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Table of Contents

Getting to the Gym (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

AU Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Head Coach Jerry Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Assistant Coaches Tina Engel and Mark Engel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2004 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

NIIC Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2003 Game-by-Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2003 Team Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

This Is Aurora University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2004 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

AU Quick Facts

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora, ILFounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,000Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SpartansColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal blue/whiteNational Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA IIIConference . . . . . . . . Northern Illinois-Iowa ConferencePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Rebecca L. SherrickDirector of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark WalshHead Volleyball Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry AngleCoach’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . Mark Engel and Tina Engel2003 Overall/Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27/3-3Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stevie Baker-WatsonSports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian KipleySID Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575SID Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3838

On the cover:Senior Lindsay Michaels and sophomore Courtney Lillard.

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Getting to the Gym 2004 Media Guide

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Media Outlets Meet the Coach

Local PrintAurora Beacon-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506Bill Kindt, Sports Editor 630-844-5911Tim Wagner Fax: 630-844-1043

Kane County Chronicle . . . . . . . . 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222

Fax: 630-232-4962

Fox Valley Labor News . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022

Fax: 630-892-3873

Daily Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174630-587-8623

Fax: 630-587-8639

Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560630-533-7034

Fax: 630-533-7085

Oswego Ledger-Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box 669, Oswego, IL 60611630-554-8565

Fax: 630-554-7560

Regional PrintChicago Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611Metro Sports 312-222-3474

Fax: 312-828-9392

Chicago Sun Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611College Sports 312-321-2664

Radio/TVWKKD (1580 am, 95.9 fm) . . . . . . . P.O. Box C-1730, Aurora, IL 60507Bill Baker, Station Manager 630-898-1580

Fax: 630-898-2355

WSPY (107.1 fm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000

Comcast (ch. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563630-552-1000

Wire ServicesAssociated Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-0500

Fax: 312-781-1989

United Press International . . . . . 360 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-1600

Fax: 312-781-1603

All requests for interviews should be made throughAl Benson, media relations director, at 630-844-5150.

For other information contact Brian Kipley,sports information director, at 630-844-7575.

Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.

JERRY ANGLEHead Coach Second Season

Coach Jerry Angle brings a wealth ofknowledge and experience to the AuroraUniversity volleyball program. He hasmore than 600 college wins to his credit, as well as numerous conference and

national championships.Angle coached both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams

at his alma mater, George Williams College; the men’s team wonconsecutive NAIA National Championships, and the women’steam qualified for the national championships three years in arow. Angle also was named NAIA Coach of the Year for twoconsecutive years.

At Division I Northwestern University, he won two Big 10titles, qualified for the NCAA Championships in six seasons, andcoached three All Americans. He also received Big 10 Coach ofthe Year honors.

While coaching at Dominican University, the team won the most matches in school history, won the ChicagolandCollegiate Athletic Conference title, and qualified for the NAIANationals. Angle also was selected CCAC Coach of the Year.

Most recently, Angle led Benedictine University to threeconsecutive Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Championships,as well as two trips to the NCAA National Championships.Benedictine was regionally ranked at the time.

Angle also served as the assistant coach for the USA Men’sNational Team, program director and head coach for the SportsPerformance Boy’s Volleyball Program, and coached both highschool and club teams. Under his leadership, the women’s clubteam won the AAU Nationals in the 19-and-under age group fortwo consecutive years.

An expert on volleyball, Angle wrote the book, “ModernVolleyball Drills,” as well as a number of published articles.Angle has conducted numerous coaching clinics around thecountry through USA Volleyball, and he taught for the UnitedStates Sports Academy in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Recently,he served as a consultant to the Penn State volleyball team ontheir tour of Cuba.

Angle played at George Williams College as a setter and was atwo-time All American. As a member of the USA Men’s NationalTeam, he competed in the World University Games in Moscow.In 2002, Angle was inducted into the Aurora University/GeorgeWilliams College Athletic Hall of Fame.

He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Downers Grove, IL.

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Meet the Assistant Coaches

TINA ENGELAssistant Coach Second Season

Tina Engel enters her second year asan assistant volleyball coach at AuroraUniversity. She was previously atBenedictine University, where she wasCoach Jerry Angle’s assistant coach forthree years. At Benedictine, she helped

develop a group of players who won three Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Championships and made two appearancesat the NCAA National Championships.

