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Sept. 3 bacone EDMonD 6 p.m.Sept. 3 Mid-America christian EDMonD 8 p.m.at Henderson State Classic Sept. 5 Union Arkadelphia, Ark. 2 p.m. Sept. 5 Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark. 6 p.m. Sept. 6 Southeastern Oklahoma Arkadelphia, Ark. 11 a.m. Sept. 6 McMurry Arkadelphia, Ark. 1 p.m.at Tiger/Savage Storm Classic Sept. 12 Texas A&M International Ada, Okla. 10 a.m. Sept. 12 East Central Ada, Okla. 5 p.m. Sept. 13 Southeastern Oklahoma Durant, Okla. 10 a.m. Sept. 13 New Mexico Highlands Durant, Okla. 2 p.m.Sept. 16 Missouri Southern* EDMonD 7 p.m.Sept. 19 Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 7 p.m.Sept. 20 Fort Hays State* Hays, Kan. 3 p.m.Sept. 23 Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 6 p.m.Sept. 26 northwest Missouri* EDMonD 7 p.m.Sept. 27 Missouri Western* EDMonD 7 p.m.Oct. 3 Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6 p.m.Oct. 4 Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7 p.m.oct. 10 Lindenwood* EDMonD 7 p.m.oct. 11 central Missouri* EDMonD 7 p.m.Oct. 14 Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 7 p.m.oct. 17 nebraska-Kearney* EDMonD 7 p.m.oct. 18 Fort hays State* EDMonD 2 p.m.oct. 18 bacone EDMonD 6:30 p.m.Oct. 24 Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 7 p.m.Oct. 25 Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 7 p.m.Oct. 28 Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6 p.m.oct. 31 Washburn* EDMonD 7 p.m.nov. 1 Emporia State* EDMonD 7 p.m.Nov. 7 Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 7 p.m.Nov. 8 Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 3 p.m.nov. 11 Southwest baptist* EDMonD 6 p.m.nov. 15 Pittsburg State* EDMonD 7 p.m.

bold–Home matches played at Hamilton Field House*–Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association match

Date Opponent Site TimeSept. 3 (Wednesday) Bacone Edmond 6:00 p.m.Sept. 3 (Wednesday) Mid-America Christian Edmond 8:00 p.m. Sept. 5-6 Henderson State Classic Arkadelphia, Ark. 5 (Friday) Union 2:00 p.m. 5 (Friday) Henderson State 6:00 p.m. 6 (Saturday) Southeastern Oklahoma 11:00 a.m. 6 (Saturday) McMurry 1:00 p.m. Sept. 12-13 Tiger/Savage Storm Classic Ada, Okla./Durant, Okla. 12 (Friday) Texas A&M-International Ada 1:00 p.m. 12 (Friday) East Central Ada 5:00 p.m. 13 (Saturday) Southeastern Oklahoma Durant 10:00 a.m. 13 (Saturday) New Mexico Highlands Durant 2:00 p.m. Sept. 16 (Tuesday) Missouri Southern* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Sept. 19 (Friday) Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 7:00 p.m.Sept. 20 (Saturday) Fort Hays State* Hays, Kan. 3:00 p.m.Sept. 23 (Tuesday) Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 26 (Friday) Northwest Missouri* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Sept. 27 (Saturday) Missouri Western* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 3 (Friday) Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 4 (Saturday) Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 10 (Friday) Lindenwood* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 11 (Saturday) Central Missouri* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 14 (Tuesday) Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 17 (Friday) Nebraska-Kearney* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 18 (Saturday) Fort Hays State* Edmond 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 (Saturday) Bacone Edmond 6:30 p.m.Oct. 24 (Friday) Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 25 (Saturday) Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 28 (Tuesday) Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 31 (Friday) Washburn* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Nov. 1 (Saturday) Emporia State* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Nov. 7 (Friday) Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 7:00 p.m.Nov. 8 (Saturday) Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 3:00 p.m.Nov. 11 (Tuesday) Southwest Baptist* Edmond 6:00 p.m.Nov. 15 (Saturday) Pittsburg State* Edmond 7:00 p.m.

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The MIaaCentral Oklahoma is in its third year as a mem-

ber of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, perhaps the premier conference in NCAA Division II.

The MIAA is made up of a 14 institutions in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma and was first organized in 1912 as the Missouri Inter-collegiate Athletic Association.

Over the past 100-plus years, the MIAA has gained the reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. MIAA schools have won 15 NCAA team cham-pionships and, since 1964, over 160 individual national titles.

The MIAA currently con-ducts championships in eight sports for men and nine for women.

For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, tennis and golf.

The women compete for ti-tles in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball, golf and tennis.

The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercollegiate Athlet-ic Association to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The decision to make the change originated in 1989, when Pittsburg State and Washburn became the first schools outside the state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA.

The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. Of those original members, Central Missouri and Northwest Mis-souri State still remain a part of the MIAA.

The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA reorganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: Central

Missouri, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), Northwest Missouri, Southeast Missouri State and Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State).

Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: Missouri School of Mines (later Missouri-Rolla) in 1935, Lincoln in 1970 and the Missouri-St. Louis in 1980.

Ken Jones became the first full-time commis-sioner of the MIAA in 1981 and would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Ralph Mc-Fillen succeeded Jones, serving 10 years before his retirement in 2007.

Jim Johnson succeeded Mc-Fillen in July of that year and served as commissioner until September of 2010, when Dr. Bob Boerigter took over.

Southwest Baptist brought membership back to eight schools in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg State, Washburn, Missouri Southern and Missouri Western began competition in the 1989-90 season.

Southeast Missouri left the MIAA following the 1990-91 season and was replaced by Emporia State in the 1991-92 season.

Missouri-St. Louis departed the MIAA in 1996, Missouri-Rolla left in 2005 and Lincoln forfeited its membership in 1999. Fort Hays State joined the MIAA in 2006, NebraskaOmaha entered the league in 2008 and Lincoln re-joined the conference in 2010.

On July 29, 2010, the MIAA CEO Council voted to extend invitations to UCO and Northeastern State to become members of the league and on Sept. 24, 2010 it voted to extend invitations to Nebraska-Ke-arney and Lindenwood.

Nebraska-Omaha left the league in 2011 and Truman State did the same in 2013, which left 14 schools in the MIAA.

Address: 114 West 11th Street (Suite 105), Kansas City, Mo. 64105Phone: (816) 421-MIAA (6422)Media Relations Fax: (816) 421-6429Web: www.themiaa.comCommissioner: Dr. Bob BoerigterAssistant Commissioner for Championships/Business Development: Larry HouseAssistant Commissioner for Compliance/Internal Operations: Amber FeldmanDirector of Communications: Josh Slaughter

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UCO QUiCk FaCts Founded: Dec. 24, 1890 President: Dr. Don Betz Athletic Director: Joe MullerAssistant AD/Operations: Gunnar Poff Assistant AD/Business: Britni BrannonDirector of Compliance: Darnell SmithCompliance Monitoring: Jeremy RogersMarketing Director: Brandon BakerHead Athletic Trainer: Ed Kabrick Faculty Representative: Trey Cone National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics AssociationNickname: Bronchos Fieldhouse (Capacity): Hamilton Field House (3,000)School Colors: Bronze and Blue Enrollment: 17,101

VOlleyball FaCtsHead Coach: Edgar MirakuYears, Record at UCO: Two years, 37-28Years, Overall Record: Two years, 37-28Assistant Coach: Kera Dukic 2013 Record: 24-102013 League Record/Finish: 9-7 (T-4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/2 + libero

VOlleyball HistOryFirst Year of Volleyball: 1976All-time Record: 691-458NCAA Division II Tournament Appear-ances: Four (1994, ‘02, ‘05, ‘07).NCAA Division II Tournament Record: 2-4

atHletiC Media relatiOnsDirector of Media Relations: Mike Kirk Office: (405) 974-2142 Home: (405) 348-4897 Cell: (405) 615-2233 Fax: (405) 974-3820 Email: mkirk@uco.edu Website: www.bronchosports.com

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General inFOrMatiOn2014 Schedule ............................ I.F.C./B.C.UCO Quick Facts/Directory .................. 1-2 COaCHes/seasOn OUtlOOkHead Coach ............................................ 4-5Assistant Coach ..........................................5Season Outlook ..........................................6 PlayersPlayer Profiles ...................................... 8-17Roster .......................................................18 2013 reView/reCOrds2013 Review/Statistics .............................202013 Results .............................................21MIAA Standings/All-MIAA Teams .........22

UCO Records ................................23-27Hamilton Field House/Records .......... 28 HistOryAll-Conference Players .................30-31All-Region/All-America Players ...... 31Letterwinners ................................32-33Season-by-Season Results ............34-39Series Records ...............................39-40 abOUt UCOThe University ................................... 42UCO President ................................... 43Athletic Administration .................44-46About Edmond ................................... 47About Oklahoma City ........................ 48The MIAA .................................... I.B.C.

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sCHOOl niCknaMe“Bronchos” was the nickname selected

for Central Oklahoma in 1922 by Mrs. C.W. Wantland, wife of long-time UCO football coach C.W. Wantland. It was chosen from a number of suggestions for the name of UCO’s football team and became the nick-name for all athletic teams at the school.

Mrs. Wantland was made an honorary member of the Letterman’s Club as a result of selecting the nickname, becoming the first woman admitted to that organization. abOUt tHe COVer

Featured on the front cover of the 2014 media guide are seniors Sabetha Young (left) and Juliette Smith. On the back over is (top to bottom): Carissa Ophus, Barbara Jackson and Joanna Huckabee.

Cover design was done by UCO Art Director Craig Beuchaw.

sCHOOl COlOrsBronze and blue were chosen as Central

Oklahoma’s school colors in 1895 by school president Edmund Dandridge Murdaugh.

The first public display of the bronze and blue was in Guthrie when a student represented UCO in the first oratorical contest ever held in Oklahoma. PrOdUCtiOn Credits

The 2014 Central Oklahoma volleyball media guide was written, edited and de-signed by Mike Kirk of the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office.

Photographs were provided by Dan Smith, director of UCO Photographic Services Department.

The 2014 media guide was printed at the UCO printCentral, NUC 146.

UCO VOlleyball staFF direCtOry(405 Area Code) University of Central Oklahoma Switchboard .........................................................974-2000Athletic Department Fax .........................................................................974-3820 OfficeAthletic Director ......................................................................................974-2502 Joe Muller (jmuller2@uco.edu) Assistant Athletic Director/Operations ....................................................974-2176 Gunnar Poff (gpoff@uco.edu) Head Coach ..............................................................................................974-2148 Edgar Miraku (emiraku@uco.edu) Assistant Coach ........................................................................................ 974-2114 Kera Dukic (kdukic@uco.edu) Director of Athletic Compliance ..............................................................974-3959 Darnell Smith (dsmith132@uco.edu) Director of Athletic Media Relations .......................................................974-2142 Mike Kirk (mkirk@uco.edu) Head Athletic Trainer ...............................................................................974-2188 Ed Kabrick (ekabrick@uco.edu)

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edGar MirakU

Edgar Miraku is in his third year at the Central Okla-homa helm, returning to the school where he served as an assistant coach and earned two degrees before embarking on a sensational high school career.

Miraku is 37-28 in two years with the Bronchos, going 13-18 in 2012 when UCO started competing in the rug-ged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association -- arguably the best volleyball league in NCAA Division II -- and improving to 24-10 last season.

The Bronchos finished fourth in the league and won a first-round match in the MIAA Post-season Tournament

last year in putting together UCO’s best season since 2007.Edgar came to Central after a wildly succesfuly seven-year stint at Edmond Memo-

rial, guiding the Bulldogs to a 209-48 record and four Class 6A state championships.Miraku led EMHS to the first of those state titles in his initial year, with the

Bulldogs going 41-16 in capturing the 2005 crown. A 24-9 season that included a state semifinal appearance followed and Memorial won another championship in 2007 to cap a 31-4 year.

The Bulldogs went 27-3 and made it to the state quarterfinals in 2008 before win-ning back-to-back titles in 2009 and ‘10, going a combined 62-8 those two years. Memorial finished 25-9 and made it to the state tournament semifinals in 2011.

Miraku played professionally in his native Albania for four years and was a member of the Albanian Junior National Team from 1992-95.

Edgar came to the United States in 1995 and immediately joined the UCO program. He served as a student assistant, graduate assistant and volunteer assistant for five years while earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with the Bronchos going127-75 during that span.

Miraku has coached several club teams during his career, including a lengthy stint with the Oklahoma Peak Performance (OP2) junior club team. He led OP2 to a 58-18 record and fifth-place national finish in 2002-03, with the 2009 team finishing third in the nation.

Miraku has also been involved for many years with the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team and served as head coach for two years. He guided the team to the 2010 World Championships, the 2010 World Cup and the 2011 Continental Cup.

Edgar is married (Amy) and has two children (Abiana and Arden).

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kera dUkiCIn her first year as Central Oklahoma’s full-time assistant

coach is Kera Dukic.Dukic came to UCO in March 2014 after three years on the

coaching staff at Arkansas Tech. She helped the Golden Suns go 87-26, win two conference championships and make two NCAA Division II national tournament appearances in that span.

A native of White Lake, Mich., Dukic was a four-year standout as a setter at ATU.

She was a two-time All-Conference performer and racked up 2,693 career assists while helping the Golden Suns compile a 108-36 record and capture two league titles.

MirakU at UCO Year W-L Pct. MIAA Finish2013 13-18 .419 T-7th2014 24-10 .706 T-4thTotals 37-28 .569 MirakU at MeMOrial Year W-L Pct. Highlight2005 41-16 .719 Class 6A state champion2006 24-9 .727 Class 6A state semifinals2007 31-4 .886 Class 6A state champion2008 27-3 .900 Class 6A state quarterfinals2009 30-5 .857 Class 6A state champion2010 32-3 .941 Class 6A state champion2011 24-8 .750 Class 6A state semifinalsTotals 209-48 .813

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Opponent W-L Pct.Alabama-Huntsville 1-0 1.000Arkansas-Fort Smith 0-1 .000Arkansas-Monticello 1-1 .500Arkansas Tech 0-1 .000Cameron 1-0 1.000Central Missouri 0-3 .000East Central 5-0 1.000Emporia State 3-2 .600Fort Hays State 3-1 .750Henderson State 1-0 1.000Langston 1-0 1.000Lindenwood 2-1 .667McKendree 0-1 .000Mid-America Christian 1-0 1.000Missouri Southern 2-0 1.000

Opponent W-L Pct.Missouri Western 2-0 1.000Nebraska-Kearney 0-5 .000New Mexico Highlands 0-1 .000Northwest Missouri 2-0 1.000Northwestern Oklahoma 3-0 1.000Oklahoma City 0-1 .000Pittsburg State 3-1 .750Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 0-1 .000Southeastern Oklahoma 3-0 1.000Southern Arkansas 1-0 1.000Southern Nazarene 1-2 .333Southwest Baptist 1-1 .500Truman State 0-1 .000Washburn 0-4 .000

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riGHt-side HitterThe Bronchos moved senior Sabetha Young

from the left to right side and she should give the team even more firepower.

Talented freshman Erika Warren will vie for playing time and senior Joanna Huckabee is also available.

Coach Miraku Says: “We shifted Sabetha and she’s more consistent here and provides leadership. We’re excited to have Erika here and Joanna can play a supportive role.”

