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VOLLEYBALLat Maryville Invitational Sept. 4 Maryville St. Louis, Mo. 1 p.m. Sept. 4 Southern Wesleyan (S.C.) St. Louis, Mo. 5 p.m. Sept. 5 Henderson State St. Louis, Mo. 9 a.m. Sept. 5 Texas A&M-Kingsville St. Louis, Mo. 1 p.m.Sept. 8 Oklahoma Baptist Shawnee, Okla. 6:30 p.m.at Florida Southern Classic Sept. 11 Saint Leo Lakeland, Fla. 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 Florida Southern Lakeland, Fla. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 West Texas A&M Lakeland, Fla. 12 p.m. Sept. 12 Merrimack Lakeland, Fla. 5 p.m.Sept. 18 Southeastern Oklahoma EDMOND 2 p.m.Sept. 18 Northwestern Oklahoma EDMOND 5 p.m.Sept. 19 Bacone Muskogee, Okla. 2 p.m.Sept. 19 Southwestern Oklahoma Muskogee, Okla. 4 p.m.Sept. 25 Central Missouri* EDMOND 6:30 p.m.Sept. 26 Lindenwood* EDMOND 2 p.m.Sept. 26 Bacone EDMOND 7 p.m.Oct. 2 Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 6 p.m.Oct. 3 Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 3 p.m.Oct. 6 Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 6 p.m.Oct. 9 Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6 p.m.Oct. 10 Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 3 p.m.Oct. 13 Southern Nazarene EDMOND 7 p.m.Oct. 16 Fort Hays State* EDMOND 6 p.m.Oct. 17 Nebraska-Kearney* EDMOND 7 p.m.Oct. 23 Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7 p.m.Oct. 24 Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6 p.m.Oct. 30 Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 6 p.m.Oct. 31 Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 6 p.m.Nov. 3 Pittsburg State* EDMOND 6 p.m.Nov. 6 Missouri Southern* EDMOND 6 p.m.Nov. 7 Southwest Baptist* EDMOND 7 p.m.Nov. 13 Emporia State* EDMOND 6 p.m.Nov. 14 Washburn* EDMOND 2 p.m.

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

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Date Opponent Site TimeSept. 4-5 Maryville Invitational St. Louis, Mo. 4 (Friday) Maryville University 1:00 p.m. 4 (Friday) Southern Wesleyan (S.C.) 5:00 p.m. 5 (Saturday) Henderson State 9:00 a.m. 5 (Saturday) Texas A&M-Kingsville 1:00 p.m.Sept. 8 (Tuesday) Oklahoma Baptist Shawnee, Okla. 6:30 p.m.Sept. 11-12 Florida Southern Classic Lakeland, Fla. 11 (Friday) Saint Leo 11:30 a.m. 11 (Friday) Florida Southern 7:30 p.m. 12 (Saturday) West Texas A&M 12:00 p.m. 12 (Saturday) Merrimack 5:00 p.m.Sept. 18 (Friday) Southeastern Oklahoma Edmond 2:00 p.m.Sept. 18 (Friday) Northwestern Oklahoma Edmond 5:00 p.m.Sept. 19 (Saturday) Bacone Muskogee, Okla. 2:00 p.m.Sept. 19 (Saturday) Southwestern Oklahoma Muskogee, Okla. 4:00 p.m.Sept. 25 (Friday) Central Missouri* Edmond 6:30 p.m.Sept. 26 (Saturday) Lindenwood* Edmond 2:00 p.m.Sept. 26 (Saturday) Bacone Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 2 (Friday) Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 3 (Saturday) Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 3:00 p.m.Oct. 6 (Tuesday) Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 6:00 p.m. Oct. 9 (Friday) Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 10 (Saturday) Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 3:00 p.m.Oct. 13 (Tuesday) Southern Nazarene Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 16 (Friday) Fort Hays State* Edmond 6:00 p.m. Oct. 17 (Saturday) Nebraska-Kearney* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Oct. 23 (Friday) Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Oct. 24 (Saturday) Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6:00 p.m. Oct. 30 (Friday) Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Oct. 31 (Saturday) Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 6:00 p.m.Nov. 3 (Tuesday) Pittsburg State* Edmond 6:00 p.m. Nov. 6 (Friday) Missouri Southern* Edmond 6:00 p.m.Nov. 7 (Saturday) Southwest Baptist* Edmond 7:00 p.m.Nov. 13 (Friday) Emporia State* Edmond 6:00 p.m. Nov. 14 (Saturday) Washburn* Edmond 2:00 p.m.

*-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association matchBold-Home match

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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: Three years, 65-33Years, Overall Record: Three years, 65-33Assistant Coach: Kera Dukic 2014 Record: 28-52014 League Record/Finish: 17-5 (3rd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/10Starters Returning/Lost: 4 + libero/2

VOlleyball HistOryFirst Year of Volleyball: 1976All-time Record: 719-463NCAA 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: [email protected] Website: www.bronchosports.com

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General inFOrMatiOn2015 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 2014 reView/reCOrds2014 Review/Statistics .............................202014 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 .................................... 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 nickname 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 2015 media guide is senior All-American Barbara Jackson. On the back cover are returning starts (top to bottom) Allison Barr, Katy Davis and Whitney Gifford.

