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campus profile SDMinesFactsSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a proud heritage of excellence in preparing graduates to

serve as leaders in the professions of engineering and science. The university provides graduate and undergrad-uate degrees in science, engineering, and interdisciplinary sciences.There are 16 academic departments organized into two colleges: the College of Engineering, and the College of

Science and Letters. A total of 33 degree programs in engineering and science are offered at the baccalaureate,masters, and doctoral levels.Our students, in combination with an exceptionally talented faculty and great support from the community,

provide an exciting environment for education excellence.Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development

in areas of critical need to the state, nation, and the international community.

FacilitiesSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology facilities include the Black Hills Business Development Center,

the Darold D. King Physical Education Building, the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Building, theCivil/Mechanical Building, the Computational Mechanics Laboratory, the Electrical Engineering/PhysicsBuilding, the McLaury Building, Devereaux Library, O’Harra Building, Mineral Industries Building, the TechDevelopment Laboratory, and Surbeck Student Center. New construction/upgrades: Chemical and BiologicalEngineering/Chemistry Building (anticipated completion July 2010), Surbeck Center renovation (anticipatedcompletion August 2009), and Paleontology Center (anticipated completion July 2010).

Tuition and Fees Fall 2008Undergraduate SD Non SDTuition and Fees $6,480 $7,800Room and Board $4,740 $4,740Books and Supplies $1,950 $1,950Total Per Year $13,170 $14,490

Student Demographics Fall 2007Enrollment StatusFull Time 1,572 75.9%Part Time 498 24.1%

MajorsA.A.General Studies

B.S.Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Interdisciplinary Sciences:Chemistry Environmental Engineering -Atmospheric ScienceCivil Engineering Geological Engineering -Business Applications in Science and TechnologyComputer Engineering Geology -Pre-Professional Health SciencesComputer Science Industrial Engineering -Science, Technology, and SocietyMathematics (Applied and Computational) Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical EngineeringMining Engineering and Management Physics

M.S.Atmospheric Sciences Computer Science Metallurgical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering PaleontologyChemistry Geology and Geological Engineering PhysicsChemical Engineering Materials Engineering and ScienceCivil Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D.Atmospheric, and Environmental Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Biological EngineeringGeology and Geological Engineering Materials Engineering and Science Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

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Faculty and Staff, FY 2007Faculty: 116Staff*: 157*Temporary employees included in this total

OutreachSouth Dakota School of Mines andTechnology offers programs and activities that teach and entertain K-12 stu-

dents and community members, including: APEX Gallery, The Museum of Geology, Engineers Week, MathContest, Multicultural Expo., Senior Design Fair, SDGEARUPHonors Program, S.D. Space Grant Consortium, andmany more. Classes and campus for K-12 students, teachers, alumni, and professionals are offered through theOffice of Educational Programs and Professional Conferences. For more information, visitwww.sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn.

Rapid City and the Black HillsSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. The city

of 65,000 is the regional center for health care, shopping, banking, and other services, and is a major tourist des-tination because of its proximity to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Crazy HorseMemorial, Badlands, and otherattractions. There are caves,mountains, streams and lakes, and a vast variety of rocks,minerals, wildlife, and plantlife. The Badlands represent some of the world’s greatest fossil resources as well as serving as an outdoor labora-tory for the School of Mines.

FY08 Research FundingSchool of Mines faculty members and researchers received 90 research awards totalingmore than $10.1million

during the 2008 fiscal year. The funding came from many different agencies, including the National ScienceFoundation, the State of South Dakota, NASA, the Department of Transportation, Army Research Laboratory, andmany more.

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After a very success-ful first season, BethHonaker starts her sec-ond season as headcoach of the LadyHardrockers.Beth, originally from

Walkerton, Ind., servedas the School of Minesassistant volleyballcoach for one seasonin 2006.Previously she was

head coach at GwinnHigh School (Mich.)for four years. She hasa Masters of Exercise

Science degree from Northern Michigan University whereshe played for the NCAA Div. II Wildcats as an outside andright side hitter.As a coach, Honaker said the main thing she wants to

instill into her players is the team concept.“I think the biggest thing will be trying to teach the girls

that volleyball is not just a hobby, it’s almost like a job. There

are going to be times that they might not want to go to prac-tice or might not want to travel that weekend, but being partof a team is being a part of something that’s a whole lot big-ger than themselves,” Honaker said. “For the most part, it’sgetting everybody on the same page. If we figure out how todo everything we need to do as a team then we are going tobe a heck of a lot better.”Honaker added that she wants to take the winning season

the Hardrockers had in 2007, use it as a stepping stone foreven better things to come.“I think the girls got a taste of what it’s like to be a winning

team. In the past few years they knew they weren’t lookedupon as a big threat from other teams in the conference.That’s going to change --- actually I think it already has,”Honaker said.“Looking over the past 15 plus years, there has been a tra-

dition at the School of Mines for volleyball. (TheHardrockers) were the top of the conference and they werecompeting with (the likes of) Dickinson State and theUniversity of Mary. My big thing is to somehow tap back intothat tradition and bring it back. I think we have the caliber ofplayers now and we are getting the caliber of players so thatwe could be back up there.”

Head Coach Beth Honaker

president SDMinesRobert A. Wharton, Ph.D., became president of the SouthDakota School of Mines and Technology on July 1, 2008.Previously, he served as provost and vice president for aca-demic affairs at Idaho State University (ISU). Wharton was atenured professor of biology at ISU and previously served as itschief research officer. His Ph.D. in botany is from VirginiaPolytechnic Institute. He also holds a M.A. degree in biologyand a B.A. in botany from Humboldt State University inCalifornia. Dr.Wharton is a Fellow of the American Associationfor the Advancement of Science, The Explorers Club, and theRoyal Geographic Society.Wharton is a recipient of the UnitedStates Antarctic Service Medal and has served on the NationalResearch Council’s Polar Research Board.

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Luciana Camargo is in her second season as the assistantcoach of the Lady Hardrocker volleyball team.

Camargo is a familiar name to volleyball fans in RapidCity, spending the last five years just down the road atNational AmericanUniversity --- as a player and an assistantcoach.

Camargo graduated from NAU in the spring of 2007 withan Applied Management degree.

As an outside hitter for the Mavericks, Camargo was astarter for the team from 2002-05. She was also apart of theprogram in 2006 as an assistant coach.

“I think our girls already respect Luciana as a former ath-lete and in return will grow to respect her even more as acoach,” Honaker said. “Luciana brings a lot of playing expe-rience to the team. She understands different situations andscenarios from an athlete’s perspective.”

Camargo grew up in San Paulo, Brazil, finishing highschool in 2000. It was there that she learned her volleyballskills. But it wasn’t until she came to Rapid City that she wasable to play the sport in an organized fashion.

During her college playing career, Camargo was namedan NAIA All American four consecutive years as well asearned All Region honors all four years she was competing(Region III).

And 2006 offered Camargo a chance to experience volley-

ball from a whole newprospective, helpingcoach at NAU andbringing the Mavericksanother nationalchampionship.

“I helped a lot withplayer workouts andrecruiting,” Camargosaid. “I was able tobring in three playersthat are on the teamnow --- good players. Ialso did other dutiesthat an assistant has toattend to.”