Middle blOCkerUCO features a dynamic duo at this posi-

tion in senior Juliette Smith and sophomore Allison Barr, who can both dominate at the net

with their blocking and attacking prowess. They com-

bined for 565 kills and 183 blocks last season.Senior Jonna Huckabee is a returning

letterwinner who will help out.Coach Miraku Says: “We have

everybody back that we had last year. Hopefully we can continue to be very

strong with our blocking and defense in the middle. The key is getting the ball to them.”

liberO/deFensiVe sPeCialistA four-year starter is gone, so several players

will contend for playing time.Senior Carissa Ophus is a three-year let-

terwinner and the most experienced returning player, while sophomore Mikayla Bangasser saw extensive action last year.

Junior transfer Whitney Gifford and fresh-man Megan Thomas will push for action, with sophomore Bonnie Vernon also available.

Coach Miraku Says: “We have a lot of players here and probably all of them will play. We’re trying to deepen the position and it’s crucial to us.”

setterSophomore Katy Davis showed what she

could do in a part-time starting role last year and will take over here. She knows how to distribute the ball and will just keep improving.

Freshman Shelby Mench provides depth.Coach Miraku Says: “Katy will step in and

do a good job. She’s very strong fundamentally and is a team player with a positive attitude.”

A bevy of returning players has Central Okla-homa excited about its chances of competing with the top teams in the rugged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in 2014.

The Bronchos return 10 players -- all of whom started at least two matches -- from last year’s 24-10 team that tied for fourth in the best conference in NCAA Division II.

It was UCO’s most wins since 2007 and the presence of so many proven veterans has third-year head coach Edgar Miraku looking forward to the upcoming season.

“We have a lot of players back who contrib-uted last year and that’s a big plus,” said Miraku, who is 37-28 with the Bronchos. “We can be a lot better, but we have to be to keep up with the other top teams in the conference.”

Leading UCO’s large contingent of returners is senior Juliette Smith, junior Barbara Jackson and sophomore Allison Barr, three of the best players in the league.

“We need to make headway with our de-fense and serve receiving because those are two big keys for us,” Miraku said. “We lost a few play-ers and need for some people to step up, but I like this team and what it can accomplish.”

A position-by-position look at UCO:

OUtside HitterBarbara Jackson was a second-team All-

MIAA pick last year after racking up 412 kills and 290 digs, with even more expected of the junior standout this season.

Jackson headlines a talented group that in-cludes two returning letterwinners in sophomore Mallory Fox and Bonnie Vernon, with redshirt freshman Ava Zimmerman also looking to contribute.

Gifted rookie Madison King should make an immediate impact as well.

Coach Miraku Says: “Barbara has grown the last two years and has carried the team in delicate situations before. Mallory stepped in late last season and was very reliable and Bonnie is coming off a good spring. We’re very excited about Madison, she’s a very dynamic hitter.”

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Returning letterwinner who provides quality depth on the back row . . . Gained plenty of experience last year and should benefit from that this season.

2013: Played in 30 matches with five starts and ended with 152 digs . . . Had four matches with 10-plus digs, including a pair of 14-dig outings . . . Also contributed 18 service aces.

High School: Honorable mention All-State pick at Edmond North High School as a senior after helping lead the Huskies to the Class 6A state tournament semifinals.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Enjoys doing arts and crafts as a hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as her top professional team . . . Lists “Remember the Titans” as her favorite sports movie . . . Mom (Teri) played softball at South Dakota . . . Birthdate is Feb. 23, 1995.

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Sophomore sensation ready to take her place among the best middle blockers in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association . . . Took over starting role from the outset as a true freshman last year and had a huge impact at the net . . . Superb athlete who excels both on the attack and as a blocker, with the Bronchos expecting even more from this budding star in 2014 . . . Should get a big boost from the success of last year.

2013: Honorable mention All-MIAA selection after finishing second on the team in kills (339), hitting percentage (.328) and total blocks (76) . . . Ranked fifth in the conference in hitting percentage and hit .400 or better in 14 matches . . . Set Hamilton Field House record for hitting percentage (.727) with 16 kills and no errors in 22 attacks against Emporia State . . . Had double-digit kills in 17 matches and averaged 10.0 kills a match for the season . . . Amassed season-high 18 kills three times, including back-to-back matches against Missouri Western and Southwest Baptist . . . Hit .516 with 18 kills and two errors in 31 attacks in road

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 79 0 0 6 6 18 0 0 152

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win over ESU . . . Had three matches with five-plus blocks, including a pair of seven-block outings . . . Finished the season strong, hitting .441 in the final three matches with 35 kills and just five errors in 68 attacks.

High School: Local star at Edmond North High School . . . Earned All-State honors and was the team’s offensive MVP after helping lead the Hus-kies to the Class 6A state semifinals.

Personal: Education major looking to become a teacher . . . Names Rascal Flatts as her top musical group . . . Birthdate is Sept. 8, 1994.

Returning part-time starter slated to take over as the main setter this season . . . Solid all-around player who knows how to run the offense and is ready to assume leadership role on the floor . . . Will only continue to improve as she gains more experience.

2013: Appeared in 31 matches with 20 starts, finishing with 385 assists and 195 digs . . . Saw extensive action at setter early in the season before moving into more of a defensive role during the second half . . . Had five matches with 30-plus assists, with a high of 38 against Oklahoma City . . . Collected 10-plus digs five times, making season-high 14 in early-season win over Southern Nazarene. . . Also had 14 service aces, notching two on three occasions.

High School: Set single-season and career assist records at Free State High School in Lawrence . . . Two-time All-Sunflower League selection and also earned Journal World All-Area honors twice . . . Also lettered in softball.

Personal: Kinesiology major looking for a career as a personal trainer . . . Names Olympic beach players Misty May and Kerri Walsh as her favorite athletes . . . Lists “Angels in the Outfield” and “A League of their Own” as her top sports movies . . . Was a member of the marching band at FSHS . . . Birthdate is Feb. 10, 1995.

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 97 4 3 24 385 14 1 9 195

Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 119 339 80 790 5 13 7 69 55

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Sophomore outside hitter expected to see considerable playing time . . . Came on strong down the stretch last season and is a versatile youngster looking to be a major contributor in 2014.

2013: Appeared in 30 matches with three starts and collected 125 kills . . . Had four matches with 10-plus kills, all coming in the last nine matches of the season . . . Racked up season-high 16 kills in win over Northwestern Oklahoma and hit .500 with 11 kills and just one error in 20 attacks during road win over Pittsburg State . . . Also had 73 digs, with a high of 11 in early-season match at Fort Hays State.

High School: Prep standout at Edmond North High School, helping guide the Huskies to the Class 6A state semifinals as a senior . . . Gained All-State recognition as a senior.

Personal: Nursing major . . . Lists the Oklahoma City Thunder as her favorite professional team . . . Names Phillip Phillips as her top music artist . . . Birthdate is May 19, 1995.

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Junior college transfer expected to vie for playing time on the back row.

Juco: Two-year defensive standout at Neosho (Kan.) County Community College . . . Col-lected 422 digs and 52 service aces as a freshman . . . Ranked seventh nationally in digs last year with 858 in addition to serving up 32 aces . . . Averaged 23.2 digs a match for the 30-7 Panthers and had seven matches with 30 or more . . . Earned first-team All-District and second-team All-Conference recognition.

High School: Led Washburn Rural High School in Topeka to three state championships during four-year prep career . . . All-City and All-League pick as a senior . . . Also lettered in softball.

Personal: Sociology major . . . Names the Kansas City Royals as her favorite team . . . Lists “Space Jam” as her top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Aug. 29, 1994.

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 75 125 69 396 4 9 2 17 73

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Returning letterwinner ready to help out at right-side hitter or middle blocker . . . Came in as a junior college transfer last year and is an experienced senior capable of playing both positions.

2013: Played in 22 matches with two starts, finishing with 25 kills and 16 total blocks . . . Had season-high five kills with three assisted blocks in start against Mid-America Christian . . . Had two other matches with four kills.

Juco: Two-year standout at Redlands Community College, earn-ing All-Region honors both years . . . Collected 196 kills and 29 blocks as a sophomore in leading the Cougars to a 24-11 record and national tournament berth.

High School: Academic All-District and All-State selection at Guyer High School in Denton . . . Named her team’s defensive MVP and also an All-Region pick . . . Four-year regional qualifier in track in the high jump.

Personal: Business major . . . Names the Texas Rangers as her favorite professional team . . . Lists the Eli Young Band as her top musical group . . . Birthdate is Sept. 27, 1992.

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 42 25 26 107 0 0 1 15 14

Two-year starter and one of the finest players in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association . . . Multi-talented junior who has been an offensive and defensive mainstay at outside hitter the past two seasons . . . Excellent all-around athlete with a powerful swing and will once again be a focal point of UCO’s offense . . . Experienced veteran who plays with great consistency and is poised for another banner season.

2014: Enjoyed a stellar sophomore campaign en route to earning second-team All-MIAA recognition . . . Led the team with 412 kills and a solid .229 hitting percentage while adding 290 digs, 48 total blocks and a team-high 30 service aces . . . Ranked fourth in the conference in kills per set (3.65) . . . Had 10-plus kills in 21 of 33 matches played, including one stretch

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of eight straight, and had 12 outings with 15-plus kills . . . Averaged 12.5 kills a match for the season with a career high of 21 twice . . . Hit .300 or better nine times . . . Had 16 matches with 10-plus digs, including three of 20-plus . . . Collected career-best 23 digs and career-high-tying 21 kills against Southwest Baptist . . . Served up seven aces in win over Southeastern

Oklahoma, tied for the third-most in school history.

2013: Earned a starting role from the outset and went on to finish second on the team in kills with 240 . . . Also col-lected 156 digs, 59 blocks and 18 aces . . . Had 12 matches with 10-plus kills, averaging 7.7 a match for the season . . . Pounded out season-best 18 kills while adding 13 digs and five assisted blocks in five-set road win over Fort Hays State . . . Also had 15 kills and five total blocks in five-set victory at Missouri Western . . . Made 10-plus digs on five occasions, collecting a season-high 13 twice . . . Had season-best four aces against East Central.

High School: All-State selection as a senior for peren-nial power Edmond Santa Fe High School after leading the Wolves to the Class 6A semifinals . . . Earned MVP honors

in two regular season tournaments.

Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become an athletic trainer . . . Brother (Brandon) played basketball at St. Gregory’s . . . Enjoys shopping when away from the court . . . Names the Memphis Grizzlies as her favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is March 15, 1994. Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2012 107 240 117 832 15 18 9 50 1562013 113 412 136 1,205 19 30 9 39 290Totals 220 652 153 2,037 34 48 18 89 446

Highly-regarded rookie expected to step in and provide immediate help at outside hitter . . . Fabulous athlete who should give the Bronchos an offensive boost on the left side.

High School: Prep standout at Round Rock (Texas) High School . . . Earned All-District honors as a senior last year after leading the Dragons to the regional finals . . . Also helped guide club team to the 17 USA Division national championship last summer.

Personal: Undecided on a major but looking for a career as a public relations specialist . . . Enjoys shopping as a hobby . . . Names the San Antonio Spurs as her favorite team . . . Lists Rihanna as her top musician . . . Birthdate is May 7, 1996.

5-9 • freShman • outSiDe hitter

rOUnd rOCk, texas (rOUnd rOCk)

8 MadisOn kinG

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Freshman setter who will push for playing time this season.

High School: Three-year starter at Birdville High School and an Academic All-State selection all three years . . . Two-time All-District pick, earning Server and Setter of the Year honors once each . . . Played on national club team six years.

Personal: Forensic science and psychology major looking to work for the FBI . . . Names “Remember the Titans” as her favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 23, 1995.

5-8 • freShman •Setter

riCHland Hills, texas (birdVille)

21 sHelby MenCH

Senior veteran set to play a key role at defensive specialist . . . Steadying influence on the back row who excels at serve receiving as well as passing . . . Has played in 95 career matches, giving the Bronchos plenty of experience and leadership on the court.

2013: Finished third on the team in digs with 216 while playing in 31 matches with 15 starts . . . Had double-digit digs four times, topped by 15-dig outing against Southwest Baptist . . . Was second in service aces with 27, highlighted by five-ace performance in win over East Central . . . Had seven other matches with two-plus aces . . . Made the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Academic Honor Roll.

2012: Played in all 31 matches and was third on the team in digs with 241 while adding 21 kills and 15 aces . . . Had 10-plus digs in 10 matches, highlighted by 18-dig outing at Fort Hays State . . . Collected 10 of her 21 kills in early-

season match against Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras . . . Had three aces in sweep of Southwest Baptist.

2011: Appeared in every match with 16 starts, 14 of those coming in the last 15 contests of the season . . . Notched 77 of her 111 kills during that late-season surge with three double-digit outings, capped by a 16-kill performance against Truman State . . . Had 10 matches with 10-plus digs, collecting career-high 23 against both St. Mary’s and East Central . . . Finished with 278 digs while adding 22 assists and 19 service aces, including a pair of three-ace matches.

5-10 • Senior • deFensiVe sPeCialist

JenkS (JenkS)

3 Carissa OPHUs

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2011 104 111 47 445 22 19 2 12 2782012 109 21 13 90 16 15 1 2 2412013 107 4 2 21 5 27 0 1 216Totals 320 136 62 556 43 61 3 15 745

Senior star entering her fourth year of starting duty who is among the elite players in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association . . . Hard to stop at the net with her blocking and attacking ability, having been a dominating force throughout her career . . . Has gotten better every year and will once again be a major weapon in the middle for the Bronchos . . . Already ranks fifth in both solo (69) and assisted (309) blocks on UCO’s all-time lists, hav-ing rejected 100-plus shots each of her three years . . . Has blocked at least one shot in 90 of 97 career matches.

2013: Was an honorable mention All-MIAA se-lection after hitting a sizzling .331 with 226 kills while also topping the team in solo (30) and assisted (107) blocks . . . Ranked third in the conference in blocks per set (1.17) and fourth in hitting percent-age . . . Was one of just two players to appear in all 34 matches . . . Earned all-tournament honors in season-opening Henderson State Classic after hit-ting .491 with 33 kills and 15 total blocks in four matches . . . Hit .400 or better 12 times, topped by .778 effort (seven kills, no errors, nine attacks) against Langston . . . Had at least one block in all but one match and collected five-plus blocks 10 times . . . Racked up 10 blocks (one solo, nine assisted) to go with 12 kills against Lindenwood . . . Amassed double-digit kills in seven matches, highlighted by career-high 13 in road win over Fort Hays State . . . Also named an MIAA Scholar Athlete.

2012: Started every match and played in 107 of 113 sets during stellar sophomore campaign .

6-2 • Senior • miDDle Blocker

PiedMOnt (PiedMOnt)

4 Juliette Smith

High School: Four-year starter at Jenks High School, helping lead the Trojans to four consecutive state tournament appearances and a third-place finish as a senior . . . Three-time All-Conference selection, made the state all-tournament team twice and was an All-State pick as a senior . . . Also a four-time Academic All-Conference choice.

Personal: Nursing major . . . Two older sisters (Lauren and Olivia) played volleyball at Oral Roberts . . . Names the Minnesota Vikings as her top team . . . Lists “Space Jam” as her favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 10, 1992.

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2011 99 116 60 291 21 11 15 95 472012 107 178 71 425 4 0 24 107 312013 117 226 69 475 3 0 30 107 33Total 323 520 200 1,091 28 11 69 309 111

. . Was the team’s runaway leader in both solo (24) and assisted (107) blocks, finishing fourth in the conference in blocks per set (1.22) . . . Was also third on the team in kills with 178 while hitting a team-high .252 . . . Made at least one block in 28 of 31 matches, including the final 19 of the season . . . Had five-plus blocks in 14 outings, topped by a seven-assist, three-solo effort at East Central . . . Made nine blocks (six assisted, three solo) in five-set win at Fort Hays State and also had nine (two solo, seven assisted) in three-set home win over ECU . . . Had double-digit kills in three contests . . . Hit at least .300 12 times, capped by .667 effort against Lindenwood with season-high 11 kills and one error in 15 attacks.

