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Alabama A&M BulldogsAug. 29 • 7 p.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: Huntsville, Ala.Enrollment: 6,000Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity): T.M. Elmore Gym (6,000)Conference: SWAC President: Dr. Robert R. JenningsAthletic Director: Betty Austin

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Nedra BrownAlma Mater: LeMoyne-Owen, 1995Record at Alabama A&M (Years): 15-10 (One)Career Record (Years): 134-115 (Nine)Assistant Coaches: Alexandria Brazelton

Team Information2007 Record: 15-102007 Conference Record/Finish: 11-8/2nd SWAC East, SWAC Tournament Champs2007 Postseason: 1st round of the NCAA Tourna-ment (Lost to No. 12 UCLA, 3-0)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4Starters Returning/Lost: 4/2+liberoTop Returnees: Cassidy Brazelton, Brittani Lewis, Series Record vs. Memphis: 0-3Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Alabama A&M 0 (9/16/06)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Thomas Galbraith Office Phone: 256.372.4005E-mail: aamusportsinfo@yahoo.comFax: 256.372.5919Athletics Website: www.aamusports.com

McNeese State CowgirlsAug. 30 • 11:30 a.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: Lake Charles, La.Enrollment: 8,175Nickname: CowgirlsColors: Royal Blue and GoldHome Arena (Capacity): Memorial Gym (315)Conference: SouthlandPresident: Dr. Robert HerbertAthletic Director: Tommy McClelland

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Dale StarrAlma Mater: Colorado, 1995Record at McNeese State (Years): 67-50 (Four) Career Record (Years): 117-87 (Seven)Assistant Coaches: Ashleigh Star, Jessica Robinson

Team Information2007 Record: 19-142007 Conference Record/Finish: 11-5/4th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 4/3Top Returnees: Sarah Cartie, Alyson Jones, Chanel TylerSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-0

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Pam LaFosseOffice Phone: 337.475.5926E-mail: plafosse@mcneese.eduFax: 337.475.5928Athletics Website: www.mcneesesports.com

UALR TrojansAug. 30 • 7 p.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: Little Rock, Ark.Enrollment: 11,409Nickname: TrojansColors: Silver, Black and MaroonHome Arena (Capacity): The Jack Stephens Center (5,600)Conference: Sun BeltPresident: Dr. Joel E. AndersonAthletic Director: Chris Peterson

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Van ComptonAlma Mater: Arkansas StateRecord at UALR (Years): 352-248 (19)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Todd Bourdo

Team Information2007 Record: 22-92007 Conference Record/Finish: 14-4/2nd 2007 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 4+libero/4Top Returnees: Amila Barakovic, Anita Bocur, Courtney HaysSeries Record vs. Memphis: 4-8Last Meeting: UALR 3, Memphis 1 (9/4/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Brandy SweedenOffice Phone: 501.683.7003E-mail: bmsweeden@ualr.eduFax: 501.683.7002Athletics Website: www.ualrtrojans.com

Iona GaelsSept. 5 • 11:30 a.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: New Rochelle, NYEnrollment: 2,980Nickname: GaelsColors: Maroon and GoldHome Arena (Capacity): Hynes Athletics Center (1,011)Conference: Independent President: Athletic Director: Patrick Lyons

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Alan Edwards Alma Mater: Western Carolina, 1999Record at Iona (Years): 24-40 (Two)Career Record (Years): 76-113 (Six)Assistant Coaches: Kristin Allain

Team Information2007 Record: 13-192007 Conference Record/Finish: 10-8/4th2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4Starters Returning/Lost: 6/1Top Returnees: Colleen Genett , Alyssa Morales , Kendall PaulusSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-1Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Iona 0 (9/107)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Brian BeyrerOffice Phone: 914.633.2334E-mail: BBeyrer@iona.eduFax: 914. 633-2072Athletics Website: www.ICGaels.com

Date Match Location TimeFriday, Aug. 29 McNeese State vs. UALR Elma Roane Fieldhouse 4:30 p.m.Friday, Aug. 29 Memphis vs. Alabama A&M Elma Roane Fieldhouse 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 Memphis vs. McNeese State Elma Roane Fieldhouse 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 UALR vs. Alabama A&M Elma Roane Fieldhouse 2 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 McNeese State vs. Alabama A&M Elma Roane Fieldhouse 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 Memphis vs. UALR Elma Roane Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

Memphis Invitational • Aug. 29-30

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IUPUI JaguarsSept. 5 • 7 p.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: Indianapolis, IndianaEnrollment: 29,933Nickname: JaguarsColors: Red, Gold and BlackHome Arena (Capacity): The Jungle (1,215)Conference: The Summit LeagueChancellor: Charles R. BantzAthletic Director: Michael R. Moore

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Steve PayneAlma Mater: Northern Illinois, 1987Record at IUPUI (Years): 150-195 (11)Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coaches: TBA

Team Information2007 Record: 13-172007 Conference Record/Finish: 6-10/6th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2Starters Returning/Lost: 4+libero/2Top Returnees: Ashley Johnson, Hillary Houston, Daniel GoodnightSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-1 Last Meeting: Memphis 3, IUPUI 0 (1984)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Bill PotterOffice Phone: 317.278.6319E-mail: wcpotter@iupui.eduFax: 317.278.2683Athletics Website: www.IUPUIJags.com