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 2015 Central Oklahoma volleyball media guide was written, edited and designed by summer intern Jordan Beech and Mike Kirk of the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office.

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

UCO VOlleyball staFF direCtOry(405 Area Code) University of Central Oklahoma Switchboard974-2000Athletic Department Fax .........................................................................974-3820 OfficeAdministrative Assistant ..........................................................................974-2500

Angel Aston ([email protected]) Athletic Director ......................................................................................974-2500 Joe Muller ([email protected]) Assistant Athletic Director/Operations ....................................................974-2176 Gunnar Poff ([email protected]) Head Coach ..............................................................................................974-2148 Edgar Miraku ([email protected]) Assistant Coach ........................................................................................ 974-2114 Kera Dukic ([email protected]) Director of Athletic Compliance ..............................................................974-3959 Darnell Smith ([email protected]) Director of Athletic Media Relations .......................................................974-2142 Mike Kirk ([email protected])

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Edgar Miraku is in his fourth year at the Central Oklahoma 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 65-33 in three years with the Bronchos, going 13-18 in 2012 when UCO started competing in the rugged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association -- arguably the best volleyball league in NCAA Division II -- and improving to 24-10 in 2013 before putting together a 28-5 campaign last year.

The Bronchos started a best-ever 15-0 and finished third in the league last season as Miraku was named MIAA Coach of the Year.

Edgar came to Central after a wildly succesfuly seven-year stint at Edmond Memorial, 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 winning 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 second year as Central Oklahoma’s full-time assistant coach is

Kera Dukic.In her first season with the Bronchos, Dukic helped the team to a 28-5

record and third-place finish in the rugged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

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., Kera 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-4th2015 28-5 .848 3rd Totals 65-33 .663 MirakU at MeMOrial Year W-L Pct. Highlight2005 41-16 .719 Class 6A state champions2006 24-9 .727 Class 6A state semifinals2007 31-4 .886 Class 6A state champions2008 27-3 .900 Class 6A state quarterfinals2009 30-5 .857 Class 6A state champions2010 32-3 .941 Class 6A state champions2011 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 .000Bacone 2-0 1.000Cameron 1-0 1.000Central Missouri 1-4 .200East Central 6-0 1.000Emporia State 5-2 .714Fort Hays State 4-2 .667Henderson State 2-0 1.000Langston 1-0 1.000Lindenwood 4-1 .800McKendree 0-1 .000McMurry 1-0 1.00Mid-America Christian 2-0 1.000Missouri Southern 4-0 1.000

Opponent W-L Pct. Missouri Western 3-1 .750Nebraska-Kearney 1-6 .143New Mexico Highlands 1-1 .500Northwest Missouri 4-0 1.000Northwestern Oklahoma 3-0 1.000Oklahoma City 0-1 .000Pittsburg State 5-1 .833Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 0-1 .000Southeastern Oklahoma State 5-0 1.000Southern Arkansas 1-0 1.000Southern Nazarene 1-2 .333Southwest Baptist 3-1 .750Texas A&M-International 1-0 1.000Truman State 0-1 .000Union 1-0 1.000Washburn 2-4 .333

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Vernon spent time on the right side last season and could make the position her own this year.

Elizabeth Boyd, Samantha Padgett and Bevis will all look to challenge for the posi-tion as well.

Coach Miraku Says: “There is a ton of great potential on the right for us this

season. All of these players are incredibly versatile and can excel and contribute at this position.”

Middle blOCker

UCO returns second-team All-MIAA junior Allison Barr, who racked

up 243 kills and 62 blocks last season.She will lead a young group that

features three freshmen in Jordan Spence, Padgett and Boyd.

Coach Miraku Says: “Allison is very smart and makes great decisions, which makes her a very successful and

experienced middle. We are looking forward to see her offensive production

this year. Our freshmen bring a lot of speed and height to the position and should slot in

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Following a standout first season that saw her earn second-team All-MIAA honors, senior Whitney Gifford is ready

to grow into a leadership role as one of only two seniors on the squad.

Also returning is junior Mikayla Bangasser, who enjoyed a good season last year as a part-time starter.

Breanna Crain, Baleigh Murphy and Karen Montes will also look to contribute in their rookie campaigns.

Coach Miraku Says: “Whitney has a way of getting things done on defense and this could be a standout senior season for her. I’m really excited about this group.”

setter

After seizing the reigns last season, Katy Da-vis will look to build off a breakout sophomore campaign that saw her provide 1,361 assists.

Freshman Taylor Horton provides depth.Coach Miraku Says: “We are very excited

to have both Katy and Taylor and look forward to seeing both of them compete hard for the setter position.”

An intriguing blend of youth and experience has Central Oklahoma ready to cement its place among the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association elite in 2015.

The Bronchos return six players, including four regular starters, from a squad that went 28-5 a year ago en route to a third-place finish in the top conference in Division II.

It was UCO’s most wins since 2007 and with the core of the starting lineup intact, reigning MIAA Coach of the Year Edgar Miraku is excited to see what the upcoming season will bring.

“We have a good amount of players returning this year that will help our new players make a smooth transition from high school,” said Miraku, who is 65-33 with the Bronchos. “We feel like we can challenge the other top teams in the conference.”