Now a part of theHardrocker program, Camargo hopes to project her love andtalent for the game onto a new generation of volleyball play-ers.

“I really like the game,” Camargo said. “I can’t play any-more, but (coaching) is something I am excited to do. I get achance to assist coach (Honaker) and hopefully I get achance to pass some of my experience on to the (SDSMT)players. I am excited to be here.”

Assistant Coach Luciana Camargo

Jennifer Ranum isathletic trainer for theLady Hardrocker volley-ball team. She graduat-ed in May of 2007 fromNational AmericanUniversity with degreesin Athletic Training andApplied Management.Jen became certified inSeptember of 2007. Sheis a member of both theNational AthleticTrainer’s Associationand the Mid AmericaAthletic Trainer’sAssociation since 2004.

She has spent three years at the School of Mines doing out-reach as a student athletic trainer and upon graduation was

Trainer Jennifer Ranumhired and is now in her second year as assistant athletictrainer and intramural director.


RAPID CITY --- The South Dakota School of Mineswomen’s volleyball team turned quite a few heads last season.After finishing with 20-plus wins and falling just one gameshort of a berth to the NAIA National Tournament, the LadyHardrockers surprised a number of teams in the conferencedue mainly to a solid and unified group of volleyball players.Bad news for the rest of the conference – the core of last

year’s squad return to the 2008 version – a little older, a littlewiser and a little more hungry.The Lady Hardrockers have six

seniors on the squad to complimenta younger talented contingent thatwhen combined will make anotherformidable team as the 2008 seasongets underway.“I think that the potential of this

team is far better than last year. (In2007) we peaked very early andplayed the same volleyball through-out the entire year,” said LadyHardrocker second-year head coachBeth Honaker. “I think this year, wecould potentially struggle at timesthroughout the season, but weshould peak at the end of the yearwhen it’s most important.”The rest of the volleyball world is

already taking somewhat of a notice of South Dakota Schoolof Mines. When the preseason Top 25 national rankings werereleased, the Hardrockers received votes.“It’s an honor. I was pleased to see it because now our

name is out there,” Honaker said. “We are well known forwomen’s basketball – that’s a given, but volleyball fell off themap a while ago and now it seems like it’s starting to comeback. I like the idea that our name is in the back of (coaches)minds when they do take votes.”More localized, the Dakota Athletic Conference preseason

poll has also been released where the Lady ‘Rockers were list-ed third, behind Dickinson State and Black Hills State respec-tively.“I like the idea that we are not sitting one or two. We are

right where we fell last year at the end of the season,” Honakersaid. “I believe the poles are accurate.”SD Mines finished 2007 with a 9-5 conference mark and

posted an overall record of 23-6. The Hardrockers fell toDickinson three times last year, Black Hills State twice andlost a close match to Jamestown to account for their losses.The Hardrockers did however break a 12-match losing streakto their biggest rivals (BHSU) when SDM upended the YellowJackets in the DAC semifinal match at the end of the season.Honaker said that Dickinson and Black Hills will be strong

again this year, but added that things appear to be a littlemore even among the top three squads. The coach added thatJamestown College will also cause some havoc this seasonand shouldn’t be overlooked.“They could be the underdogs that everyone is going to

look past this year,” she said.The Hardrockers lost three seniors from the 2007 squad:

Jennie Malone, Jenifer Markoff and Quana Higgins. Malonewas a standout for four seasons and Honaker saidshe will be missed as will Markoff and Higgins withtheir leadership skills. Higgins will remain with thesquad this season as a team manager.The Hardrockers have a few aces in the hole, but

none bigger than 2007 DAC Libero of theYear JennyHiykel. The 5-foot-1-inch player from Omaha,Neb., brings a lot of talent to the team. She is wellestablished at the position, earning numerous DACLibero of theWeek honors in 2007, along with sev-eral Region III accolades and a NAIA NationalLibero of the Week award. Last year she racked up753 digs, was 366-408 on the serve and had 29 aces.She is also a pro at serve receive and is starting topass the ball better as well. She is one of the co-cap-tains of this year’s squad.“She’s basically picking up right where she left off

last season,” Honaker said. “Her serve receive isvery good right now. She also runs the court on

defense very well.”Offensively, the Hardrockers have a gem in senior Ashley

Kauffman, a 5-11 outside hitter from Fort Morgan, Colo.Kauffman was new to the team last season, coming in as ajunior transfer. She thrived in SDM’s system, collecting 331kills and going 878-1051on the attack. She was344-389 on serve with 36aces , came up with 385digs and tallied 58 totalblocks.Kauffman was able to

hone her skills in the off-season and according toHonaker has really ele-vated her play.Kauffman is the othercaptain of theHardrocker team.

“She earned thatposition this year afteronly being with thissquad for one season,”Honaker said. “Last year

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By Brad Blume • Sports Information Director • South Dakota School of Mines

‘Rocker netters continue to turn heads in 2008


SDMines 2008 season outlook

she struggled a little with pressure and coming into new envi-ronment and new situation. This season is different. She isalready comfortable, already knows what to expect and thegirls already trust her.”Along with the senior leadership, the Hardrockers will get a

chance to see some raw untested talent with the addition offreshman Madi Lane. Lane is a 6-0 outside hitter from FortCollins, Colo. She has impressive ball striking power andshould adjust quickly to the SD Mines system.“She really didn’t have to adjust. The system was made for

athletes like Madi,” Honaker said. “She is in a position whereshe gets what we consider the not-so-perfect sets. Her job isto terminate and she does that very well.”The Hardrockers also have a couple of brand new setters in

freshmen Becky Keilholtz (5-2 from Gwinn, Mich.) andReanna Roberson (5-4 from Fort Collins, Colo.). SDM is plan-ning to run a 6-2 offense this season. There might be a fewgrowing pains with the young athletes, but Honaker feels thatwith a little game experience the two should gel in no time.“Right now our expectations are still high although differ-

ent from last year. Coming into this season, the idea was torun a faster offense,” Honaker said. “But with the two newyoung setters we have on the team right now --- we still wantto run a good offense --- we are going to have to slow thingsdown for a little while and keep it more simplistic until theyget more comfortable.”And with upperclassmen like seniors: Stephanie Carpio (5-

11 outside hitter fromYuma, Colo.); Amanda Cammack (5-11middle hitter from Sturgis, S.D.); Renae Keppen (a 5-10 mid-

dle hitter from Dakota Dunes, S.D.);Alena Ori (a 5-11 outside hitter fromKalispell, Mont.) junior: KatherineHanson (a 6-1 outside hitter fromSioux Falls, S.D.) and sophomores:Paige Corcoran (a 5-10 outside hit-ter from Pierre, S.D.) and DanielleWalraven (a 5-3 defensive specialistfrom Huron, S.D.) the team is over-loaded with experience and playingtime, making the ‘Rocker benchfairly deep.