Indiana State SycamoresSept. 6 • 11:30 a.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: Terre Haute, Ind.Enrollment: 10,586Nickname: SycamoresColors: Royal Blue and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity): ISU Arena (500)Conference: Missouri ValleyPresident: Dr. Daniel BradleyAthletic Director: Ron Prettyman

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Traci DahlAlma Mater: Long Beach State, 1996Record at Indiana State (Years): 0-0 (First Season)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Jon Smith, Nick Wolf

Team Information2007 Record: 3-232007 Conference Record/Finish: 0-18/10th2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/0Top Returnees: Kristy Cox, Jodilynne Stoker, Kelli WhitakerSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-2Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Indiana State 0 (9/1/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Kevin JenisonOffice Phone: 812.237.4073E-mail: ejenison@isugw.indstate.eduFax: 812.237.4157Athletics Website:

Troy TrojansSept. 6 • 7 p.m. • Elma Roane Fieldhouse

General InformationLocation: Troy, Ala. Enrollment: 28,255Nickname: TrojansColors: Cardinal and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity): Trojan Arena (4,000)Conference: Sun BeltChancellor: Dr. Jack HawkinsAthletic Director: Steve Dennis

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Sonny KirkpatrickAlma Mater: George Mason, 1988Record at Troy (Years): 25-41 (Two)Career Record (Years): 264-322 (Four)Assistant Coaches: Jenny Michael

Team Information2007 Record: 16-172007 Conference Record/Finish: 7-10/2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4Starters Returning/Lost: 6/0Top Returnees: Meghan Gilroy, Jean McCarthy, Megan HendersonSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-6Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Troy 0 (Sept. 2, 2006)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Travis JaromeOffice Phone: 334.670.5654E-mail: tjarome@troy.eduFax: 334.670.5665Athletics Website: www.troytrojans.com

Centenary LadiesSept. 12 • 5:30 p.m. • MSU Invitational

General InformationLocation: Shreveport, La.Enrollment: 910Nickname: LadiesColors: Maroon and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity): Gold Dome (3,000)Conference: The Summit LeaguePresident: Dr. Kenneth L. SchwabAthletic Director: Dr. Tom Tallach

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Dan GwittAlma Mater: Penn State, 2007Record at Centenary (Years): 1-9 (First full Season)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coach: Katie Price

Team Information2007 Record: 2-282007 Conference Record/Finish: 1-15/9th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 1/7Starters Returning/Lost: 1/5+liberoTop Returnees: Ashlee FreemanSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-0

SID InformationVolleyball SID: David PrattOffice Phone: 318.869.5092E-mail: dpratt@centenary.eduFax: 318.869.5128Athletics Website: www.gocentenary.com

Tiger Invitational • Sept. 5-6

Date Match Location TimeFriday, Sept. 5 Troy vs. Indiana State Elma Roane Fieldhouse 9 a.m.Friday, Sept. 5 Memphis vs. Iona Elma Roane Fieldhouse 11:30 a.m.Friday, Sept. 5 IUPUI vs. Troy Elma Roane Fieldhouse 2 p.m.Friday, Sept. 5 Iona vs. Indiana State Elma Roane Fieldhouse 4:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 5 Memphis vs. IUPUI Elma Roane Fieldhouse 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 Iona vs. IUPUI Elma Roane Fieldhouse 9 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 Memphis vs. Indiana State Elma Roane Fieldhouse 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 Iona vs. Troy Elma Roane Fieldhouse 2 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 IUPUI vs. Indiana State Elma Roane Fieldhouse 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 Memphis vs. Troy Elma Roane Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

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Mississippi State BulldogsSept. 13 • 8:15 p.m. • MSU Invitational

General InformationLocation: Starkville, Miss.Enrollment: 17,039Nickname: BulldogColors: Maroon & WhiteHome Arena (Capacity): Newell-Grissom Building (2,000)Conference: SEC (West Division)President: Dr. Vance WatsonAthletic Director: Greg Byrne

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Tina SealsAlma Mater: Mississippi State, 1987Record at Mississippi State (Years): 58-58 (Four) Career Record (Years): 502-195 (16)Assistant Coaches: Don Perkins, Lindsay Shondell

Team Information2007 Record: 12-172007 Conference Record/Finish: 7-13/t-7th2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/9Starters Returning/Lost: 5/2Top Returnees: Cristina Jucan, Kayla WoodardSeries Record vs. Memphis: 6-20Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Mississippi State 2 (9/8/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Joe DierOffice Phone: 662.325.8040E-mail: JBDier@Athletics.MsState.eduFax: 662.325.3600Athletics Website: www.MStateathletics.com

Samford BulldogsSept. 19 • 1 p.m. • UAB/Samford Invitational

General InformationLocation: Birmingham, Ala.Enrollment: 4,507Nickname: BulldogsColors: Red and BlueHome Arena (Capacity): Pete Hanna Center (5,000) Conference: SouthlandPresident: Dr. Andrew WestmorelandAthletic Director: Bob Roller

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Derek SchroederAlma Mater: Windsor, 1998Record at Samford (Years): First Season Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Jen Gandolph, Kilee Goetz