Headlining UCO’s list of returners is All-American Barbara Jackson along with first-team All-MIAA performer Katy Davis. Also among the returning players are Allison Barr, Whitney Gifford and Bonnie Vernon.

“We did well last year, but now it’s time to build on that momentum and carry it into the new season,” Miraku said. “We lost a few depth players and need for some of the new players to step up, but I like this team and think it can accomplish a lot.”

A position-by-position look at the Bronchos: OUtside Hitter

Reigning MIAA Player of the Year and senior All-American Barbara Jackson posted career-best numbers in kills (472) and digs (314) and is expected to take her game to another level.

Joining Jackson as the team’s only returner is junior Bonnie Vernon, who enjoyed a solid 2014 season in chipping in with 205 kills.

The duo will be joined by freshmen Taylor Bevis and Deborah Njenje.

Coach Miraku Says: “Barbara returns after earning several awards last season and we are expecting more big things from her this year as she serves as our team captain. Bonnie has spent time on both the outside and right side. Both Taylor and Deborah will challenge immediately and have great athleticism and volleyball IQ.”

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Senior star and returning All-American who ranks among the best in NCAA Division II . . . Hard-hitting outside hitter and will once again be the offensive focal point this season . . . Outstanding all-around player who also excels in defense, passing and serving . . . Has racked up 1,124 career kills, needing 298 more to move into UCO’s all-time top five . . . Experienced veteran who plays with great consistency and will look to improve her game even more in what should be a banner final year.

2014: Put together a sensational season in becoming UCO’s first-ever American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) first-team All-American . . . Ranked in the top 10 nationally in attacks per set (6th), kills per set (8th), points per set (5th) and total attacks (8th) while also ranking 13th in total kills . . . Was named Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Player of the Year . . . Led the team with 472 kills on team-high 1,378 attempts, finishing with a solid .242 attack percentage . . . Recorded season-high 31 kills on 97 attempts against Washburn . . . Also led the team in service aces with 45 and was second in digs with 314 . . . Recorded 10-plus kills in 26 of 33 matches, including seven of 20-plus . . . Played in 114 sets, scoring 4.88 points per set while also averaging 4.14 kills per set . . . Served up season-high five aces at Emporia State.

2013: Enjoyed a stellar sophomore campaign en route to earning second-team All-MIAA recognition . . . Led the team with 412 kills 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) . . . Racked up 10-plus kills in 21 of 33 matches played, including one stretch 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. 2012: Earned a starting role from the outset and went on to finish second on the

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Two-time letterwinner who will look to secure a starting spot this season . . . Gained plenty of experience providing depth along the back row the last two years and is a proven performer the Bronchos know they can count on.

2014: Appeared in 28 matches with 12 starts, including the last five of the season, and recorded 187 digs . . . Averaged 2.25 digs per set and had 11 matches with 10-plus digs . . . Posted season-best 13 digs four times, with the first coming in 3-2 victory over Central Missouri . . . Also recorded nine service aces . . . Named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

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.

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2012 107 240 117 832 15 18 9 50 1562013 113 412 136 1205 19 30 9 39 2902014 114 472 138 1378 25 45 17 45 314Totals 334 1124 391 3415 59 93 35 134 760

team in kills with 240 . . . Also collected 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 perennial 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 . . . Birthdate is March 15, 1994.

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Junior standout looking to take her game to new heights this season . . . Two-year starter who has gained plenty of experience that should benefit a young team . . . Excellent blocker and will also provide plenty of offensive firepower in 2015.

2014: Started 29 of 32 matches during sophomore campaign, earning second-team All-MIAA honors . . . Was second on the team in kills with 243 while posting the best hitting percentage (.330) . . . Had 10-plus kills in seven matches, and recorded season-best 12 kills against Southeastern Oklahoma . . . Scored 2.75 points per set while averaging 2.34 kills . . . Recorded 53 digs to go along with 62 blocks, tied for the second-best total on the team . . . Hit season-best .667 against

Mid-American Christian, earning 11 kills in 15 attempts . . . Blocked season-best 5.0 shots against both Nebraska-Kearney and Washburn . . . Named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and received the Scholar-Athlete Award. 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

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Hitting BlocksYear Sets Kills E Att. Assists Aces Solo Asst. Digs2013 79 0 0 6 6 18 0 0 1522014 83 2 1 9 10 9 0 0 187Totals 162 2 1 15 16 27 0 0 339

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: Education 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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High School: Earned Class 5A All-State honors twice and was a three-time All-City pick at Bishop Carroll High School as an outside/right-side hitter . . . Racked up 407 kills with a .362 attack percentage as a senior in addition to adding 246 digs and 40 service aces . . . Named to the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Academic team her final three years.

Personal: Nursing major . . . Brother (Logan) plays tennis at Southwestern (Kan.) College . . . Lists the Seattle Seahawks as her top pro team . . . Names “The Blind Side” as her favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Dec. 18, 1996.


in 22 attacks against Emporia State . . . Collected 10-plus kills in 17 matches and averaged 10.0 kills a match for the season . . . Had 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 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 Huskies 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.