2011: Played in 32 of 33 matches with 29 starts and topped the team in both solo (15) and assisted (95) blocks while adding 116 kills . . . Was named to the Independents Collegiate Athletic Association All-Freshman Team in addition to being a third-team All-ICAA pick . . . Collected at least five blocks in 10 matches, led by 10-block performance (one solo, nine assisted) in five-set win over Southeastern Oklahoma . . . Had at least one block in 29 matches, including a streak of 13 straight to end the season . . . Hit .300 or better in 12 contests, topped by a .750 outing in sweep of Newman with 10 kills and one error in 12 attacks.

High School: Was a Home School All-American as a senior . . . Also earned All-State honors in basketball as a freshman while at Harvest Hills Christian School.

Personal: Chemistry major, . . . Enjoys traveling as a hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as her favorite professional team . . . Lists “Rocky” as her top sports movie . . . Birthdate is March 15, 1993.

Freshman defensive specialist with a chance to see action on the back row.

High School: Prep star at Union High School in Tulsa, earning Tulsa World All-Metro and All-State acclaim as a senior . . . Also served as team captain of soccer team.

Personal: Psychology major looking to become a psychiatrist . . . Enjoys writing and biking as hobbies . . . Lists the Oklahoma City Thunder as her favorite team . . . Names “The Rookie” as her top sports movie . . . Birthdate is March 22, 1996.

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tUlsa (UniOn)

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Returning letterwinner set to see action at outside hitter and also available to help out at right-side hitter . . . Joined the team right before the season last year and went on to see extensive playing time in picking up valuable experience . . . Had a strong spring campaign and is ready to be more of a factor in 2014.

2013: Appeared in 28 matches with five starts and finished with 83 kills, 43 digs and 16 total blocks . . . Came on strong down the stretch and collected season-high eight kills while hitting .467 in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Post-season Tournament loss to top-seeded Central Missouri . . . Hit season-high .545 against East Central with seven kills and just one error in 11 attacks.

High School: Three-time All-District selection at Lake Highlands High School and team captain as a senior . . . Also lettered in softball.

Personal: Biology major looking to become a physicians assistant . . . Enjoys working with the mentally disabled during her spare time . . . Names the Dallas Cowboys as her top professional team . . . Lists George Strait as her favorite musician . . . Birthdate is April 14, 1995.

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13 bOnnie VernOn

Local product looking to step in and contribute right away as a right-side hitter.

High School: Helped lead Edmond Santa Fe High School to the Class 6A state championship as a senior . . . Earned Oklahoman All-City honors her final year with the Wolves.

Personal: Forensic science major looking to become a lawyer . . . Enjoys shopping as a hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as her top team . . . Lists Imagine Dragons as her favorite musical group . . . Birthdate is Nov. 1, 1995.

6-0 • freShman • right-SiDe hitter

edMOnd (santa Fe)

12 erika warren

Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 68 83 35 271 4 4 1 15 43

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Team captain slated to take over as full-time starter at right-side hitter . . . Saw part-time start-ing duty last year in showing what she’s capable of, with the Bronchos expecting big things from this senior leader . . . Should be an offensive threat and also gives UCO another solid blocker at the net . . . Enjoyed a stellar career at Cowley County (Kan.) Community College.

2013: Finished with 140 kills and 34 total blocks while playing in 28 matches with 16 starts . . . Had two matches with double-digit kills, collecting 12 while hitting .290 against Southern Nazarene and 11 in win over Washburn . . . Blocked at least two shots in nine matches.

Juco: Two-year starter in helping Cowley to a 76-3 record and one national championship . . . Conference All-Academic pick as a fresh-man and had 300 digs, 200 kills and 49 total blocks as a sophomore in earning second-team All-Conference and All-District honors.

High School: Three-time All-Conference and All-Southeast Kansas pick at West Elk High School . . . Also a two-time All-Conference selection in softball and lettered in basketball.

Personal: Dietetics/nutrition major . . . Enjoys dancing in her spare time . . . Mom (Juli) played basketball at Ottawa University . . . Birthdate is June 29, 1993.

6-0 • Senior • right-SiDe hitter

HOward, kan. (west elk)

5 sabetHa yOUnG

Redshirt freshman expected to contend for action at outside hitter or right-side hitter.

High School: All-District and All-State pick as a senior at Fontainebleau High School after helping lead the Lady Bulldogs to the Division I state championship . . . Also lettered in softball and track.

Personal: Forensics and psychology major . . . Dad (Joe) played baseball at Louisiana State . . . Names “Invincible” as her favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is June 8, 1995.

5-9 • rS freSh. • outSiDe hitter/rShMandeVille, la. (FOntainebleaU)

7 aVa ZiMMerMan

Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 85 140 86 476 10 0 7 27 96

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nUMeriCal rOster No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown (High School)1 Whitney Gifford DS/L 5-6 Jr. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural)2 Katy Davis S/DS 5-7 So. Lawrence, Kan. (Free State)3 Carissa Ophus DS 5-10 Sr. Jenks (Jenks)4 Juliette Smith MB 6-2 Sr. Piedmont (Home School)5 Sabetha Young RSH 6-0 Sr. Howard, Kan. (West Elk)6 Mallory Fox OH 5-8 So. Edmond (North)7 Ava Zimmerman OH/RSH 5-9 Fr. (RS) Mandeville, La. (Fontainebleau)8 Madison King OH 5-9 Fr. Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock)

10 Barbara Jackson OH/RSH 5-9 Jr. Edmond (Santa Fe)11 Allison Barr MB 5-10 So. Edmond (North)12 Erika Warren RSH 6-0 Fr. Edmond (Santa Fe)13 Bonnie Vernon OH/RSH 5-11 So. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)14 Megan Thomas DS 5-6 Fr. Tulsa (Union)15 Mikayla Bangasser DS 5-7 So. Edmond (North)16 Joanna Huckabee OH/MB 5-9 Sr. Denton, Texas (Guyer)21 Shelby Mench S 5-8 Fr. Richland Hills, Texas (Birdville)

by ClassSeniors (4): Huckabee, Ophus, Smith,

YoungJuniors (2): Gifford, JacksonSophomores (5): Bangasser, Barr, Davis,

Fox, VernonRedshirt Freshmen (1): ZimmermanFreshmen (4): King, Mench, Thomas,

Warren

alPHabetiCal rOster No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown (High School)15 Mikayla Bangasser DS 5-7 So. Edmond (North)11 Allison Barr MB 5-10 So. Edmond (North)2 Katy Davis S/DS 5-7 So. Lawrence, Kan. (Free State)6 Mallory Fox OH 5-8 So. Edmond (North)1 Whitney Gifford DS/L 5-6 Jr. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural)

16 Joanna Huckabee OH/MB 5-9 Sr. Denton, Texas (Guyer)10 Barbara Jackson OH/RSH 5-9 Jr. Edmond (Santa Fe)8 Madison King OH 5-9 Fr. Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock)

21 Shelby Mench S 5-8 Fr. Richland Hills, Texas (Birdville)3 Carissa Ophus DS 5-10 Sr. Jenks (Jenks)4 Juliette Smith MB 6-2 Sr. Piedmont (Home School)

14 Megan Thomas DS 5-6 Fr. Tulsa (Union)13 Bonnie Vernon OH/RSH 5-11 So. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)12 Erika Warren RSH 6-0 Fr. Edmond (Santa Fe)5 Sabetha Young RSH 6-0 Sr. Howard, Kan. (West Elk)7 Ava Zimmerman OH/RSH 5-9 Fr. (RS) Mandeville, La. (Fontainebleau)

rOster breakdOwnby stateOklahoma (8): Bangasser, Barr, Fox,

Jackson, Ophus, Smith, Thomas, Warren

Kansas (3): Davis, Gifford, YoungLouisiana (1): ZimmermanTexas (4): Huckabee, King, Mench,

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Hitting BlocksPlayer Sets Kills E Attacks Assists Aces Solo Asst. DigsBarbara Jackson 113 412 136 1,205 19 30 9 39 290Allison Barr 119 339 80 790 5 13 7 69 55Juliette Smith 117 226 69 475 3 0 30 107 33Tyler Gromann 91 155 61 416 8 1 3 48 30Sabetha Young 85 140 86 476 10 0 7 27 96Mallory Fox 75 125 69 396 4 9 2 17 73Bonnie Vernon 68 83 35 271 4 4 1 15 43Joanna Huckabee 42 25 26 107 0 0 1 15 14Taylyn Schwartz 111 12 9 47 964 15 1 20 203Tate Hardaker 117 5 8 31 25 17 0 1 680Katy Davis 97 4 3 24 385 14 1 9 195Carissa Ophus 107 4 2 21 5 27 0 1 216Mikayla Bangasser 79 0 0 6 6 18 0 0 152UCO Totals 120 1,530 584 4,265 1,438 148 62 368 2,080Opponent Totals 120 1,442 761 4,589 1,322 127 28 307 1,879

2013 indiVidUal statistiCs

A record-setting winning streak to open the season sparked Central Oklaho-ma to its best season in six years in 2013.

UCO won its first 10 matches -- six in three-set sweeps -- and went on to finish 24-10 for its most wins since 2007.

The Bronchos tied for fourth in the rugged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and won their first round match in the MIAA Post-season Tournament before falling to eventual champion Central Missouri.

“We got off to a great start and had a really good season,” head coach Edgar Miraku said. “The girls worked hard all year and we made a lot of progress.”

UCO got off to an im-pressive start, winning four straight three-set sweeps in the Henderson State Classic, and followed with four wins in the Tiger/Savage Storm Classic.

The Bronchos made their home and conference debut on Sept. 17 with a sweep of Pittsburg State and moved to

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10-0 for the first time in school history with a four-set road win over league rival Fort Hays State.

Central lost five of its next seven matches to fall to 12-5 overall and 4-3 in the league before rebounding with four consecutive wins, capped by a come-from-behind five-set triumph over

MIAA foe Missouri Western behind 37 combined kills from Barbara Jackson and Allison Barr.

Two five-set league losses followed, but the Bronchos came back with a trio of three-set sweeps before los-ing two of their next three outings to fall to 20-9 on the season and 8-7 in the league.

UCO ended the regular season with three straight wins and then rolled over Emporia State in three sets to open the MIAA Post-season Tournament.

The season ended three days later with a loss to Central Missouri.

Tate Hardaker and Jackson earned second-team All-MIAA honors for UCO.

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Date Opponent Won/Lost Score RecordSept. 6 Alabama-Huntsville! Won 3-0 1-0Sept. 6 Cameron! Won 3-0 2-0Sept. 7 at Henderson State! Won 3-0 3-0Sept. 7 Southern Arkansas! Won 3-0 4-0Sept. 13 at East Central@ Won 3-2 5-0Sept. 13 Northwestern Oklahoma@ Won 3-1 6-0Sept. 14 Southern Nazarene@ Won 3-0 7-0Sept. 14 at Southeastern Oklahoma@ Won 3-1 8-0Sept. 17 Pittsburg State* Won 3-0 9-0, 1-0*Sept. 20 at Fort Hays State* Won 3-1 10-0, 2-0* Sept. 21 at Nebraska-Kearney* Lost 3-0 10-1, 2-1*Sept. 24 at Southern Nazarene Lost 3-1 10-2Sept. 27 Emporia State* Won 3-1 11-2, 3-1*Sept. 28 Washburn* Lost 3-0 11-3, 3-2*Oct. 1 at Missouri Southern* Won 3-0 12-3, 4-2Oct. 4 at Central Missouri* Lost 3-0 12-4, 4-3*Oct. 12 Oklahoma City Lost 3-2 12-5Oct. 12 Langston Won 3-0 13-5Oct. 15 Southeastern Oklahoma Won 3-0 14-5Oct. 18 Northwest Missouri* Won 3-0 15-5, 5-3*Oct. 19 Missouri Western* Won 3-2 16-5, 6-3*Oct. 22 at Southwest Baptist* Lost 3-2 16-6, 6-4*Oct. 25 Lindenwood* Lost 3-2 16-7, 6-5*Oct. 26 Northwestern Oklahoma Won 3-0 17-7Oct. 26 Mid-America Christian Won 3-0 18-7Nov. 1 Fort Hays State* Won 3-0 19-7, 7-5*Nov. 2 Nebraska-Kearney* Lost 3-1 19-8, 7-6*Nov. 8 at Emporia State* Won 3-1 20-8, 8-6*Nov. 9 at Washburn* Lost 3-0 20-9, 8-7*Nov. 12 at Pittsburg State* Won 3-0 21-9, 9-7*Nov. 15 at Northwestern Oklahoma Won 3-1 22-9Nov. 16 East Central Won 3-0 23-9Nov. 19 Emporia State# Won 3-0 24-9Nov. 22 at Central Missouri# Lost 3-0 24-10 Bold-Home match!-Henderson State Classic in Arkadelphia, Ark.@-Tiger/Savage Storm Classic in Ada, Okla. and Durant, Okla.*-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association match/record#-MIAA Post-season Tournament

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Conference OverallPlace School W-L Pct. W-L Pct.

1. Central Missouri 15-1 .938 33-2 .943 Washburn 15-1 .938 31-6 .8383. Nebraska-Kearney 12-4 .750 28-7 .8004. Central Oklahoma 9-7 .562 24-10 .706 Emporia State 9-7 .562 18-11 .621 Missouri Western 9-7 .562 16-15 .5167. Southwest Baptist 6-10 .375 17-14 .548 Pittsburg State 6-10 .375 16-16 .500 Northwest Missouri 6-10 .375 12-18 .400 Lindenwood 6-10 .375 9-21 .30011. Fort Hays State 3-13 .188 14-19 .42412. Missouri Southern 0-16 .000 4-26 .133

Miaa tOUrnaMentFirst Round (Campus sites)Central Missouri 3, Pittsburg State 0Central Oklahoma 3, Emporia State 0Nebraska-Kearney 3, Missouri Western 0Washburn 3, Northwest Missouri 0Semifinals (Warrensburg, Mo.)Central Missouri 3, Central Oklahoma 0Nebraska-Kearney 3, Washburn 1Finals (Warrensburg, Mo.)Central Missouri 3, Nebraska-Kearney 2

2013 Miaa standinGs

2013 all-Miaa teaMsFirst TeamJulia Bates, S, Central Missouri; Marissa Cox, RSH, Washburn; Taylor Goodness, OH, UCM; MJ Massanet, OH, Nebraska-Kearney; Annie Reilly, L, UCM; Erica Rottinghaus, OH, Missouri Western; Katie Sokolowski, MB, UNK; Abby Wittman, S, UCM.

Second TeamTate Hardaker, L, Central Oklahoma; Barbara Jackson, OH, UCO; Ashley Leitner, OH, UNK; Kelsey Lewis, L, WU; Erin Seele, S, UNK; Carly Sojka, OH, UCM; Haley Thompson, MB, UCM; Paige Vanderpool, OH, Emporia State;

Third TeamBrooke Bartosh, RSH, Northwest Missouri; Kayla Guyot, MB, Lindenwood; Hayley Hansford, S, Pittsburg State; Liz McGowan, L, UNK; Madison Mosier, RSH, PSU; Jordan Nedbalek, MB, South-west Baptist; Ellie Pesavento, MB, UNK; Leanna Willer, OH, WU. Player of the Year: Julia Bates, S, Central MissouriCoach of the Year: Flip Piontek, Central MissouriFreshman of the Year: Madison Mosier, RSH, Pittsburg State

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Central OklaHOMa reCOrds

teaM reCOrdsKILLS

Match: 101 vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000.Season: 2,264, 2007.