Team Information2007 Record: 16-132007 Conference Record/Finish: 11-9/7th (OVC) 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/1Starters Returning/Lost: 5+libero/1Top Returnees: Sheridan Stangohr, Sara Sears, Samantha BlandSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-7 Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Samford 0 (9/20/01)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Katie WaldenOffice Phone: 205.726.4005E-mail: kjwalden@samford.eduFax: 205.726.2545 or 205.726.2132Athletics Website: www.samfordsports.com

UAB BlazersSept. 18 • 7 p.m. • Birmingham, Ala.Nov. 16 • 1 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: Birmingham, Ala.Enrollment: 17,330Nickname: BlazersColors: Forest Green and Old GoldHome Arena (Capacity): Bartow Arena (8,500)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. Carol GarrisonAthletic Director: Brian Mackin

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Kerry MessersmithAlma Mater: Chadron State (Neb.) College, 1986Record at UAB (Years): 51-20 (Two)Career Record (Years): 525-272 (20)Assistant Coaches: Alan Segal

Team Information2007 Record: 24-102007 Conference Record/Finish: 12-4/3rd 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 5/2+liberoTop Returnees: Ivana Bozic, Casey Dent, Nevena StefanovSeries Record vs. Memphis: 12-36Last Meeting: UAB 3, Memphis 0 (9/30/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: TBA Office Phone: 205.996.2576E-mail: TBAFax: 205.934.7505Athletics Website: www.UABsports.com

UCA Sugar BearsSept. 13 • 12:30 p.m. • MSU Invitational

General InformationLocation: Conway, Ark.Enrollment: 12,619Nickname: Sugar BearsColors: Purple and GrayHome Arena (Capacity): Prince Center (300)Conference: SouthlandPresident: Lu HardinAthletic Director: Dr. Brad Teague

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Steve McRobertsAlma Mater: Harding, 1993Record at UCA (Years): 67-40 (Three)Career Record (Years): 318-122 (11)Assistant Coaches: Todd Hay, David McFatrich

Team Information2007 Record: 24-92007 Conference Record/Finish: 10-6/3rd SLC East 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/1Top Returnees: Chloe Smith, Amicha Williams, Evaree Franklin, Robyn SmithSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-5Last Meeting: Memphis 3, UCA 1 (Oct. 2, 2007)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Cody UsherOffice Phone: 501.450.5695E-mail: cusher@uca.eduFax: 501.450.5740Athletics Website: www.ucasports.com

MSU Invitational • Sept. 12-13

Date Match Location TimeFriday, Sept. 12 Memphis vs. UCA Humphreys Coliseum 10 a.m.Friday, Sept. 12 Mississippi State vs. Centenary Humphreys Coliseum 12:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 12 Memphis vs. Centenary Humphreys Coliseum 4:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 12 Mississippi State vs. UCA Humphreys Coliseum 7 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 13 UCA vs.Centenary Humphreys Coliseum 10 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 13 Mississippi State vs. Memphis Humphreys Coliseum 1:30 p.m.

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Florida International PanthersSept. 20 • 12 p.m. • UAB/Samford Invitational

General InformationLocation: Miami, Fla.Enrollment: 38,000Nickname: PanthersColors: Blue and GoldHome Arena (Capacity): FIU Arena (5,000)Conference: Sun BeltPresident: Dr. Modesto A. MaidiqueAthletic Director: Pete Garcia

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Danijela TomicAlma Mater: UALR, 1999Record at FIU (Years): 58-29 (Three)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Eve Rackham

Team Information2007 Record: 19-82007 Conference Record/Finish: 12-52007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3/3+liberoTop Returnees: Mariana Drumeva, Yarimar Rosa, Olga VergunSeries Record vs. Memphis: 1-1 Last Meeting: Memphis 3, FIU 0 (9/9/05)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: TBAOffice Phone: TBAE-mail: TBAFax: 305.348.2963Athletics Website: www.fiusports.com

Chattanooga MocsSept. 20 • 4 p.m. • UAB/Samford Invitational

General InformationLocation: Chattanooga, Tenn.Enrollment: 9,225Nickname: MocsColors: Navy, Old Gold and SilverHome Arena (Capacity): Maclellan Gym (4,177)Conference: Southern Chancellor: Dr. Roger BrownAthletic Director: Rick Hart

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Lisa RhodesAlma Mater: Appalachian State, 1983Record at Chattanooga (Years): 239-231 (14)Career Record (Years): 336-310 (19)Assistant Coaches: James Onikeku

Team Information2007 Record: 19-142007 Conference Record/Finish: 13-5/T-3rd 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: Starters Returning/Lost: Top Returnees: Lara Newberry, Ashley YeagerSeries Record vs. Memphis: 1-7Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Chattanooga 0 (9/3/93)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Jim HortenOffice Phone: 423.425.2350E-mail: james-horten@utc.eduFax: 423.425.4610Athletics Website: www.GoMocs.com

Marshall Thundering HerdSept. 26 • 7 p.m. EST• Huntington, W. Va. Oct. 31 • 7 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: Huntington, W.Va. Enrollment: 13,814Nickname: Thundering HerdColors: Green and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity): Cam Henderson Center (9,043)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Sr. Stephen KoppAthletic Director: Bob Marcum

