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Friday, May 9, 2003
USM's Kati Libby to Attend NCAA Leadership Conference
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior Kati Libby (Orono, Maine) of the University of
Southern Maine volleyball and women's lacrosse teams is among the 302 student-
athletes from across the nation that have been selected to attend the seventh
annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Leadership Conference at
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in
Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The conference is being held May 25-29.
Libby is the tenth USM student-athlete to be selected to attend the
conference in its seven-year history. Other former USM student-athletes to attend
the conference include Heather Gilmour and Ed Pike (1997), Kim Cochrane and
Michael McCullum (1998), Michelle Cloutier (1999), Kevin Faria (2000), Tina West
and Tony Coates (2001) and Jessica Short (2002).
A two-year member of the Huskies' volleyball (2001 and 2002), Libby played
women's lacrosse for the first time this spring (2003). She also has been a
member of the USM women's soccer (2000) and basketball teams (2000-01 and 2001-
02). This past fall, Libby, playing primarily as a defensive specialist, ranked
up 88 digs and a .781 receiving percentage. In her first lacrosse season, she
played in five games without scoring.
Outside the athletic arena, Libby has been involved with USM's award-winning
Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), the ACES (Athletes Committed to Education
and Sports ) Mentor program and the School of Business peer mentor program. A
Dean's List student majoring in business, Libby is a multi-time recipient of the
Athletic Department's William Wise Scholar-Athlete Award.
According to the NCAA news release announcing the conference and the list of
student-athletes selected to attend, "The 2003 NCAA Leadership Conference is one
of the largest non-competitive gatherings of NCAA student-athletes. The conference
is designed to enhance student-athletes' leadership and communication skills and
to enable them to become more effective leaders and motivators when they return to
their campuses. The convention setting provides the student-athletes with an
opportunity to create dialogue surrounding topics that affect them on campus and
in their communities. The conference also provides them with exercises to enhance
their decision-making and problem-solving skills, and improve planning and
priority management.
"The student-athlete leaders were selected from a total of 1,172 nomination
forms that were submitted by college and university officials who have NCAA
CHAMPS/Life Skills programs at their schools. Student-athletes attending the
leadership conference reside in the United States and abroad. They represent
Divisions I, II and III, and fall, winter and spring sports. This year's group of
participants will represent 22 sports: baseball, basketball, crew, cross country,
diving, equestrian, field hockey, ice hockey, football, golf, gymnastics,
lacrosse, rifle, alpine skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and
field, volleyball, water polo and wrestling.
"During the five-day event, student-athletes have the opportunity to discuss
a variety of topics, which include the demands and expectations of student-
athletes; inclusion education; international student-athlete experiences;
recruiting visits; student-athlete responsibility; party behaviors; trust gaps
within intercollegiate athletics; and sportsmanship.
"A total of 48 coaches, athletics administrators and program facilitators
will join the student-athletes at the conference. In addition, 24 members
representing the national Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) also will
participate in the discussion sessions and group activities. SAAC provides
feedback to NCAA committees and councils regarding student welfare issues and is
considered the "voice" of the student-athlete within the NCAA governance
structure.
"Following the leadership conference, the student-athletes will be asked to
share their experiences and topic discussions with their campus SAAC, as well as
other campus leaders. The participants are also asked to develop a self-directed
project that will address an issue on their campus or in their community, and
implement the plan when they return to their campuses.
"Criteria for selection include the student-athletes' demonstrated ability
and strong desire to be a leader and the student-athletes' potential to benefit
significantly from a leadership development experience. In order to be eligible
for the conference, the student-athletes must be in good academic standing, and
must have athletics eligibility remaining in the following academic year. A
committee comprised of CHAMPS/Life Skills coordinators from member institutions
and NCAA student-athletes review the nominations to determine the final
selections."
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Monday, November 11, 2002
Amanda Starkey Named to All-Little East Conference Team
GORHAM, Maine -- Freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.) is the
lone representative of the University of Southern Maine Huskies women's volleyball
team to be named to the 2002 Little East Conference Volleyball All-Star first team
following a vote by the conference's head coaches. William M. Moore, commissioner
of the Little East Conference, made the announcement Monday (November 11)
afternoon.
Starkey, at right-side hitter, is just the third USM player to be selected
for the All-Little East team since the conference began picking all-star teams in
1998. She joins Stacy Dube, first team pick as the defensive specialist in 1999,
and Tasha Gerken, a second team right-side hitter selection last year, as All-LEC
honorees.