Tina also was an assistant coach at St. Francis High Schoolin Wheaton, IL, and coached eight years at the SportsPerformance Volleyball Club, the top junior club program inthe Midwest. There she coached various age groups, withmany of the players going on to play Division I volleyball incollege.

As a USA Volleyball certified Level I and II coach, sheprovides a solid background in the fundamentals of thegame and possesses the ability to help players improve andenjoy playing the game.

Engel lives in Woodridge, IL, with her husband, Mark.

MARK ENGELAssistant Coach Second Season

Mark Engel enters his second year as an assistant volleyball coach at Aurora University. He was previously at Benedictine University, where he wasCoach Jerry Angle’s assistant coach forthree years. At Benedictine, he helpeddevelop a group of players who won three Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Championships and made two appearancesat the NCAA National Championships.

Mark also coached in both the boys’ and girls’ programsat Sports Performance Volleyball Club, serving as head andan assistant coach. He earned Level I and II certification in the USA Volleyball Coaches Accreditation Program.

Mark works for Lucent Technologies as a computersystems troubleshooter and lives in Woodridge, IL, with hiswife, Tina.

2004 Official NCAA Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown High School

1 Dina Kyriakoulis S 5′0″ Fr Burbank, IL Reavis

3 Lindsay Michael OH 5′11″ Sr Geneva, IL West Chicago

4 Jamie McPherrin OH 5′7″ Jr Wheaton, IL Glenbard South

5 Breann Kukurin OH/MB 5′9″ Fr Pahrump, NV Pahrump

7 Kayla Holmbeck OH 5′8″ Jr Granville, IL Putnam County

8 Lauren Ruffie MB 5′9″ Fr Batavia, IL Batavia

9 Julia Eggert OH 5′8″ So Aurora, IL East Aurora

10 Katie Wyss MB 6′0″ Fr Chebanse, IL Clifton Central

11 Kari Drewelow S 5′6″ So Harvard, IL Harvard

12 Barbie Miller OH 5′10″ Fr Plainfield, IL Plainfield Central

13 Tara Read MB 5′11″ Jr Newark, IL Newark

15 Brook Sunleaf S 5′11″ Fr Yorkville, IL Yorkville

16 Katy Jefferson OH 5′7″ So Plymouth, IL Southeastern

17 Courtney Lillard MB 6′2″ So Danville, IL Danville

20 Shauna Harlan OH 5′8″ Fr Indian Head Park, IL Lyons Twp

21 Tia Kyriakoulis DS 5′5″ Sr Burbank, IL Reavis

Head Coach: Jerry Angle

Assistant Coaches: Tina Engel and Mark Engel


2004 Spartans’ Review

The 2004 season will be a challenge in terms of developingthe necessary chemistry for a competitive volleyball team.With a core of returning players and a talented group offreshmen and transfers, the Spartans can improve on lastyear’s record and challenge for the Northern Illinois-IowaConference title.

Freshman Brook Sunleaf, sophomore Kari Drewelow, andfreshman Dina Kyriakoulis will share the setting chores,running a 6-2 offense. Sophomore Courtney Lillard returnsas one of the starting middle blockers, while transfers TaraRead, junior and freshman Lauren Ruffie will play the othermiddle positions.

Senior Lindsay Michaels, 2003 NIIC Honorable MentionAll-Conference selection and co-captain, returns to theright-side hitter position, while freshmen Shauna Harlanand Katie Wyss will provide backup.

The left-side hitter position is open for competition.Returning veterans, sophomore Julia Eggert and junior KaylaHolmbeck, will be challenged by transfer, Jamie McPherrin,junior and freshmen Barbie Miller and Breann Kukurin.

Senior co-captain Tia Kyriakoulis and sophomore KatyJefferson will handle the defensive backcourt responsibilities.

The Spartans open the season at home against EndicottCollege from Massachusetts and will host the Jim ColemanMemorial Tournament and the Fall Festival. The travelschedule includes tournaments at the University ofWisconsin-Whitewater, Wheaton College, Millikin University,and North Central College.