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Mitch JacobsAlma Mater: Iowa, 1991Record at Marshall (Years): 132-66 (Six) Career Record (Years): 214-177 (15)Assistant Coaches: Patrick Nicholas, Ellen Hayes

Team Information2007 Record: 23-92007 Conference Record/Finish: 15-1/1st 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 3/4Top Returnees: Elizabeth Fleming, Kristin Mar-cum, Jalicia RossSeries Record vs. Memphis: 5-1 Last Meeting: Marshall 3, Memphis 0 (11/11/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Chris AttwoodOffice Phone: 304.696.4662E-mail: attwood@marshall.eduFax: 304.696.2325Athletics Website: www.HerdZone.com

ECU PiratesSept. 28 • 1 p.m. EST• Greenville, N.C. Nov. 2 • 1 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: Greenville, N.C.Enrollment: 24,817Nickname: Pirates Colors: Purple and GoldHome Arena (Capacity): Minges Coliseum (8,000)Conference: Conference USAChancellor: Dr. Steve Ballard Athletic Director: Terry Holland

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Chris RushingAlma Mater: BYU, 1993Record at ECU (Years): 55-40 (Three)Career Record (Years): 165-139 (10)Assistant Coaches: TBA

Team Information2007 Record: 16-172007 Conference Record/Finish: 6-10/8th2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 4+libero/2Top Returnees: Katie Koop, Stephanie Turner, Melissa ZentnerSeries Record vs. Memphis: 3-9Last Meeting: Memphis 3, ECU 0 (9/9/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Sarah Fetters Office Phone: 252.737.4520E-mail: fetters@ecu.eduFax: 252.727.4528Athletics Website: www.ecupirates.com

UAB/Samford Invitational • Sept. 19-20

Date Match Location TimeFriday, Sept. 19 Alabama A&M vs. UAB Bartow Arena (UAB) 12 p.m.Friday, Sept. 19 Samford vs. Memphis Pete Hanna Center (Samford) 1 p.m.Friday, Sept. 19 Florida International vs. Chattanooga Bartow Arena (UAB) 2 p.m.Friday, Sept. 19 Chattanooga vs. Alabama A&M Bartow Arena (UAB) 5 p.m.Friday, Sept. 19 UAB vs. Florida International Bartow Arena (UAB) 7 p.m.Friday, Sept. 19 Samford vs. Troy Pete Hanna Center (Samford) 7 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 20 Troy vs. Alabama A&M Bartow Arena (UAB) 10 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 20 Florida International vs. Memphis Bartow Arena (UAB) 12 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 20 UAB vs. Troy Bartow Arena (UAB) 2 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 20 Samford vs. Alabama A&M Pete Hanna Center (Samford) 2 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 20 Chattanooga vs. Memphis Bartow Arena (UAB) 4 p.m.

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SMU MustangsOct. 17 • 7 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: Dallas, Texas Enrollment: 10,981Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Red and BlueHome Arena (Capacity): Moody Coliseum (8,998) Conference: Conference USAPresident: R. Gerald TurnerAthletic Director: Steve Orsini

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Lisa SeifertAlma Mater: Winona StateRecord at SMU (Years): 179-187 (12)Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coaches: Cristine Dixon, Charity Savedra

Team Information2007 Record: 16-152007 Conference Record/Finish: 6-10/9th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2+liberoStarters Returning/Lost: 4/2Top Returnees: Stefanie Kons, Natalie Peters Series Record vs. Memphis: 1-2Last Meeting: Memphis 3, SMU 1 (11/2/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: TBAOffice Phone: 214.768.3735E-mail: TBAFax: 214.768.2044Athletics Website: www.SMUMustangs.com

Southern Miss Golden EaglesOct. 12 • 1 p.m. • Hattiesburg, Miss. Oct. 26 • 1 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: Hattiesburg, Miss.Enrollment: 15,000Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Black and GoldHome Arena (Capacity): Reed Green Coliseum (8,095)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. Martha D. SaundersAthletic Director: Richard Giannini

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Ricci LuytiesAlma Mater: UCLA, 1986Record at Southern Miss (Years): 41-78 (Four)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Abbey Southerland, Morgan Johnson

Team Information2007 Record: 13-212007 Conference Record/Finish: 3-13/11th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/6Starters Returning/Lost: 2+libero/4Top Returnees: Angela Hlavaty, Ashley Petrinic, Maia IvanovaSeries Record vs. Memphis: 11-22Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Southern Miss 0 (10/26/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Shirley HillOffice Phone: 601.266.4503E-mail: shirley.jones-hill@usm.eduFax: 601.266.4507Athletics Website: www.SouthernMiss.com

UCF KnightsOct. 10 • 7 p.m. EST • Orlando, Fla. Oct. 24 • 7 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: Orlando, Fla.Enrollment: 48,699Nickname: KnightsColors: Black and GoldHome Arena (Capacity): Renovated UCF Arena (5,100)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. John C. HittAthletic Director: Keith Tribble

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Todd DagenaisAlma Mater: Central Michigan, 1995Record at UCF (Years): First SeasonCareer Record (Years): First SeasonAssistant Coaches: Sam Shweisky, Michelle Chatman

