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CaliforniaCal Molten Classic

Friday, August 29, 2008 - 10 p.m.

Haas Pavilion - Berkeley, Calif.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ...........................Berkeley, Calif.Founded: .........................................1868Enrollment: ..................................34,953Colors: .............................. Blue and GoldNickname: .......................... Golden BearsConference: ..............................Pacific-10Home Court): ..................... Haas PavilionCapacity: ......................................11,877

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ........................... Rich FellerAlma Mater: ..............San Diego State ‘73Record at School/Seasons: ...... 165-108/9Career Record/Seasons: ..... 464-275-1/24Assistants: ......................... Chris Bigelow, ...................Matt McShane, David Dantes

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 26-8 ............................................... (12-6/4th)Series vs. St. John’s: ............. First meetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 9/4 Starters Returning/Lost: ...........5+libero/2Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsHana Cutura (Jr., OH) ........ 4.22 kpg, .239 ............................. hitting pct., 0.32 sapgKristin Kathan (Jr., DS/L) ...........3.70 dpg, ............................................... 0.26 sapgCarli Lloyd (So., S) .................. 12.81 apg, ....... 0.77 kpg, .211 hitting pct., 0.92 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ........................ Jeremy WuOffice Phone: ................... 510-643-2938Office Fax: ........................ 510-643-7778Email: [email protected]: ..................... www.calbears.com

UC SantaBarbaraCal Molten Classic

Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 4 p.m.

Haas Pavilion - Berkeley, Calif.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ..................Santa Barbara, Calif.Founded: .........................................1944Enrollment: ..................................20,000Color: ................................ Blue and GoldNickname: ................................. GauchosConference: ............................... Big WestHome Court: ................The Thunderdome Capacity ...................................... (6,000)

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ..................... Kathy GregoryAlma Mater ...... Cal State Los Angeles ‘68Record at School/Seasons: .... 798-346/33Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: .......Greg Gibbons, Chris Webb

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 14-18 (6-10/7th)Series vs. St. John’s: .............First MeetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: .5+Libero/1Starters Returning/Lost: ................... 10/6Newcomers: ..........................................9Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsLauren McLaughlin (Sr., OH) 4.36 kpg, .201 ...............................hitting pct., 3.13 dpgLeigh Stephenson (Sr. L) ............5.24 dpg, ............................................... 0.19 sapgDana Vargas (So., S) ............... 11.51 apg, ................................. 2.15 dpg, 0.49 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ....................... Lisa SkvarlaOffice Phone: ................... 805-893-8603Office Fax: ........................ 805-893-4537Email: ...... [email protected]: ..............www.ucsbgauchos.com

San Jose StateMonday, Sept. 1, 2008 - 1:30 p.m.

Spartan Gym - San Jose, Calif.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .......................... San Jose, Calif. Founded: .........................................1857Enrollment: ..................................31,906Color: ..................... Gold, White and BlueNickname: ................................. SpartansConference: ....................Western AthleticHome Court: ....................... Spartan Gym Capacity: ........................................1,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .......................Oscar CrespoAlma Mater ................. San Jose State ‘90Record at School/Seasons: .......... 14-15/1Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: ..........................Jeanine Haldi, ....................................... Katie GoldhahntEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 14-15 ................................................. (7-9/6th)Series vs. St. John’s: .......... SJSU leads 1-0Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 9/2Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 6/2Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsNiki Clement (Sr., OH/MB) ........ 3.37 kpg, ................................. 3.40 dpg, 0.44 bpgEmily Burke (So., S) .. 11.44 apg, 2.74 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ...........................Amy VillaOffice Phone: ................... 408-924-1216Office Fax: ........................ 408-924-1291Email: [email protected]: ...............www.sjsuspartans.com

Central Connecticut StateWednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 - 7 p.m.

Detrick Gymnasium -

New Britain, Conn.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ....................New Britain, Conn.Founded: .........................................1849Enrollment: ..................................12,000Color: ...............................Blue and WhiteNickname: .............................. Blue DevilsConference: ..............................NortheastHome Court: ............. Detrick Gymnasium Capacity: ........................................2,654

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ......................Linda SagnelliAlma Mater .........................C.W. Post ‘83Record at School/Seasons: ........ 140-95/8Career Record/Seasons: ........ 268-277/22Assistants: ............................... Greg Shell

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 13-7 ................................................ (7-1/2nd)Series vs. St. John’s: .............STJ leads 2-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 10/4Starters Returning/Lost: ...........4+libero/2Newcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsLauren Snyder (So., OH) ............ 4.12 kpg, ................................. 2.39 dpg, 0.47 bpgKaitlin Petrella (So., L) ...............5.26 dpg, ................................0.22 apg, 0.22 sapg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ...................Daniel ForcellaOffice Phone: ................... 860-832-3057Office Fax: ........................ 860-832-3084Email: .............................................. TBAWebsite: ............www.ccsubluedevils.com

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KentuckySpring Hill Suites at Arundel

Mills Invitational

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 - 4:30 p.m.