In October, the Spartans travel to the East Coast to take on Western Connecticut State University, Smith College, andAmherst College. The Spartans finish the regular season byhosting a tri-match against nationally ranked ElmhurstCollege and the University of Chicago, and competing forthe NIIC championship at Rockford College.

“We have more depth than we had last season,” CoachJerry Angle said, “and our returning players have a betterunderstanding of what I expect from them. To have asuccessful season, our players must blend their skillstogether and become a confident, hard-working group whostay focused and develop a never-quit attitude. If we canaccomplish this, we will have a terrific season.”


#11, KARI DREWELOW, 5′6″, So,Defensive Specialist, Harvard, IL/Harvard HSCollege as a Freshman (’03): Played in 52 games, had 110 digs. High School: AttendedHarvard High School. Played three years ofvarsity volleyball under Coach Scott Morris.Earned All-Conference honors sophomore and

senior years, and earned the team defensive award her seniorseason. Ran three years of varsity track under Coach AmberBauman and was a state qualifier her junior and senior seasons.She played two years of varsity basketball under Coach CurtisPrice. Personal: Born 9/21/84 in Seoul, South Korea. Family: Johnand Judy Drewelow. She has one sister, Kellie Rae. Hobbies: Whileaway from the court, she enjoys sports, traveling, and beingaround friends. She hopes to pursue a career in athletics. Major:Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.

AU Career StatisticsYear Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks2003 0 0.00 3 0.06 110 0Career 0 0.00 3 0.06 110 0

#9, JULIA EGGERT, 5′8″, So, Outside Hitter,Aurora, IL/East Aurora HSCollege as a Freshman (’03): Played in 125games, had 230 kills, 207 digs, and 53 blocks.High School: Attended East Aurora HighSchool. Named Athlete of the Year as a senior.Played three years of varsity volleyball underCoach Pam Miller and was named team MVPher junior and senior seasons. Ran track two years under CoachScott Martens and was team MVP her junior year. Personal: Born9/4/84 in Downers Grove, IL. Family: Paul and Giuliana Eggert.She has two sisters, Jennifer and Erin, and one brother, William.Hobbies: While away from the court, she is interested in dirtracing. Major: Elementary Education.


#20, SHAUNA HARLAN, 5′8″, Fr,Outside Hitter, Indian Head Park, IL/Lyons Township HSHigh School: Attended Lyons Township HighSchool. Played two years of varsity volleyballunder Coach Joann Pyritz. Received TeamSportsmanship award both years. Personal:

Born 12/2/85 in LaGrange, IL. Family: Dave and Judy Harlan. She has two brothers, Ryan (twin) and Jason. Hobbies: Volleyball,basketball, and softball. Major: Education. Minor: Psychology.

#7, KAYLA HOLMBECK, 5′8″, Jr, Outside Hitter,Granville, IL/Putnam County HSCollege as a Sophomore (’03): Played in 68games, had 74 kills, 89 digs, and 14 blocks.College as a Freshman (’02): Played in 5 games,had 6 kills, and 1 block. High School: AttendedPutnam County High School. Played four years

of volleyball under Coach Demi Salazar. Personal: Born 1/18/84in Spring Valley, IL. Family: John and Diane Holmbeck. She hasone older brother, Josh. Hobbies: Shopping and hanging out withfriends. Major: Athletic Training.

AU Career StatisticsYear Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks2003 74 1.09 4 0.05 89 142002 6 1.20 0 0.00 7 1Career 80 1.10 4 0.05 96 15

#16, KATY JEFFERSON, 5′7″, So, OutsideHitter, Plymouth, IL/Southeastern HSCollege as a Freshman (’03): Played in 11 games, had one kill, and three blocks. HighSchool: Attended Southeastern High School.Played two years of varsity volleyball underCoach Tim Kerr. Named All-County 1st teamher junior and senior years, and HonorableMention All-Area her senior year. Personal: Born 5/16/85 inMacomb, IL. Family: Joe and Rita Jefferson. She has one brother,Steve, and one sister, Sarah. Major: Elementary Education.