Team Information2007 Record: 9-232007 Conference Record/Finish: 0-16/12th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/7Starters Returning/Lost: 4/2Top Returnees: Erin Campbell, Jenny Heppert, Andrea YoungbloodSeries Record vs. Memphis: 5-9 Last Meeting: Memphis 3, UCF 1 (2007 C-USA Championships)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Sarah TarasewiczOffice Phone: 407.823.6489E-mail: sarah@athletics.ucf.eduFax: 407.823.5293Athletics Website: www.UCFAthletics.com

UTEP MinersOct. 5 • 1 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: El Paso, TexasEnrollment: 20,000Nickname: MinersColors: Dark Blue, Orange, Silver AccentHome Arena (Capacity): Memorial Gym (3,000)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. Diana NatalicioAthletic Director: Bob Stull

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Ken MurphyAlma Mater: Arizona State, 1992Record at UTEP (Years): 16-45 (Two) Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Angela Mooney, Azadeh Boroumand

Team Information2007 Record: 9-202007 Conference Record/Finish: 3-13/T-10th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/3+liberoStarters Returning/Lost: 5/1+liberoTop Returnees: Catherine Chavez, Keisha Hy-man-Gifth, Amy SandersSeries Record vs. Memphis: 1-4Last Meeting: Memphis 3, UTEP 0 (9/21/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Ana ChavezOffice Phone: 915.747.6653E-mail: TBAFax: 915.747.5444Athletics Website: www.utepathletics.com

Tulane Green WaveOct. 3 • 7 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn.

General InformationLocation: New Orleans, La.Enrollment: 10,606Nickname: Green WaveColors: Olive Green and Sky BlueHome Arena (Capacity): Fogelman Arena (3,600)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. Scott CowenAthletic Director: Rick Dickson

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Liz KritzaAlma Mater: Tulane, 2000Record at Tulane (Years): 48-33 (Three)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Sinisa Momic, Meg Henican

Team Information2007 Record: 28-62007 Conference Record/Finish: 14-2/2nd 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/0Starters Returning/Lost: 7/0Top Returnees: Jenn Miller, Sara Radosevic, Ksenija Vlaskovic, Bridget WellsSeries Record vs. Memphis: 15-19Last Meeting: Tulane 3, Memphis 1 (9/23/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Kevin WilkinsonOffice Phone: 504.314.7271E-mail: kwilkin@tulane.eduFax: 504.615.8059Athletics Website: www.tulanegreenwave.com

Arkansas State Red WolvesOct. 7 • 7 p.m. • Jonesboro, Ark.

General InformationLocation: Jonesboro, Ark.Enrollment: 10,869Nickname: Red WolvesColors: Scarlet and BlackHome Arena (Capacity): Convocation Center (10,727)Conference: Sun BeltPresident: Dr. Les WyattAthletic Director: Dr. Dean Lee

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Craig CummingsAlma Mater: Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, 1982Record at Arkansas State (Years): 224-161 (12)Career Record (Years): 305-271 (18)Assistant Coaches: Julie Allen

Team Information2007 Record: 12-192007 Conference Record/Finish: 8-10/5th SBC West 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 4+libero/2Top Returnees: Christin Baker, Kristen Catalane, Mafo Joelle, Series Record vs. Memphis: 23-29Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Arkansas State 0 (9/15/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Van ProvenceOffice Phone: 870.972.2707E-mail: vprovence@astate.eduFax: 870-972-3367Athletics Website: www.astateredwolves.com

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Tulsa Golden HurricaneOct. 19 • 2 p.m. • Memphis, Tenn. (CBS-C)

General InformationLocation: Tulsa, Okla.Enrollment: 4,100Nickname: Golden HurricaneColors: Old Gold, Royal Blue and CrimsonHome Arena (Capacity): Donald W. Reynolds Center (8,355)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. Steadman UphamAthletic Director: Bubba Cunningham

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Ed AllenAlma Mater: Ball State, 1988Record at Tulsa (Years): 54-16 (Two)Career Record (Years): 419-162Assistant Coaches: Wayne Chadwick, Julie Silva

Team Information2007 Record: 27-92007 Conference Record/Finish: 11-5/4th 2007 Postseason: NCAA Manhattan RegionalLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/5Starters Returning/Lost: 2+libero/4Top Returnees: Kelsey Wood, Malorey GroveSeries Record vs. Memphis: 4-8Last Meeting: Tulsa 3, Memphis 0 (2007 C-USA Championships Quarterfinals)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: TBAOffice Phone: 918.631.2492 E-mail: TBAFax: 918.631.3913Athletics Website: www.tulsahurricane.com

Houston CougarsNov. 7 • 7 p.m. • Houston, Texas

General InformationLocation: Houston, TexasEnrollment: 35,400Nickname: CougarsColors: Scarlet and White with Navy TrimHome Arena (Capacity): Athletics/Alumni Center (2,000)Conference: Conference USAPresident: Dr. Renu KhatorAthletic Director: Dave Maggard

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Bill Walton Alma Mater: George Williams, 1974Record at Houston (Years): 429-284 (22) Career Record (Years): 639-339 (27)Assistant Coaches: Gabi Carbone