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Versatile junior back to run the offense as one of the top setters in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association . . . Took over full-time starting role last year and quickly showed she had all the tools needed to lead the team . . . Knows how to distribute the ball and also a quality passer who will be even better this season with the experience gained.

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High School: Set school records for single-season (704) and career (2,000) digs at Granbury (Texas) High School . . . Was a two-time All-District honoree, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors last season . . . Also played basketball and softball.

Personal: Nursing major who wants to become a pediatrician . . . Lists Spaghetti Warehouse as her favorite restaurant . . . Birthdate is May 10, 1997.

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High School: Four-year starter at Flower Mound High School in addition to playing on several high-level club teams . . . Two-time All-Texas pick by VYPE Magazine and was FMHS’s Offensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . Also earned FROSH 59 and LoneStarVB.com honorable mention honors.

Personal: Marketing major who would like to work as a marketing director for a sports apparel company . . . Lists the Texas Rangers as her favorite pro team . . . Named Blake Shelton as her top musical artist . . . Birthdate is Dec. 10, 1996.

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Defensive standout who returns as the team’s top libero . . . Had an immediate impact last year as a junior college transfer in quickly establishing herself as one of the elite defenders in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association . . . Should be even better in 2015 and is poised to finish with a flourish.

2014: Enjoyed a stellar debut season for the Bronchos, appearing in all 33 matchs and earning second-team All-MIAA honors . . . Collected team-best 670 digs, which

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2014: Started all 33 matches, leading the team with 1,361 assists en route to earning first-team All-MIAA honors . . . Had season-best 56 assists against both Southwest Baptist and Pittsburg State . . . Averaged 11.53 assists per set to rank 12th in the nation and third in the MIAA . . . Had the 15th-most total assists in Division II . . .

Recorded season-high three blocks against Central Missouri . . . Led the team with 118 sets played . . . Named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and received the Scholar-Athlete Award.

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 with a high of 14 in early-season win over Southern Nazarene. . . Also had 14 service aces. 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 . . . 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. Digs2014 117 4 2 15 52 12 0 0 670

High School: Helped lead Edmond Santa Fe High School to the Class 6A title in 2013 and the 6A semifinals in 2014 . . . Earned All-State honors as a senior and was named to four all-tournament teams, claiming MVP honors in one . . . Dished out 896 assists and collected 195 kills with a .359 hitting percentage while adding 247 digs, 67 blocks and 60 aces as a senior . . . Named to the 2014 Under Armour Watch List.

Personal: Undecided on a major but is interested in becoming a veterinarian . . . Lists the Oklahoma City Thunder as her top pro team . . . Names “The Blind Side” among her favorite sports movies . . . Birthdate is Jan. 6, 1997.

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ranks fourth on UCO’s single-season list . . . Led the conference and ranked 15th in the nation in digs per set (5.72) . . . Had season-high 46 digs against Fort Hays State

. . . Posted 30-plus digs six times . . . Had the second-most service aces for UCO with 17 . . . Dished out 52 assists, the second-best total on the team. Juco: Two-year defensive standout at Neosho (Kan.) County Community College . . . Collected 422 digs and 52 service aces as a freshman . . . Ranked seventh nationally in digs last year, racking up 858 to go with 32 aces . . . Averaged 23.2 digs a match for the 30-7 Panthers and had seven matches with 30-plus . . . 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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High School: Named to the 2015 All-State squad after a standout senior season at Bishop McGuinness High School . . . Earned Tournament MVP honors at Shamrock and All-Tournament honors at Edmond Santa Fe.

Personal: Biology major who wants to become a pediatrician . . . Names Part-Time Savants and Coldplay among her top musical artists . . . Lists “The Blind Side” as her top sports movie . . . Birthdate is July 13, 1997.

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High School: Helped lead Edmond Santa Fe High School to a 70-2 record over her last two year, including 63 straight wins . . . Part of the 2013 Class 6A state championship team and was integral in the Wolves reaching the 6A semifinals as a senior . . . Named to four all-tournament teams, including two as a senior.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Father (Patrick) ran track at Oklahoma State . . . Lists “Rudy” as her top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Nov. 8, 1996.


edMOnd (santa Fe)

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High School: Led Jenks High School to the Class 6A state title as a senior and was awarded tournament MVP honors for her efforts . . . Named to the All-State squad and was also selected the Frontier Conference MVP . . . Garnered Defensive Player of the Year honors in her last two seasons with the Trojans.

Personal: Accounting major . . . Uncle (Carl) played volleyball at the University of Oklahoma . . . Lists her favorite restaurant as Shogun’s . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as her top pro team . . . Birthdate is March 25, 1997.


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High School: Named The Oklahoman Big City Player of the Year as a junior while leading Edmond Santa Fe High School to the 6A State title . . . Earned All-State honors during senior season after helping direct the Wolves to the Class 6A state semifinals.

Personal: Undecided on a major but looking to become a nurse . . . Names Brantley Gilbert as her favorite musical artist . . . The New York Yankees are her top professional team . . . Birthdate is June 27, 1997.

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Two-time letterwinner looking to lock down a starting spot this fall . . . Has provided relieable depth at outside and righ-side hitter the last two seasons and saw part-time starting duty last year . . . Multi-talented junior who is ready to take her game to a higher level in 2015.