Comcast Center Pavillion -

College Park, Md.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................Lexington, Ky.Founded: .........................................1865Enrollment: ..................................27,000Color: ...............................Blue and WhiteNickname: ..................................WildcatsConference: .........................SoutheasternHome Court: ............. Memorial Capacity Capacity: ........................................5,600

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ...................... Craig SkinnerAlma Mater ........................ Ball State ‘93Record at School/Seasons: .......... 58-34/3Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: .... Robert Pulliza, Lauren Sauer

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 22-10 .............................................. (13-7/2nd)Series vs. St. John’s: .............First MeetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: .5+Libero/1 Starters Returning/Lost: ................... 11/2Newcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsQueen Nzenwa (Sr., MB) ........... 3.04 kpg, ........................371 hitting pct., 1.61 bpgSarah Rumely (Jr., S) ............... 12.33 apg, ................................. 2.28 dpg, 0.71 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ........................Deb MooreOffice Phone: ................... 859-257-8506Office Fax: ........................ 859-323-4310Email: ..................... [email protected]: ................. www.ukathletics.com

MarylandSpring Hill Suites at Arundel

Mills Invitational

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 - 10 a.m.


College Park, Md.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ......................College Park, Md.Founded: .........................................1856Enrollment: ..................................36,014Color: ............Red, White, Black, and GoldNickname: ........................Terrapins, TerpsConference: ....................... Atlantic CoastHome Court (Capacity): .. Comcast Center ......................................Pavillion (1,500)

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .......................Tim HorsmonAlma Mater: ...............Frostburg State ‘91Record at School/Seasons: .....First SeasonCareer Record/Seasons: ............ 225-93/9Assistants: ............................ Jason Oliver

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 18-13 ............................................. (10-12/7th)Series vs. St. John’s: ............. First meetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 13/2Starters Returning/Lost: ...........4+libero/2Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKatie Usher (Jr., MB) ......... 2.38 kpg, .331 ...............................hitting pct., 1.13 bpgHayley Hanson (Jr., S) 6.92 apg, 1.42 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ........................ Joey FlyntzOffice Phone: ................... 301-314-8093Office Fax: ........................ 301-314-9094Email: [email protected]: ..................... www.umterps.com

MissouriSpring Hill Suites at Arundel

Mills Invitational

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 - 5 p.m.


College Park, Md.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ...........................Columbia, Mo. Founded: .........................................1839Enrollment: ..................................28,477Color: ........................ Old Gold and BlackNickname: ......................................TigersConference: ...................................Big 12Home Court: ................... Hearnes Center Capacity .......................................13,611

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ...................Wayna KreklowAlma Mater: ............................. Drake ‘80Record at School/Seasons: .......... 60-31/4Career Record/Seasons: ............ 169-77/8Director of Volleyball ........ Susan KreklowAssistant: ...............................Kera Carter

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 17-13 .......................................... (10-10/T-6th)Series vs. St. John’s: ............. First meetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 7/4Starters Returning/Lost: ..........5/1+LiberoNewcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsLei Wang (RS-Jr., S) ................... 9.78 apg, ................................. 2.45 dpg, 0.70 bpgJulianna Klein (Jr., OH) .............. 4.44 kpg,................................ 2.85 dpg, 0.56 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .........................Tom LewisOffice Phone: ................... 573-884-9486Office Fax: ........................ 573-882-4720Email: [email protected]: .................... www.mutigers.com

FordhamTuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 - 7 p.m.

Rose Hill Gym - Bronx, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ................................ Bronx, N.Y. Founded: .........................................1841Enrollment: ....................................8,222Colors: ....................... Maroon and WhiteNickname: ...................................... RamsConference: ............................Atlantic 10Home Court: ......................Rose Hill Gym Capacity .........................................3,200

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .........................Pete Volkert Alma Mater: ...................... Concordia ‘92Record at School/Seasons: .......... 69-65/4Career Record/Seasons: ........ 294-207/15Assistants: .................. Steve Hagenlocher, ...................................... Jonathan Davila

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 15-20 ..............................................(5-8/T-2nd)Series vs. St. John’s: ...........STJ leads 12-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 9/5Starters Returning/Lost: ...........5/1+liberoNewcomers: ..........................................7Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKatherine Burrell (Sr., S) .......... 11.75 apg, .......................2.72 dpg, .232 hitting pct.Christi Griffiths (So., MH) .......... 3.49 kpg, ........................324 hitting pct., 1.04 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ............. Scott KwiatkowskiOffice Phone: ................... 718-817-4240Office Fax: ........................ 718-817-4244Email: [email protected]: ............www.fordhamsports.com

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New Mexico Ameritas Players Challenge

Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 - 3:30 p.m.