“We do have a lot of depth. Withthe systemwe run right now, the 6-2offense, there are nine people in therotation. That only leaves five on thebench,” Honaker said. “Any one ofthose five are more than capable ofcoming in and filling a role.”The talent and the experience of

the team is a big plus for theHardrockers, but Honaker said thereal strength of the team right now isat the net, blocking balls. Last sea-son the girls finished with a modest420 blocks for the season. They arehoping to improve on that this year.

“Right now our blocking is reallyreally good. I have preached blocking for the past two years.We struggled with it a lot. Our front row players were having ahard time reading the setters on the other side and putting upa decent block,” Honaker said. “This year, I have kind of goneaway from (preaching) so we could concentrate on ouroffense, but (the blocking) has actually gotten better.”With such a senior laden team, the sky is usually the limit.

And that is just what the Hardrockers are shooting for.“The seniors have set a goal when they came in here as

freshmen. A lot of them have played and started for the pastthree seasons together and are continuing to play and startright now,” Honaker said. “Their goal before they leave theSchool of Mines is to make it to the (NAIA) NationalTournament. That is still their goal right now. That’s prettymuch all they ever talk about.”That may seem like a lofty goal to some, but Honaker said

the entire team is focused on that goal – doing whatever ittakes, no matter what the cost.“I have never coached a group of girls that are so unified,”

Honaker said. “They all want the same thing and they arewilling to sacrifice playing time or their position to make surethe best six are on the court at the same time.”

Members of the 2008 SD School of Mines women's volleyball team, front row, from theleft, are: Paige Corcoran, Renae Keppen and Madi Lane. Middle row, from the left, are:Karina Garber, Amanda Cammack, Ashley Kemnitz, assistant coach Luciana Camargo,head coach Beth Honaker, athletics trainer Jen Rannum, Alena Ori, Katherine Hansonand Reanna Roberson. Back row, from the left, are: Ashley Kauffman, Dani Walraven,Jenny Hiykel, Becky Keilholtz and Stephanie Carpio. Photo by Brad Blume.


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General InformationName of School: South Dakota School of MinesAddress: 501 East St. Joseph StreetCity/Zip: Rapid City, SD, 57701Enrollment: 2100Nickname: HardrockersSchool Colors: Old Gold and Navy BlueGymnasium: Goodell GymnasiumAffiliation: NAIAConference: Dakota Athletic ConferencePresident: Charles RuchAlma Mater: College of Wooster/NorthwesternAthletic Director: Hugh WelshAlma Mater: Valley City State/University of MaryAthletic Department Phone: 605-394-2351Athletic Department Fax: 605-394-6950

Sports Information OfficeSports Information Director: Brad BlumeAlma Mater: South Dakota State, 1999SID Office Phone: 605-394-2355SID Fax: 605-394-6950SID E-mail: [email protected] website: www.gorockers.com

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Beth HonakerAlma Mater: Northern Michigan 2005Record at SDM: 23-6Previous Record: 0-0Volleyball Office Phone: 605-394-2643Email: [email protected]: Luciana CamargoAlma Mater: National American University 2005

Team Information2007 Overall Record: 23-62007 DAC Record: 9-5/ThirdHome/Away/ Neutral Records: 6-3/7-7/3-1Letter winners Returning/Lost: 9/3Starters Returning/ Lost: 5/1

Media Information

NewspapersRapid City JournalP.O. Box 450Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-394-8430E-mail: [email protected]: 605-394-8463

Rapid City Weekly2040 West Main, Suit 110Rapid City, SD, 57701Phone: 605-341-0086E-mail: [email protected]: 605-341-0274

RadioKOTA Radio (Leah Rubertina)P.O. Box 1760Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-342-2000E-Mail: [email protected]

Television:KEVN TV (Jamie Zepp)P.O. Box 677Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-394-7777Fax: 605-394-3652E-mail: [email protected]

KNBN TVP.O. Box 9549Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-355-0024

KOTA TV (Ethan Rector)P.O. Box 1760Rapid City, SD, 57709Phone: 605-342-2000FAX: 605-721-5730E-mail: [email protected]

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NO. Name Position Ht. Yr Hometown Major01 Becky Keilholtz S 5-2 Fr. Gwinn, MI Interdisciplinary Sciences03 Ashley Kemnitz OH 5-7 Fr. Vivian, SD Interdisciplinary Sciences04 Karina Garber OH 6-0 Fr. Torrington, WY Interdisciplinary Sciences07 Alena Ori RS 5-11 Sr. Kalispell, MT IS/Pre-prof. Health08 Paige Corcoran OH 5-10 So. Pierre, SD Industrial Engineering09 Amanda Cammack MH 5-11 Sr. Sturgis, SD IS/ Pre prof. Health10 Reanna Roberson DS 5-4 Fr. Windsor, CO Civil Engineering11 Jenny Hiykel L 5-1 Sr. Omaha, NE Interdisciplinary Sciences12 Stephanie Carpio OH 5-11 Sr. Yuma, CO Math/Indust. Engineering13 Katherine Hanson MH 6-1 Jr. Sioux Falls, SD Mechanical Engineering15 Renae Keppen MH 5-10 Sr. Dakota Dunes, SD IS/Pre-prof. Health18 Danielle Walraven DS 5-5 So. Huron, SD Civil Engineering19 Madisen Lane OH 6-0 Fr. Fort Collins, CO Chemical Engineering20 Ashley Kauffman OH 5-11 Sr. Fort Morgan, CO Interdisciplinary Sciences

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SDMines 2008 volleyball scheduleDATE OPPONENT TIMEAug. 22 at DAC/Frontier Tournament (at Dickinson)

Mines vs. UM Western 12 p.m.Mines vs. MSU Northern 4 p.m.

Aug. 23 at DAC/Frontier Tournament (at Dickinson)Mines vs. Montana Tech 9 a.m.Mines vs. Carroll College 3 p.m.

Sept. 5 at USF Tourney in Sioux Falls, S.D.Mines vs. Briar Cliff 4 p.m.Mines vs. Dana College 8 p.m.

Sept. 6 at USF Tourney in Sioux Falls, S.D.Mines vs. University of Sioux Falls 9 a.m.Mines vs. Mt. Marty College 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 at Graceland Tournament in Iowa TBASept. 13 at Graceland Tournament in Iowa TBASept. 19 at Minot State* 7 p.m. (CST)Sept. 20 at Dickinson State* 7 p.m.Sept. 23 at Chadron State 7 p.m.Sept. 26 vs. Valley City State* 7 p.m.Sept. 27 vs. Jamestown College* 3 p.m.Oct. 3 at Dakota State* 7 p.m. (CST)Oct. 4 at Mayville State* 3 p.m. (CST)Oct. 8 vs. Black Hills State* 7 p.m.Oct. 17 vs. Dickinson State* 7 p.m.Oct. 18 vs. Minot State* 3 p.m.Oct. 24 at Jamestown College* 7 p.m. (CST)Oct. 25 at Valley City* 3 p.m.Oct.31 vs. Mayville State* 7 p.m.Nov. 1 vs. Dakota State* 3 p.m.Nov. 5 at Black Hills State* 7 p.m.Nov. 8 DAC Quarterfinals (Highest seed hosts) 7 p.m.Nov. 12 DAC Semifinals (Highest seed hosts) 7 p.m.Nov. 15 DAC Finals (Highest seed host) 7 p.m.Nov. 22 Start of NAIA Championships 7 p.m.*DAC Conference Matches; bold matches are home


1Becky Keilholtz FreshmanPosition: S Height: 5-3Hometown: Gwinn, MichiganParents: Ray and Rita KeilholtzMajor: Interdisciplinary Sciences

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Mashed PotatoesFavorite Hobby: Sports, reading andhanging out with friendsPrized Possessions: My cameraCountry I would like to visit: GreeceVanity License Plate: BK22Nickname: BK

My Most Embarassing Moment: All thetripping I’ve done before face divingto the floor.Biggest Achievementon the Court:Making the all-region team andsetting the school record for mostassists in a game.