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High School: Was a three-time Academic All-District selection and two-time All-District selection at Horn High School . . . Also lettered three times in basketball.

Personal: Communication major who would like to work in broadcasting . . . Lists Taylor Swift and Beyonce among her top musical artists . . . Names Khat Bell as her favorite athlete . . . Birthdate is Nov. 24, 1996.

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2014: Played in all 33 matches with 14 starts as a sophomore in earning honorable mention All-MIAA honors . . . Was second on the team in attack attempts with 641 . . . Finished with with 205 kills to go along with 140 digs and 23 total blocks . .

. Scored 2.10 points per set in 108 sets played while also averaging 1.90 kills . . . Recorded career-high 19 kills against Emporia State . . . Posted seven 10-plus kill matches to go along with four 10-plus dig outings . . . Earned eight service aces, including career-best three against Southwest Baptist.

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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nUMeriCal rOster No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown (High School)1 Whitney Gifford DS/L 5-6 Sr. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural)2 Katy Davis S/DS 5-7 Jr. Lawrence, Kan. (Free State)3 Elizabeth Boyd MB/RS 6-1 Fr. Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound)4 Samantha Padgett MB 6-1 Fr. Mesquite, Texas (Horn)6 Karen Montes DS 5-6 Fr. Jenks, Okla. (Jenks)7 Taylor Horton S 5-9 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)8 Jordan Spence MB 6-1 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)9 Baleigh Murphy DS 5-7 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)

10 Barbara Jackson OH/RS 5-9 Sr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)11 Allison Barr MB 5-10 Jr. Edmond, Okla. (North)13 Bonnie Vernon OH/RS 5-11 Jr. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)14 Deborah Njenje OH/RS 5-10 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (McGuinness)15 Mikayla Bangasser DS 5-7 Jr. Edmond, Okla. (North)16 Taylor Bevis OH 5-11 Fr. Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll)21 Breanna Crain DS 5-3 Fr. Granbury, Texas Granbury)

by ClassSeniors (2): Gifford, JacksonJuniors (4): Bangasser, Barr, Davis, VernonFreshmen (9): Bevis, Boyd, Crain, Horton,

Montes, Murphy, Njenje, Padgett, Spence

alPHabetiCal rOster No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown (High School)15 Mikayla Bangasser DS 5-7 Jr. Edmond, Okla. (North)11 Allison Barr MB 5-10 Jr. Edmond, Okla. (North)16 Taylor Bevis OH 5-11 Fr. Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll)3 Elizabeth Boyd MB/RS 6-1 Fr. Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound)

21 Breanna Crain DS 5-3 Fr. Granbury, Texas (Granbury)2 Katy Davis S/DS 5-7 Jr. Lawrence, Kan. (Free State)1 Whitney Gifford DS/L 5-6 Sr. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural)7 Taylor Horton S 5-9 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)

10 Barbara Jackson OH/RS 5-9 Sr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)6 Karen Montes DS 5-6 Fr. Jenks, Okla. (Jenks)9 Baleigh Murphy DS 5-7 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)

14 Deborah Njenje OH/RS 5-10 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (McGuinness)4 Samantha Padgett MB 6-1 Fr. Mesquite, Texas (Horn)8 Jordan Spence MB 6-1 Fr. Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe)

13 Bonnie Vernon OH/RS 5-11 Jr. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)

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

Jackson, Montes, Murphy, Njenje, Spence

Kansas (3): Bevis, Davis, GiffordTexas (4): Boyd, Crain, Padgett, Vernon

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Hitting BlocksPlayer Sets Kills E Attacks Assists Aces Solo Asst. DigsBarbara Jackson 114 472 138 1,378 25 45 17 45 314 Allison Barr 104 243 62 549 4 8 9 53 53Juliette Smith 113 224 77 515 3 0 38 106 37Sabetha Young 107 221 73 604 8 6 7 65 105Bonnie Vernon 108 205 74 641 7 8 5 18 140Madison King 50 109 39 299 2 14 3 14 48Katy Davis 118 45 22 127 1,361 9 4 31 259Joanna Huckabee 31 33 11 96 3 3 1 21 9Erika Warren 24 27 12 77 1 1 0 10 14Mallory Fox 66 4 6 24 2 15 0 1 33Whitney Gifford 117 4 2 15 52 17 0 0 670Carissa Ophus 104 3 1 8 13 12 0 0 276Mikayla Bangasser 83 2 1 9 10 9 0 0 187Ava Zimmerman 9 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 0Megan Thomas 9 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 11 UCO Totals 118 1,595 519 4,350 1,491 148 84 364 2,156Opponent Totals 118 1,425 766 4,650 1,307 78 56 270 1,952

2014 indiVidUal statistiCs

Central Oklahoma started the 2014 campaign on a blistering pace, shattering the school record for consecutive wins en route to its best season in nearly a decade.

The Bronchos won their first 15 matches, including 12 three-match sweeps, and upset three top-15 teams in finishing 28-5 for the most wins since 2007.

UCO also came in third in the rugged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association with a 17-5 record, winning eight of its last nine conference matches to close out the season.