"Amanda is very deserving of this recognition," commented head coach Annette
Caldwell. "She was a very consistent player for us this year and has a very
bright future with our program. "
The 5-foot-9 right-side hitter/outside hitter led the Huskies in kills per
game (2.48) and kills (280), and was second on the team in hitting percentage
(.311), digs (245) and digs per game (2.17). She is ranked third in the Little
East in hitting percentage according to the latest statistics released Monday.
Starkey also was named to the All-State second team as selected by the Maine
Intercollegiate Volleyball Coaches Association that was announced last week, and
was named to the state championship all-tournament second team.
Southern Maine finished the 2002 season 13-21 overall and 1-6 in conference
play.
Little East Conference 2002 Volleyball Awards
Offensive Player of the Year
Becky Landry, Junior, Middle Hitter, Plymouth State College
Co-Defensive Players of the Year
Stacy Parr, Sophomore, Defensive Specialist, Keene State College
Lindsey Gloster, Freshman, Outside Hitter, Western Connecticut State University
Rookie of the Year
Lindsey Gloster, Freshman, Outside Hitter, Western Connecticut State University
Coach of the Year
Moira Long, Plymouth State College
First Team
Name Class Position Institution
Jessie O'Hearn Senior Setter Plymouth State College
Amanda Starkey Freshman Right-Side Hitter University of Southern Maine
Becky Landry Junior Middle Hitter Plymouth State College
Lindsey Gloster Freshman Outside Hitter Western Connecticut State University
Kelly Landry Freshman Outside Hitter Plymouth State College
Stacy Parr Sophomore Defensive Specialist Keene State College
Second Team
Name Class Position Institution
Kate Edwards Senior Setter Eastern Connecticut State University
Kristin Mullins Senior Right-Side Hitter Keene State College
Deborah Hughes Senior Middle Hitter Keene State College
Rebecca Kingsley Junior Outside Hitter Eastern Connecticut State University
Amanda Yanski Sophomore Outside Hitter Rhode Island College
Jessica Leifert Sophomore Defensive Specialist Eastern Connecticut State University
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State of Maine Intercollegiate Volleyball Tournament
At University of Southern Maine & Gorham H.S.
Gorham, Maine
Seedings: 1. Colby; 2. Bowdoin; 3. Univ. of New England; 4. Univ. of Southern
Maine; 5. Unity
Friday, November 1, 2002
First Round Site Time
Match One #4 Southern Maine def. #5 Unity, 3-0 (30-20; 30-27; 30-17)
Match Two #3 Univ. of New England def. 2 Bowdoin, 3-2
(28-30; 16-30, 30-24, 30-23, 15-13)
Saturday, November 2, 2002
Match Three #5 Unity def. #2 Bowdoin, 3-1 (30-24; 30-24; 23-30; 30-16)
Match Four #1 Colby def. #4 Southern Maine, 3-0 (30-21; 30-18; 30-22)
Third Place #2 Bowdoin def. #4 Southern Maine, 3-0 (30-16; 30-25; 30-13)
Championship #1 Colby def. #3 Univ. of New England, 3-0 (30-13; 30-18; 30-20)
Note: Member schools of the Sunrise Conference (Husson College, University of
Maine at Presque Isle, University of Maine at Machias and University of Maine at
Farmington) are not participating due to a conflict with the Sunrise Conference
Tournament.
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November 2, 2002
STATE OF MAINE INTERCOLELGIATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Colby Sweeps UNE to Win State Title
GORHAM, Maine -- Paced by junior setter Kim Prescott's (Buena Park, Calif.)
25 assists and five service aces, the top-seeded Colby College White Mules
successfully defended their State of Maine title by dispatching the third-seeded
University of New England Nor'easters 3-0 in the championship match Saturday
afternoon at the University of Southern Maine's Warren G. Hill Gymnasium.
Colby, which defeated fourth-seeded Southern Maine in the morning's opening
semifinal match, 3-0, beat UNE by scores of 30-13, 30-18, and 30-20 to take the
title. UNE earned its spot in the finals by upsetting second-seeded Bowdoin
College in a thrilling, come-from-behind 3-2 semifinal win Friday night.
In other matches played Saturday, Bowdoin defeated Unity College in an early
morning consolation round match, 3-1, then came back to defeat Southern Maine,
3-0, to take home third place honors.
Junior middle hitter Alyssa Henley (Spokane, Wash.) had a strong title match
for Colby with 11 kills and two blocks. Junoir middle blocker Abbey Stella
(Westfield, Mass.) chipped in six kills and two blocks.