ATTACKS Match: 298 vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. Season: 6,302, 2007.

HITTING PERCENTAGE Match: .441 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle, Sept. 17, 2004 (52 of 102, 7 errors). Minimum 100 attacks. Season: .261, 2001 (1,936 of 4,964, 641 errors). Minimum 3,000 attacks.

ASSISTS Match: 97 vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. Assists: 2,045, 2007.

SERVICE ACES Match: 26 vs. Texas Woman’s, Oct. 4, 1990. Season: 368, 1989.

SOLO BLOCKS Match: 21 vs. Eastern New Mexico, Sept. 28, 1990. Season: 303, 1989.

ASSISTED BLOCKS Match: 47 vs. Drury, Nov. 1, 1997. Season: 548, 2007.

DIGS Match: 146 vs. Alaska-Anchorage, Oct. 6, 1991. Season: 2,886, 2007.

VICTORIES: 32, 2007 (32-7) and 1994 (32-5). CONSECUTIVE VICTORIES: 22, 2003. LOSSES: 25, 1988 (3-25) CONSECUTIVE LOSSES: 12, 1987 and 1988. indiVidUal reCOrdsKILLS

Match: 46, Alma Brahimaj vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. Season: 644, Alma Brahimaj, 2000. Career: 2,404, Alma Brahimaj, 1999-02.

ATTACKS Match: 125, Alma Brahimaj vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. Season: 1,752, Mari Araujo, 2007. Career: 6,057, Alma Brahimaj, 1999-02.

HITTING PERCENTAGE Match: .800, Kristin Vincent vs. Lubbock Christian, Oct. 14, 1993 (16 of 20, 0 errors). Season: .430, Kate O’Neill, 1997 (444 of 838, 84 errors). Career: .338, Kate O’Neill, 1994-97 (1,701 of 3,786, 421 errors).

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ASSISTS Match: 86, Stacey Meek vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. Season: 1,660, Stacey Meek, 2002. Career: 5,604, Stacey Meek, 2000-03.

SERVICE ACES Match: 12, Heather Devine vs. Harding, Sept. 9, 1989. Season: 122, Heather Devine, 1989. Career: 267, Heather Devine, 1988-91.

SOLO BLOCKS Match: 10, Heather Mazeitis vs. Eastern New Mexico, Sept. 28, 1990. Season: 89, Rachel Mossman, 1989. Career: 177, Kristin Vincent, 1990-93.

ASSISTED BLOCKS Match: 15, Rachel Mossman vs. Eastern New Mexico, Nov. 10, 1989. Season: 164, Kristin Vincent, 1991. Career: 515, Kristin Vincent, 1990-93.

DIGSMatch: 49, Heather Devine vs. Alaska-Anchorage, Oct. 6, 1991. Season: 996, Lacie Allen, 2007.Career: 2,765, Lacie Allen, 2004-07.

sinGle MatCH reCOrds Top Five Kills

Rank No. Name Opponent, Date 1. 46 Alma Brahimaj Cameron, Nov. 4, 20002. 39 Amy Parten Texas Woman’s, Oct. 4, 1990 3. 38 Alma Brahimaj Eastern New Mexico, Nov. 9, 20014. 34 Amy Parten Abilene Christian, Nov. 10, 1990 5. 33 Amy Parten Texas Woman’s, Sept. 14, 1991

Top Five Attacks

Rank No. Name Opponent, Date 1. 125 Alma Brahimaj Cameron, Nov. 4, 20002. 86 Amy Parten Texas Woman’s, Oct. 4, 1990 3. 85 Alma Brahimaj Harding, Oct. 29, 19994. 83 Alma Brahimaj twice4. 83 Amy Parten Alaska-Anchorage, Oct. 5, 1991

Top Five Assists

Rank No. Name Opponent, Date 1. 86 Stacey Meek Cameron, Nov. 4, 20002. 77 Arwin Ray Washburn, Nov. 2, 19963. 76 Rachel Price Peru State, Oct. 24, 19924. 75 Amy Hansen Cameron, Sept. 12, 19955. 74 Stephanie Ball Pittsburg State, Sept. 3, 20045. 74 Jennifer Steinmetz Harding, Oct. 29, 1999

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Top Five Service Aces Rank No. Name Opponent, Date

1. 12 Heather Devine Harding, Sept. 9, 19892. 8 Julie Kelley Angelo State, Oct. 14, 1995 3. 7 Eight tied

Top Five Solo Blocks

Rank No. Name Opponent, Date 1. 10 Heather Mazeitis Eastern New Mexico, Sept. 28, 1990 2. 9 Penny Wascovich Lewis, Aug. 27, 20053. 8 Heather Devine Texas A&M-Kingsville, Sept. 22, 1989 4. 6 Carrie Hare Peru State, Oct. 24, 1992 4. 6 Rachel Mossman Cameron, Nov. 3, 1989

Top Five Assisted Blocks

Rank No. Name Opponent, Date 1. 15 Rachel Mossman Eastern New Mexico, Nov. 10, 1989 2. 13 Kristin Vincent Pittsburg State, Sept. 13, 19913. 11 Kate O’Neill Drury, Nov. 1, 1997 3. 11 Kristin Vincent Southern Nazarene, Oct. 1, 1991 5. 10 Three tied

Top Five Digs

Rank No. Name Opponent, Date 1. 49 Heather Devine Alaska-Anchorage, Oct. 4, 1991 2. 47 Lacie Allen Southeastern Oklahoma, Oct. 28, 20063. 43 Tate Hardaker Fort Hays State, Oct. 27, 20123. 43 Lacie Allen Harding, Aug. 31, 20073. 43 Lacie Allen Texas A&M-Commerce, Nov. 3, 2007

sinGle seasOn reCOrds

Top Five KillsRank No. Name Season

1. 644 Alma Brahimaj 20002. 629 Mari Araujo 20073. 624 Amy Parten 1992 4. 622 Alma Brahimaj 20015. 610 Alma Brahimaj 2002

Top Five Attacks

Rank No. Name Season 1. 1,752 Mari Araujo 20072. 1,636 Alma Brahimaj 20003. 1,620 Alma Brahimaj 20024. 1,568 Amy Parten 19925. 1,574 Alma Brahimaj 2001

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Top Five AssistsRank No. Name Season

1. 1,660 Stacey Meek 20022. 1,633 Meaghan Wedberg 20073. 1,585 Rachel Price 1992 4. 1,548 Rachel Price 19935. 1,536 Stacey Meek 2001

Top Five Service Aces Rank No. Name Season

1. 122 Heather Devine 1989 2. 71 Heather Devine 1991 3. 68 Amy Parten 1992 3. 68 Shawna Clark 1989 5. 63 Alma Brahimaj 1999

Top Five Solo Blocks

Rank No. Name Season 1. 89 Rachel Mossman 1989 2. 63 Heather Devine 1989 3. 49 Kristin Vincent 1992 3. 49 Kristin Vincent 1990 5. 45 Amy Parten 1989

Top Five Assisted Blocks

Rank No. Name Season 1. 164 Kristin Vincent 1991 2. 162 Kristin Vincent 1992 3. 131 Angie Schoof 19944. 129 Kate O’Neill 19965. 128 Jessica Legako 2007

Top Five Digs

Rank No. Name Season 1. 996 Lacie Allen 20072. 790 Lacie Allen 20063. 680 Tate Hardaker 20134. 636 Jenny Anderson 20055. 585 Tate Hardaker 2011

Career reCOrds

Top Five KillsRank No. Name Seasons

1. 2,404 Alma Brahimaj 1999-022. 1,913 Amy Parten 1989-92 3. 1,701 Kate O’Neill 1994-974. 1,555 Lexy Fortner 1999-025. 1,421 Carrie Hare 1991-94

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Top Five Attacks Rank No. Name Seasons

1. 6,057 Alma Brahimaj 1999-022. 5,098 Amy Parten 1989-92 3. 4,252 Krisen Wilson 2006-104. 4,134 Katie Schult 2004-074. 4,134 Adriana Crovador 1996-99

Top Five Assists

Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 5,604 Stacey Meek 2000-032. 5,243 Meaghan Wedberg 2006-093. 3,953 Arwin Ray 1995-984. 3,133 Rachel Price 1992-935. 2,912 Stephanie Ball 2002-05

Top Five Service Aces

Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 267 Heather Devine 1988-912. 215 Alma Brahimaj 1999-023. 183 Carrie Hare 1991-944. 165 Meaghan Wedberg 2006-095. 160 Adriana Crovador 1996-99

Top Five Solo Blocks

Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 177 Kristin Vincent 1990-932. 130 Heather Devine 1988-91 3. 79 Kate O’Neill 1994-974. 70 Amy Parten 1989-92 5. 69 Juliette Smith 2011-13

Top Five Assisted Blocks

Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 515 Kristin Vincent 1990-932. 439 Kate O’Neill 1994-973. 366 Katy Wallace 1999-024. 337 Tori Walker 2001-035. 309 Juliette Smith 2011-13

Top Five Digs

Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 2,765 Lacie Allen 2004-072. 2,192 Tate Hardaker 2010-133. 1,833 Alma Brahimaj 1999-024. 1,551 Ginger Gowen 2008-115. 1,517 Jenny Anderson 2003-05

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HaMiltOn Field HOUseCentral Oklahoma plays its home volleyball matches in Hamilton Field House, which

opened its doors in 1965.The Bronchos have an impressive 220-85 record (.721 winning percentage) at Hamilton

Field House, including a 115-36 mark (.762) over the past 13 seasons.Hamilton Field House was re-named from Broncho Field House on May 1, 1993 in honor

of longtime coach and athletic director Dale Hamilton, who helped design the building in the 1960s.

The 3,000-seat facil-ity underwent renovation in the summer of 2001 with the installation of individual chairback seats on the floor and LED boards capable of showing live statistics were added four years ago.

Hamilton Field House also serves as the home for UCO’s wrestling team in addition to the men’s and women’s basketball squads.

Numerous other events, including the university’s graduation ceremonies, are also held in the building.

HaMiltOn Field HOUse reCOrds teaM reCOrdsKills: 101, UCO vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000.Attacks: 298, UCO vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000.Attack Percentage: .441, UCO vs. Oklahoma Panhandle, Sept. 17, 2004 (52 of 102, 7).Assists: 97, UCO vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000.Service Aces: 19, Adams State vs. UCO, Aug. 26, 1999.Solo Blocks: 18, UCO vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, Sept. 22, 1989.Assisted Blocks: 42, Harding vs. UCO, Oct. 29, 1999.Digs: 142, UCO vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. indiVidUal reCOrdsKills: 46, Alma Brahimaj, UCO, vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000. Attacks: 125, Alma Brahimaj, UCO, vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000.Attack Percentage: .727, Allison Barr, UCO, vs. Emporia State, Sept. 27, 2013 (16 kills

and no errors in 22 attacks). Minimum 20 attacks.Assists: 86, Stacey Meek, UCO, vs. Cameron, Nov. 4, 2000.Service Aces: 10, Jolene Cassel, Adams State, vs. UCO, Aug. 26, 1999.Solo Blocks: 8, Heather Devine, UCO, vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, Sept. 22, 1989.Assisted Blocks: 11, twice.Digs: 47, Lacie Allen vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, Oct. 28, 2006.

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HistOry

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all-Miaa2013L Tate Hardaker (2nd)OH Barbara Jackson (2nd) 2012OH Morgan Roy (2nd) all-lOne star COnFerenCe2010OH Zuela Adom (1st)OH Kristen Wilson (1st) 2009OH Zuela Adom (1st, Newcomer of Year)OH Kristen Wilson (1st)

2008OH Kristen Wilson (1st) 2007LB Lacie Allen (1st, Libero of Year)OH Mari Araujo (1st, Newcomer of Year)S Meaghan Wedberg (2nd) 1996MB Kate O’Neill (1st, Academic)OH Stacey Schwartz (2nd) 1995S Amy Hansen (2nd, Academic)

MB Kate O’Neill (2nd)OH Stacey Schwartz (2nd) 1994OH Carrie Hare (1st, Academic)MB Angie Schoof (2nd)MB Kate O’Neill (co-Freshman of Year) 1993MB Kristin Vincent (1st)S Rachel Price (Academic) 1992OH Amy Parten (1st, Academic) 1991OH Amy Parten (2nd, Academic) 1990OH Amy Parten (2nd) S Shawna Clark (Academic) all-lsC nOrtH diVisiOn2006LB Lacie Allen (1st, Libero of Year)OH Kelsey Reynolds (2nd, Fr. of Year)MB Penny Wascovich (2nd) 2005S Stephanie Ball (1st, Academic)OH Kim Morgal (1st)OH Katie Schult (1st, Academic)LB Jenny Anderson (2nd, Libero of Year) 2004S Stephanie Ball (1st, Academic)OH Katie Schult (1st, Freshman of Year)MB Emily Whiteley (1st)

all-COnFerenCe PlayersCentral Oklahoma has had 33 players earn first- or second-team all-conference honors a

combined 58 times since 1988.The Bronchos were NAIA members in District Nine in 1987-88 before moving to NCAA

Division II in 1989. UCO was in the Lone Star Conference from 1989-10, played as an in-dependent in 2011 and joined the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in 2012.

Only two players -- Alma Brahimaj (1999-02) and Stacey Meek (2000-03) -- have been four-time all-conference selections. Six players earned all-conference honors three times -- Amy Parten (1990-92), Kate O’Neill (1995-97), Adriana Crovador (1997-99), Katy Wallace (2000-02), Lexy Fortner (2000-02) and Kristen Wilson (2008-10).

A year-by-year look at UCO’s all-conference Players:

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all-reGiOn/all-aMeriCanCentral Oklahoma players has had four players receive NCAA Division II All-Region

recognition a combined five times, while Lacie Allen is the school’s lone All-American.Allen was a two-time All-Region pick in 2006-07, earning first-team All-America

honors by Daktronics and honorable mention acclaim by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 2007.

2003S Stacey Meek (1st, Academic)MB Tori Walker (1st, Academic) 2002OH Alma Brahimaj (1st)OH Lexy Fortner (1st)S Stacey Meek (1st, Academic)MB Tori Walker (1st)MB Katy Wallace (2nd, Academic) 2001OH Alma Brahimaj (1st)OH Lexy Fortner (1st)S Stacey Meek (1st, Academic)MB Katy Wallace (2nd) 2000OH Alma Brahimaj (1st, MVP)OH Lexy Fortner (1st)S Stacey Meek (2nd, Freshman of Year)MB Katy Wallace (2nd)DS Dinah Garner (Academic) 1999OH Alma Brahimaj (1st, MVP)OH Adriana Crovador (1st)DS Jamie Clark (Academic)

all-COnFerenCe Players

1998OH Adriana Crovador (1st)S Arwin Ray (1st, Academic)OH Amber Bateman (2nd, Academic)OH Karyn Posey (Academic) 1997MB Kate O’Neill (1st, Academic)OH Adriana Crovador (1st)S Arwin Ray (2nd, Academic)OH Jamie Clark (Academic)OH Summer Williams (Academic) all-distriCt nine1988S Shawna Clark (1st)OH Jackie Fisher (1st)MB Heather Devine (2nd)

Tori Walker

2009OH Zuela Adom (2nd!) 2007LB Lacie Allen (1st*!)OH Mari Araujo (1st*!) 2006LB Lacie Allen (1st*!) 2002OH Alma Brahimaj (1st*) *-AVCA/!-Daktronics, Inc.