The Bronchos opened the season with two-day tournaments on consecutive weekends at the Henderson State Classic and the South Central Classic, winning all eight matches and sweeping seven of their opponents in three straight sets.

UCO made its home debut against con-ference opponent Missouri Southern on Sept. 16 with its 10th sweep of the season to move to 11-0 for the first time in program history and went on to win its next four

2014 seasOn reViewconference matches to get to 15-0.

The Bronchos suffered their first defeat of the season at home to Missouri Western and followed that up with another loss at

Washburn, but responded by winning the next four matches -- including sweeps of Lindenwood at Hamilton Field House and away at Pittsburg State -- to improve to 19-2 on the season.

UCO dropped its next two outings and again rebounded strong. The Bronchos ripped off a seven-match winning streak, including a 3-2 victory over Washburn that

saw Barbara Jackson record a season-high 31 kills, and won nine of their last 10 matches to finish 28-5.

UCO littered the All-MIAA team with two first-team, three second-team and two honorable mention selections. Jackson and Katy Davis were first-team All-MIAA picks and Jackson went on to receive first-team All-Central Region and All-America honors, becoming the school’s first-ever first-team American Volleyball Coaches’ Association (AVCA) All-American.

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Date Opponent Won/Lost Score RecordSept. 3 Bacone Won 3-0 1-0Sept. 3 Mid-America Christian Won 3-0 2-0Sept. 5 Union! Won 3-0 3-0Sept. 5 Henderson State! Won 3-0 4-0Sept. 6 at Southeastern Oklahoma! Won 3-1 5-0Sept. 6 McMurry! Won 3-0 6-0Sept. 12 Texas A&M International@ Won 3-0 7-0Sept. 12 at East Central@ Won 3-0 8-0Sept. 13 Southeastern Oklahoma@ Won 3-0 9-0Sept. 13 New Mexico Highlands@ Won 3-0 10-0Sept. 16 Missouri Southern* Won 3-0 11-0, 1-0*Sept. 19 at Nebraska-Kearney* Won 3-2 12-0, 2-0*Sept. 20 at Fort Hays State* Won 3-0 13-0, 3-0*Sept. 23 at Southwest Baptist* Won 3-1 14-0, 4-0*Sept. 26 Northwest Missouri* Won 3-0 15-0, 5-0*Sept. 27 Missouri Western* Lost 1-3 15-1, 5-1*Oct. 3 at Washburn* Lost 1-3 15-2, 5-2*Oct. 4 at Emporia State* Won 3-1 16-2, 6-2*Oct. 10 Lindenwood* Won 3-0 17-2, 7-2*Oct. 11 Central Missouri* Won 3-2 18-2, 8-2*Oct. 14 at Pittsburg State* Won 3-0 19-2, 9-2*Oct. 17 Nebraska-Kearney* Lost 1-3 19-3, 9-3* Oct. 18 Fort Hays State* Lost 1-3 19-4, 9-4*Oct. 18 Bacone Won 3-0 20-4 Oct. 24 at Northwest Missouri* Won 3-0 21-4, 10-4*Oct. 25 at Missouri Western* Won 3-1 22-4, 11-4*Oct. 28 at Missouri Southern* Won 3-1 23-4, 12-4*Oct. 31 Washburn* Won 3-2 24-4, 13-4*Nov. 1 Emporia State* Won 3-1 25-4, 14-4*Nov. 7 at Lindenwood* Won 3-0 26-4, 15-4*Nov. 8 at Central Missouri* Loss 2-3 26-5, 15-5*Nov. 11 Southwest Baptist* Won 3-0 27-5, 16-5*Nov. 15 Pittsburg State* Won 3-1 28-5, 17-5* Bold-Home match!-Henderson State Classic in Arkadelphia, Ark.@-South Central Classic in Ada, Okla., and Durant, Okla.*-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association match/record

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

1. Nebraska Kearney 19-3 .864 27-4 .871 Central Missouri 19-3 .864 22-9 .7103. Central Oklahoma 17-5 .773 28-5 .8494. Washburn 16-6 .727 24-7 .774 Missouri Western 16-6 .727 22-8 .7336. Emporia State 11-11 .500 15-12 .5567. Northwest Missouri 8-14 .364 11-19 .3678. Fort Hays State 7-15 .318 13-18 .419 Pittsburg State 7-15 .318 10-20 .33310. Southwest Baptist 5-17 .227 10-20 .333 Missouri Southern 5-17 .227 8-22 .267 12. Lindenwood 2-20 .091 5-25 .167

2014 Miaa standinGs

2014 all-Miaa teaMsFirst TeamCarly Sojka, OH, Central Missouri; Barbara Jackson, OH, Central Oklahoma; Marissa Cox, OH, Washburn; Erica Rottinghaus, OH, Missouri Western; Carly Spicer, OH, Emporia State; Leanna Willer, OH, WU; Jessie Thorup, OH, MWSU; Haley Thompson, MB, UCM; Sarah Vicory, MB, WU; Madison Mosier, MB, Pittsburg State; Jordan Chohon, S, MWSU; Erin Seel, S, Nebraska-Kearney; Katy Davis, S, UCO; Annie Reilly, L, UCM; Liz McGowan, L, UNK.