4Karina Garber FreshmanPosition: RH Height: 6-0Hometown: Torrington, WyomingParents: Larry and Sandy GarberMajor: Interdisciplinary Sciences

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: SteakFavorite Hobby: HikingPrized Possessions: My Cell PhoneCountry I would like to visit: ScotlandVanity License Plate: No Idea

Nickname: KarinaMy Celebrity Twin: Non-existentBiggest Achievement: Coming backfrom an 18-24 deficit in Game III (in aloser-out match) and then killing ouropponents in Game IV and V.

3Ashley Kemnitz FreshmanPosition: OH Height: 5-7Hometown: Vivian, South DakotaParents: Darrell and Cindy KemnitzMajor: Interdisciplinary Sciences

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: PizzaFavorite Hobby: SwimmingCountry I would like to visit: AustraliaVanity License Plate: SUE Z QNickname: Ash

My Most Embarassing Moment:During a game, I went up to hit theball and missed, but it hit me on thehead instead.Most people don’t know: I like toscrapbookBiggest Achievement on the Court:Winning the White River tournament.

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7Alena Ori SeniorPosition: RS Height: 5-11Hometown: Kalispell, MontanaParents: Keith and Sue OriMajor: IS/Pre-professional Health

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Mostocolli/Boston’sSteakFavorite Hobby: RunningPrized Possessions: Cell Phone/IpodCountry I would like to visit: ItalyVanity License Plate: ORIONickname: BeanerMy Celebrity Twin: None

Most people don’t know: I want totrain for a marathon after volleyballBiggest Achievement: Beating BlackHills State at the DAC ConferenceTournament in 2007 (one weekbefore knee surgery).

9Amanda Cammack SeniorPosition: MH Height: 5-11Hometown: Sturgis, South DakotaParents: Mike and Yvonne CammackMajor: IS/Pre-Professional Health

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Steak and SweetPotatoesFavorite Hobby: Outdoor ActivitiesPrized Possessions: FamilyCountry I would like to visit: NewZealand

Vanity License Plate: INYRFACECareer Ambitions: MassageTherapistBiggest Achievement: Making theTop 10 in blocking in the DakotaAthletic Conference in 2005 and2006.

8Paige Corcoran SophomorePosition: OH Height: 5-10Hometown: Pierre, South DakotaParents: Paula and Ted CorcoranMajor: Industrial Engineering

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Chicken Parmesan(from Ruby Tuesday’s)Favorite Hobby: CampingPrized Possessions: Family

Country I would like to visit: FranceNickname: BabyMost Embarrassing Moment: I misseda set and I looked like an idiot.Biggest Achievement: Having 22 killsin one game.



10Reanna Roberson FreshmanPosition: DS Height: 5-4Hometown: Windsor, ColoradoParents: Dennis and Kim RobersonMajor: Civil Engineering

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: PineappleFavorite Hobby: VolleyballCountry I would like to visit: ItalyNickname: Rea

My Most Embarassing Moment: WhenI was hit on the head during warm-ups in my freshman year of highschool.Most People Don’t Know: I have apool in my backyardBiggest Achievement on the Court:Winning first place at the PacificNorthwest Qualifier (club volleyball).

12Stephanie Carpio SeniorPosition: OH Height: 5-11Hometown: Yuma, ColoradoParents: Bob and Darlene CarpioMajor: Math and Industrial Engineering

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Ice CreamFavorite Hobby: Scrapbooking andreading.Country I would like to visit: Franceand ItalyVanity License Plate: BLUEYES

Nickname: StephMost People Don't Know: I can playpiano.Most Embarrassing Moment: Shootingat the wrong basket in junior highbasketball.

11Jenny Hiykel SeniorPosition: Libero Height: 5-1Hometown: Omaha, NebraskaParents: Mary & Mike Coleman, Bill HiykelMajor: Interdisciplinary Sciences

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: BBQ PorkFavorite Hobby: Volleyball (duh!)Prized Possessions: My Cell PhoneCountry I would like to visit: Anywhere Ihaven’t been to yetVanity License Plate: SMLFRY

Nickname: HikeMy Celebrity Twin: No such thingMost People Don't Know: I know signlanguage.Biggest Achievement: Beating BlackHills State in the DAC semi-finals in2007 at Dickinson, ND.


13Katherine Hanson JuniorPosition: MH Height: 6-1Hometown: Sioux Falls, South DakotaParents: Kurt and Jeanne HansonMajor: Mechanical Engineering

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Ranch DressingFavorite Hobby: People watchingPrized Possessions: TI-89Country I would like to visit: DjiboutiVanity License Plate: BLKR13

Nickname: KatMy Celebrity Twin: Turk from “Scrubs”Most People Don't Know: I only haveinternet friends.Biggest Achievement: I made a girlbleed.

18DanielleWalraven SophomorePosition: DS Height: 5-3Hometown: Huron, South DakotaParents: Don and JoAnn WalravenMajor: Civil Engineering

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: Spaghetti or anythingItalianFavorite Hobby: Fishing, Hunting, golf-ing or anything outdoors.Prized Possessions: A picture I have ofmy two grandpas.Country I would like to visit: Italy orAustraliaNickname: DaniMy Celebrity Twin: Pink

Most People Don't Know: I have beenshot at in my army uniform.Most Embarrassing Moment: When Igot a cramp in my leg and itdropped me to my back after I doveall coach could say was “You didn’tcrack another rib...right?”.Biggest Achievement: Being able toplay volleyball and earn the respectof my fellow teammates on and offthe court.

15Renae Keppen SeniorPosition: MH Height: 5-10Hometown: Dakota Dunes, South DakotaParents: Bruce and Nancy KeppenMajor: IS/Pre-professional Health

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: PopcornFavorite Hobby: Anything outdoorsPrized Possessions: My ComputerCountry I would like to visit: GermanyVanity License Plate: REENIE

Nickname: ReenieMost People Don't Know: Any of themany times I have fallen, tripped orslipped.Biggest Achievement: Starting for thefirst time in a college match.

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19Madisen Lane FreshmanPosition: OH Height: 6-0Hometown: Fort Collins, ColoradoParents: Tom and Stephanie LaneMajor: Chemical Engineering

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: SesameChicken/French FriesFavorite Hobby: Math, crosswordpuzzles, yoga and swimming.Prized Possessions: Cross necklaceCountry I would like to visit: EgyptNickname: MadiMy Celebrity Twin: I am unique look-

ing and no celebrity is cool enoughto look like me.My Most Embarrassing Moment: I wasplaying in sweatpants and I steppedon them and slipped, missing the ball.Most People Don't Know: I play theviolin.Biggest Achievement: Being anAthlete of the Week.

