erin Murray 17 George Washington, 9/27/89

DigsName Digs Opponent1. Lindsay Estes 36 Syracuse, 11/16/962. Lindsay Estes 34 Pittsburgh, 11/17/963. Michele Docharty 33 George Washington, 10/6/874. Vanessa Helin 29 Providence, 11/20/875. Simone Kollmann 28 Providence, 9/23/90

service AcesName Aces Opponent1. Julie Bieter 20 Cal State - Fullerton, 9/4/872. Simone Kollmann 11 George Mason, 10/24/893. Jessica Ackroyd 10 Cal State - Fullerton, 9/4/874. Maria Boyrea 8 Cal State - Fullerton, 9/2/87 Jeane Erlenborn 8 Northern Arizona, 9/2/89 Kiran Gill 8 NC State, 8/29/97 Amy Schweitzer 8 George Mason, 10/6/99


aDiane Abood, 1982-84Jessica Ackroyd, 1986-89Erika Adams, 1992Kim Adams, 1 996-98Sara Albert, 2001-04Meg Allison, 1997Paola Annoni, 2007-08Sabine Asimus, 1985Lija Austrins, 1990-93

bRachel Barton, 2003-06Regine Beauboeuf, 1987-88Julie Beiter, 1985-1988Krista Blomquist, 1983Katy Bloodgood, 1994-96Beth Boehm, 1976Caitlin Boland, 2005-08Maria Boyreau, 1986-87Casey Bradley, 1986-89Mimi Bradley, 1977Camille Broderick, 1971-75Irene Brodetski, 1993Betsy Brown, 2004Mildred Brown, 1971-75Indra Budoo, 1971-75Lara Bursch, 2001Jessica Buffum, 2005-06

cAmy Callow, 1986-89Patty Carroll, 2004Haydee Celaya, 1976-79Courtney Cohen, 2006-pres.Cathleen Connolly, 1977-80Annie Connor, 2003-06Lauren Cottles, 1982-83Darrel Cox, 1978-81Marie Crew, 1977-80

dElisa Davidson, 1996-99Stephanie Dersch, 1993-97Maria DeVita, 1976-78Michele Docharty, 1985-88Vanessa Dorismond, 2007-pres.Dana Dumas, 2006-07Therese Dunn, 1971-75Mary Dwyer, 2007

eJeane Erlenborne, 1988-91Mercedes Esposito, 1981-82Lindsay Estes, 1994-96Teresa Evanko, 1978

FSara Fairborn, 1995-98Amy Fergus, 1992Maureen Fergus, 1984-86Kate Fisher, 2004-06Gina Fortunato, 1982-84Jennifer Fountain, 2003Cassandra “CC” Furey, 1991-93

GJessica George, 2003-06Nicole Gigger, 1979-82Kirin Gill, 1997-2000Julie Grauert, 2001-02Denise Greves, 1980-83Christine Gunter, 1977

hSarah Hamilton, 1999Aimee Hanson, 1994-96Sheryl Hardek, 1985-87Jessica Hardy, 2006-pres.Laura Hart, 2000-03Molly Healy, 2000-04Vanessa Helin, 1986-88Adeline Horner, 1981Megan Hull, 1993

JKathy Joy, 1992-95

kBasak Karamehmet, 2003Mary Karn, 1977-78Allison Kern, 2007Zahra Kitson, 1993-96Anna Kleinsorge, 1999-2002Simone Kollmann, 1989-92Maxine Krawcheck, 1984

lAshley Lancaster, 2002-06Wendy Learmont, 1985-86Robin Lemon, 1980Lori Loureiro, 1991-94

MSara Madden, 1989-92Jacqueline Maitlan, 1976Ashley Malone, 2008-pres.Sarah Manley, 2008-pres.Rosanne May, 1976Bernadette McConnell, 1982-85Lisa McDonald, 1990-91Karen McGlothlin, 1981-83Kiersten McKoy, 2006-pres.Susie McNamara, 1994-96Leslie Meek, 1984-85Jean Meinhard, 1980-83Amy Meier, 1991-94Tania Mennes, 1986-89Justine Metz, 1984-87Meg Mullen, 1998-2001Molly Murphy, 1978-81Erin Murray, 1989-92

nRachel Nelson, 2002-06Natasha Nguyen, 2002Katherine Niesen, 2005-08Katie Nulty, 2004-06

oKaren Olasen, 1978-79Maidie Oliveau, 1971-75Meghan O’Rourke, 1993-97

pLeslie Paul, 1971-75Diane Pickel, 1979-80Annie Pradella, 1998-99

RMolly Rapp, 1990-93Helen Randolph, 1975-77Victoria Rezin, 2008-pres.Kortney Robinson, 2006-07