Second TeamKatie Politte, OH, Missouri Southern; LaRose Currie, OH, UNK; Mallory Flagor, OH, Fort Hays State; Kelle Carver, OH, UNK; Miranda Foster, OH, Northwest Missouri; Juliette Smith, MB, UCO; Courtney Haring, MB, Emporia State; Callie Whetstone, MB, MSSU; Bailey Sokolowski, MB, UNK; Allison Barr, MB, UCO; Kourtney Thompson, S, UCM; Natalie Bates, S, WU; Whitney Gifford, L, UCO; Sarah Faubel, L, MWSU. Honorable MentionShelby Winkelman, OH, UCM; Becca Blaise, OH, UCM; Maddie Jones, MB, UCM; Sabetha Young, OH, UCO; Bonnie Vernon, OH, UCO; Katie Deutschmann, OH, ESU; Josie Williams, OH, ESU; Shayla Cotman, MB, ESU; Kimberly Bell, S, ESU; Sydney Hartman, S, ESU; Keanue Bradley, L, FHSU; Shanon Doyle, OH, Lindenwood; Kelsey Olion, OH, MWSU; Amanda Boender, MB, MWSU; Tara Zieglebein, MB, UNK; Jackie Becker, MB, NWSU; Sara Dannettell, S, NMSU; Bailey Vance, L, NMSU; Ary Crittleton, OH, PSU; Haylee Gregory, OH, PSU; Paula Okruntna, MB, PSU; Hayley Hansford, S, PSU; Ashlen Schwartz, L, PSU; Taryn Marton, OH, Southwest Baptist; Kalyn Sotomayor, MB, SBU; Hannah Blount, L, SBU; Alyssa Carney, L, WU.

Player of the Year: Barbara Jackson, OH, Central OklahomaCoach of the Year: Edgar Miraku, Central OklahomaFreshman of the Year: LaRose Currie, OH, Nebraska-Kearney

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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. 97 Barbara Jackson Washburn, Oct. 31, 20143. 86 Amy Parten Texas Woman’s, Oct. 4, 1990 4. 85 Alma Brahimaj Harding, Oct. 29, 19995. 83 Alma Brahimaj twice5. 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, 2004

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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, 19894. 6 Juliette Smith Henderson State, Sept. 5, 2014

Top Five Assisted BlocksRank 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 3. 11 Juliette Smith Nebraska-Kearney, Sept. 19, 2014

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. 46 Whitney Gifford Fort Hays State, Oct. 18, 20143. 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 Kills

Rank 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


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. 670 Whitney Gifford 20145. 636 Jenny Anderson 2005

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


Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 177 Kristin Vincent 1990-932. 130 Heather Devine 1988-91 3. 107 Juliette Smith 2011-144. 79 Kate O’Neill 1994-975. 70 Amy Parten 1989-92

Top Five Assisted Blocks

Rank No. Name Seasons 1. 515 Kristin Vincent 1990-932. 439 Kate O’Neill 1994-973. 415 Juliette Smith 2011-14 4. 366 Katy Wallace 1999-025. 337 Tori Walker 2001-03

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 231-88 record (.724 winning percentage) at Hamilton

Field House, including a 126-39 mark (.764) over the past 14 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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all-Miaa2014OH Barbara Jackson (1st, Player of the Year)S Katy Davis (1st)MB Juliette Smith (2nd)MB Allison Barr (2nd)L Whitney Gifford (2nd)

2013L 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)

all-COnFerenCe PlayersCentral Oklahoma has had 37 players earn first- or second-team all-conference honors a

combined 63 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 has had four players receive NCAA Division II All-Region

recognition a combined five times, while Lacie Allen and Barbara Jackson are the school’s lone All-Americans. Allen was a first-team Daktronics selection in 2007 and Jackson was a first-teamAmerican Volleyball Coaches Association pick last year.

2004S Stephanie Ball (1st, Academic)OH Katie Schult (1st, Freshman of Year)MB Emily Whiteley (1st) 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)

all-COnFerenCe PlayersMB Katy Wallace (2nd)DS Dinah Garner (Academic) 1999OH Alma Brahimaj (1st, MVP)OH Adriana Crovador (1st)DS Jamie Clark (Academic) 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)

2014OH Barbara Jackson (1st*)

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

Barbara JacksonAll-American

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Jackie Fisher, 1988Lexy Fortner, 1999-00-01-02Mallory Fox, 2013-14Rochelle Frey, 1998-99 G-G-G-G-GJenni Gamblin, 1996-97Dinah Garner, 1999-00-01Stacy Garrett, 1991-92-93-94Whitney Gifford, 2014Dee 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, 2013-14 I-I-I-I-IKim Iten, 2005-06-08 J-J-J-J-JBarbara Jackson, 2012-13-14Jordan Jacobs, 2011-12Jamie Jones, 1991 Nada Joseph, 1980 K-K-K-K-KAmy Kangas, 2010-11Julie Kelley, 1994-95Kim Keiser, 2000-01Lex King, 1997-98-99Madison King, 2014 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, 2013-14Allison Barr, 2013-14Amber 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, 2013-14Tara 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, 1997Melinda Fink, 1983