Lacie AllenAll-American

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Melinda Fink, 1983 Jackie Fisher, 1988Lexy Fortner, 1999-00-01-02Mallory Fox, 2013Rochelle Frey, 1998-99 G-G-G-G-GJenni Gamblin, 1996-97Dinah Garner, 1999-00-01Stacy Garrett, 1991-92-93-94Dee Goble, 1996-98Vanessa Gomes, 2012Ginger Gowen, 2008-09-10-11Tyler Gromann, 2012-13Dee Gerlock, 1983 H-H-H-H-HColleen Hallahan, 1991 Shannon Hallahan, 1991 Ashleigh Hamil, 2011Amy Hammond, 1992-93Megan Hammond, 2008Amy Hansen, 1994-95Tate Hardaker, 2010-11-12-13Carrie Hare, 1991-92-93-94Faith Harmon, 2008-09-10-12Halie Harrington, 2010-11Kena Harris, 2002-03Allison Harvey, 2004-05-06Ashley Hemphill, 2003Kat Heinlein, 1980Joanna Huckabee, 2013 I-I-I-I-IKim Iten, 2005-06-08 J-J-J-J-JBarbara Jackson, 2012-13Jordan Jacobs, 2011-12Jamie Jones, 1991 Nada Joseph, 1980 K-K-K-K-KAmy Kangas, 2010-11Julie Kelley, 1994-95Kim Keiser, 2000-01Lex King, 1997-98-99 L-L-L-L-L Stephanie Lea, 1992-93-94Jessica Legako, 2007-08-09-10

A-A-A-A-AZuela Adom, 2009-10Jenny Anderson, 2003-04-05Lacie Allen, 2004-05-06-07Mari Araujo, 2007 B-B-B-B-B Nancy Baer, 1980-81 Stephanie Ball, 2002-03-04-05Sherri Baker, 1981Mikayla Bangasser, 2013Allison Barr, 2013Amber Bateman, 1995-96-97-98Annette Bieber, 1980 Brook Borden, 1992-93 Sandi Bounds, 1987 Barbara Bowens, 1980-81 Renee Brady, 1988Alma Brahimaj, 1999-00-01-02Amy Brooks, 2006-07 C-C-C-C-CLaura Campbell, 2012Sara Carpenter, 2008Samantha Cass, 1987Jamie Clark, 1996-97-98-99Shawna Clark, 1988-89-90Bre Collins, 2000Michelle Conte, 1989 Tami Cook, 1988 Sam Cool, 2011-12Catherine Craig, 1988Adriana Crovador, 1996-97-98-99Ana Crovador, 1999 D-D-D-D-DJennifer Daniel, 1994-95Linda Davidson, 1980-81 Katy Davis, 2013Tara Delaney, 2004-05-06-07Heather Devine, 1988-89-90-91 Denise Dick, 1981-82-83Lorie Dover, 1991-92-93 E-E-E-E-EKim Edmonds, 1981-82-83 Denise Eley, 1989-90-91 Carina Emsermann, 2012 F-F-F-F-FCarla Feathers, 1997

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Carly LeMay, 2009-10 M-M-M-M-M Rachel MacElvaine, 2002-03-04-05Heather Mazeitis, 1990-91 Denise McElvaney, 1981 Stacey Meek, 2000-01-02-03Kim Morgal, 2002-03-04-05Rachel Mossman, 1989 N-N-N-N-NMelinda Newcomb, 1982Sarah Niles, 2007-08-09 O-O-O-O-O Paula Oliver, 1981-82 Carolyn O’Connor, 2007Kate O’Neill, 1994-95-96-97Carissa Ophus, 2011-12-13Sandy Otterstrom, 1999-00-01-02 P-P-P-P-P Shelley Parent, 1987 Anita Parker, 1988-89-90Amy Parten, 1989-90-91-92 Lisa Peppers, 1982 Alison Phillips, 1995Alison Pierce, 2002Pam Podolec, 1980 Karen Porter, 1980-81-82 Karen Posey, 1997-98Rachel Price, 1992-93 R-R-R-R-R Katie Rabun, 2005Arwin Ray, 1995-96-97-98Kelsey Reynolds, 2006-07Alex Richardson, 2009-10-11Abbie Ritter, 1988Joyce Ritz, 1980-81-82 Lisa Rogers, 1982Bella Romero, 2011Jackie Romero, 1987 Morgan Roy, 2009-10-11-12Aimee Russell, 1990-91 Michele Russell, 1987 S-S-S-S-SNatalie Salmans, 1994-95Katie Schult, 2004-05-06-07Stacey Schwartz, 1993-94-95-96

Angie Schoof, 1993-94Taylyn Schwartz, 2013Madi Serratt, 2008-09Stacey Sharp, 1989 Lori Sheridan, 1981 Andrea Simon, 1988Juliette Smith, 2011-12-24Kristen Smith, 2003Lisa Smith, 1980 Fleming Smurthwaite, 2010Kim Spicer, 1983 Amy Stallings, 1993Talia Stanley, 2012Ashleigh Stansberry, 2004Jennifer Steinmetz, 1997-98-99-00Teresa Stratton, 1987Heather Strong, 2004-05Taylor Summers, 2009-10 T-T-T-T-T Tara Taylor, 2003Traci Taylor, 1980-81 Brenda Terrett, 1983 Rachel Testerman, 1988-89 U-U-U-U-URita Uhlenhake, 1983-1987 V-V-V-V-VBonnie Vernon, 2013Kristin Vincent, 1990-91-92-93 W-W-W-W-WTori Walker, 2001-02-03Katy Wallace, 1999-00-01-02Irene Warwick, 1983 Penny Wascovich, 2003-04-05-06Meaghan Wedberg, 2006-07-08-09Mary Wendell, 2008Twyla White, 2000-01Courtney Whitlow, 2007-08-09-10Emily Whiteley, 2003-04Summer Williams, 1995-96-97Kristin Wilson, 2006-08-09-10 Y-Y-Y-Y-Y Sabetha Young, 2013Shannon Yzquierdo, 1989-90 Z-Z-Z-Z-Z Reggie Zarway, 1980

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Cameron* .............................. W, 3-2Eastern New Mexico* ........... L, 3-0 West Texas A&M* ................ L, 3-0*-Lone Star Conference match 1989 (23-21, 5-11*)Ouachita Baptist W, 2-0 Cameron ............................... W, 2-0 Southern Arkansas ................ L, 2-0 Arkansas Pine-Bluff .............. W, 2-0 Grambling ............................ W, 2-0 Harding .................................. L, 2-0 Rockhurst .............................. L, 2-0 Southwestern Kansas ............ W, 2-1 Drury ..................................... L, 3-0 Harding ................................. W, 3-0 Arkansas Tech ...................... W, 3-1 Ouachita Baptist .................... W, 3-0 Montevallo ............................ L, 3-0 Tarkio ................................... W, 2-1 McPherson ............................ W, 2-0 Dana ...................................... L, 2-0 Park College .......................... L, 2-1 Baker .................................... W, 2-1 Concordia ............................. W, 2-0Bethany ................................. W, 2-1 Texas A&M-Commerce* ....... L, 3-1 Texas A&M-Kingsville* ...... W, 3-2 Texas A&M-Kingsville* ....... W, 3-0 Texas Woman’s* .................. W, 3-1 Wichita State ......................... L, 3-2 Abilene Christian* ............... W, 3-0 Angelo State* ........................ L, 3-1 Southern Nazarene ................ L, 3-0 Bartlesville Wesleyan ............ W, 2-0 Bartlesville Wesleyan ........... W, 2-0 Eastern New Mexico* ............ L, 3-0 West Texas A&M* ................ L, 3-0 Cameron* ............................. W, 3-0 Southwestern Kansas ............ W, 2-0 Bartlesville Wesleyan ............ W, 2-0 Tulsa ..................................... W, 3-0 Abilene Christian* ................ L, 3-1 Angelo State* ........................ L, 3-0 Southern Nazarene ................ L, 3-1 Cameron* ............................. L, 3-2 Eastern New Mexico* ............ L, 3-0 West Texas A&M* ................. L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... L, 3-1 Texas Woman’s* ................... L, 3-1 *-Lone Star Conference match

1990 (25-11, 7-9*) Bartlesville Wesleyan ............ W, 3-0 Southern Arkansas ............... W, 2-1

seasOn-by-seasOn resUlts

1987 (3-24) Midwestern State ................L, 3-0Texas Woman’s ..................L, 3-0 Oklahoma Baptist ...............L, 2-1 Ouachita Baptist .................L, 2-0 Mary Hardin-Baylor ...........L, 2-0 East Texas Baptist .............W, 2-0 Oklahoma Baptist ................L, 3-2 Midwestern State ................L, 3-1 Austin College ...................L, 2-1 Oklahoma Baptist ..............L, 2-0 Southern Nazarene .............L, 3-0 Abilene Christian ...............L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville ......L, 3-0 Southern Nazarene ..............L, 3-0 Eastern New Mexico ...........L, 3-0 West Texas A&M ...............L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Commerce ......L, 3-0 Angelo State ........................L, 3-0 Cameron ............................W, 3-0 Abilene Christian ................L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Commerce ......L, 3-0 Oklahoma Baptist ...............L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville .......L, 3-1 Angelo State ........................L, 3-0 Eastern New Mexico ...........L, 3-0 West Texas A&M ...............L, 3-0 Cameron .............................W, 3-0 1988 (3-25, 1-13*)Pittsburg State ....................L, 3-2 Cameron .............................W, 3-2 Southwest Baptist ...............L, 3-1 Cameron .............................L, 3-2 Tulsa ....................................L, 3-1 Southern Nazarene .............L, 2-1 John Brown .........................L, 2-0 Emporia State .....................L, 2-0 St. Edward’s .......................L, 2-0 Texas A&M-Commerce .....L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville* .....L, 3-1 Texas A&M-Commerce* ....L, 3-1 Angelo State* .....................L, 3-0 Abilene Christian* ..............L, 3-1 Southern Nazarene ............W, 3-1 Eastern New Mexico* .........L, 3-1 West Texas A&M* .............L, 3-1 Tulsa ...................................L, 3-0 Cameron* ...........................L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville* .....L, 3-1 Southern Nazarene .............L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Commerce* ...L, 3-0 Angelo State* ......................L, 3-0 Abilene Christian* ..............L, 3-2 Cameron* ............................L, 3-2

Joe curl

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Texas Lutheran ...................W, 2-0 Wiley College ....................W, 2-0 Ouachita Baptist ................W, 2-0 Texas Lutheran ...................W, 2-1 Wichita State .......................L, 3-0Concordia ..........................W, 2-0Park College ......................W, 2-0 McPherson ........................W, 2-0 Tarkio ................................W, 2-0 Mid-America Nazarene .....W, 2-0 Fort Hays State ...................L, 2-1 Baker .................................W, 2-0 Bethel ...............................W, 3-0 Southern Nazarene ............W, 3-0 Abilene Christian* ............W, 3-1 Angelo State* .....................L, 3-1 Tulsa ..................................W, 3-2 Eastern New Mexico* .........L, 3-2 West Texas A&M* .............L, 3-0 Bartlesville Wesleyan .........W, 3-0 Texas A&M-Commerce* ...L, 3-2 Texas Woman’s* ................L, 3-2 Southern Nazarene ............W, 3-1 Cameron* ...........................W, 3-2 Tulsa ..................................W, 3-0 West Texas A&M* ..............L, 3-0 Eastern New Mexico* ........W, 3-1 Texas A&M-Commerce* ..W, 3-1 Texas Woman’s* ................L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville* ....W, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville* ....W, 3-1 Cameron* ..........................W, 3-0 Angelo State* .....................L, 3-0 Abilene Christian* ..............L, 3-2 *-Lone Star Conference match 1991 (17-18, 2-5*) Oral Roberts ......................W, 3-0 Tulsa ...................................W, 3-2 Pittsburg State ...................W, 3-2 Southwest Baptist ..............W, 3-0 Texas Woman’s ..................L, 3-2 Missouri Southern ..............W, 3-1 Wiley .................................W, 2-0 Central Arkansas ..............W, 2-0 Ouachita Baptist ................W, 2-0 Centenary ..........................W, 2-0 Texas Lutheran ..................W, 2-0 Oral Roberts ......................W, 3-0 Adams State .......................W, 3-1 Eastern New Mexico* ........W, 3-1 Southern Nazarene ............W, 3-1 Alaska-Fairbanks ................L, 3-0 Alaska-Fairbanks ...............L, 3-0 Alaska-Anchorage ...............L, 3-2 Alaska-Anchorage ..............L, 3-2 Hawaii-Pacific .....................L, 3-1 Nebraska-Kearney ..............L, 3-1 Denver ................................L, 3-0 Eastern New Mexico ..........L, 3-0 Colorado Christian .............L, 3-2Cameron* ........................... L, 3-1 Wayland Baptist ................ W, 3-0

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seasOn-by-seasOn resUltsTulsa ................................... L, 3-0 Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Commerce* ... L, 3-1 Southern Nazarene .............. L, 3-0 Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-0 Cameron ............................. W, 3-0 Angelo State* ..................... L, 3-0 Abilene Christian* .............. L, 3-0 Angelo State! ..................... L, 3-0 *-Lone Star Conference match !-LSC Tournament 1992 (24-17, 3-4*)Oral Roberts ...................... W, 3-0 Henderson State ................. L, 3-2 Harding ............................. W, 3-2 College of Ozarks .............. W, 3-1 Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-2 Southwestern Kansas ......... W, 3-0 Ouachita Baptist ................. W, 3-0 Central Arkansas ................. L, 3-1 Southern Arkansas ............. W, 3-2 Henderson State .................. L, 3-0 Henderson State .................. L, 3-0 Texas Woman’s* ................ L, 3-0 Pittsburg State .................... W, 3-2 Missouri Western ............... W, 3-1 Fort Lewis .......................... W, 3-1 Pittsburg State .................... W, 3-0 John Brown ........................ W, 3-0 Augustana .......................... L, 3-0 Central Missouri .................. L, 3-0 Northwest Missouri ............ W, 3-0 Peru State ............................ L, 3-0 Cameron ............................ W, 3-0 Wayland Baptist ................ W, 3-0 Eastern New Mexico* ......... L, 3-2 Southern Nazarene ............ W, 3-1 Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-0 Cameron* ........................... L, 3-1Nebraska-Omaha ................ L, 3-1 Central Missouri .................. L, 3-0 Peru State ............................ L, 3-2 Texas A&M-Commerce* .. W, 3-0 Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-0 Oral Roberts ....................... W, 3-0 Northern Kentucky ............ W, 3-1 Southwest Baptist............... W, 3-0 Alaska-Fairbanks ............... W, 3-0 Ashland ............................. W, 3-0 Missouri-St. Louis .............. L, 3-0 Angelo State* ..................... L, 3-0 Abilene Christian* ............. W, 3-2 Eastern New Mexico! ........ L, 3-0 *-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament 1993 (23-14, 7-7*)Kentucky Wesleyan ............ W, 3-0Denver ................................. L, 3-0Missouri-St. Louis............... L, 3-0Wayne State (Mich.) .......... W, 3-0Truman State ....................... L, 3-0