#1, DINA KYRIAKOULIS, 5′0″, Fr, Setter,Burbank, IL/Reavis HSHigh School: Attended Reavis High School.Played two years of varsity volleyball underCoach Julie Schultz. Named team captain, All-Conference, and Most Contributions as asenior. Personal: Born 9/13/85 in Berwyn, IL.

Family: George and Fotini Kyriakoulis. She has three sisters,Melissa, Tia (member of the AU Volleyball squad), and Marie, and one brother, Kosta. Hobbies: Reading, music, and dancing.Majors: History and Secondary Education. Minor: English

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#21, TIA KYRIAKOULIS, 5′5″, Sr,Defensive Specialist, Burbank, IL/Reavis HSCollege as a Junior (’03): Named team captain.Played in 137 games, had 597 digs and 10 assists. College as a Sophomore (’02):Played in 37 games, had 94 digs. College as a Freshman (’01): Played in 120 games and

had 134 digs. High School: Attended Reavis High School. Playedtwo years of varsity volleyball under Coach Brost. ReceivedSportsmanship Award as a junior. Received the Attitude Award as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 2/25/83 in Burbank, IL.Family: George and Fotini Kyriakoulis. Hobbies: Playing othersports and watching soaps. Majors: Biology and SecondaryEducation.

AU Career StatisticsYear Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks2003 2 0.01 10 0.07 597 02002 1 0.03 2 0.05 94 02001 10 0.08 5 0.04 134 2Career 13 0.04 17 0.06 825 2

#5, BREANN KUKURIN, 5′9″, Fr,Outside Hitter/ Middle Blocker,Pahrump, NV/Pahrump HSHigh School: Attended Pahrump High School.Played three years of varsity volleyball underCoach Jill Harris. Named 3A Conference MVPas a senior. Played three years of varsitybasketball under Coach Bob Hopkins. Named1st team All-State as a senior. She was a four-time 4.0 GPA Letterwinner. Personal: Born 2/22/86 in Las Vegas, NV. Family: Johnand Debbie Mischel. She has two brothers, Jimmy and Brian.Hobbies: Sports. Major: Nursing.

#17, COURTNEY LILLARD, 6′2″, So,Middle Blocker, Danville, IL/Danville HSCollege as a Freshman (’03): Played in 139games, had 240 kills, 95 digs, and 164 blocks.High School: Attended Danville High School.Played four years of varsity volleyball underCoach Lucas Allen. Named captain, team MVP

and All-Conference her senior season. Played four years of varsitybasketball under Coach Charles Miller. Named captain, team MVPand All-Conference her senior season. Personal: Born 1/1/85 inChampaign, IL. Family: Bobby and Elizabeth Lillard. She has onebrother, Corey. Hobbies: While away from the court, enjoyshanging out with friends and playing volleyball and basketball.Major: Elementary Education.


#4, JAMIE MCPHERRIN, 5′7″, Jr, OutsideHitter, Wheaton, IL/Glenbard South HSCollege as a Sophomore (’03): AttendedCollege of DuPage. Played volleyball andhelped team finish in fourth place at Nationalsand NJCAA Conference Champions. Playedsoftball at College of DuPage and was a

member of the National Championship team. She was namedNJCAA and NFCA 1st team All-American. College as a Freshman(’02): Attended College of DuPage. Played volleyball for the NJCAAConference Champions. Also played softball and finished secondin Nationals. High School: Attended Glenbard South High School.Played two years of varsity volleyball under Head Coach CindyHaack. Named Academic All-Conference as a junior and senior.Played two years of varsity basketball under Head Coach TomNussbaum and two years of varsity softball under Head Coach BillVoves. Named All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born 8/27/83in LaGrange, IL. Family: Michael and Wendy McPherrin. She hasone brother, Ryan, and one sister, Katie. Her uncle is Fox 32 Chicagosports anchor Corey McPherrin. Hobbies: Sports, traveling, takingpictures, and going to local concerts. Major: Psychology. Minor:Recreation.