Devaney Center - Lincoln, Neb.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .................... Albuquerque, N.M.Founded: .........................................1889Enrollment: ..................................25,767Colors: ..........................Cherry and SilverNickname: ......................................LobosConference: ......................Mountain WestHome Court: ............. Johnson Gymnasium Capacity: ........................................4,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .......................... Jeff NelsonAlma Mater: ....................... Ball State ‘86Record at School/Seasons: .......... 16-13/1Career Record/Seasons: ........ 258-160/13Assistants: .......................Steve Hendricks

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 16-13 ................................................. (7-9/6th)Series vs. St. John’s: ............. First meetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 10/5Starters Returning/Lost: ..........4+Libero/2Newcomers: ..........................................2Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsJeanne Fairchild (Sr., OH) .......... 4.63 kpg, ................................. 0.89 dpg, 0.65 bpgLisa Meeter (So., OH) ................ 3.33 kpg, ................................2.82 dpg, 0.36 sapg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ....................... Judy WilsonOffice Phone: ................... 631-632-7125Office Fax: ........................ 631-632-8841Email: [email protected]: ......................www.golobos.com

NebraskaAmeritas Players Challenge

- Possible Opponent

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 - TBD

NU Coliseum - Lincoln, Neb.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................. Lincoln, Neb.Founded: .........................................1869Enrollment: ..................................22,000Colors: ........................Scarlet and CreamNickname: ...............Cornhuskers, HuskersConference: ...................................Big 12Home Court: .......................NU ColiseumCapacity: ........................................4,030

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ...........................John CookAlma Mater: ...................... San Diego ‘79Record at School/Seasons: ........ 250-17/8Career Record/Seasons: .......... 401-89/13Assistants: ........Lizzy Stemke, Erik Sullivan

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 30-2 (19-1/T-1st)Series vs. St. John’s: ............. First meetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 7/5Starters Returning/Lost: ...........3+libero/4Newcomers: ..........................................6Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsJordan Larson (Sr., OH) ............. 3.45 kpg, ................................. 3.18 dpg, 0.63 bpgKori Cooper (Jr., MB).. 2.31 kpg, 1.02 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ............. Shamus McKnightOffice Phone: ................... 402-472-7772Office Fax: ........................ 402-472-2005Email: ............... [email protected]: ...................... www.huskers.com

LSUAmeritas Players Challenge

- Possible Opponent

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 - TBD

NU Coliseum - Lincoln, Neb.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .......................Baton Rouge, La.Founded: .........................................1860Enrollment: ..................................29,317Colors: ........................... Purple and GoldNickname: .............. Tigers, Fighting TigersConference: .........................SoutheasternHome Court: ..................Maravich Center Capacity: ......................................13,373

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ............................ Fran FloryAlma Mater .............................. Texas ‘84Record at School/Seasons: .... 180-122/10Career Record/Seasons: ........ 290-236/17Assistants: .......................Steve Loeswick, ........................................ Jill Lytle Wilson

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finishi): ... 25-8 ..................................... (15-5/ 1st- West)Series vs. St. John’s: .............First MeetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 9/3Starters Returning/Lost: ...........6+libero/0Newcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKyna Washington (Sr., OH) ........ 3.87 kpg, ................................2.75 dpg, 0.53 sapgLauren DeGirolamo (Jr., MB) ..... 3.33 kpg, ........................332 hitting pct., 1.51 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .....................Melissa FoleyOffice Phone: ................... 225-578-1869Office Fax: ........................ 225-578-1861Email: ............................ [email protected]: .................... www.lsusports.com

Hofstra7th Annual Queens/Nassau Cup

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 - 7 p.m.

Taffner Field House - Queens, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ........................Hempstead, N.Y.Founded: .........................................1935Enrollment: ..................................12,700Colors: ................... Gold, White and BlueNickname: .......................................PrideConference: ..Colonial Athletic AssociationHome Court: ........ Volleyball Venue at the ............................ Physical Fitness Center Capacity: ........................................1,200

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .............. Kristina HernandezAlma Mater: ........ North Carolina A&T ‘03Record at School/Seasons: .....First SeasonCareer Record/Seasons: .............. 49-81/4Assistants: ...Shellane Ogoshi, Blair Snyder

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 19-12 (9-5/3rd) .................................................Series vs. St. John’s ..................... Tied 7-7Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 4/2Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsLauren Engle (Sr., OH) 3.89 kpg, 2.16 dpgSarah Lopez (Sr., S) .... 9.82 apg, 1.92 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ...............Stephen GorchovOffice Phone: ................. (516) 463-4933Office Fax: ...................... (516) 463-5033Email: [email protected]: ..........www.hofstra.edu/athletics

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HowardBlackbird Invitational

Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 - 4 p.m.