Championship: Colby College def. University of New England, 3-0 (30-13, 30-18; 30-20)
Semifinals: Colby def. Southern Maine, 3-0 (30-21, 30-18, 30-22)
Semifinals: University of New England def. Bowdoin, 3-2 (28-30, 16-30, 30-24, 30-23, 15-13)
Consolation Final: Bowdoin def. Southern Maine, 3-0 (30-16; 30-25; 30-13)
Consolation Semifinal: Bowdon def. Unity, 3-1 (30-24; 30-24; 23-30; 30-16)
Opening Round: Southern Maine def. Unity, 3-1 (30-20, 30-27, 30-17)
Order of Finish
1. Colby College
2. University of New England
3. Bowdoin College
4. University of Southern Maine
5. Unity College
All-Tournament Team
First Team
Laurel Burnham-Colby College
Jennifer Radcliffe-Colby College
Abbey Stella-Colby College
Coleen Boyle-University of New England
Emily Morrison-University of New England
Michelle Clark-University of New England
Second Team
Lindsey Smith-Unity
Megan Bogi-Unity
Meghan Bristol-University of Southern Maine
Amanda Starkey-University of Southern Maine
Bree Dallinga-Bowdoin College
Jessica Schlobohm-Bowdoin College
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November 2, 2002
Bowdoin College Sweeps Southern Maine, 3-0, to Finish Third
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Bowdoin College (10-20) 30 30 30 3
Southern Maine (13-21) 16 25 13 0
GORHAM, Maine - The Bowdoin College Polar Bears swept the host University
of Southern Maine Huskies, 3-0, to finish third at the Maine State Collegiate
Volleyball Championships Saturday morning at the Hill Gym.
The Polar Bears improved to 10-21 on the season, while the Huskies, who
finished fourth in the five-team event, concluded the campaign with an overall
mark of 13-21.
The middle set proved to be the closest of the three, and witnessed Bowdoin
hold off a spirited Southern Maine effort to score a 30-25 triumph. The Polar
Bears won the opening set by a score of 30-16, and closed out the match with a
30-13 decision in the third set.
The Huskies were paced by freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.),
who registered team highs of four kills and nine digs, while senior Marcy Muller
(Farmington, Maine) contributed three kills, a pair of aces and one dig, and
senior Miranda Derenburger (Oxford, Maine) added three kills, an ace and five
digs.
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November 2, 2002
Colby Advances to Finals Following a 3-0 Win Over Southern Maine
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Colby College (22-9) 30 30 30 3
Southern Maine (13-20) 21 18 22 0
GORHAM, Maine - The defending State of Maine collegiate volleyball
tournament champions Colby College White Mules earned a return trip to the finals
after disposing of the host University of Southern Maine Huskies in three sets
Saturday morning at the Hill Gymnasium.
Colby, which improved to 22-9, will meet the University of New England
Nor'easters in this afternoon's championship match, while Southern Maine, which
slipped to 13-20, will close out the 2002 campaign with a consolation match
against Bowdoin later this morning.
The White Mules took the opening set at 30-21 to grab an early lead, and
cruised to a 30-18 decision in the second set, before withstanding a minor
Southern Maine rally to close out the match with a 30-22 triumph in the third set.
Colby was paced by freshman Jennifer Radcliffe (Eugene, Ore.), who recorded
seven kills and five digs, while junior Kim Prescott (Cuena Park, Calif.) dished
out 17 assists, and senior Laurel Burnham (Baileys Harbor, Wis.) had six kills, 11
assists and nine digs.
Southern Maine received strong efforts from junior Caitlin Leonard (Peabody,
Mass.), who recorded team highs of six kills and seven digs, while sophomore Emily
Daigle (Rollingsford, N.H.) tallied 17 assists, and freshman Amanda Starkey
(Center Barnstead, N.H.) added four kills, two aces and three digs.
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November 1, 2002
Southern Maine Opens State Tournament with a Win over Unity
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Unity College 20 27 17 0
Southern Maine (13-19) 30 30 30 3
GORHAM, Maine - The University of Southern Maine Huskies opened the 2002
State of Maine Collegiate Volleyball Championships by registered a comfortable,
straight-set triumph over the Unity College Rams on Friday evening.