#3, LINDSAY MICHAEL, 5′11″, Sr,Outside Hitter, West Chicago, IL/West Chicago Community HSCollege as a Junior (’03): Named NorthernIllinois-Iowa Conference Honorable MentionAll-Conference. Played in 124 games, had 295kills, 69 digs, and 101 blocks. College as aSophomore (’02): Played in 90 games, had 131kills, 184 digs, and 68 blocks. College as a Freshman (’01): AttendedChicago State University and played volleyball. High School:Attended West Chicago Community High School. Played volleyballunder Coach Kris Hasty. Named team captain, All-ConferenceHonorable Mention West Suburban Area Team. Personal: Born11/8/82 in Geneva, IL. Family: Cathleen Gray and Richard Michael.She has five brothers and two sisters. Major: Elementary Education.

AU Career StatisticsYear Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks2003 295 2.38 26 0.21 69 1012002 131 1.46 15 0.17 184 68Career 426 1.99 41 0.19 253 169

#12, BARBIE MILLER, 5′10″, Fr, Outside Hitter,Plainfield, IL/Plainfield Central HSHigh School: Attended Plainfield Central HighSchool. Played two years of varsity volleyballunder Coach Jason Hermann. Named teamcaptain as a senior. Personal: Born 4/12/86 inPlainfield, IL. Family: Dorothy Connell and

Jim Miller. She has one brother and three sisters. Sisters Michelleand Kim attended AU. Brother in-law Shaun Neitzel is AU’s headbaseball coach. Hobbies: Softball, swimming, and shopping.Major: Elementary Education. Minor: Spanish.


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#13, TARA READ, 5′11″, Jr, Middle Blocker,Newark, IL/Newark HSCollege as a Sophomore (’03): AttendedWaubonsee Community College and playedvolleyball. College as a Freshman (’02):Attended Waubonsee Community College andplayed volleyball. High School: Attended

Newark High School. Played two years of varsity volleyball underCoach Tanya Nagel. Named to the varsity academic team as ajunior and senior. Named Most Improved as a senior. Personal:Born 7/7/84 in Morris, IL. Family: Terry Read. She has onebrother, Russ, and one sister, Tina. Hobbies: Volleyball, basketball,movies, and shopping. Major: Athletic Training.

#8, LAUREN RUFFIE, 5′9″, So, Middle Blocker,Batavia, IL/Batavia HSCollege as a Freshman (’03): Attended IllinoisState University. High School: AttendedBatavia High School. Played two years ofvarsity volleyball under Coach Trippi-Payne.Named Most Improved as a senior. Personal:Born 12/11/84 in Downers Grove, IL. Family:Patricia and Ronald Ruffie. She has one sister, Amy. Hobbies: Working out, snowboarding, and vacations. Major: Elementary Education. Minor: Spanish.

#15, BROOK SUNLEAF, 5′11″, Fr,Setter, Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HSHigh School: Attended Yorkville High School.Played two years of varsity volleyball. Namedteam MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, andAcademic All-Conference as a junior andsenior. Named All-Conference and received

Service Award as a senior. Personal: Born 12/19/85 in Aurora, IL.Family: John and Robin Sunleaf. She has one brother, Zeke.Major: Elementary Education.

#10, KATHRYN WYSS, 6′0″, Fr, MiddleBlocker, Chebanse, IL/Clifton Central HSHigh School: Attended Clifton Central HighSchool. Played three years of varsity volleyballunder Coach Mike Lanove. Named team MVP,All-Area, All-Conference, Best Offense andDefense, Top Server, Hitter, and Blocker as asophomore, junior, and senior. Played threeyears of varsity basketball under Coach Andra Adams. Namedteam MVP, All-Area, and All-Conference as a sophomore, junior,and senior. Ran four years of varsity track under Coach SamTharnish. Named All-Conference and Top Thrower all four years.Personal: Born 6/22/86 in Kankakee, IL. Family: Kenny and Linda Wyss. She has one brother, John. Hobbies: Swimming,showing poultry, gardening, and spending time with friends.Majors: Secondary Education and Science.