Wellness, Recreation and

Athletic Center - Brooklyn, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .......................Washington, D.C. Founded: .........................................1867Enrollment: ..................................10,500Colors: .............Navy Blue, Red and WhiteNickname: ...................................... BisonConference: ..............Mid-Eastern Athletic Home Court: ................. Burr Gymnasium Capacity: ........................................2,700

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ............Orlando LarracuenteAlma Mater: ........................... UMass ‘81Record at School/Seasons: .......... 14-46/2Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: .................. Melanie Thompson

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 5-27 ....................................... (4-6/4th-North)Series vs. St. John’s: .............First MeetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 7/2Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 4/2Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsJanel James (Sr., OH) . 1.85 kpg, 2.38 dpgGazelle d’Artois (So., RS/S) ....... 1.04 kpg, ................................. 6.98 apg, 2.19 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ..........Chevonne MansfieldOffice Phone: ................... 202-806-7182Office Fax: ........................ 202-806-9595Email: ............... [email protected]: .............www.howard-bison.com

Houston BaptistBlackbird Invitational

Friday, Sept. 20, 2008 - Noon

Wellness, Recreation and

Athletic Center - Brooklyn, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ..........................Houston, TexasFounded: .........................................1960Enrollment: ....................................2,500Colors: .................Royal Blue and OrangeNickname: ...................................HuskiesConference: ............................Great WestHome Court: ............... Sharp Gymnasium Capacity: .......................................1,500

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ........................ Kaddie PlattAlma Mater: ..............Houston Baptist ‘94Record at School/Seasons: .... 423-108/13Career Record/Seasons: ...................sameAssistants: ......................... Susie Jangada

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 26-3 ......................................... (Independent)Series vs. St. John’s: .............First MeetingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 8/6Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 4/2Newcomers: ..........................................6Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsMegan Klimitchek (Sr., OH) ....... 3.80 kpg, ................................. 2.60 dpg, 0.44 bpgJessica Barrera (Sr., OH) ............ 3.77 kpg, ........................261 hitting pct., 4.17 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .................. Jacque CottrellOffice Phone: ................... 281-649-3342Office Fax: ........................ 281-649-3496Email: [email protected]: .................www.hbuhuskies.com

LIUBlackbird Invitational

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 - 5 p.m.

Wellness, Recreation and Ath-

letic Center - Brooklyn, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................Brooklyn, N.Y.Founded: .........................................1926Enrollment: ..................................11,000Colors: ............................Balck and SilverNickname: ............................... BlackbirdsConference: ..............................NortheastHome Court: .....Wellness, Recreation and ........................................Athletic Center Capacity: ........................................2,500

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ..................... Kyle RobinsonAlma Mater: ........LIU-South Hampton ‘97Record at School/Seasons: .....First SeasonCareer Record/Seasons: .........First SeasonAssistants: ........................................ TBA

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 23-14 ................................................. (8-0/1st)Series vs. St. John’s: .............STJ leads 8-2Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 3/4Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 6/6Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsSvetlana Simic (Jr., L) 4.93 dpg, 0.36 sapgMartina Racic (Sr., OH) ............. 3.38 kpg, ........................305 hitting pct., 0.55 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ................ Shawn SweeneyOffice Phone: ................... 718-488-1307Office Fax: ........................ 718-488-3302Email: ............... [email protected]: ................. www.liuathletics.com

Stony BrookTuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 - 7 p.m.

Taffner Field House - Queens, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .......................Stony Brook, N.Y.Founded: .........................................1957 Enrollment: ..................................23,354Colors: ......................Red, Blue, and GreyNickname: ...............................SeawolvesConference: .........................America EastHome Court: ............SBU Sports Complex Capacity: ........................................4,103

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: Deborah Matejka-DesLauriersAlma Mater: ..................... Providence ‘91Record at School/Seasons: ...... 128-124/8Career Record/Seasons: ........ 165-151/10Assistants: .................... Kevin DesLauriers

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 24-8 ....................................... (6-7/T-3rd East)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 8-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 9/5Starters Returning/Lost: ...........2+libero/4Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsGulce Nazli Dikecligil (Sr., OH) ...1.97 dpg, .................................................0.21 bpgAshley Headen (So., MB) ..........0.74 bpg, .................................................0.74 kpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ................. Craif SchroederOffice Phone: ................... 631-632-7289Office Fax: ........................ 631-632-8841Email: [email protected]: .............. www.goseawolves.com

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CincinnatiFriday, Sept. 26, 2008 - 7 p.m.