20Ashley Kauffman SeniorPosition: OH Height: 5-11Hometown: Fort Morgan, ColoradoParents: Dan and Sharon KauffmanMajor: Interdisciplinary Sciences

Hardrocker Fun FactsFavorite Food: MexicanFavorite Hobby: SwimmingCountry I would like to visit: AustraliaNickname: Ash

Most People Don't Know: I have beento 10 different countries.Biggest Achievement: Made it tostate finals in 2004 where I was on theall-tournament team and was alsoAll-State in 2003 and 2004!


SDMines 2007 Volleyball StatisticsSeason Results

Date H/A Opponent Score W/L Score-by-Game Record (DAC)08/24/07 a MontanaWestern 3-0 W 30-20, 30-12, 30-16 1-0

08/24/07 a Rocky Mountain College 3-0 W 30-24, 30-26, 30-17 2-0

08/25/07 a Montana Tech 3-1 W 30-19, 30-27, 28-30, 30-21 3-0

08/25/07 a Montana State Northern 3-0 W 30-28, 30-23, 30-24 4-0

08/31/07 a Northwestern Christian 3-0 W 30-28, 30-10, 30-19 5-0

08/31/07 a Menlo College 3-0 W 31-29, 30-26, 30-27 6-0

08/31/07 h Benedictine College 3-2 W 22-30, 30-22, 30-19, 28-30, 15-13 7-0

09/01/07 h Baker College 3-0 W 30-25, 30-21, 30-20 8-0

09/01/07 a William Jessup 3-1 W 30-20, 30-23, 22-30, 30-24 9-0

09/05/07 a *Black HIlls State 2-3 L 30-27, 19-30, 30-32, 30-24, 6-15 9-1 (0-1)

09/08/07 h DakotaWesleyan 3-1 W 30-22, 28-30, 30-19, 30-22 10-1

09/11/07 h Chadron State 3-2 W 30-21, 30-25, 24-30, 25-30, 15-9 11-1

09/14/07 h *Valley City State 3-1 W 24-30, 30-23, 30-21, 30-15 12-1 (1-1)

09/15/07 h *Mayville State 3-1 W 30-28, 27-30, 30-27, 30-18 13-1 (2-1)

09/21/07 a *Dakota State 3-1 W 18-30, 30-20, 30-15, 31-29 14-1 (3-1)

09/22/07 a *Jamestown 2-3 L 22-30, 26-30, 30-24, 30-22, 13-15 14-2 (3-2)

09/28/07 a *Dickinson State 0-3 L 26-30, 20-30, 23-30 14-3 (3-3)

09/29/07 a *Minot State 3-0 W 30-16, 30-20, 30-24 15-3 (4-3)

10/10/07 n *Black HIlls State 0-3 L 20-30, 27-30, 28-30 15-4 (4-4)

10/13/07 a Lee University 3-1 W 30-28, 30-16, 25-30, 30-25 16-4

10/19/07 a *Mayville State 3-1 W 30-26, 30-24, 25-30, 30-28 17-4 (5-4)

10/20/07 a *Valley City State 3-0 W 30-27, 31-29, 30-22 18-4 (6-4)

10/26/07 h *Jamestown 3-1 W 30-22, 28-30, 31-29, 30-24 19-4 (7-4)

10/27/07 h *Dakota State 3-0 W 30-20, 30-17, 30-18 20-4 (8-4)

11/02/07 h *Minot State 3-1 W 27-30, 30-17, 30-17, 30-21 21-4 (9-4)

11/03/07 h *Dickinson State 0-3 L 18-30, 19-30, 25-30 21-5 (9-5)

11/07/07 h Mayville State 3-0 W 30-18, 30-25, 30-21 22-5

11/09/07 a Black HIlls State 3-1 W 20-30, 30-22, 30-27, 30-24 23-5

11/10/07 a Dickinson State 0-3 L 19-30, 23-30, 16-30 23-6*denotes DAC conference game.Record:W-L Overall: (23-6)Conference: (9-5)Home: (9-2)Away: (14-4)Neutral: (0-1)


2007 Volleyball Statistics SDMinesCategory Leaders

Attack KillNo. Name GP K K/G E Att % No. Name GP K K/G6 Malone, Jennie 105 332 3.16 77 814 0.313 6 Malone, Jennie 105 332 3.165 Howe, Tessa 106 81 0.76 15 280 0.236 20 Kauffman, Ashley 105 331 3.1513 Hanson, Katherine 106 278 2.62 115 822 0.198 13 Hanson, Katherine 106 278 2.6215 Keppen, Renae 32 42 1.31 16 139 0.187 15 Keppen, Renae 32 42 1.3120 Kauffman, Ashley 105 331 3.15 173 1051 0.150 7 Ori, Alena 62 81 1.319 Cammack, Amanda 58 66 1.14 39 206 0.131 12 Carpio, Stephanie 42 54 1.2912 Carpio, Stephanie 42 54 1.29 28 221 0.118 8 Corcoran, Paige 76 87 1.147 Ori, Alena 62 81 1.31 52 332 0.087 9 Cammack, Amanda 58 66 1.148 Corcoran, Paige 76 87 1.14 70 348 0.049 19 Huntley, Brandi 3 3 1.0011 Hiykel, Jenny 105 4 0.04 4 41 0.000 5 Howe, Tessa 106 81 0.7619 Huntley, Brandi 3 3 1.00 4 12 -0.083 11 Hiykel, Jenny 105 4 0.0421 Higgins, Quana 27 0 0.00 1 4 -0.250 21 Higgins, Quana 27 0 0.004 Markoff, Jennifer 23 0 0.00 1 4 -0.250 18 Walraven, Danielle 21 0 0.0018 Walraven, Danielle 21 0 0.00 2 2 -1.000 4 Markoff, Jennifer 23 0 0.00

Sets ServesNo. Name GP A A/G No. Name GP SA SE SA/G5 Howe, Tessa 106 1151 10.86 5 Howe, Tessa 106 45 20 0.4211 Hiykel, Jenny 105 32 0.30 20 Kauffman, Ashley 105 36 45 0.346 Malone, Jennie 105 28 0.27 18 Walraven, Danielle 21 7 8 0.337 Ori, Alena 62 11 0.18 6 Malone, Jennie 105 35 31 0.3320 Kauffman, Ashley 105 15 0.14 11 Hiykel, Jenny 105 29 42 0.2813 Hanson, Katherine 106 15 0.14 4 Markoff, Jennifer 23 5 7 0.2215 Keppen, Renae 32 4 0.13 12 Carpio, Stephanie 42 7 6 0.179 Cammack, Amanda 58 6 0.10 8 Corcoran, Paige 76 12 18 0.168 Corcoran, Paige 76 5 0.07 13 Hanson, Katherine 106 14 17 0.134 Markoff, Jennifer 23 1 0.04 7 Ori, Alena 62 8 13 0.1321 Higgins, Quana 27 1 0.04 21 Higgins, Quana 27 3 9 0.1112 Carpio, Stephanie 42 1 0.02 9 Cammack, Amanda 58 1 3 0.0219 Huntley, Brandi 3 0 0.00 19 Huntley, Brandi 3 0 0 0.0018 Walraven, Danielle 21 0 0.00 15 Keppen, Renae 32 0 0 0.00