Team Information2007 Record: 13-152007 Conference Record/Finish: 8-8/6th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4Starters Returning/Lost: 4/2Top Returnees: Justine Farmer, Erin Rice, Kelsey KingSeries Record vs. Memphis: 19-7Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Houston 1 (10/21/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Jamie ZardaOffice Phone: 713.743.9406E-mail: jczarda@uh.eduFax: 713.743.9411Athletics Website: www.UHCougars.com

Rice OwlsNov. 9 • 1 p.m. • Houston, Texas

General InformationLocation: Houston, TexasEnrollment: 5,145Nickname: OwlsColors: Blue and GrayHome Arena (Capacity): Autry Court (5,000)Conference: Conference USAPresident: David W. LeebronAthletic Director: Chris Del Conte

Coaching InformationHead Coach: Genny VolpeAlma Mater: Texas A&M, 1995Record at Rice (Years): 67-53 (Four)Career Record (Years): SameAssistant Coaches: Melissa Ferris, Trent Her-man, Russell Brock

Team Information2007 Record: 13-172007 Conference Record/Finish: 7-9/7th 2007 Postseason: NoneLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 5/1Top Returnees: Natalie Bogan, Jessica Holder-ness, Tracey LamSeries Record vs. Memphis: 0-3Last Meeting: Memphis 3, Rice 0 (10/19/07)

SID InformationVolleyball SID: Jay JamesonOffice Phone: 713.348.8874E-mail: jj7473@rice.eduFax: 713.348.6019Athletics Website: www.riceowls.com

MEMPHIS TO HOST 2008 C-USA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPFor the first time since 1991 (17 years) the Uni-versity of Memphis will host a volleyball Con-ference Championship. From Nov. 20-23, the Tigers will welcome 11 other C-USA member schools to battle it out for the league’s tourna-ment title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The tournament will feature four first-round matches on Thursday, November 20, four quarterfinal matches on Friday, Novem-ber 21 and two semifinal matches on Saturday, November 22. The championship match will be played on Sunday, November 23 and will be televised by CBS-College Sports.

ELMA ROANE FIELDHOUSEThe Elma Roane Fieldhouse will be the site of the C-USA Volleyball Championships. The Fieldhouse serves as the home for the U of M volleyball team and the Tigers women’s bas-ketball squad. The 2,500-plus seat arena has provided the Tigers with a great home-court ad-vantage over the years.

The Fieldhouse is named after the Lady Tigers’ former women’s athletic director and former head

coach, Elma Roane. Roane was a pioneer for women’s athletics at The University of Memphis, and it was through her efforts that women’s athletics have become a fixture at the university. Ms. Roane still

regularly attends Lady Tiger games at the Fieldhouse bearing her name and is one of the program’s most ardent supporters.

The quality of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse is con-stantly being upgraded. Air conditioning was add-ed prior to the 2000-01 season, and in 1999-2000, a large mural of a Tiger was placed on the north end wall welcoming fans to the Fieldhouse - nick-named The Jungle. Over the summer of 2003, the chair back seating was increased to 900.

The Fieldhouse is the entire package when it comes to women’s basketball and volleyball games. Outside of the main arena are two side gyms, and located just off the main hallway is the locker room area and the athletic training facility. The locker room area features satellite offices for the coaches, a dressing area for the players and a lounge for the players and coaches to rest in on off days and to watch film on practice days. The facility also includes a washer and dryer for the equipment managers’ use during the season.

The Fieldhouse was dedicated in 1952 after the men’s basketball team played their first game

in the newly-constructed gym in December of 1951. The Fieldhouse has undergone several operational changes over the years, and for the past three years, the focus has shifted to the overall appearance.

In the summer of 2005, the Tiger women’s bas-ketball and volleyball teams both benefited from the addition of a weight room to the lower level of the Fieldhouse. The weight room features top-of-the-line Power Lift combo racks with Iron Grip weights. It also features four Woodway High Speed Treadmills, which are specifically made for the training of elite level athletes.