Jennifer Rose, 1990Melanie Rossello, 1977Mary Clare Rudd, 1979-80Angie Rush, 1990-92Maria Russo, 1984-85Mary Jean Ryan, 1976-79

sBarbara Sarozen, 1980Christine Schneider, 1988Amy Schweitzer, 1998-00Kin-Ling Sham, 1999-00Kim Short, 1989-91Jill Simpson, 1984-85Linda Sinila, 1971-75Susan Slade, 1985-88Dylan Smith, 1994-95Katie Solon, 1975-76Anna Sones, 2000-02Kathryn Sos, 1982-85Kristen Stanley, 1978

Danielle Stannard, 1993-97Kaili Stevens, 1997-2000Mary Stockdale, 1976Gretchen Ann Stross, 1988-89

tKatrina Tatum, 1971-75Cathy Taylor, 1985-88Samantha Trauth, 2008-pres.Meg Troller, 1997-00Taryn Turney, 1996-98Melissa Tytko, 1995-98

uMaggie Uhrich, 1978

VDiane Venkus, 1980Margaret Vernon, 2001Maria Vicens, 1978Yulia Vtyurina, 1998-2001

WJennifer Ward, 2000-04Lauren Warner, 1999-2002Maura Waters, 1977Mieke Weaver, 1989-92Christine Werner, 2001Heidi West, 1989-1992Kirsten Westenberg, 1983Melissa White, 1976-77Page Whitley, 1979-80Liz Wieser, 1982-85Darby Woods, 1992

zMeredith Zatorski, 1980-83Natalie Zar, 2002Eve Zyzik, 1993

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figures also are significant in soccer and baseball. More than 550 BIG EAST student-athletes have earned all America recognition and dozens have won individual NCAA national championships. The BIG EAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreign national and Olympic teams. Several athletes earned gold medals in each of the last six summer Olympiads. The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Provi-dence where the conference administers to more than 5,500 athletes.

households in the U.S. Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 26 national championships in six different sports and 126 student-athletes have won indi-vidual national titles. The BIG EAST has enjoyed tremendous basketball success, especially in this decade. In 2008-09, the BIG EAST produced four of the eight Final Four teams in men’s and women’s basketball. It was only the second time in NCAA history that one conference placed that many Final Four teams in the same season. In 2003-04, Connecticut became the first school in NCAA history to win the men’s and wom-en’s NCAA basketball titles in the same season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became the first conference in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s titles in the same year when the Syracuse men and the Connecticut women captured their respective national championships. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won three of the last 11 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken six of the last 10 NCAA titles. Proactive movement has been a signature strategy for the conference that was born in 1979. The BIG EAST continually turns challenges into opportunities to become stronger. In 2009-10, the BIG EAST will add men’s lacrosse to its growing list of sports, which will increase its total to 24 sport championships. The first women’s golf championship was held in the spring of 2003. Women’s lacrosse and rowing were added in 2001. The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meeting of athletic directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College completed the original seven school alliance. While the membership has both increased and changed, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a constant emphasis on academic integrity. Its student athletes own significantly high graduation rates and their record of scholastic achievement notably show a balance between intercollegiate athletics and academics. Any successful organization has been fortunate to have outstanding leadership. Michael Tranghese, the league’s first full-time employee, and for 11 years the associate to Dave Gavitt, became Commissioner in 1990. In his first year, he administered the formation of The BIG EAST Football Conference. For 2009-10, the BIG EAST will undergo one significant change. Tranghese stepped down from his position on June 30, 2009. John Marinatto, who has served as senior associate commissioner, has moved into the Commissioner’s chair. The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST student athletes. The conference has enjoyed long-standing relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC. BIG EAST men’s basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Champion-ship in Madison Square Garden. The women’s basketball championship has led all conferences in attendance for the past six years. Attendance