Carnesecca Arena - Queens, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ........................ Cincinnati, OhioFounded: .........................................1819Enrollment: ..................................36,518Colors: ..............................Red and BlackNickname: ..................................BearcatsConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ..................Fifth Third Arena Capacity: ......................................13,176

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ....................Reed SunaharaAlma Mater: ............................. UCLA ‘89Record at School/Seasons: ........ 180-75/8Career Record/Seasons: ........ 199-115/10Assistants: ...... Erin Virtue, Myana Hellsten

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 19-12................................................. (9-4/4th)Series vs. St. John’s: ...........Series tied 2-2Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 11/2Starters Returning/Lost: ...........5+libero/1Newcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsJessie Nevitt (Sr., MB) 3.78 kpg, 1.78 bpgStephanie Niemer (So., OH) ...... 2.83 kpg, .................................................2.69 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .........................John BerryOffice Phone: ................... 513-556-5191Office Fax: ........................ 513-556-0619Email: ........................ [email protected]: .................www.gobearcats.com

LouisvilleSunday, Sept. 28, 2008 - 2 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................. Louisville, Ky.Founded: .........................................1798Enrollment: ..................................22,000Colors: ..............................Red and BlackNickname: ................................ CardinalsConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: .................... Cardinal Arena Capacity: ...........................................840

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .........................Leonid YelinAlma Mater: .......Uzbekistan Govt. Inst. of Phys. Culture and Sports ’70Record at School/Seasons: ...... 303-81/12Career Record/Seasons: ........ 417-117/17Assistants: ............Patty Dennison Norton, ...............Melissa Starck Bean, Craig Bere

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .... 22-8 .............................................(13-1/T-1st)Series vs. St. John’s: ....Louisville leads 2-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 4/2Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 8/3Newcomers: ..........................................1Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsLecia Brown (Jr., MB) .............. 2.04 kpg, .........................294 hitting pct., 2.07 bpgJana Matiasovska (Sr., OH/MB) . 3.61 kpg, ................................. 1.07 dpg, 0.72 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ....................Nancy WorleyOffice Phone: ................... 502-852-6581Office Fax: ........................ 502-852-7401Email: [email protected]: ...................www.uoflsports.com

MarquetteFriday, Oct. 3, 2008 - 8 p.m.

Al McGuire Center -

Milwaukee, Wis.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ........................Milwaukee, Wis.Founded: .........................................1881Enrollment: ..................................11,000Color: ................................ Blue and GoldNickname: .........................Golden EaglesConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ...............Al McGuire Center Capacity: ........................................4,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .............................. Pati RolfAlma Mater: .........North Dakota State ‘92Record at School/Seasons: .......... 92-83/6Career Record/Seasons: ........ 402-252/19Assistants: ..... Erica Heisser, Raftyn Rignell

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): ............ 10-16 ............................................ (5-9/T-11th)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 3-0Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .2+Libero/4Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 6/5Newcomers: ..........................................7Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsAshlee Fisher (Sr., OH) 327 kills, 56 blocksRabbecka Gonyo (So., MB) ........ 170 kills, ................................................ 94 blocks

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ..................Michael WittliffOffice Phone: ................... 414-288-7447Office Fax: ........................ 414-288-6519Email: [email protected]: ...............www.gomarquette.edu

SyracuseSunday, Oct. 5, 2008 - 2 p.m.

Manley Field House - Syracuse, N.Y.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ........................... Syracuse, N.Y.Founded: .........................................1870Enrollment: ..................................12,400Color: ...........................................OrangeNickname: ....................................OrangeConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ............Manley Field House/................................... Women’s Building Capacity: ............................. 9,500/3,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ................................Jing PuAlma Mater: ................Beijing Institute of ............................................ Phys. Ed ‘74Record at School/Seasons: .... 265-172/13 Career Record/Seasons: ........ 404-224/18Assistants: .......................Carol LaMarche

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 21-13 ................................................. (8-6/8th)Series vs. St. John’s: ...........Series tied 7-7Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 12/3Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 4/2Newcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKacie MacTavish (Jr., OH) .......... 3.37 kpg, ................................2.85 dpg, 0.21 sapgApril Quigley (Sr., S) ................ 11.59 apg, ................................. 2.22 dpg, 0.32 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .............. Susan BedsworthOffice Phone: ................... 315-443-2608Office Fax: ........................ 315-443-2076Email: [email protected]: ..................www.suathletics.com


RutgersFriday, Oct. 10, 2008 - 7 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ................. New Brunswick, N.J.Founded: .........................................1766Enrollment: ..................................37,204Color: ........................................... ScarletNickname: ........................ Scarlet KnightsConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: College Avenue Gymnasium Capacity: .......................................2,500

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ............... Jeff “CJ” WernekeAlma Mater: ......................... Samford ‘96Record at School/Seasons: .....First SeasonCareer Record/Seasons: ............... 111-85Assistants: ........................ Jason Donnelly