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Last .................RecordAlabama ...........................1992 ...................... 2-6Alabama A&M .................2006 ...................... 3-0UAB ..................................2007 .................. 36-12Alcorn State ......................2006 ...................... 2-0American University..........1991 ...................... 1-0Appalachian State ............2002 ...................... 1-0Arizona State ....................1990 ...................... 1-0Arkansas...........................2005 ...................... 0-1Arkansas-Pine Bluff ..........2005 ...................... 2-0Arkansas-Litte Rock .......2007 ...................... 8-4Arkansas State................2007 .................. 29-23Army .................................1991 ...................... 1-0Auburn ..............................1995 ...................... 0-4Austin Peay ......................2007 .................... 19-1Ball State ..........................1990 ...................... 3-1Baylor ...............................1989 ...................... 1-0Belmont ............................2005 ...................... 3-1Berry .................................1975 ...................... 0-1Birmingham Southern .......2003 ...................... 1-1Boston College .................2002 ...................... 1-0Bowling Green St..............1992 ...................... 0-1Bradley .............................2000 ...................... 1-1Buffalo ..............................2005 ...................... 0-1Butler ................................1991 ...................... 2-0BYU ..................................2004 ...................... 0-2Cal.-Northridge .................1994 ...................... 0-1Cal.-Santa Barbara ...........1983 ...................... 0-1Cal. State-Fullerton...........1998 ...................... 0-1Carson-Newman...............1975 ...................... 3-1Carthage College..............1975 ...................... 1-0Centenary ........................2008 ..................... N/ACentral Arkansas ............2007 ...................... 5-0Central Missouri................1976 ...................... 0-1Chapman ..........................1987 ...................... 1-0Charlotte ...........................2004 ...................... 6-7Charleston Southern.........2002 ...................... 1-0Chattanooga ....................1993 ...................... 7-1Chicago State ...................2003 ...................... 2-0Christian Brothers .............2003 ...................... 4-0Cincinnati ..........................2004 .................. 13-28Clemson ...........................1995 ...................... 3-2Coastal Carolina ...............2007 ...................... 1-0Coker College ...................1973 ...................... 1-0Coll. of Charleston ............2000 ...................... 2-0Colorado ...........................1989 ...................... 0-2Colorado State..................1988 ...................... 0-1Columbus College ............1978 ...................... 2-0Connecticut.......................1991 ...................... 1-0Cornell ..............................2001 ...................... 1-0Covenant College .............1978 ...................... 1-0Dartmouth .........................2002 ...................... 1-0Davidson...........................2004 ...................... 3-0Dayton ..............................1994 ...................... 5-0Delaware State .................2004 ...................... 1-0Denver ..............................1997 ...................... 1-0DePaul ..............................2006 .................... 15-7Drexel ...............................1999 ...................... 1-0Duke .................................1987 ...................... 2-1Duquesne .........................2005 ...................... 0-1East Carolina...................2007 ...................... 9-3East Tennessee State .......1981 ...................... 6-5Eastern Illinois ..................2007 ...................... 2-3Eastern Kentucky .............2004 ...................... 4-5Eastern Mennonite. ..........1973 ...................... 1-0Eastern Michigan ..............1982 ...................... 0-2Evansville .........................2006 ...................... 3-0Fairfi eld .............................1999 ...................... 0-1Fisk ...................................1972 ...................... 2-0Flagler College .................1974 ...................... 0-1Florence State ..................1973 ...................... 1-0Florida...............................1993 ...................... 1-5Florida Atlantic ..................2004 ...................... 1-0Florida International .......1974 ...................... 1-1Florida Southern ...............1980 ...................... 2-0Florida State .....................1990 .................... 2-17Florida Tech ......................1977 ...................... 1-2Freed Hardeman ..............1977 ...................... 1-0Francis Marion ..................1974 ...................... 1-0Gardner Webb ..................2002 ...................... 1-0George Mason ..................1995 ...................... 1-1George Washington ..........1991 ...................... 1-2Geogetown .......................1986 ...................... 1-0Georgia .............................1991 ...................... 1-5

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Last................RecordGeorgia Southern .............2002 ...................... 1-0Georgia State ...................2002 ...................... 0-1Graceland College ............1974 ...................0-0-1Henderson State...............1979 ...................... 1-0High Point .........................2001 ...................... 1-0Hofstra ..............................1989 ...................... 1-0Holy Cross ........................2003 ...................... 1-0Houston ...........................2007 .................... 7-19Idaho.................................1999 ...................... 0-1Illinois................................1983 ...................... 1-0Illinois-Chicago .................2004 ...................... 5-2Illlinois State .....................1991 ...................... 0-4Indiana State ...................2007 ...................... 2-0Iona ..................................2007 ...................... 1-0IUPUI ................................1984 ...................... 1-0Jackson State ...................2001 ...................... 4-0Jacksonville St. .................2000 ...................... 4-0Kansas..............................1987 ...................... 0-1Kansas State ....................1979 ...................... 0-2Kearney State ...................1976 ...................... 0-1Kent State .........................2006 ...................... 2-0Kentucky ...........................1989 ...................... 0-6Kentucky State .................1977 ...................... 1-0Lambuth............................1977 ...................... 7-1Lander ..............................1979 ...................... 1-0LaSalle..............................2001 ...................... 1-0Lehigh ...............................2002 ...................... 1-0Lipscomb ..........................2005 ...................... 1-0Louisiana-Lafayette ..........2007 ...................... 7-4Louisiana-Monroe .............1992 ...................... 4-1Louisiana State .................1996 ...................... 1-3Louisiana Tech ..................2006 ...................... 3-2Louisville* .........................2007 .................. 10-25Loyola ...............................2007 ...................... 1-2Loyola-Marymount ............1990 ...................... 0-2Madison College ...............1974 ...................... 1-1Marquette .........................2004 .................... 11-7Marist ................................2002 ...................... 1-0Mars Hill ............................1971 ...................... 1-0Marshall ...........................2007 ...................... 1-5Maryland ...........................1988 ...................... 1-0McNeese St. ....................2008 ..................... N/AMercer ..............................2005 ...................... 2-0Miami ................................1988 ...................... 0-3Middle Tennessee .............2004 .................... 25-4Milligan .............................1971 ...................... 1-0Minnesota .........................1992 ...................... 0-1Mississippi ........................2007 .................. 34-35Mississippi College ...........1971 ...................... 1-0Mississippi St..................2007 .................... 20-6Miss.-Women ....................1981 ...................... 7-6Missouri ............................1997 ...................... 4-3Missouri State ...................1989 ...................... 0-8UMKC ...............................1979 ...................... 1-0Montana............................1987 ...................... 0-1Montana State ..................1997 ...................... 1-1Montevallo ........................1985 ...................... 1-0Morehead State ................2001 ...................... 6-2Morgan State ....................2004 ...................... 1-0Murray State .....................2006 .................... 14-2Nebraska-Omaha .............1989 ...................... 0-1New Mexico ......................1988 ...................... 0-2New Orleans .....................1993 ...................... 4-1Nicholls State....................2007 ...................... 4-2North Alabama ..................1980 ...................... 3-0North Carolina ..................1980 ...................... 1-3UNC Asheville...................2005 ...................... 2-1UNC Greensboro ..............2004 ...................... 1-0North Carolina State .........2003 ...................... 3-2North Dakota State ...........1985 ...................... 1-0North Texas ......................2005 ...................... 3-0Northern Arizona...............1994 ...................... 0-1Northern Iowa ...................1990 ...................... 2-1Northern Kentucky ............1978 ...................... 0-2Northeastern Illinois ..........1972 ...................... 1-0Northern Illinois.................1976 ...................... 1-1Northwest Louisiana .........1996 ...................... 1-0Northwestern ....................1981 ...................... 0-1Northwestern St. ...............1972 ...................... 1-0Ohio State.........................1991 ...................... 1-0Oklahoma .........................2004 ...................... 0-5Oral Roberts .....................1993 ...................... 2-4Oregon State ....................1990 ...................... 0-1