Blocks DefenseNo. Name GP BS BA Tot Tot/G BE No. Name GP Dig Dig/G BHE19 Huntley, Brandi 3 2 3 5.0 1.67 0 11 Hiykel, Jenny 105 753 7.17 113 Hanson, Katherine 106 34 51 85.0 0.80 11 20 Kauffman, Ashley 105 385 3.67 119 Cammack, Amanda 58 11 33 44.0 0.76 6 13 Hanson, Katherine 106 364 3.43 1115 Keppen, Renae 32 7 17 24.0 0.75 1 5 Howe, Tessa 106 316 2.98 305 Howe, Tessa 106 24 44 68.0 0.64 6 6 Malone, Jennie 105 281 2.68 420 Kauffman, Ashley 105 28 30 58.0 0.55 8 7 Ori, Alena 62 68 1.10 16 Malone, Jennie 105 17 41 58.0 0.55 5 21 Higgins, Quana 27 28 1.04 18 Corcoran, Paige 76 14 25 39.0 0.51 1 12 Carpio, Stephanie 42 41 0.98 17 Ori, Alena 62 12 17 29.0 0.47 13 4 Markoff, Jennifer 23 17 0.74 112 Carpio, Stephanie 42 3 6 9.0 0.21 2 18 Walraven, Danielle 21 14 0.67 121 Higgins, Quana 27 0 0 0.0 0.00 1 8 Corcoran, Paige 76 30 0.39 418 Walraven, Danielle 21 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 9 Cammack, Amanda 58 22 0.38 211 Hiykel, Jenny 105 0 0 0.0 0.00 3 15 Keppen, Renae 32 12 0.38 04 Markoff, Jennifer 23 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 19 Huntley, Brandi 3 0 0.00 0


SDMines 2007 Volleyball StatisticsReceptionsNo. Name GP RE RE/G20 Kauffman, Ashley 105 49 0.4711 Hiykel, Jenny 105 39 0.3721 Higgins, Quana 27 10 0.376 Malone, Jennie 105 36 0.3413 Hanson, Katherine 106 28 0.2618 Walraven, Danielle 21 1 0.054 Markoff, Jennifer 23 1 0.049 Cammack, Amanda 58 2 0.0319 Huntley, Brandi 3 0 0.0015 Keppen, Renae 32 0 0.0012 Carpio, Stephanie 42 0 0.008 Corcoran, Paige 76 0 0.007 Ori, Alena 62 0 0.005 Howe, Tessa 106 0 0.00

Season Serving

NO Player GP SA SE TA Pct TA/Gm SA/Gm SE/Gm SA/SE SA/TA SE/TA4 Markoff, Jennifer 23 5 7 44 .841 1.91 0.22 0.30 0.71 0.11 0.165 Howe, Tessa 106 45 20 562 964 5.30 0.42 0.19 2.25 0.08 0.046 Malone, Jennie 105 35 31 474 .935 4.51 0.33 0.30 1.13 0.07 0.077 Ori, Alena 62 8 13 102 .873 1.65 0.13 0.21 0.62 0.08 0.138 Corcoran, Paige 76 12 18 149 .879 1.96 0.16 0.24 0.67 0.08 0.129 Cammack, Amanda 58 1 3 20 .850 0.34 0.02 0.05 0.33 0.05 0.1511 Hiykel, Jenny 105 29 42 408 .897 3.89 0.28 0.40 0.69 0.07 0.1012 Carpio, Stephanie 42 7 6 127 .953 3.02 0.17 0.14 1.17 0.06 0.0513 Hanson, Katherine 106 14 17 447 .962 4.22 0.13 0.16 0.82 0.03 0.0415 Keppen, Renae 32 0 0 1 1.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.008 Walraven, Danielle 21 7 8 73 .890 3.48 0.33 0.38 0.88 0.10 0.1119 Huntley, Brandi 3 0 0 0 .000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0020 Kauffman, Ashley 105 36 45 389 .884 3.70 0.34 0.43 0.80 0.09 .1221 Higgins, Quana 27 3 9 52 .827 1.93 0.11 0.33 0.33 0.06 0.17TM TEAM 106 1 0 1 1.000 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00

Team Totals: 106 203 219 2849 .923 26.88 1.92 2.07 0.93 0.07 0.08Opp Totals: 106 182 254 2381 .893 22.46 1.72 2.40 0.72 0.08 0.11

MATCHWINS BY #GAMES 1 2 3 4 5 TotalSDM 0 0 10 11 2 23Opponents 0 0 4 0 2 6

GAMESWON BY GAME 1 2 3 4 5 TotalSDM 19 20 19 13 2 73Opponents 10 9 10 2 2 33

POINTS BY GAME 1 2 3 4 5 TotalSDM 787 818 817 444 49 2915Opponents 748 698 708 357 52 2563


2007 Volleyball Statistics SDMines

Team Statistics

SDM OPPATTACK

Kills 1359 1365Errors 597 790Total Attacks 4276 4481Attack Pct .178 .128Kills/Game 12.8 12.9

SETAssists 1270 1171Attempts 2719 3222Assist Pct .467 .363Assists/Game 12.0 11.0

SERVEAces 203 182Errors 219 254Attempts 2849 2381Serve Pct .923 .893Aces/Game 1.9 1.7

SERVE RECEPTIONErrors 189 184Errors/Game 1.8 1.7Attempts 2150 2203Reception Pct .912 .916

DEFENSEDigs 2331 2100Digs/Game 22.0 19.8

BLOCKINGBlock Solo 152 66Block Assist 268 278Total Blocks 286.0 205.0Block Errors 57 94

BALL HANDLING ERRORS 68 84

ATTENDANCETotal 0 0Dates/Avg Per Date 11-0 17/0Neutral site # /Avg 1/0


Black Hills State UniversityYellow Jackets

Head Coach: Jhett Albers (9th year)Phone: 605-642-6885 Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: [email protected] at BHSU: 124-126 Overall record: 124-126Notes: Coach Albers was chosen DAC Coach of the Year.