Southern Maine, which improved to 13-19, will now face the tournament's top
seeded team, Colby College, while Unity be paired with the loser of tonight's
second game between the University of New England Nor'easters and the Bowdoin
College Polar Bears. The two second round games will be played tomorrow morning.
The Huskies roared to a 30-20, opening-set triumph, overcame a late rally by
the Rams to post a 30-27 win in the second set, and closed out the match with a
30-17 decision in the third set. In the second set, Southern Maine built a 29-19
lead, but Unity scored eight consecutive points to pull within 29-27. The Huskies
grabbed the ensuing point to halt the skein and avert the upset.
Southern Maine was paced by freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.)
who registered 13 kills, two aces and a pair of digs, while junior Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.) contributed 11 kills and sophomore Emily Daigle (Rollinsford,
N.H.) dished out 28 assists.
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November 1, 2002
Nor'easters Rally Past Polar Bears to Advance to State Championship
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
University of New England (13-7) 28 16 30 30 15 3
Bowdoin (8-21) 30 30 24 23 13 2
GORHAM, Maine -- Paced by sophomore outside hitter Colleen Boyle's
(Philadelphia, Penn.) eight kills and 28 digs, the third-seeded University of New
England Nor'easters rallied from a two-game deficit to upset the second-seeded
Bowdoin College Polar Bears, 3-2, Friday night in the first round of the 2002
State of Maine Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship being held at the
University of Southern Maine.
Bowdoin won the opening game 30-28 and seemed in control of the match after
taking game two 30-16. UNE jumped out to a big lead in the third game, then held
off a furious Polar Bear rally for a 30-24 win. The Nor'easters duplicated the
feat in the fourth game to win 30-23. With the scored tied at 13-13 in the
decisive fifth game, UNE won the final two points to complete its improbable
comeback.
The win moves the Nor'easters into the championship round of the tournament
against the winner of top-seeded Colby College-fourth-seeded University of
Southern Maine match that will be played Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at USM's
Warren G. Hill Gymnasium. Bowdoin will play Unity College in the consolation
bracket at Gorham H.S. at 9 a.m.
For UNE, freshman setter Kelsey Walton (Meredith, N.H.) had 31 assists to go
along with five kills and seven digs. Freshman Christina Paul (New Lenox, Ill.)
contributed a team-high nine kills, eight service aces and 19 digs. Senior middle
hitter Emily Morrison (Deep River, Conn.) had eight kills and eight digs.
Leading the Polar Bears attack was sophomore middle hitter Adrienne Heflich
(Setauket, N.Y.) with 12 kills. Rookie setter Bree Dallinga (Ardsley, N.Y.)
quarterbacked the offense with 39 assists. Senior Mara Caruso (Canton, Conn.) had
23 digs.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2002
at Waterville, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (12-19) 19 17 14 0
Colby (21-9) 30 30 30 3
Colby College White Mules Sweep USM Huskies
WATERVILLE, Maine -- Led by senior Laurel Burnham’s (Baileys Harbor,
Wis.) 23 assists, the Colby College White Mules swept the University of Southern
Maine Huskies 3-0 in a non-conference volleyball match at the Wadsworth
Gymnasium Wednesday evening.
The White Mules, now 21-9 on the season, took three straight games from
the Huskies by scores of 30-19, 30-17 and 30-14. Southern Maine slipped to 12-
19 with the loss.
Junior setter Kimberly Prescott (Buena Park, Calif.) had 15 assists in the
Mules opening game win to go over 1,000 assists for the season.
Junior middle blocker Alyssa Henley (Spokane, Wash.) led a balanced Colby
attack up front with 10 kills. Junior Johanna Schroeder (Salmon, Idaho) added
eight kills, and Jennifer Radcliffe (Eugene, Ore.) and Abby Stella (Westfield,
Mass.) each had seven kills.
Leading the Huskies’ offense was junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.) with eight kills. Freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey
(Center Barnstead, N.H.) added five kills, six digs and three blocks. Fifth-
year senior outside hitter Miranda Derenburger (Oxford, Maine) chipped in four
kills, six digs and one block. Sophomore Emily Daigle (Rollinsford, N.H.),
subbing for injured sophomore setter Mandy Dessert, had 12 assists and six digs.
The Huskies return to action Friday evening against Unity College in the
opening match of 2002 State of Maine Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship,
being played at USM. The match gets underway at 5:00 p.m. The other opening
round match Friday has Bowdoin College meeting the University of New England at
7:00 p.m. Colby, the defending state champion, will play its first match in the
tournament Saturday morning.