With 30 years under its belt, The BIG EAST Conference continues on a path of success in and out of the athletic arena. The goals have always been the same. The league wants and expects to compete at the highest level and does so with integrity and sportsmanship. The commendable performances of the student-athletes at BIG EAST schools are the indicators of the league’s proud tradition of success. The BIG EAST has gone through membership changes since its birth, but the 2009-10 academic year will mark the conference’s fifth straight with the same 16-member group, the nation’s largest Division I-A conference. In 2008-09, BIG EAST student-athletes again succeeded on the national stage. The Connecticut women’s basketball team won its sixth national championship by defeating conference foe Lou-isville in an all-BIG EAST NCAA title game. The Notre Dame women’s soccer team reached the NCAA championship game and the Syracuse field hockey squad advanced to the NCAA Final Four. Three BIG EAST women’s cross country teams finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships. West Virginia was fourth followed by Villanova in sixth place and Georgetown in ninth. Individually in women’s sports, Providence’s Danette Doetzel won the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Connecticut’s Maya Moore was the conference’s sixth winner of the Wade Trophy as the top player in women’s basketball. Notre Dame’s Kerri Hanks won the Hermann Trophy, the top award in women’s soccer. On the men’s side, Connecticut and Villanova advanced to the Final Four in basketball. The 2008-09 campaign was arguably the best men’s basketball season in the history of the BIG EAST with the league setting NCAA standards with three No. 1 tournament seeds, four teams in the round of the Elite Eight and five in the Sweet 16. The St. John’s men’s soccer team reached the NCAA College Cup before losing in the national semifinals. BIG EAST football has maintained its high profile and its reputation as a balanced group. Seven of the league’s eight squads were nationally ranked or received votes in the national polls in 2008. Cincinnati was the league champion. The BIG EAST, a charter member of the Bowl Champi-onship Series, has won three of its last four BCS bowl games. West Virginia, Louisville and Con-necticut also have won or shared league crowns over the past four seasons. The BIG EAST has continued to produce student-athletes who were at the forefront of athletic and academic achievement. In 2008-09, 19 BIG EAST players were chosen to their respec-tive ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Teams, including eight first-team selections. Nearly 400 student-athletes have earned academic all-America honors. The BIG EAST became the nation’s largest Division I-A conference in 2005-06 when five new members began competing. The new schools were: University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, University of Louisville, Marquette University and the University of South Florida. BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’s top 34 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Milwaukee and Cincinnati. With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one fourth of all television

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Aug. 28 vs. George Washington ! 7 p.m.Aug. 29 vs. George Mason ! 11 a.m.Aug. 29 at American ! 7 p.m.Sept. 4 at Yale ^ 7 p.m.Sept. 5 vs. Colorado ^ 11 a.m.Sept. 5 vs. Fairfield ^ 5 p.m.Sept. 8 at Morgan State 8 p.m.Sept. 11 vs. William & Mary & 7 p.m.Sept. 12 vs. Hampton & 1 p.m.Sept. 12 vs. Maryland & 7 p.m.Sept. 18 vs. LaSalle % 10 a.m.Sept. 18 at UNC-Greensboro % 7 p.m.Sept. 19 vs. NC State % noonSept. 19 vs. High Point % 4:30 p.m.Sept. 21 at Howard 7 p.m.Sept. 26 at Seton Hall * 2 p.m.Sept. 27 at Rutgers * 2 p.m.Sept. 29 Virginia Commonwealth 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 St. John’s * 7 p.m.Oct. 4 Connecticut * 2 p.m.Oct. 9 Pittsburgh * 7 p.m.Oct. 11 West Virginia * 2 p.m.Oct. 16 at Marquette * 7 p.m.Oct. 18 at Syracuse * 2 p.m.Oct. 24 at South Florida * 2 p.m.Nov. 1 at Villanova * 2 p.m.Nov. 6 Cincinnati * 8 p.m.Nov. 8 Louisville * 2 p.m.Nov. 14 at Notre Dame * 4:30 p.m.Nov. 15 at DePaul * 2 p.m.

home matches in bold played at McDonough Arena* BIG EAST Conference match! D.C. Challenge; campus sites^ Yale Invitational, New Haven, Conn.& Georgetown Classic, McDonough Arena

% UNC-Greensboro, Greensboro, N.C.

Documents

2009 Georgetown University Volleyball Media Guide