Athletic Director: Jhett AlbersPhone: 605-642-6885 Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Bradd SchaferPhone: 605-642-6460 Fax: 605-642-6539E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 11-3/22-5 - 2nd place in the DAC2007 Post-Season: Lost to South Dakota Mines, 3-1, in the DACTournament semifinals

2007 Team Stats:Hitting %: .226 Aces: 1.86 apgKills: 14.05 kpg Blocks: 2.97 bpgAssists: 11.89 apg Digs: 21.56 dpg

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 4)Kristin Engle; Junior; Middle Hitter; Newcastle,WY1st team All DAC, 1st team All Region III, NAIA

Honorable Mention All America2007 stats: .392 Hitting %, 4.12 kills/gm, 0.86 digs/gm,

1.82 blocks/gmNotes: Engle set the conference record for blocks

(1.82/game)Mandy Brumfield; Junior; Setter; Dickinson, ND2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 11.15 assists/gm, 0.48 aces/gm, 2.7 digs/gm

Maggie O’Neill; Sophomore; Outside Hitter; Martin, SDDAC Freshman of the Year, 2nd team All DAC2007 stats: .186 Hitting %; 2.95 kills/gm, 2.53 digs/gm, 0.6

blocks/gmCarina Sweet; Junior; Outside Hitter; Rawlins,WY2007 stats: .140 Hitting %, 1.31 kills/gm, 0.28 aces/gm,

3.86 digs/gm, 0.3 blocks/gmAnnie Grimm; Senior; Libero; Gregory, SD2007 stats: 0.26 aces/gm, 2.52 digs/gm

Kayla Haines; Junior; Middle Hitter; Mitchell, SDKalin Engle; Sophomore; Right Side; Newcastle,WY

Key Newcomers:Brianna Gradishar; Freshman; Outside Hitter; Aurora, COAshleyWilkinson; Freshman; Middle Hitter; Colorado Springs, COKatie Malin; Freshman; Setter; Sheridan,WYKayla Drieling; Freshman; Right Side; Fort Calhoun, NEStephanie Stull; Freshman; Defensive Specialist; Colorado Springs,CO

Dakota State UniversityTrojans

Head Coach: Cindy Henning (9th year)Phone: 605-256-5689 Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: [email protected] at DaSU: 107-131 Overall Record: 107-131

Athletic Director: GeneWockenfussPhone: 605-256-5233 Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Nick HuntimerPhone: 605-256-5229 Fax: 605-256-5138E-mail: [email protected]

2006 Season: 1-13/6-25 - 8th place in the DAC


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 7)Laura Lanoue; Senior; Libero; Tracy, MN2007 stats: 7.61 digs/gm, 0.35 aces/gm

Vicki Kaul; Junior; Right Side; Springfield, SDNotes: Kaul sat out the 2007 season with a medical redshirt

Rachael Jensen; Junior; Outside Hitter; Beresford, SD2007 stats: .181 Hitting %, 3.06 kills/gm, 0.29 aces/gm, 4.01digs/gm, 0.5 blocks/gm

Krista Klemm; Sophomore; Setter; Rock Springs,WI2007 stats: 9.68 assists/gm, 0.29 aces/gm, 2.93 digs/gm, 0.2blocks/gm

Margie Anthony; Sophomore; Outside Hitter; Jefferson, SD2007 stats: .178 Hitting %; 2.10 kills/gm, 0.53 blocks/gm

Amy Pheneger; Sophomore; Defensive Specialist/Right Side;Chmaplin, MN2007 stats: 0.28 aces/gm, 2.44 digs/gm; 0.2 blocks/gm

Ashley Schulte; Sophomore; Middle Hitter; Emery, SD2007 stats: .130 Hitting %; 1.47 kills/gm, 0.63 blocks/gm

Key Newcomers:Darci Peterson; Freshman; Libero; Freeman, SDMelissa Boddy; Freshman; Setter; New Ulm, MNKim Eggleston; Freshman; Hitter;Wolsey, SDLauren Kregel; Freshman; Middle Hitter;White, SD

Gina Geffre; Freshman; Defensive Specialist; Pierre, SD

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 3)Mindi Mayer, MHCarly Benz, RHJenWeitzel, LChelsey Mort, DS

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Dickinson State UniversityBlue Hawks

Head Coach: Ryan Platt (1st season)Phone: 701-483-2035 Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: [email protected] at DiSU: 0-0 Overall Record: 0-0Notes: Coach Platt replaces Dave Moody, who coached the

Blue Hawks for 19 seasons and compiled a 466-156 record.

Athletic Director: Roger TernesPhone: 701-483-2159 Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Galen MortonPhone: 701-483-2102 Fax: 701-483-0501E-mail: [email protected] season: 14-0/30-4 - 1st place in the DAC

2007 Postseason: Defeated South Dakota Mines, 3-0, in the DACTournament championship match ~ Lost to Northwestern, IA,30-24, in a single tiebreaker game in the NAIA Region IIITournament


Notes: Dickinson State set a conference record for Hitting % in2007 (.339) - The Blue Hawks led the conference in Hitting %,Kills, Assists, Service Aces and Blocks.

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 1)Judith Boel; Senior; middle Blocker; Almen, The Netherlands1st team All DAC2007 stats: .402 Hitting %, 3.41 kills/gm, 0.97 aces/gm, 1.74digs/gm, 1,6 blocks/gmNotes: Boel set the DAC record for hitting % (.402).

Key Newcomers:Perolla Costa; Freshman; Setter; Campanis, BrazilPollyana Costa; Freshman; Outside Hitter; Campanis, BrazilBreana Mason; Freshman; Middle Blocker; Las Vegas, NVLilian Odek; Freshman; Outside Hitter; KenyaShaunda Dvorak; Freshman; Middle Blocker; Dickinson, ND

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 5)Elizabeth Castillo, OH - 1st team All DAC, NAIA HonorableMention All America

Jamestown CollegeJimmies

Head Coach: Chris Mahoney (11th season)Phone: 701-252-3467 Ext. 2564 Fax: 701-253-4450E-mail: [email protected] at JC: 194-159 Overall Record: 194-159

Athletic Director: Lawrie PaulsonPhone: 701-252-3467 Ext. 2408 Fax: 701-253-4318E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Tracy EricksonPhone: 701-252-3467 Ext. 5557 Fax: 701-253-4450E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 9-5/21-9 - tied for 3rd in the DAC with SouthDakota Mines2007 Postseason: Lost to Dickinson State, 3-0, in the DACTournament semifinals

2007 Team Stats:Hitting %: .239 Aces: 2.60 apgKills: 14.23 kpg Blocks: 2.53 bpgAssists: 12.17 apg Digs: 22.87 dpgNotes: Jamestown led the conference in Digs.

Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 5)LaurenWieler; Senior; Libero; Conlonsay, SK2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 0.65 aces/gm, 4.93 digs/gm

Shannon Fee; Sophomore; Outside Hitter;Williston, ND2nd team All DAC2007 stats: .295 Hitting %, 2.77 kills/gm, 0.9 blocks/gm

Ali Edwards; Junior; Outside Hitter;West Fargo, ND2007 stats: .185 Hitting %, 3.21 kills/gm, 0.33 aces/gm, 4.14

digs/gm, 0.4 blocks/gmDarci Purath; Senior; Outside Hitter; Red Lake Falls, MN2007 stats: .177 Hitting %, 2.60 kills/gm, 0.23 aces/gm, 3.69

digs/gm, 0.6 blocks/gmKayla Fee; Junior; Setter;Williston, NDNotes: Fee redshirted in the 2007 season

Tara Peet; Senior; Middle Blocker; Tisdale, SK2007 stats: .212 Hitting %, 1.12 kills/gm, 1.1 blocks/gm

Key Newcomers:Katie Zent; Freshman; Outside Hitter; Lefor, NDJada Meiklejohn; Freshman; Setter; LaMoure, ND

Stephanie Kruggel;: Freshman; Hitter;Winthrop, MNJenna Manzey; FreshmanStephanie Torkelson; Freshman

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 1)Jenna Kostelecky, OH/DS

Nancy Nyongesa, OH - DAC Most Valuable Player & Senior, 1stteam All DAC, NAIA 1st team All AmericaElizabeth Rodriguez, MB - 2nd team All DACKateLynn Stiefel, S - DAC Setter of the Year, 2nd team All DACSara San Nicolas, OHCharissa Innes, L

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Mayville State UniversityComets

Head Coach: Lindsey Kruse (1st season)Phone: 701-788-4837 Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: [email protected] at MaSU: 0-0 Overall Record: 0-0

Athletic Director: Mike MoorePhone: 701-788-4706 Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Justin JohnsonPhone: 701-788-4715 Fax: 701-788-4840E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 4-10/11-20 - tied for 5th place in the DAC withMinot State & Valley City State2007 Post-Season: Lost to South Dakota Mines, 3-0, in the DACTournament quarterfinals.