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): .............. 3-22 ............................................. (1-13/15th)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 8-6Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 3/3Starters Returning/Lost: ................... 10/8Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKyra Thompson (Jr., OH) ............ 3.47 kpg, .................................................2.91 dpgStephanie Moore (Jr., Opp.) ...... 1.30 kpg, ................................. 1.35 apg, 0.77 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ............Dustin SemonavickOffice Phone: ................... 732-445-8332Office Fax: ........................ 732-445-3063Email: [email protected]: .............www.scarletknights.com

ConnecticutSaturday, Oct. 18, 2008 - 2 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................. Storrs, Conn.Founded: .........................................1881Enrollment: ..................................28,083Colors: ....... National Flag Blue and WhiteNickname: ...................................HuskiesConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: .................. Gampel Pavilion Capacity: ......................................10,167

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ...........Holly Strauss-O’BrienAlma Mater: ............... North Carolina ‘03Record at School/Seasons: .......... 53-35/3Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: ............................. Tim O’Brien

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): ............ 19-11 .............................................. (8-6/T-6th)Series vs. St. John’s: Connecticut leads 9-6Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 7/4Starters Returning/Lost: ...........3+libero/3Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsLauren Lamberti (So., RS) .......... 2.62 kpg, ........................262 hitting pct., 0.63 bpgKate Seabaugh (Jr., OH) ............ 2.70 kpg, .................................................2.08 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .................... Kristen AltieriOffice Phone: ................... 860-486-4707Office Fax: ........................ 860-486-5085Email: [email protected]: .............www.uconnhuskies.com

West VirginiaFriday, Oct. 24, 2008 - 7 p.m.

WVU Coliseum - Morgantown, W.Va.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ...................Morgantown, W.Va.Founded: .........................................1867Enrollment: ..................................28,113Colors: ........................Old Gold and BlueNickname: ..........................MountaineersConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ....................WVU Coliseum Capacity: ......................................14,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ....... Veronica HammersmithAlma Mater: ........................... Kansas ‘68Record at School/Seasons: .... 556-540/33Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: ..........................Bakeer Ganes

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 16-14 ............................................... (5-9/11th)Series vs. St. John’s: . St. John’s leads 11-2Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 4/3Starters Returning/Lost: ................... 10/3Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsTammy Wolf (Sr., MB) ............... 2.99 kpg, ........................350 hitting pct., 0.55 bpgBonnie West (So., L)..4.60 dpg, 0.38 sapg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ..................Kelly TuckwillerOffice Phone: ................... 304-293-2821Office Fax: ........................ 304-293-4105Email: [email protected]: ............. www.msnsportsnet.com

PittsburghSunday, Oct. 26, 2008 - 2 p.m.

Fitzgerald Field House -

Pittsburgh, Pa.

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ...........................Pittsburgh, Pa.Founded: .........................................1787Enrollment: ..................................33,150Colors: .............................. Blue and GoldNickname: ..................................PanthersConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court : ........ Fitzgerald Field House Capacity: ........................................4,122

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ........................... Toby RensAlma Mater: ...................Morningside ‘92Record at School/Seasons: .....First SeasonCareer Record/Seasons: .......... 213-118/9Assistants: ............................Mike Bryant, ................................... Jana Milin-Herceg

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 15-16 ................................................. (8-6/9th)Series vs. St. John’s: .......... Pitt leads 11-4Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 7/3Starters Returning/Lost: ...........5+libero/1Newcomers: ..........................................5Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKelly Campbell (Sr., OH) ............ 3.68 kpg, .................................................2.52 dpgMichelle Rossi (Sr., L) .................5.04 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ......................Sophia DuckOffice Phone: ................... 412-648-8240Office Fax: ........................ 412-648-8248Email: ............... [email protected]: .....www.pittsburghpanthers.com

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VillanovaSaturday, Nov. 1, 2008 - 2 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................Villanova, Pa.Founded: .........................................1842Enrollment: ....................................6,240Color: ...............................Blue and WhiteNickname: ..................................WildcatsConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ........ Jake Nevin Field House Capacity: ........................................1,500

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .................... Josh SteinbachAlma Mater: ........................... Temple ‘02Record at School/Seasons: .......... 17-12/1Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: ........................ Kate Woffindin

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 17-12 ................................................. (9-5/3rd)Series vs. St. John’s: ....Villanova leads 9-7Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 7/2Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 4/2Newcomers: ..........................................7Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsChelsea Graman (Jr., S) ........... 12.46 apg, .................................................1.63 dpgDana Tartazky (Sr., OH) ............. 2.66 kpg, .................................................2.34 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .................. Megan O’SheaOffice Phone: ................... 610-519-4120Office Fax: ........................ 610-519-7323Email: .............. [email protected]: ....................www.villanova.com

Seton HallSunday, Nov. 2, 2008 - 2 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .....................South Orange, N.J.Founded: .........................................1856Enrollment: ....................................9,700Colors: .............................Blue and WhiteNickname: .................................... PiratesConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ...............Walsh Gymnasium Capacity: ........................................2,600