Cameron ................................ W, 3-0Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Missouri Southern ................. W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* ....... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* ....... W, 3-0Cameron ................................ W, 3-0West Texas A&M* ................ W, 3-0Drury ..................................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-0Fort Hays State ...................... W, 3-0Oral Roberts .......................... W, 3-0Abilene Christian* ................. L, 3-0Angelo State* ......................... L, 3-0Cameron ................................ W, 3-2Central Missouri ..................... L, 3-0Western State......................... W, 3-0Fort Hays State ...................... W, 3-1Adams State ........................... L, 3-0Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Lubbock Christian ................. W, 3-1Eastern New Mexico* ............ L, 3-1West Texas A&M* ................. L, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................... W, 3-0Angelo State* ......................... L, 3-1Abilene Christian* ................ W, 3-2Eastern New Mexico* ........... W, 3-0Southwest Baptist.................. W, 3-0Missouri Southern ................. W, 3-2Oral Roberts ........................... L, 3-2Texas A&M-Commerce* ....... L, 3-2Texas Woman’s* .................... L, 3-1West Texas A&M! .................. L, 3-2*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament 1994 (32-5, 11-3*) Alabama-Huntsville .............. W, 3-0Eckerd ................................... W, 3-0Colorado-Colorado Springs .. W, 3-1Missouri-St. Louis................. W, 3-0Cameron ................................ W, 3-1Drury ..................................... W, 3-2Pittsburg State ....................... W, 3-1Truman State ......................... W, 3-1Missouri Southern ................. W, 3-0Oral Roberts ........................... L, 3-0Angelo State* ........................ W, 3-0Abilene Christian* ................ W, 3-1Texas Woman’s* .................... L, 3-1Tarleton State ........................ W, 3-0Colorado-Colorado Springs .. W, 3-0Drury ..................................... W, 3-0Drury ..................................... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico* ........... W, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce* ....... L, 3-2Texas A&M-Kingsville* ....... W, 3-0Cameron ................................ W, 3-0Abilene Christian* ................ W, 3-1Angelo State* ........................ W, 3-1Tarleton State ........................ W, 3-0West Texas A&M* ................. L, 3-2Eastern New Mexico* ........... W, 3-0

Oral Roberts ....................... W, 3-1Emporia State ..................... W, 3-0West Texas A&M* ............. W, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-0Abilene Christian! .............. W, 3-0West Texas A&M! .............. W, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce! .... W, 3-0West Texas A&M@ ........... W, 3-0Central Missouri@ .............. L, 3-1*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament@-NCAA Division II Tournament 1995 (19-18, 10-6*)Emporia State ...................... L, 3-2Northern Colorado .............. L, 3-0Fort Hays State ................... W, 3-1Washburn ............................ L, 3-2Pittsburg State .................... W, 3-1Central Missouri .................. L, 3-0Missouri Southern ............... L, 3-1Truman State ....................... L, 3-2Pittsburg State .................... W, 3-1Cameron ............................. W, 3-1@Eastern New Mexico* ..... L, 3-2West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-0Harding ............................... L, 3-2Henderson State .................. L, 3-0Cameron ............................. W, 3-0Drury .................................. W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Angelo State* ..................... W, 3-1Abilene Christian* .............. L, 3-1Tarleton State* ................... W, 3-2Abilene Christian* .............. L, 3-1Angelo State* ..................... W, 3-1Cameron .............................. L, 3-0West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-2@Eastern New Mexico* ..... L, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-0Missouri Southern ............... L, 3-0Henderson State ................. W, 3-0Truman State ....................... L, 3-0Mississippi Women ............ W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* .... L, 3-1Tarleton State* ................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-2Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0West Texas A&M! ............... L, 3-0*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament/@-Forfeit win 1996 (20-13, 12-6*)Pittsburg State ..................... L, 3-2Angelo State* ..................... W, 3-1Abilene Christian* ............. W, 3-1Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Tarleton State* ................... W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-2

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seasOn-by-seasOn resUltsCentral Arkansas ................ W, 3-0Drury .................................. W, 3-1Henderson State ................. W, 3-1Ouachita Baptist ................. W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* .... L, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-2Eastern New Mexico* ........ W, 3-0West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-0Cameron ............................. W, 3-1Angelo State* ..................... W, 3-1Abilene Christian* ............. W, 3-1Cameron .............................. L, 3-1Tarleton State* ................... W, 3-0Midwestern State* .............. L, 3-0Texas Lutheran .................... L, 3-2Mississippi Women ............ W, 3-1Denver ................................. L, 3-2Henderson State .................. L, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-2Northwest Missouri ............ W, 3-0Emporia State ...................... L, 3-2Washburn ........................... W, 3-2Missouri Southern ............... L, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico* ......... L, 3-0West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-1*-Lone Star Conference match 1997 (24-10, 7-3*)Drury ................................... L, 3-1Abilene Christian ............... W, 3-0College of Southwest ......... W, 3-0Southern Arkansas ............. W, 3-1Henderson State ................. W, 3-0Drury .................................. W, 3-0Fort Hays State ................... W, 3-0Truman State ...................... W, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* .... L, 3-1Central Arkansas ................ W, 3-1Tarleton State ..................... W, 3-1Henderson State ................. W, 3-0Truman State ...................... W, 3-2Cameron* ........................... W, 3-2Ouachita Baptist* ............... W, 3-0Harding* ............................ W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico .......... W, 3-0West Texas A&M ................ L, 3-1Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Emporia State ..................... W, 3-1Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L, 3-2Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-2Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Cameron* ........................... W, 3-0Lyon ................................... W, 3-0Columbia ............................. L, 3-0Drury .................................. W, 3-2Missouri Western ................ L, 3-0Henderson State .................. L, 3-0Ouachita Baptist* ............... W, 3-2Harding* ............................ W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico! ........ W, 3-0

West Texas A&M! .................. L, 3-0*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament 1998 (25-10, 9-3*)Adams State .......................... W, 3-1@Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L, 3-0Washburn .............................. W, 3-0Tarleton State ........................ W, 3-0Midwestern State .................. W, 3-0Rockhurst ............................... L, 3-0Abilene Christian ................... L, 3-0Missouri Southern ................. W, 3-1Henderson State .................... W, 3-0Armstrong Atlantic ................ W, 3-0Valdosta State ........................ W, 3-2Rollins ................................... W, 3-0Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Cameron* ............................... L, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................... W, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ...... W, 3-0Ouachita Baptist* .................. W, 3-0Harding* ............................... W, 3-1Cameron* ............................... L, 3-1Southern Arkansas ................ W, 3-0St. Edwards ............................ L, 3-1Eastern New Mexico .............. L, 3-1Texas Lutheran ....................... L, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-0Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Colorado State-Pueblo .......... W, 3-1Metro State ............................. L, 3-0West Texas A&M ................... L, 3-0Ouachita Baptist* .................. W, 3-0Harding* ................................ L, 3-2Midwestern State .................. W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ...... W, 3-1@Texas A&M-Kingsville! ..... L, 3-1*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament/@-Forfeit win 1999 (19-12, 8-4*)Adams State ........................... L, 3-1Nebraska-Kearney .................. L, 3-1Fort Hays State ....................... L, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville ......... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico .............. L, 3-1Colorado-Colorado Springs .. W, 3-0College of Southwest ............ W, 3-0Angelo State .......................... W, 3-0Incarnate Word ...................... W, 3-0Southern Arkansas ................ W, 3-0Tarleton State ......................... L, 3-2Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ...... W, 3-1Cameron* ............................... L, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-0Midwestern State .................. W, 3-2Ouachita Baptist* .................. W, 3-0Harding* ................................ L, 3-1

Midwestern State ............... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-1West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-0Eastern New Mexico* ......... L, 3-0St. Mary’s ........................... W, 3-1Harding* ............................. L, 3-2Ouachita Baptist* ............... W, 3-0Cameron* ............................ L, 3-0Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico! ......... L, 3-1*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament 2000 (20-12, 8-2*)Southern Arkansas ............. W, 3-0Central Missouri ................. L, 3-0Fort Hays State ................... W, 3-0St. Edward’s ....................... W, 3-1Michigan Tech ..................... L, 3-0St. Cloud State ................... W, 3-0Bemidji State ...................... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* .... L, 3-2Cameron* ............................ L, 3-1Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-1Angelo State ....................... W, 3-1Tarleton State ..................... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico ........... L, 3-1St. Edward’s ....................... W, 3-1St. Mary’s ............................ L, 3-2Angelo State ....................... W, 3-2Southern Nazrene ............... W, 3-0West Texas A&M ................ L, 3-1Abilene Christian ................ L, 3-2Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0West Texas A&M ................ L, 3-1St. Mary’s ............................ L, 3-0Eastern New Mexico ........... L, 3-0Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Cameron* ........................... W, 3-2Eastern New Mexico! ......... L, 3-1*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament 2001 (26-8, 9-1*)Colo.-Colorado Springs ...... L, 3-1Colo. School of Mines ....... W, 3-0Fort Hays State ................... W, 3-1Drury .................................. W, 3-0Harding .............................. W, 3-0Armstrong Atlantic ............. W, 3-0Emporia State ...................... L, 3-2Southern Arkansas ............. W, 3-0Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-0St. Mary’s ........................... W, 3-1St. Edward’s ........................ L, 3-0

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seasOn-by-seasOn resUltsHuston Tillotson ................. W, 3-0Houston Baptist ................... L, 3-1Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Abilene Christian ................ L, 3-1Angelo State ....................... W, 3-0Cameron* ........................... W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-2West Texas A&M ................ L, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... W, 3-1Eastern New Mexico .......... W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-1Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-0St. Gregory’s ...................... W, 3-0Arkansas Tech .................... W, 3-0Cameron* ............................ L, 3-1Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico! ......... L, 3-2*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament 2002 (30-7, 9-1*)Fort Hays State .................... L, 3-2North Florida ....................... L, 3-0Tampa ................................. W, 3-2Southwest State .................. W, 3-0Colo. School of Mines ....... W, 3-0Ouachita Baptist ................. W, 3-0Drury .................................. W, 3-1Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-0St. Gregory’s ...................... W, 3-0Incarnate Word ................... W, 3-0St. Mary’s ........................... W, 3-1Cameron* ........................... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-2Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-1Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Abilene Christian ............... W, 3-0Tarleton State ..................... W, 3-0Angelo State ....................... W, 3-2St. Gregory’s ...................... W, 3-0Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-0Northwest Missouri ............ W, 3-1Rockhurst ............................ L, 3-2Pittsburg State .................... W, 3-1Drury .................................. W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico .......... W, 3-0West Texas A&M ................ L, 3-2Texas A&M-Commerce* .... L, 3-2Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Cameron* ........................... W, 3-2Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Cameron! ............................ W, 3-1

West Texas A&M! .................. L, 3-1Nebraska-Kearney@ .............. L, 3-1*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament@-NCAA Division II Tournament

2003 (23-7, 8-2*)Missouri Southern .................. L, 3-2Colorado State-Pueblo .......... W, 3-2Colorado School of Mines .... W, 3-1Western State......................... W, 3-0Colorado-Colorado Springs .. W, 3-2Western New Mexico ............ W, 3-2Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Drury ...................................... L, 3-0St. Mary’s .............................. W, 3-2Incarnate Word ....................... L, 3-0West Texas A&M ................... L, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville ......... W, 3-2Eastern New Mexico ............. W, 3-1Dallas Baptist ........................ W, 3-1Cameron* ............................... L, 3-2Bacone ................................... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ...... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-0Midwestern State* ................ W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* .................... L, 3-2Cameron* .............................. W, 3-1Wayland Baptist .................... W, 3-0Bacone ................................... W, 3-0Southern Nazarene ................ W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ...... W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................... W, 3-1Midwestern State* ................ W, 3-0Cameron! ............................... W, 3-1West Texas A&M! .................. L, 3-0*-LSC North Division match!-Lone Star Conference Tournament 2004 (21-9, 8-2*)Doane .................................... W, 3-0St. Edward’s ........................... L, 3-0Wayne State........................... W, 3-2Nebraska-Kearney .................. L, 3-0Pittsburg State ........................ L, 3-2Missouri Western .................. W, 3-2Emporia State ........................ W, 3-1Northwest Missouri ................ L, 3-1Dallas Baptist ........................ W, 3-0Missouri Southern ................. W, 3-0West Texas A&M .................. W, 3-0Drury ..................................... W, 3-0Oklahoma Panhandle ............ W, 3-0

Incarnate Word ................... W, 3-0Rockhurst ............................ L, 3-1Tarleton State ..................... W, 3-0Abilene Christian ................ L, 3-1Angelo State ....................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-2Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-1Cameron* ............................ L, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-1Cameron* ........................... W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico! ......... L, 3-1*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament 2005 (27-8, 12-0*)New Mexico Highlands W, 3,-0Oklahoma Panhandle W, 3-0Lewis L, 3-1Chadron State W, 3-0Fort Hays State L, 3-0Emporia State L, 3-0Pittsburg State W, 3-0Northwest Missouri W, 3-0Texas-Tyler W, 3-0Dallas Baptist W, 3-0St. Mary’s L, 3-2Dallas Baptist W, 3-0St. Edward’s W, 3-2Texas A&M-Kingsville L, 3-0Abilene Christian L, 3-1West Texas A&M W, 3-2Midwestern State* W, 3-1Texas Woman’s* W, 3-0Cameron* W, 3-1Southwestern Oklahoma* W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico W, 3-0Tarleton State W, 3-2Angelo State W, 3-1Southern Nazarene W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* W, 3-1Midwestern State* W, 3-0Cameron* W, 3-0Southwestern Oklahoma* W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* W, 3-1West Texas A&M! W, 3-2Abilene Christian! L, 3-0Abilene Christian@ L, 3-0*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament@-NCAA Division II Tournament 2006 (21-11, 9-3*)Fort Hays State ................... W, 3-0Florida Gulf Coast ............... L, 3-0

Jeff bOyland

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seasOn-by-seasOn resUltsMinnesota State-Mankato .. W, 3-1Nova Southeastern .............. L, 3-2College of Southwest ......... W, 3-2Truman State ....................... L, 3-0St. Edward’s ....................... W, 3-1New Mexico Highlands ..... W, 3-1Montana State-Billings ....... L, 3-2Oklahoma Panhandle ......... W, 3-0St. Mary’s ............................ L, 3-1St. Gregory’s ...................... W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-1Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-0Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-1Southwestern Oklahoma* .. W, 3-0Cameron* ............................ L, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-2Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-1Dallas Baptist ...................... L, 3-2Oklahoma Panhandle ......... W, 3-0St. Mary’s ............................ L, 3-0St. Edward’s ....................... W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................. L, 3-2Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-2Cameron* ............................ L, 3-2Southwestern Oklahoma* .. W, 3-0St. Gregory’s ...................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-1Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-1Tarleton State! ..................... L, 3-1*-LSC North Division match!-LSC Tournament 2007 (32-7, 11-1*)Southwest Baptist............... W, 3-1Missouri Southern .............. W, 3-1Emporia State ...................... L, 3-2Missouri Western ............... W, 3-0Harding ............................... L, 3-2Missouri Southern .............. W, 3-1Southwest Baptist............... W, 3-0Texas-Permian Basin.......... W, 3-0St. Mary’s ............................ L, 3-0Missouri Western ............... W, 3-0St. Edward’s ....................... W, 3-1Truman State ...................... W, 3-1Oklahoma City ................... W, 3-1Oklahoma Panhandle ......... W, 3-0Fort Hays State .................... L, 3-2Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-0Cameron* ........................... W, 3-0Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-1Southwestern Oklahoma* .. W, 3-1Cameron ............................. W, 3-0Arkansas Tech .................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce ..... W, 3-1Newman ............................. W, 3-0Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-1Tarleton State* ................... W, 3-0West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-0Eastern New Mexico* ........ W, 3-0