Final 2003 NIIC StandingsPlace School NIIC1. Rockford College 6-02t. Dominican University 4-2

Benedictine University 4-24. Aurora University 3-35. Concordia University 2-46t. Eureka College 1-5

Clarke College 1-5

2003 All-NIIC Team

Coley Johnsen.........................................Aurora UniversityJessica Baker ....................................................BenedictineAmber Jenks .......................................................ConcordiaMary Welk..........................................................DominicanSarah Padalik ...................................................BenedictineCandy Anderson........................................................EurekaSarah Moser ..........................................................RockfordPaula Jones.............................................................RockfordBecky Knotek .....................................................DominicanJulie Johnson .......................................................ConcordiaPatricia Lo Verde ........................................................ClarkeDanielle Miller .......................................................Rockford

Player of the YearMary Welk, Dominican University

Coach of the YearMeghan Maxwell, Dominican University

2003 - Rockford College2002 - Benedictine University

Rockford College2001 - Benedictine University2000 - Benedictine University1999 - Benedictine University1997 - Eureka College1996 - Aurora University

Eureka CollegeBenedictine University

1995 - Concordia University1994 - Benedictine University*1993 - Benedictine University*1992 - Benedictine University*1991 - Benedictine University*1990 - Benedictine University*1989 - Benedictine University*

1988 - Benedictine University*1987 - Benedictine University*1986 - Benedictine University*1985 - Benedictine University*1984 - Benedictine University*1983 - Benedictine University*1982 - Benedictine University*1991 - Benedictine University*1980 - Concordia University1979 - Concordia University1978 - Concordia University1977 - Aurora University

Benedictine University*

*then known as IllinoisBenedictine College

Past NIIC Champions


2003 Team Totals

Date W/L Opponent Scores Record/NIIC8/29/03 L North Central 19-30, 30-32, 24-30 0-18/29/03 W Blackburn 20-30, 30-21, 30-25, 30-21 1-18/30/03 W Mount Mercy 29-31, 30-27, 30-27, 25-30, 15-8 2-19/4/03 L Illinois College 13-30, 25-30, 22-30 2-29/5/03 L UW-River Falls 9-30, 14-30, 19-30 2-39/5/03 L Elmhurst 14-30, 28-30, 18-30 2-49/6/03 L St. Norbert 11-30, 22-30, 7-30 2-59/6/03 L Lakeland 19-30, 25-30, 22-30 2-69/9/03 W Clarke 30-24, 30-21, 23-30, 30-24 3-6/1-09/13/03 L Wheaton 29-31, 23-30, 24-30 3-79/13/03 L Benedictine 31-33, 17-30, 28-30 3-89/16/03 L Benedictine 26-30, 27-30, 6-30 3-9/1-19/19/03 L Carthage 20-30, 11-30, 26-30 3-109/19/03 L Judson 20-30, 35-33, 26-30, 21-30 3-119/20/03 L Monmouth 28-30, 23-30, 22-30 3-129/20/03 L Concordia 22-30, 28-30, 30-14, 21-30 3-139/26/03 W North Central 30-28, 30-21, 20-30, 30-28 4-139/26/03 L UW-Platteville 21-30, 24-30, 28-30 4-149/27/03 L Luther 30-28, 19-30, 21-30, 20-30 4-159/27/03 L Loras 15-30, 24-30, 28-30 4-169/30/03 L Rockford 30-24, 18-30, 26-30, 20-30 4-17/1-210/2/03 L IIT 18-30, 26-30, 31-29, 17-30 4-1810/3/03 L Lake Forest 30-28, 23-30, 16-30, 28-30 4-1910/7/03 W Eureka 30-20, 30-25, 30-19 5-19/2-210/11/03 W Alverno 30-28, 30-27, 30-26 6-1910/11/03 L St. Norbert 18-30, 21-30, 23-30 6-2010/11/03 W Edgewood 30-25, 23-30, 30-27, 30-23 7-2010/14/03 L Dominican 21-30, 27-30, 24-30 7-21/2-310/17/03 L North Central 33-31, 27-30, 31-29, 27-30, 7-15 7-2210/21/03 W Concordia 30-27, 30-28, 31-33, 23-30, 15-9 8-22/3-310/24/03 W Carroll 30-27, 33-31, 30-24 9-2210/24/03 W Franciscan 22-30, 30-24, 30-23, 30-28 10-2210/25/03 L Dominican 31-33, 22-30, 24-30 10-2310/25/03 L Illinois Wesleyan 21-30, 21-30, 30-32 10-2411/1/03 W Clarke 30-20, 16-30, 30-21, 30-26 11-2411/1/03 L Waldorf 18-30, 23-30, 29-31 11-2511/1/03 W Upper Iowa 29-31, 29-31, 30-22, 30-22, 17-15 12-2511/4/03 L Concordia 28-30, 27-30, 20-30 12-2611/7/03 L Benedictine 30-26, 23-30, 14-30, 30-27, 14-16 12-27