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Last................RecordPeabody ...........................1974 ...................... 4-0Penn State ........................1996 ...................... 0-2Pittsburgh .........................1992 ...................... 0-2Portland ............................1999 ...................... 1-1Purdue ..............................1975 ...................... 0-1Radford .............................2003 ...................... 1-0Rhode Island ....................1991 ...................... 0-1Rhodes .............................1977 .................... 10-0Rice ..................................2007 ...................... 3-0Robert Morris ....................2001 ...................... 1-0Rollins ...............................1981 ...................... 1-0Sacred Heart ....................2002 ...................... 1-0Saint Louis ........................2004 .................. 12-14Sam Houston State ..........1992 ...................... 0-2Samford ...........................2001 ...................... 7-0Seton Hall .........................1992 ...................... 0-1SMU ..................................2007 ...................... 2-1South Alabama .................2003 .................... 18-1South Carolina ..................1989 ...................... 4-6South Carolina State ........2000 ...................... 1-0Southeast Missouri ...........2007 .................... 10-4Southeast Louisiana .........1994 ...................... 1-0Southern Illinois ................1994 .................... 7-13Southern Miss .................2007 .................. 22-11Southern University ..........1993 ...................... 1-0Southwest Baptist .............1978 ...................... 2-0Southwest Texas ..............1997 ...................... 1-0Stephen F. Austin..............1994 ...................... 1-4Stetson .............................2007 ...................... 1-0Syracuse...........................2000 ...................... 5-1Tennessee ........................2000 .................... 9-25UT-Martin ..........................2006 .................... 31-5Tennessee State ...............2004 ...................... 3-0Tennessee Tech ................2007 .................. 11-10Texas ................................1987 ...................... 0-2Texas A&M........................1982 ...................... 0-3Texas-Arlington .................1992 ...................... 1-3TCU ..................................2004 ...................... 2-3Texas-Pan American.........1992 ...................... 1-0Texas-San Antonio............1999 ...................... 0-1Texas Southern.................1972 ...................... 0-1Texas Tech ........................1979 ...................... 0-2Toledo ...............................2000 ...................... 0-1Troy ..................................2006 ...................... 6-0Tulane ..............................2007 .................. 19-15Tulsa ................................2007 ...................... 8-4UCF ..................................2007 ...................... 9-5UCLA ................................1983 ...................... 0-1Union College ...................1973 ...................... 1-0USC ..................................1991 ...................... 0-1USF ..................................2004 .................... 6-14Utah ..................................1987 ...................... 0-2Utah State.........................1989 ...................... 1-1Utah Valley State ..............2004 ...................... 0-1UTEP ................................2007 ...................... 4-1Valparaiso .........................1988 ...................... 1-0Villanova ...........................1988 ...................... 1-0Virginia Commonwealth ....1991 ...................... 2-0Virginia Tech .....................1990 .................... 13-1Wake Forest .....................1997 ...................... 1-0Washington .......................1987 ...................... 0-1Weber State ......................2004 ...................... 1-1West Georgia ....................1971 ...................... 0-1West Virginia ....................2005 ...................... 0-1Western Carolina ..............1999 ...................... 2-0Western Illinois .................1999 ...................... 3-4Western Michigan .............1985 ...................... 0-1Western Kentucky ............2002 ...................... 1-1Wichita State ....................1988 ...................... 1-1William & Mary ..................1992 ...................... 2-1Winthrop ...........................1974 ...................... 1-3Wisconsin .........................1991 ...................... 0-1Wis.-Green Bay ................2000 ...................... 1-0Wofford .............................2003 ...................... 1-0Wright State ......................1991 ...................... 1-0Xavier ...............................1986 ...................... 2-0Yale ...................................2002 ...................... 1-0

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