Angelo State* ........................ W, 3-0Abilene Christian* ................ W, 3-1Dallas Baptist ........................ W, 3-0Texas Woman’s* ................... W, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce* ...... W, 3-2Texas A&M-Kingsville! ........ W, 3-1Cameron! ............................... W, 3-0West Texas A&M! .................. L, 3-0Fort Lewis@ ......................... W, 3-0Nebraska-Kearney@ .............. L, 3-1*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament@-NCAA Division II Tournament 2008 (13-21, 6-7*)Saint Leo ................................ L, 3-0Northern Kentucky ................. L, 3-2Tampa ..................................... L, 3-0Ashland .................................. L, 3-1Dallas Baptist ........................ W, 3-2Missouri Southern .................. L, 3-0Northwest Missouri ............... W, 3-0Drury ..................................... W, 3-1Oklahoma City ....................... L, 3-1Texas A&M International....... L, 3-2Missouri Western ................... L, 3-2Oklahoma Panhandle ............ W, 3-0Texas-Permian Basin.............. L, 3-1Midwestern State* ................. L, 3-0Cameron* .............................. W, 3-2Newman ................................ W, 3-0East Central* ......................... W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma* ...... W, 3-2Dallas Baptist ......................... L, 3-1Emporia State ......................... L, 3-0Missouri Western .................. W, 3-0Fort Hays State ...................... W, 3-0Washburn ............................... L, 3-1Texas A&M-Kingsville* ........ L, 3-2Tarleton State* ....................... L, 3-1West Texas A&M* ................. L, 3-0Eastern New Mexico* ........... W, 3-1Angelo State* ........................ W, 3-0Abilene Christian* ................. L, 3-0Texas Woman’s* .................... L, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce* ....... L, 3-0Dallas Baptist ......................... L, 3-2Southwestern Oklahoma* ..... W, 3-2West Texas A&M! .................. L, 3-0*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament 2009 (16-16, 7-6*)St. Mary’s .............................. W, 3-0Florida Southern ..................... L, 3-2Metropolitan State .................. L, 3-1Millersville ............................ W, 3-0Northwood ............................ W, 3-1Southwest Baptist.................. W, 3-1Drury ..................................... W, 3-1Emporia State ......................... L, 3-1Missouri Southern .................. L, 3-2St. Edward’s ........................... L, 3-2

Truman State ....................... L, 3-0Arkansas-Fort Smith ........... L, 3-1Oklahoma City ................... W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* .... L, 3-1East Central* ....................... L, 3-2Tarleton State* ................... W, 3-0Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-1Henderson State .................. L, 3-0Arkansas-Monticello .......... W, 3-0Arkansas Tech .................... W, 3-2Eastern New Mexico* ........ W, 3-0West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-0Abilene Christian* .............. L, 3-2Angelo State* ...................... L, 3-1Newman .............................. L, 3-2Texas A&M-Commerce* .... L, 3-2Texas Woman’s* ................ W, 3-1East Central ........................ W, 3-0Southwestern Oklahoma* .. W, 3-0Cameron* ........................... W, 3-0Midwestern State* ............. W, 3-1Texas A&M-Commerce! ..... L, 3-2*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament 2010 (20-11, 8-6*)Western State....................... L, 3-2Texas-Permian Basin.......... W, 3-1New Mexico Highlands ..... W, 3-0St. Edward’s ....................... W, 3-2Oklahoma City ................... W, 3-1Colorado School of Mines .. L, 3-2Lubbock Christian .............. W, 3-1Texas A&M International... W, 3-0Nebraska-Omaha ................. L, 3-1Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-1Incarnate Word* ................. W, 3-2Texas A&M-Kingsville* .... W, 3-0East Central ........................ W, 3-0Eastern New Mexico* ........ W, 3-0West Texas A&M* .............. L, 3-0Southwestern Oklahoma* .. W, 3-0Arkansas Tech ..................... L, 3-0Henderson State ................. W, 3-0Arkansas-Monticello .......... W, 3-0Abilene Christian* .............. L, 3-0Angelo State* ...................... L, 3-0Newman ............................. W, 3-0Texas A&M-Commerce* ... W, 3-1Texas Woman’s .................. W, 3-0Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-2Tarleton State* .................... L, 3-1Cameron* ............................ L, 3-2Midwestern State* .............. L, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma* ... W, 3-0East Central* ...................... W, 3-0Angelo State! ...................... L, 3-0*-Lone Star Conference match!-LSC Tournament

2011 (19-14)Harding ............................... L, 3-0

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edGar

MirakU

2012-37-28

series reCOrdsOpponent W-L Pct.Abilene Christian 12-20 .375Adams State 2-2 .500Alabama-Huntsville 2-0 1.000Alaska-Anchorage 0-2 .000Alaska-Fairbanks 1-2 .333Angelo State 15-16 .484Arkansas-Fort Smith 0-3 .000Arkansas-Monticello 2-1 .667Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1-0 1.000Arkansas Tech 4-2 .667Armstrong Atlantic 2-0 1.000Ashland 1-1 .500Augustana 0-1 .000Austin 0-1 .000Bacone 2-0 1.000

Opponent W-L Pct.Baker 2-0 1.000Bemidji State 1-0 1.000Bethany 1-0 1.000Bethel 1-0 1.000Cameron 35-19 .648Centenary 1-0 1.000Central Arkansas 3-1 .750Central Missouri 0-9 .000Chadron State 1-0 1.000College of the Ozarks 1-0 1.000College of the Southwest 3-0 1.000Colorado Christian 0-1 .000Colorado-Colorado Springs 4-1 .800Colorado School of Mines 3-2 .600Colorado State-Pueblo 2-0 1.000

Missouri Southern .............. W, 3-1Quincy ................................ W, 3-2Newman ............................. W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma ..... W, 3-2Colorado School of Mines .. L, 3-1Northwest Missouri ............. L, 3-1Fort Hays State .................... L, 3-2Southwest Baptist............... W, 3-1Arkansas-Fort Smith ........... L, 3-0East Central ......................... L, 3-2Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-1Newman ............................. W, 3-0Oklahoma City ................... W, 3-1Southwestern Oklahoma .... W, 3-2Texas Woman’s .................. W, 3-0Emporia State ...................... L, 3-1Southwest Baptist............... W, 3-1Truman State ....................... L, 3-1Nebraska-Omaha ................. L, 3-0Oklahoma Panhandle ......... W, 3-0Harding .............................. W, 3-0Texas-Permian Basin.......... W, 3-0Newman ............................. W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma ...... L, 3-2Nova Southeastern .............. L, 3-1Rollins ................................. L, 3-0Palm Beach Atlantic ............ L, 3-0Southwestern Oklahoma .... W, 3-0St. Mary’s ........................... W, 3-2St. Edward’s ........................ L, 3-0Dallas Baptist ..................... W, 3-1East Central ........................ W, 3-0

2012 (13-18, 7-10*)New Mexico Highlands .........L, 3-2Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras .........L, 3-2Arkansasa-Monticello ...........W, 3-1East Central ...........................W, 3-0McKendree .............................L, 3-1Lindenwood ..........................W, 3-0Arkansas-Monticello ..............L, 3-2Arkansas Tech ........................L, 3-2Pittsburg State* .....................W, 3-0Fort Hays State* .....................L, 3-1Nebraska-Kearney* ................L, 3-0Arkansas-Fort Smith ..............L, 3-0Emporia State* .......................L, 3-0Washburn* .............................L, 3-0Missouri Southern* ...............W, 3-0Central Missouri* ...................L, 3-0East Central ...........................W, 3-1Southeastern Oklahoma ........W, 3-0Northwest Missouri* .............W, 3-0Missouri Western* ................W, 3-2Southwest Baptist*................W, 3-0Lindenwood* ........................W, 3-0Truman State* ........................L, 3-1Nebraska-Kearney* ................L, 3-0Fort Hays State* ....................W, 3-2Southern Nazarene .................L, 3-1Emporia State* .......................L, 3-0Washburn* .............................L, 3-0Pittsburg State* ......................L, 3-2East Central ...........................W, 3-0Nebraska-Kearney! ................L, 3-0*-MIAA match!-MIAA Tournament 2013 (24-10, 9-7*)Alabama-Huntsville ..............W, 3-0Cameron ................................W, 3-0Henderson State ....................W, 3-0Southern Arkansas ................W, 3-0

East Central ........................ W, 3-2Northwestern Oklahoma .... W, 3-1Southern Nazarene ............. W, 3-0Pittsburg State* .................. W, 3-0Fort Hays State* ................. W, 3-1Nebraska-Kearney* ............. L, 3-0Southern Nazarene .............. L, 3-1Emporia State* ................... W, 3-1Washburn* ......................... W, 3-0Missouri Southern* ............ W, 3-0Central Missouri* ................ L, 3-0Oklahoma City .................... L, 3-2Langston ............................. W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma ..... W, 3-0Northwest Missouri* .......... W, 3-0Missouri Western* ............. W, 3-2Southwest Baptist*.............. L, 3-2Lindenwood* ...................... L, 3-2Northwestern Oklahoma .... W, 3-0Mid-America Christian ...... W, 3-0Fort Hays State* ................. W, 3-0Nebraska-Kearney* ............. L, 3-1Emporia State* ................... W, 3-1Washburn* .......................... L, 3-0Pittsburg State* .................. W, 3-0Northwestern Oklahoma .... W, 3-1East Central ........................ W, 3-0Emporia State! ................... W, 3-0Central Missouri! ................ L, 3-0*-MIAA match!-MIAA Tournament

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series reCOrdsOpponent W-L Pct.Columbia 0-1 .000Concordia 2-0 1.000Dana 0-1 .000Dallas Baptist 15-3 .833Denver 0-3 .000Doane 1-0 1.000Drury 14-3 .824Eastern New Mexico 18-21 .462East Central 10-2 .833East Texas Baptist 1-0 1.000Eckerd 1-0 1.000Emporia State 6-11 .353Florida Gulf Coast 0-1 .000Florida Southern 0-1 .000Fort Hays State 11-7 .611Fort Lewis 2-0 1.000Grambling 1-0 1.000Harding 7-7 .500Hawaii-Pacific 0-1 .000Henderson State 7-7 .500Houston Baptist 0-1 .000Huston Tillotson 1-0 1.000Incarnate Word 4-1 .800John Brown 1-1 .500Kentucky Wesleyan 1-0 1.000Langston 1-0 1.000Lewis 0-1 .000Lindenwood 2-1 .667Lubbock Christian 2-0 1.000Lyon 1-0 1.000Mary Hardin-Baylor 0-1 .000McKendree 0-1 .000McPherson 2-0 .000Michigan Tech 0-1 .000Mid-America Nazarene 1-0 1.000Millersville 1-0 1.000Metropolitan State 0-3 .000Mid-America Christian 1-0 1.000Midwestern State 21-5 .808Minnesota State 1-0 1.000Mississippi U. for Women 2-0 1.000Missouri Southern 11-7 .611Missouri-St. Louis 1-2 .333Missouri Western 7-2 .778Montana State-Billings 0-1 .000Montevallo 0-1 .000Nebraska-Kearney 0-10 .000Nebraska-Omaha 0-3 .000Newman 6-1 .857New Mexico Highlands 3-1 .750North Florida 0-1 .000Northwood 1-0 1.000

Opponent W-L Pct.Northern Colorado 0-1 .000Northern Kentucky 1-1 .500Northwest Missouri 7-2 .778Northwestern Oklahoma 3-0 1.000Nova Southeastern 0-1 .000Oklahoma Baptist 0-4 .000Oklahoma City 4-2 .667Oklahoma Panhandle 7-0 1.000Oklahoma Wesleyan 5-0 1.000Oral Roberts 6-2 .750Ouachita Baptist 13-1 .929Palm Beach Atlantic 0-1 .000Park 1-1 .500Peru State 0-2 .000Pittsburg State 11-4 .733Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 0-1 .000Quincy 1-0 1.000Rockhurst 0-4 .000Rollins 1-1 .500Saint Leo 0-1 .000Southeastern Oklahoma 25-2 .926Southern Arkansas 8-1 .889Southern Nazarene 26-9 .743Southwest Baptist 9-2 .818Southwest State 1-0 1.000Southwestern Kansas 3-0 1.000Southwestern Oklahoma 10-0 1.000St. Cloud State 1-0 1.000St. Edward’s 7-6 .538St. Gregory’s 5-0 1.000St. Mary’s 6-6 .500Tampa 1-1 .500Tarkio 2-0 1.000Tarleton State 14-4 .778Texas A&M-Commerce 28-19 .596Texas A&M-Kingsville 22-9 .710Texas A&M International 1-1 .000Texas Lutheran 3-2 .600Texas-Permian Basin 3-1 .750Texas-Tyler 1-0 1.000Texas Woman’s 24-18 .571Truman State 5-6 .455Tulsa 4-3 .571Valdosta State 1-0 1.000Washburn 2-6 .250Wayland Baptist 3-0 .000Wayne State (Neb.) 1-1 .500West Texas A&M 7-33 .175Western New Mexico 1-0 1.000Western State 2-1 .667Wichita State 0-2 .000Wiley 2-0 1.000

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The University of Central Oklahoma prepares future leaders in an opportunity-rich environ-ment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Central offers an innovative learning community where teaching comes first and students develop personal relationships with faculty and staff who are committed to transforming lives. With 114 undergraduate majors and 54 graduate programs, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success. Central is home to students from throughout Oklahoma, as well as all 50 states and more

than 100 countries. Among Central’s many unique and notable academic programs are Fo-rensic Science, Accounting, Music Theater, Professional Golf Management, Jazz Studies, Mass Communication, Nursing, and Funeral Science.

Central is:• Home to the world-renown Forensic Sci-

ence Institute, which attracts experts from throughout the world to teach students and law enforcement professionals the latest techniques in crime fighting.

• Rated by The Chronicle of Higher Educa-tion as one of the “2010 Great Colleges to Work For.”

• Winner of multiple national and statewide awards for sustainability efforts

• An official Olympic and Paralympic Train-ing Site, as designated by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

• Home to the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district.

• Partnered with Chesapeake Energy to build the CHK-Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River, which will house Central’s rowing team as well as an entertainment venue and an art gallery.

• Home to 2008 Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen.• Ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life.In Fall 2010, Central opened the new state-of-the-art Center for Transformative Learning,

a classroom building designed intentionally to encourage collaboration and creativity in its learning spaces. In addition, Central’s appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified botanical garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni.

Founded in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma is the state’s first public institution of higher learning, and continues to cultivate creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.

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President

dr. dOn betZ Now in his fourth year as Central Oklahoma’s president is

Dr. Don Betz, who became the school’s 20th president in Au-gust 2011 after having previously served as UCO’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs from 1999-2005.

President Betz developed several initiatives and programs that helped transform Central into one of the leading met-ropolitan universities in the nation during his first stint at the school and he’s been the driving force in making UCO a destination of choice in higher education since his return to campus.

President Betz has enjoyed a distinguished career in higher education that spans more than 40 years, developing a reputation for teaching and encouraging students, leadership development and diplomacy through his international activities, most notably with the United Nations and its affiliated non-government organizations.

Prior to returning to UCO, he served as president of Northeastern State, a post he held for three years. He also served as Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls from 2005 until his appointment at NSU and as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Palmer College (Iowa) from 1994-1999.

In the 23 years prior, he fulfilled various capacities at NSU, including the Vice President of University Relations and Professor of Political Science. While at NSU, he also was the Executive Director of the Educational Foundation, Assistant to the President, Dean of Continuing Education and Special Programs, Director of the Sequoyah Institute/Center for Tribal Studies, the founder and advisor of the university’s President’s Leadership Class and its Model United Nations program.

From 1982 through 2003, President Betz worked for and with the United Nations on Middle East issues. He founded and chaired the International Coordinating Committee on the Question of Palestine (ICCP), a UN-affiliated non-governmental organization (NGO) network pursuing peace in the Middle East based on UN resolutions.

A frequent writer and speaker, Dr. Betz has addressed international, educational, mo-tivational topics, and has worked with newspapers, radio and television. His life-long interest in global issues and his passion for promoting cross-cultural understanding has led him to more than 80 countries.