ATTACK SERVEName G K K/G TA K% SA SE SA/GCourtney Lillard 139 240 1.73 634 .192 29 60 0.21Lindsay Michael 124 295 2.38 950 .115 9 5 0.07Katelyn Jorstad 139 147 1.06 479 .113 46 75 0.33Coley Johnsen 139 222 1.60 854 .100 70 50 0.50Megan Wagner 132 305 2.31 1152 .087 61 67 0.46Jessie Hoch 99 4 0.04 21 .048 24 24 0.24Julia Eggert 125 230 1.84 876 .047 3 3 0.01Kayla Holmbeck 68 74 1.09 291 .027 18 18 0.18Amy Thoel 136 22 0.16 153 -.085 23 64 0.31Tia Kyriakoulis 137 2 0.01 44 -.114 91 0 0.00Kari Drewelow 52 0 0.00 13 -.154 10 20 0.29Katy Jefferson 11 1 0.09 7 -.286 1 4 0.00

AU 139 1,542 11.09 1,044 .091 1,536 390

BLOCKING DIG SETName BS BA TOT B/G BE D D/G A A/GCourtney Lillard 47 117 164 1.18 30 95 0.68 1 0.01Lindsay Michael 12 89 101 0.81 7 69 0.56 26 0.21Katelyn Jorstad 26 63 89 0.64 16 116 0.83 1 0.01Coley Johnsen 3 22 25 0.18 8 413 2.97 1095 7.88Megan Wagner 9 12 21 0.16 5 594 4.50 7 0.05Jessie Hoch 0 0 0 0.00 0 181 1.83 367 3.71Julia Eggert 13 40 53 0.42 8 207 1.66 15 0.12Kayla Holmbeck 0 14 14 0.21 1 89 1.31 4 0.06Amy Thoel 0 0 0 0.00 0 430 3.16 5 0.04Tia Kyriakoulis 0 0 0 0.00 0 597 4.36 10 0.07Kari Drewelow 0 0 0 0.00 0 110 2.12 3 0.06Katy Jefferson 0 3 3 0.27 0 2 0.18 2 0.18

AU 110 360 290 2.09 75 2,903 20.88 1,536 11.05

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Sport/Department Coach/Contact PhoneDirector of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111Athletics Business

Manager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574Athletic Trainer Stevie Baker-Watson 844-5114Asst. Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-6173Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515Basketball, Men James Lancaster 844-5144Basketball, Women Jennifer Buckley 844-5112Cross Country & Track

Men and Women James Kluckhohn 844-4573Events/Equipment 844-6891

Manager Joel WilliamsFootball Jim Scott 844-5115Golf, Men John Donofrio 844-3855Golf, Women Chad Johansen 844-3849Media Relations Al Benson 844-5150Soccer, Men Pete Watkins 844-5268Soccer, Women Kanute Drugan 844-4207Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575Tennis, Men & Women Paul Heinkel 844-5152Volleyball Jerry Angle 844-5261

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Dr. Rebecca L. SherrickPresidentCurrently in her fifth year as AuroraUniversity president, Dr. Sherrick is a trueSpartan booster and often attends athleticevents. She earned her BA from IllinoisWesleyan and PhD from NorthwesternUniversity.

Dr. Andrew ManionProvostPreviously dean of the University College of Arts and Sciences, 1998-2000,Dr. Manion earned his BA degree fromSaint Norbert College and his PhD inexperimental psychology from AdelphiUniversity.