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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, 2011-12-13-14Sandy 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, 2011-12-13-14Kristen 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, 2013-14Kristin Vincent, 1990-91-92-93 W-W-W-W-WTori Walker, 2001-02-03Katy Wallace, 1999-00-01-02Erika Warren, 2014Irene 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

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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

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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

2012-65-33

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, 3-0

Lindenwood* ........................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, 3-0East 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, 3-0

Northwestern Oklahoma .... W, 3-1East Central ........................ W, 3-0Emporia State! ................... W, 3-0Central Missouri! ................ L, 3-0*-MIAA match!-MIAA Tournament 2014 (28-5, 17-5*)Bacone ................................W, 3-0Mid-America Christian .....W, 3-0Union..................................W, 3-0Henderson State .................W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma ....W, 3-1 McMurry ............................W, 3-0Texas A&M International...W, 3-0East Central ........................W, 3-0Southeastern Oklahoma .....W, 3-0New Mexico Highlands .....W, 3-0Missouri Southern State* .. W, 3-0Nebraska-Kearney* ............ W, 3-2 Fort Hays State* ................. W, 3-0 Southwest Baptist*............. W, 3-1 Northwest Missouri* ......... W, 3-0Missouri Western* .............. L, 1-3 Washburn* .......................... L, 1-3 Emporia State* ................... W, 3-1 Lindenwood* ..................... W, 3-0 Central Missouri* ............... W, 3-2Pittsburg State* .................. W, 3-0 Nebraska-Kearney* ............. L, 1-3 Fort Hays State* .................. L, 1-3 Bacone ................................ W, 3-0 Northwest Missouri* ......... W, 3-0Missouri Western* ............. W, 3-1Missouri Southern* ............ W, 3-1 Washburn* ......................... W, 3-2Emporia State* ................... W, 3-1 Lindenwood* ..................... W, 3-0 Central Missouri* ................ L, 2-3 Southwest Baptist*............. W, 3-0 Pittsburg State* .................. W, 3-1*-MIAA match

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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 1.000Baker 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 1.000Columbia 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 .000

Opponent W-L Pct. Mid-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 1.000Northern 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 fifth year as Central Oklahoma’s president

is Dr. Don Betz, who became the school’s 20th president in August 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 metropolitan 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 eighth 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.

Sixty-three student-athletes have earned All-America honors over the past seven 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 second year as Central Oklahoma’s as-

sistant 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 2014 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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assistant ad/bUsiness

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 sixth 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 28th 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 and graduated 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. He served five years on the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships Committee, including three as chair, and 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 sixth 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 JOnesEntering his second year with the Central Oklahoma Athletic

Department is Al Jones, who is the Director of the Stampede Club.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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The MIAACentral Oklahoma is in its fourth year as a

member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath-letics 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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VOLLEYBALLat Maryville Invitational Sept. 4 Maryville St. Louis, Mo. 1 p.m. Sept. 4 Southern Wesleyan (S.C.) St. Louis, Mo. 5 p.m. Sept. 5 Henderson State St. Louis, Mo. 9 a.m. Sept. 5 Texas A&M-Kingsville St. Louis, Mo. 1 p.m.Sept. 8 Oklahoma Baptist Shawnee, Okla. 6:30 p.m.at Florida Southern Classic Sept. 11 Saint Leo Lakeland, Fla. 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 Florida Southern Lakeland, Fla. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 West Texas A&M Lakeland, Fla. 12 p.m. Sept. 12 Merrimack Lakeland, Fla. 5 p.m.Sept. 18 Southeastern Oklahoma EDMOND 2 p.m.Sept. 18 Northwestern Oklahoma EDMOND 5 p.m.Sept. 19 Bacone Muskogee, Okla. 2 p.m.Sept. 19 Southwestern Oklahoma Muskogee, Okla. 4 p.m.Sept. 25 Central Missouri* EDMOND 6:30 p.m.Sept. 26 Lindenwood* EDMOND 2 p.m.Sept. 26 Bacone EDMOND 7 p.m.Oct. 2 Missouri Western* St. Joseph, Mo. 6 p.m.Oct. 3 Northwest Missouri* Maryville, Mo. 3 p.m.Oct. 6 Pittsburg State* Pittsburg, Kan. 6 p.m.Oct. 9 Missouri Southern* Joplin, Mo. 6 p.m.Oct. 10 Southwest Baptist* Bolivar, Mo. 3 p.m.Oct. 13 Southern Nazarene EDMOND 7 p.m.Oct. 16 Fort Hays State* EDMOND 6 p.m.Oct. 17 Nebraska-Kearney* EDMOND 7 p.m.Oct. 23 Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 7 p.m.Oct. 24 Washburn* Topeka, Kan. 6 p.m.Oct. 30 Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 6 p.m.Oct. 31 Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 6 p.m.Nov. 3 Pittsburg State* EDMOND 6 p.m.Nov. 6 Missouri Southern* EDMOND 6 p.m.Nov. 7 Southwest Baptist* EDMOND 7 p.m.Nov. 13 Emporia State* EDMOND 6 p.m.Nov. 14 Washburn* EDMOND 2 p.m.

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

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