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .................Kris ZeitzerAlma Mater: ...................... Concordia ‘98Record at School/Seasons: .......... 32-26/2Career Record/Seasons: .............. 62-61/4Assistants: ......................... Allison Yaeger

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference/Finish): .. 16-12 ............................................... (6-8/10th)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 8-6Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 12/4Starters Returning/Lost: ...........4/2+liberoNewcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsSarah Osmun (So., OH) ............. 3.92 kpg, .................................................2.80 dpgTricia Meyers (Sr., MB) .............. 3.39 kpg, ........................328 hitting pct., 0.75 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .................. Mike KowalskyOffice Phone: ................... 973-761-9493Office Fax: ........................ 973-761-9061Email: ....................... [email protected]: ..................www.shupirates.com

USFFriday, Nov. 7, 2008 - 7 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ...............................Tampa, Fla.Founded: .........................................1956Enrollment: ..................................44,038Color: ..............................Green and GoldNickname: ....................................... BullsConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ........................... The Corral Capacity: ........................................1,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ...................Claire LessingerAlma Mater: ........................... Florida ‘97Record at School/Seasons: .......... 44-69/4Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: ....Nikki Shade, Michelle Collier

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): ............ 19-10 ................................................. (8-6/6th)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 5-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......... 12/1Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 6/1Newcomers: ..........................................3Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsMarcela Gurgel (Jr., OH)............ 4.34 kpg, ................................0.64 sapg, 2.76 dpgAlli Arbogast (Jr., MB) 1.16 kpg, 1.60 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .......................Austin BushOffice Phone: ................... 813-974-5755Office Fax: ........................ 813-974-5328Email: [email protected]: .................. www.gousfbulls.com

GeorgetownSunday, Nov. 9, 2008 - 2 p.m.


SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ......................Washington, D.C.Founded: .........................................1789Enrollment: ..................................13,652Color: ................................ Blue and GrayNickname: ......................................HoyasConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ................ McDonough Gym Capacity: ........................................2,200

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: .................... Arlisa WilliamsAlma Mater: .......................Wisconsin ‘93Record at School/Seasons: .......... 13-46/3Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistants: ........................Lynette Moster, .........................................Jake Lawrence

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): .............. 5-27 ............................................. (1-13/14th)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 8-6Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 8/3Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 5/2Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsKourtney Robinson (So., OH) ..... 2.43 kpg, ................................. 2.54 dpg, 0.53 bpgCaitlin Boland (Jr., S) . 9.81 apg, 2.11 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ................. Ryan SakamotoOffice Phone: ................... 202-687-5241Office Fax: ........................ 202-687-2491Email: .............. [email protected]: .....................www.guhoyas.com

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SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: .......................Notre Dame, Ind.Founded: .........................................1842Enrollment: ..................................11,417Colors: ..............................Gold and BlueNickname: ........................... Fighting IrishConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ........................Joyce Center Capacity: ......................................11,418

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ..................... Debbie BrownAlma Mater: ................. Arizona State ‘82Record at School/Seasons: .... 407-149/17Career Record/Seasons: ........ 524-232/23Assistants: .............................Greg Smith, ................................... Matthew Botsford

SChool InfoRMatIonLocation: ............................... Chicago, Ill.Founded: .........................................1898Enrollment: ..................................23,401Colors: ..................Royal Blue and ScarletNickname: ...........................Blue DemonsConference: .............................. BIG EASTHome Court: ....................McGrath Arena Capacity: ........................................3,000

CoaChIng StaffHead Coach: ...................... Amy KleywegAlma Mater: ................................USF ‘96Record at School/Seasons: .......... 12-46/3Career Record/Seasons: .................. SameAssistant: ....................Matthew Jennings

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tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): ............ 15-13 ................................................. (9-5/4th)Series vs. St. John’s: ..Notre Dame leads 12-2Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 4/2Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 2/0Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsJustine Stemick (Sr., MB) ...........1.47 bpg, ...................................... .313 hitting pct.Serenity Phillips (Jr., OH) ........... 3.26 kpg, ................................. 1.94 dpg, 0.85 bpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: ......................Alan GeorgeOffice Phone: ................... 574-631-3397Office Fax: ........................ 574-631-7941Email: ........................ [email protected]: ............................www.und.com

tEaM InfoRMatIon2007 Record (Conference): .............. 7-21 ............................................. (2-12/13th)Series vs. St. John’s: ... St. John’s leads 4-0Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............ 9/5 Starters Returning/Lost: ..................... 2/5Newcomers: ..........................................4Key Players (Yr., Pos.) .............. 2007 StatsJacie Fiedler (So., MB) 3.37 kpg, 0.65 bpgChristy Lanschoot (So., S)........ 11.35 apg, .................................................1.90 dpg

SPoRtS InfoRMatIonVolleyball SID: .....................Alicia PowersOffice Phone: ................... 773-325-4740Office Fax: ........................ 773-325-7531Email: [email protected]: .....www.depaulbluedemons.com

Notre DameFriday, Nov. 14, 2008 - 7 p.m.