Michael MoserVice President for Student LifeMoser assumed duties as vice presidentfor student life in March, 2004. He has a BA from North Central College and a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Mark WalshDirector of AthleticsWalsh was named director of athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was AU’s headbaseball coach from 1992-2002 and anassistant coach from 1987-1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC ConferenceChampionships and nine NCAA Tourna-

ment appearances while posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lostrecord in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as an assistant football coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was part of thecoaching staff that reinstated football after it had beendropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Aurora University.

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Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to preparegraduates for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission andmoved to a new campus on the western edge of the nearby community ofAurora. With this change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institution was rechristened Aurora University.

In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended whenthe two institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved theway for a merger eight years later.

Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commissionof the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate,master’s and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000degree-seeking students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on, and off-campus learningexperiences. Students participate in more than 40 musical, literary, reli-gious, social, and service organizations and play active roles in campus gov-ernance. The university also fields 16 NCAA Division III intercollegiate ath-letic teams. The Spartans boast a winning tradition with 27 conference titlesin recent years and 18 regular appearances in national tournaments.

The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court,climbing wall, complete locker room facilities, training room, weight room,aerobic-activities room, classroom, and coaches’ offices.

At AU, we believe that the educational needs of students are served bestthrough the formation of strategic partnerships with institutions of likevision, mission, and values. Such collaborations also enhance the well being of the communities around our campus. For example, our innovativepartnership with the West Aurora School District is recognized nationally as a model for educational reform. In a few months, AU will break groundfor the $13 million facility that will house this growing collaboration and the students and faculty it nurtures. Our George Williams Campus at LakeGeneva, WI, is also the scene for important collaborative efforts. Earlier this year, the residential, conference and academic facility, developed inpartnership with Children’s Oncology Services Inc., opened. In the yearsahead, the new building will serve as the home to the One Step at a TimeCamp program for children with cancer and the university’s rapidly growingacademic program.

Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive ofChicago and at the western end of the Illinois Research and DevelopmentCorridor. It is accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.

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2004 Aurora UniversitySpartans Volleyball Schedule

Date Opponent TimeSept. 1, Wed Endicott College 7:00 p.m.Sept. 3, Fri UW-Whitewater Tournament

Marian College 3:00 p.m.UW-Whitewater 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 4, Sat UW-Whitewater TournamentCarroll College 10:00 a.m.Manchester College 2:00 p.m.

Sept. 7, Tue Lake Forest College TBASept. 10, Fri Coleman Memorial Tournament

Dominican University 3:00 p.m.Lawrence University 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 11, Sat Coleman Memorial TournamentMillikin University 10:00 a.m.Wheaton College 2:00 p.m.

Sept. 14, Tue Clarke College * 7:00 p.m.Sept. 18, Sat Wheaton College Thunder Classic

Beloit College 10:00 a.m.Lake Forest College 12:00 p.m.Wheaton College 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 21, Tue Benedictine University * 7:00 p.m.Sept. 24, Fri Aurora Fall Festival

North Central College 4:00 p.mSept. 25, Sat Aurora Fall Festival

Manchester College 9:00 a.m.Wisconsin Lutheran 3:00 p.m.

Oct. 1, Fri Millikin University TournamentAnderson College 6:00 p.m.MacMurray College 8:00 p.m.

Oct. 2, Sat Millikin University TournamentMonmouth College 11:00 a.m.

Oct. 5, Tue Rockford College * 7:00 p.m.Oct. 12, Sat Eureka College * 7:00 p.m.Oct. 16, Sat Western Connecticut State Univ. 10:00 a.m.

Smith College 1:00 p.m.Oct. 17, Sun Amherst College 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19, Tue Dominican University * 7:00 p.m.Oct. 22, Fri North Central College Tournament All DayOct. 23, Sat North Central College Tournament All DayOct. 26, Tue Concordia University (IL) * 7:00 p.m.Oct. 29, Fri Elmhurst College 4:00 p.m.

University of Chicago 8:00 p.m.Nov. 2, Tue 1ST Round of NIIC Championships TBANov. 5, Fri NIIC Championships at Rockford TBANov. 6, Sat NIIC Championships at Rockford TBANov. 11–13, Thu-Sat NCAA National Championships TBA

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