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 3)Ashley Nelson; Senior; Outside Hitter; Grand Forks, ND2007 stats: .168 Hitting %, 2.13 kills/gm, 0.19 aces/gm, 4.32

digs/gm, 0.5 blocks/gmAlyssa Clancy; Junior; Middle Blocker; Mayville, ND2007 stats: .281 Hitting %, 3.27 kills/gm, 0.27 aces/gm, 1.4

blocks/gmJenn Chamberlin; Senior; Right Side; Glendale, AZ2007 stats: .263 Hitting %, 2.25 kills/gm, 0.33 aces/gm, 1.47

digs/gm, 0.9 blocks/gmBetsyWinkler; Junior; Setter; Fosston, MN2007 stats: 9.67 assists/gm, 0.45 aces/gm, 1.43 digs/gm

Key Newcomers:N/A

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 4)N/A

Minot State UniversityBeavers

Head Coach: Johnna Lewis (2nd season)Phone: 701-858-3472 Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: [email protected] at MiSU: 7-16 Overall Record: 53-43

Athletic Director: Rick HedbergPhone: 701-858-3042 Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Sheila Green-GerdingPhone: 701-858-3261 Fax: 701-858-3136E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 4-10/7-16 - tied for 5th place in the DAC withMayville State & Valley City State2007 Post-Season: Lost to Jamestown College, 3-1, in the DACTournament quarterfinals


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 3)Tracee Tesch; Senior; Setter; Selkirk, MB2007 stats: 4.68 assists/gm, 0.30 aces/gm, 2.56 digs/gm

Suzy Paradine; Junior; Right Side; Binscarth, MB2007 stats: 2.45 kills/gm, .259 Hitting %, 0.6 blocks/gm

Shari Dueck; Sophomore; Outside Hitter; Prince Albert, SK2007 stats: 0.4 blocks/gm

Molly Lundee; Junior; Outside Hitter; Minot, ND2007 stats: 0.33 aces/gm, 2.87 digs/gm

Nicole Koropas; Junior; Libero; Selkirk, MBNotes: Koropas redshirted in 2007

Key Newcomers:Ashley Holmen; Junior; Middle Hitter; Berthold, NDJanice Rose Reinbolt; Freshman; Middle Hitter; Maple Creek,SKKaitlin Salinko; Freshman; Setter; Rouleau, SK

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 4)Whitney Stobbs, MH/OHAshley Henry, SRachel Macauley, OH

Janae Klindt; Freshman; Libero; Langdon, ND

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 3)Kristi Senfnter, S - 2nd team All DACMegan Dooloey, MB - 2nd team All DAC

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South Dakota MinesHardrockers

Head Coach: Beth Honaker (2nd year)Phone: 605-394-2643 Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: [email protected] at SDM: 23-6 Overall Record: 23-6

Athletic Director: HughWelshPhone: 605-394-2352 Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Bradley BlumePhone: 605-394-2601 Fax: 605-394-3375E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 9-5/23-6 - tied for 3rd place in the DAC withJamestown College2007 Post-Season: Lost to Dickinson State, 3-0, in the DACTournament championship


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 5)Jenny Hiykel; Senior; Libero; Omaha, NEDAC Libero of the Year, 1st team All DAC2007 stats: 0.28 aces/gm, 7.17 digs/gm

Ashley Kauffman; Senior; Outside Hitter; Fort Morgan, CO2nd team All DAC2007 stats: .150 Hitting %, 10.01 kills/gm, 0.34 aces/gm, 3.67

digs/gmKatherine Hanson; Junior; Middle Hitter; Sioux Falls, SD2007 stats: .198 Hitting %, 7.75 kills/gm, 3.43 digs/gm. 0.8

blocks/gmAmanda Cammack; Senior; Middle Hitter; Sturgis, SD2007 stats: .131 Hitting %, 3.55 kills/gm, 0.8 blocks/gm

Key Newcomers:Madi Lane, Outside Hitter; Fort Collins, COAshley Kemnitz; Outside Hitter; Vivian, SDReanna Roberson; Defensive Specialist;Windsor, COBecky Keilholtz; Setter; Gwinn, MI

Key Losses: (Starters lost: 1)Jennie Malone, MH - 2nd team All DACQuana Higins, DSJen Markoff, S

Valley City State UniversityVikings

Head Coach: Craig Case (3rd season)Phone: 701-845-7244 Fax: 701-845-7213E-mail: [email protected] at VCSU: 31-35 Overall Record: 34-54

Athletic Director: B.J. PumroyPhone: 701-845-7160 Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information: Craig CasePhone: 701-845-7244 Fax: 701-845-7211E-mail: [email protected]

2007 Season: 4-10/13-19 - tied for 5th place in the DAC withMinot State & Mayville State


Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 6)Heidi Larson; Senior; Right Side; Grand Rapids, MN1st team All DAC2007 stats: .297 Hitting %, 4.75 kills/gm, 1.31 digs/gm, 0.8

blocks/gmMegan Floerke; Senior; Setter; Inver Grove Heights, MN2nd team All DAC2007 stats: 0.45 aces/gm, 10.53 assists/gm, 2,58 digs/gm

Karissa Fahlman; Senior; Outside Hitter; Holdfast, SK2007 stats: .152 Hitting %, 2.36 kills/gm, 0.41 aces/gm, 3.21

digs/gm, 0.3 blocks/gmAlecia Stark; Junior: Libero; Moorhead, MN2007 stats: 0.55 aces/gm, 5.35 digs/gm

Amanda Smith; Junior; Libero; Burnsville, MN2007 stats: 0.14 aces/gm, .94 digs/gm

Anna Davidson; Junior; Middle Hitter; Soldier’s Grove,WI2007 stats: .207 Hitting %, 1.40 kills/gm, 0.8 blocks/gm

Key Newcomers:Jill Noeske; Redshirt Freshman; Right Side; Valley City, NDEmily Goederrt; Freshman; Outside Hitter; Britton, SDMardee Lander; Freshman; Libero; Roleau, SKJenna Guttormson; Freshman; Middle Hitter; Henjum, MNJessica Holaday; Freshman; Outside Hitter;West Fargo, ND

Key Losses: (Starters Lost: 1)Amy Morrison, MH/OHTara Thompson, OH

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