While president at NSU, he served as the chair of the Northeast Oklahoma Public Fa-cility Authority, board member for BancFirst in Tahlequah, the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce, Creative Oklahoma, Inc., and chair of the Regional University System of Oklahoma Council of Presidents. He is a member of the Oklahoma Academy, Leadership Oklahoma, Universities and Colleges President’s Climate Commitment, International As-sociation of University Presidents and has served as Chairman of AASCU’s International Education Committee.

President Betz received his B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the Univer-sity of San Francisco and his M.A. and Ph.D. in International Studies from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. He also completed Harvard University’s Institute for Educational Management.

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Joe muller Now in his seventh year as athletic director at Central Oklahoma

is Joe Muller, who has helped return the Bronchos to national prominence in NCAA Division II.

UCO teams have captured 10 conference championships and had 10 top-10 national finishes during Muller’s tenure, with softball winning the school’s first-ever women’s national cham-pionship in 2013.

Fifty-eight student-athletes have earned All-America honors over the past six years and the Bronchos have placed 42nd or better three times in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings

out of nearly 350 Division II institutions. The athletic department’s fund-raising efforts have also increased significantly under Joe’s

guidance. He secured the largest gift in program history in 2012, continues to grow Stampede Club membership and also introduced a corporate sales initiative that has generated record revenues for the program in just four years.

Academically, UCO’s student-athletes are performing at all-time high levels. For the past six years, the overall grade point average of student-athletes has surpassed that of the general student population and to demonstrate that academics is a priority, the athletic department now hosts an annual Academic Awards Banquet recognizing the achievements of student-athletes.

A native of Stillwater, Joe earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State and got his start in athletic administration at OSU when he served as director of athletic marketing and promotions from 1985-90.

Muller was involved in the television industry for more than a decade before returning to OSU in 2002 as associate athletic director, serving in that capacity until going to Purdue in ‘06.

He was senior associate athletic director for external relations for the Boilermakers for two years before becoming just the seventh athletic director in Central’s rich athletic history in July of 2008

Joe is married (Julie) and has three sons (Jaxon, Brandon and Matthew).

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GUnnar POFFGunnar Poff is in his first year as Central Oklahoma’s assistant

athletic for operations after serving the previous four years as coordinator of ticket sales for the Bronchos.

Poff took over his new role in May and spearheads UCO’s game-day operations in addition to a host of other duties.

A native of Sayre, Gunnar was a pitcher for the Southwestern Oklahoma baseball team during the mid-2000s and earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from SWOSU in 2007.

Poff went on to earn a master’s of education in intercollegiate athletics administration in 2009 from the University of Oklahoma, working in the office of event management during his tenure at OU.

Gunnar is married (Tessa) and has three daughters (Presley, Piper and Devyn).

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britni brannOnServing as Central Oklahoma’s assistant athletic director for

business is Britni Brannon, who is also UCO’s senior women’s administrator.

An Oklahoma native, Brannon graduated from UCO in 2002 and spent the next five years working for an audio/visual company doing marketing, advertising and materials management.

A Certified Procurement Officer with the State of Oklahoma, Brannon returned to UCO in 2007 as a Buyer II in the Purchasing, Payment Services & Travel department and was in that capacity until

moving to the athletic department as business manager in the fall of 2012.Britni is married (Todd) and has one son (Alex).

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darnell sMitHIn his fifth year as Central Oklahoma’s Director of Athletic

Compliance is Darnell Smith, who came to UCO after serving in the same capacity at the University of New Mexico.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Smith was a four-year member of the Oklahoma State football team from 2002-06 at defensive end. He was a three-time recipient of the Arthur Ashe Scholar award at OSU and also earned second-team honors on the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Team.

Darnell was named OSU’s Outstanding Senior and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from there. He served as a graduate assistant in the OSU compliance office in 2007-08 and worked as a management development trainee for the United States Olympic Committee from June 2008 to February 2009 before going to New Mexico.

He is married (Candace).

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Mike kirkThe veteran of Central Oklahoma’s athletic administration staff is

Mike Kirk, now in his 27th year as media relations director.Kirk’s main duty is to keep local, state and national media

informed about UCO’s 15 varsity sports and he’s in charge of day-to-day operation of the athletic website at www.bronchosports.com.

Mike was a student assistant in the athletic media relations office at Oklahoma State for four years before graduating in 1982 with a journalism degree. He was a sports writer for one year in McAlester for and four years in Lawton before coming to UCO on Nov. 2, 1987.

An active member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Kirk worked as the Press Information Manager for wrestling at the 1996 Olympic Games. is in his fifth year as a member of the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships Committee. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement in the fall of 2012.

Mike is married (Debbie) and has two children (Alex and Jessica).

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brandOn baker

In his fifth year with the Central Oklahoma athletic department is Brandon Baker, who is responsible for corporate sponsorships and marketing for athletic events on the UCO campus, working with local, regional and national businesses to create memorable experiences for both fans and sponsors.

Baker was at the Oklahoma City RedHawks for 10 years before coming to UCO, working with corporate sponsorships, baseball operations, game-day experience and the ticket office manager. He spent two years prior to that with the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx,

a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.A native of Fulton, Mo., Baker is a University of Missouri graduate and was involved with

the Mizzou chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Baker is married (Erin) and has two sons (Benjamin and Evan). .

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al JoneSNew to the Central Oklahoma Athletic Department is Al Jones,

who took over as Director of the Stampede Club on May 1, 2014.The Stampede Club is the athletic booster club for all UCO sports

and is made up of students, former student-athletes, coaches and fam-ily and friends of UCO athletes. It supports the athletic department through financial contributions and other events.

Al has been involved with Broncho athletics in a variety of ways since the early 1960s. He was a student trainer and manager for the 1962 UCO football team that won the NAIA national championship

and earned both bachelor’s (1966) and master’s (1974) degrees in education from Central.A past member of both the 45th Infantry Division Army National Guard and United States

Air Force Reserves, Jones was a teacher for many years at Stillwater and Millwood in addition to serving as headmaster/superintendent at Oklahoma Christian Schools.

He worked in private business from 1998 until coming to UCO in April 2008 at Executive Director of Alumni Relations.

Jones is married (Sharon) and has two sons (Jon and Jeff).

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Jeremy rogerSJeremy Rogers joined the Central Oklahoma Athletic Department

in November of 2012 as Compliance Coordinator.A native of Medford, Rogers played football for four years at

Southern Nazarene and earned all-conference honors at tight end as a senior. He graduated SNU in 2007 with a degee in sports managment.

Jeremy went on to law school at Oklahoma, earning his juris doctor degree there. He worked as an intern in the compliance department and Office of Legal Counsel while at OU.

Jeremy is married (Rachel) and has one son (Mason).

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Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma, just north of the state capital in Oklahoma City, and has a population of over 80,000 as one of the fastest growing cities in the state.

Edmond has the best of both worlds including easy access to the city with just enough distance to maintain a close-knit community atmosphere.

The city offers outstanding hotels, nostalgic shopping areas and conve-niently located attractions for your enjoyment. Known for its outstand-ing golf courses, Edmond has hosted some of the most exciting PGA and celebrity events in the past two decades at world-famous Oak Tree National Golf Club.

Edmond is the fastest growing, most economically dynamic city in Oklahoma. Thriving technology firms, diverse retail and commercial opportunities, and small corporate office headquarters have enhanced our reputation as the affluent residential suburb to the metropolitan area.

The local economy is booming. Retail trade has doubled just since 1990, commer-cial building permits continue at a record pace, and national retailers are building Edmond locations at an unparalleled rate.

Home values have appreciated signifi-cantly, with MultiList average sales prices increasing 19.5% since 1994. Home sales are brisk, with average time on the market of close to 90 days for most price ranges. New home and commercial construction have contributed more than a billion dol-lars to the economy since 1994 alone.

There are many more activities in Ed-mond, with a variety of music, art, theatre, water and sporting events that make for spectacular family fun.

Edmond is also just minutes south of historic Guthrie, which offers a variety of cozy bed-and-breakfast establishments along with the Lazy-E-Arena.

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The largest city in the state, Oklahoma City is located just minutes from Edmond at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 in the heart of Oklahoma.

The second largest city in the continental United States based on geographical size, more than 1.1 million people call metro Oklahoma City area home.

Oklahoma City is surrounded by more than a dozen communities and offers a diverse landscape of hip, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for visitors and residents alike.

Oklahoma City’s climate is mild, with four distinct seasons and an average temperature of 60 degrees. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, outdoor recreation and activities are plentiful.

As a city that redefines itself, Oklahoma City’s hip, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage to create a place where culture and commerce thrive.

With renowned festivals, nation-al sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment, the possibilities for adventure and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.

One of the main attractions in Oklahoma City is Bricktown, an area filled with shops, restaurants and clubs in the middle of down-town.

Also located in downtown is Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of the wildly popular Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

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Date Opponent Site TimeSept. 3 (Wednesday) Bacone Edmond 6:00 p.m.Sept. 3 (Wednesday) Mid-America Christian Edmond 8:00 p.m. Sept. 5-6 Henderson State Classic Arkadelphia, Ark. 5 (Friday) Union 2:00 p.m. 5 (Friday) Henderson State 6:00 p.m. 6 (Saturday) Southeastern Oklahoma 11:00 a.m. 6 (Saturday) McMurry 1:00 p.m. Sept. 12-13 Tiger/Savage Storm Classic Ada, Okla./Durant, Okla. 12 (Friday) Texas A&M-International Ada 1:00 p.m. 12 (Friday) East Central Ada 5:00 p.m. 13 (Saturday) Southeastern Oklahoma Durant 10:00 a.m. 13 (Saturday) New Mexico Highlands Durant 2:00 p.m. Sept. 16 (Tuesday) Missouri Southern* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Sept. 19 (Friday) Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 7:00 p.m.Sept. 20 (Saturday) Fort Hays State* Hays, Kan. 3:00 p.m.Sept. 23 (Tuesday) Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Sept. 26 (Friday) Northwest Missouri* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Sept. 27 (Saturday) Missouri Western* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 3 (Friday) Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 4 (Saturday) Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 10 (Friday) Lindenwood* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 11 (Saturday) Central Missouri* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 14 (Tuesday) Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 17 (Friday) Nebraska-Kearney* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 18 (Saturday) Fort Hays State* Edmond 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 (Saturday) Bacone Edmond 6:30 p.m.Oct. 24 (Friday) Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 25 (Saturday) Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 7:00 p.m.Oct. 28 (Tuesday) Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 31 (Friday) Washburn* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Nov. 1 (Saturday) Emporia State* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Nov. 7 (Friday) Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 7:00 p.m.Nov. 8 (Saturday) Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 3:00 p.m.Nov. 11 (Tuesday) Southwest Baptist* Edmond 6:00 p.m.Nov. 15 (Saturday) Pittsburg State* Edmond 7:00 p.m.

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The MIaaCentral Oklahoma is in its third year as a mem-

ber of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, perhaps the premier conference in NCAA Division II.

The MIAA is made up of a 14 institutions in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma and was first organized in 1912 as the Missouri Inter-collegiate Athletic Association.

Over the past 100-plus years, the MIAA has gained the reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. MIAA schools have won 15 NCAA team cham-pionships and, since 1964, over 160 individual national titles.

The MIAA currently con-ducts championships in eight sports for men and nine for women.

For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, baseball, tennis and golf.

The women compete for ti-tles in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, softball, golf and tennis.

The MIAA turned a new page on July 1, 1992, when the NCAA Division II conference changed its name from the Missouri Intercollegiate Athlet-ic Association to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The decision to make the change originated in 1989, when Pittsburg State and Washburn became the first schools outside the state of Missouri to gain membership in the MIAA.

The conference was first organized in 1912 with 14 member institutions. Of those original members, Central Missouri and Northwest Mis-souri State still remain a part of the MIAA.

The first change in membership came in 1924, when the MIAA reorganized to include only the five regional Missouri state colleges: Central

Missouri, Truman (at the time known as Northeast Missouri State), Northwest Missouri, Southeast Missouri State and Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State).

Over the next 56 years, three schools joined the membership: Missouri School of Mines (later Missouri-Rolla) in 1935, Lincoln in 1970 and the Missouri-St. Louis in 1980.

Ken Jones became the first full-time commis-sioner of the MIAA in 1981 and would be in the position for 16 years, retiring in 1997. Ralph Mc-Fillen succeeded Jones, serving 10 years before his retirement in 2007.

Jim Johnson succeeded Mc-Fillen in July of that year and served as commissioner until September of 2010, when Dr. Bob Boerigter took over.

Southwest Baptist brought membership back to eight schools in 1986, before the major expansion of the conference in 1989. Pittsburg State, Washburn, Missouri Southern and Missouri Western began competition in the 1989-90 season.

Southeast Missouri left the MIAA following the 1990-91 season and was replaced by Emporia State in the 1991-92 season.

Missouri-St. Louis departed the MIAA in 1996, Missouri-Rolla left in 2005 and Lincoln forfeited its membership in 1999. Fort Hays State joined the MIAA in 2006, NebraskaOmaha entered the league in 2008 and Lincoln re-joined the conference in 2010.

On July 29, 2010, the MIAA CEO Council voted to extend invitations to UCO and Northeastern State to become members of the league and on Sept. 24, 2010 it voted to extend invitations to Nebraska-Ke-arney and Lindenwood.

Nebraska-Omaha left the league in 2011 and Truman State did the same in 2013, which left 14 schools in the MIAA.

Address: 114 West 11th Street (Suite 105), Kansas City, Mo. 64105Phone: (816) 421-MIAA (6422)Media Relations Fax: (816) 421-6429Web: www.themiaa.comCommissioner: Dr. Bob BoerigterAssistant Commissioner for Championships/Business Development: Larry HouseAssistant Commissioner for Compliance/Internal Operations: Amber FeldmanDirector of Communications: Josh Slaughter

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Sept. 3 bacone EDMonD 6 p.m.Sept. 3 Mid-America christian EDMonD 8 p.m.at Henderson State Classic Sept. 5 Union Arkadelphia, Ark. 2 p.m. Sept. 5 Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark. 6 p.m. Sept. 6 Southeastern Oklahoma Arkadelphia, Ark. 11 a.m. Sept. 6 McMurry Arkadelphia, Ark. 1 p.m.at Tiger/Savage Storm Classic Sept. 12 Texas A&M International Ada, Okla. 10 a.m. Sept. 12 East Central Ada, Okla. 5 p.m. Sept. 13 Southeastern Oklahoma Durant, Okla. 10 a.m. Sept. 13 New Mexico Highlands Durant, Okla. 2 p.m.Sept. 16 Missouri Southern* EDMonD 7 p.m.Sept. 19 Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 7 p.m.Sept. 20 Fort Hays State* Hays, Kan. 3 p.m.Sept. 23 Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 6 p.m.Sept. 26 northwest Missouri* EDMonD 7 p.m.Sept. 27 Missouri Western* EDMonD 7 p.m.Oct. 3 Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6 p.m.Oct. 4 Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7 p.m.oct. 10 Lindenwood* EDMonD 7 p.m.oct. 11 central Missouri* EDMonD 7 p.m.Oct. 14 Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 7 p.m.oct. 17 nebraska-Kearney* EDMonD 7 p.m.oct. 18 Fort hays State* EDMonD 2 p.m.oct. 18 bacone EDMonD 6:30 p.m.Oct. 24 Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 7 p.m.Oct. 25 Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 7 p.m.Oct. 28 Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6 p.m.oct. 31 Washburn* EDMonD 7 p.m.nov. 1 Emporia State* EDMonD 7 p.m.Nov. 7 Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 7 p.m.Nov. 8 Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 3 p.m.nov. 11 Southwest baptist* EDMonD 6 p.m.nov. 15 Pittsburg State* EDMonD 7 p.m.

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