Joyce Center - Notre Dame, Ind.

DePaulSunday, Nov. 16, 2008 - 2 p.m.

McGrath Arena - Chicago, Ill.


The 2008-09 academic year will be the 30th for The BIG EAST Con-ference. While the league has gone through membership changes since its birth, it has never been stronger. This academic year will mark the conference’s fourth year as the nation’s largest Division I-A conference.

The goals of the BIG EAST have never changed. The league aims and expects to compete at the highest level and does so with integrity and sportsmanship. The student-athletes of the member schools continue to maintain the league’s proud tradition of success.

BIG EAST teams earned their share of recognition at the highest levels in 2007-08. Four women’s teams advanced to their respective NCAA Final Fours: Connecticut field hockey and women’s basketball, Notre Dame soccer and Syracuse lacrosse.

Individually in men’s sports, Villanova’s Bobby Curtis was the NCAA outdoor track champion in the 5,000 meters. Connecticut’s O’Brian White won the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honor in soccer. Two years ago, BIG EAST male and female student-athletes were Hermann Trophy winners.

In men’s basketball, the BIG EAST tied its own record set in 2006 by earning eight NCAA Championship bids. BIG EAST women’s teams have received eight NCAA invitations in each of the past two years. The combined 16 men’s and women’s berths in 2008 was an NCAA first.

The quality of BIG EAST football has never been more balanced. Six of the league’s eight squads were nationally ranked in 2007. For the third straight year, the BIG EAST representative in the Bowl Champion-ship Series won its BCS bowl game.

The BIG EAST continued to produce student-athletes who were at the forefront of athletic and academic achievement. Nineteen BIG EAST players were chosen to their respective ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Teams, including eight first-team selections.

The BIG EAST became the nation’s largest Division I-A group in 2005-06 when five new members began competing. The new schools were: University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, University of Louisville, Marquette University and the University of South Florida.

BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’s top 34 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Milwaukee and Cincinnati. With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one fourth of all television households in the U.S.

Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 25 national championships in six different sports and 125 student-athletes have won individual national titles.

The BIG EAST has always been able to boast that some of its best students are also some of its best athletes. More than 370 student-ath-letes have earned academic all-America honors. Last year in football, Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm, who finished his career as the BIG EAST’s career passing leader, was one of the league’s eight first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America team picks.

Also, Connecticut’s Rebecca Lobo, one of the most heralded women’s basketball players in the history of the sport, was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 2008. Lobo, a two-time BIG EAST Player of the Year, led the Huskies to the 1995 NCAA national championship.

The BIG EAST has enjoyed tremendous basketball success, especially in this decade. In 2003-04, Connecticut became the first school in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s NCAA titles in the same season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became the first conference in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s titles in the same year when the Syracuse men and the Connecticut women captured their respective na-tional championships. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won

thE bIg EaSt ConfEREnCEthree of the last 10 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken five of the last nine NCAA titles.

Proactive movement has been a signature strategy for the conference that was born in 1979. The BIG EAST continually turns challenges into opportunities to become stronger.

In the spring of 2001, the BIG EAST added women’s lacrosse and rowing to its growing list of sports. The first women’s golf champion-ship was held in the spring of 2003. In 2007, the league conducted its first women’s lacrosse championship tournament. In 2009-10, the BIG EAST will begin sponsorship of men’s lacrosse, its 24th sport.

The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meet-ing of athletic directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse Universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College completed the original seven school alliance.

While the membership has both increased and changed, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a constant emphasis on academic integrity. Its student athletes own significantly high graduation rates and their record of scholastic achievement notably shows a balance between intercollegiate athletics and academics.

Any successful organization needs outstanding leadership. Michael Tranghese, the league’s first full-time employee, and for 11 years the as-sociate to Dave Gavitt, became Commissioner in 1990. In his first year, he administered the formation of The BIG EAST Football Conference.

For 2009-10, the BIG EAST will undergo one significant change. Tranghese has announced that he will step down from his position on June 30, 2009.

The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST student athletes. The conference has enjoyed long-standing relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC.

While BIG EAST basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Champion-ship in Madison Square Garden, attendance figures also are significant in soccer, women’s basketball and baseball games.

More than 550 BIG EAST student-athletes have earned all America recognition and dozens have won individual NCAA national champi-onships. The BIG EAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreign national and Olympic teams. Several athletes earned gold medals in each of the last six summer Olympiads.

The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providence where the confer-ence administers to more than 5,500 athletes.

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