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Saturday, October 26, 2002
Little East Conference Round Robin
at Plymouth, N.H.
Match One 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (12-17; 1-5 LEC) 26 19 15 0
Rhode Island College (13-14; 3-3 LEC) 30 30 30 3
Match Two 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (12-18; 1-6 LEC) 21 10 14 0
Eastern Connecticut (18-11; 5-2 LEC) 30 30 30 3
Huskies Drop Pair of Little East Matches
PLYMOUTH, N.H. -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies volleyball team
dropped its final two Little East Conference regular season matches Saturday
afternoon to Rhode Island College and Eastern Connecticut State University by 3-0
margins. The matches were played at Plymouth State College.
The Huskies opened the day losing to Rhode Island College, 30-26, 30-19 and
30-15. Eastern Connecticut dispatched the Huskies 30-21, 30-10 and 30-14. The
two losses eliminated Southern Maine from next month's six-team championship
tournament. USM is 12-18 overall and 1-6 in the Little East.
In the other two matches, Plymouth State College defeated Eastern Connecticut
and Rhode Island College to clinch second place in the standings and a first round
bye in the LEC tournament.
Injuries played a key role for the Huskies. Junior middle hitter Caitlin
Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) and sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.)
were lost for the day during the opening game against Rhode Island College.
Senior outside hitter Miranda Derenburger (Oxford, Maine) came off the bench
to play well in place of Leonard. Derenburger had eight kills, nine digs and one
block in the two matches. Freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center
Barnstead, N.H.) finished the day with seven kills. Sophomore Emily Daigle
(Rollinsford, N.H.), who replaced Dessert as the setter, had 19 assists.
Southern Maine travels to Colby College on Wednesday (October 30) before
returning home next Friday and Saturday (November 1-2) to close out the 2002
season hosting the State of Maine Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship
tournament.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2002
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
University of Maine Farmington (11-12) 30 20 12 19 1
Southern Maine (12-16) 20 30 30 30 3
Southern Maine Rallies Past UMaine Farmington in Four Sets
GORHAM, Maine - After spotting the University of Maine Farmington Beavers
the opening set, the University of Southern Maine Huskies swept the ensuing three
games to post a 3-1 triumph Tuesday night at the Hill Gym.
Southern Maine, which improved to 12-16, extended its winning streak against
UMaine Farmington to 11 consecutive matches, including all three encounters this
year. With the loss, the Beavers fell to 11-12.
The Huskies' string of dominance appeared to be in jeopardy during the early
portions of the contest, as the Beavers opened with a 30-20 triumph to grab a 1-0
lead. However, the Huskies responded with an identical 30-20 victory to knot the
affair at 1-1, before adding wins of 30-12 and 30-19 to clinch the match.
Southern Maine was led by sophomore Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.), who
registered 38 assists, 14 digs, and six assists, while freshman Amanda Starkey
(Center Barnstead, N.H.) contributed 14 kills, 18 digs and six aces, senior Marcy
Muller (Farmington, Maine) tallied seven kills and three blocks, and junior
Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) recorded six kills four aces and 19 digs.
Overall, the Huskies registered 27 aces, which stands as a four-game, school
record.
UMaine Farmington was led by senior Lisa Blais (Peru, Maine), who registered
19 assists, and sophomore Jessica Andreozzi (Jamestown, R.I.), who contributed 10
kills.
The two teams return to action on Saturday, when Southern Maine travels to
Plymouth State to partake in the Little East Round Robin event, while UMaine
Farmington will venture to UMaine Machias for the Sunrise Invitational.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2002
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
University of New England (11-6) 30 30 30 3
Southern Maine (11-16) 23 18 20 0
Nor'easters Roar Past Huskies
GORHAM, Maine - The University of New England Nor'easters extended its
current winning streak to three in a row with a straight-set triumph at the
University of Southern Maine Huskies on Tuesday evening in the Hill Gym.
With the win, the Nor'easters improved to 11-6 overall, while the Huskies
slipped to 11-16.
Despite the final margin, the match began on a decidedly competitive note,
with the first set unfolding in a seesaw affair, before UNE pulled away late to
post a 30-23 triumph. The Nor'easters proceeded to take the second set by a 30-18
margin, before clinching the contest with a 30-20 win in the third set.
The University of New England was led by freshman Kelsey Walton (Meredith,
N.H.), who recorded six kills and 28 assists, while sophomore Colleen Boyle
(Philadelphia, Penn.) contributed 10 kills, four aces and 19 digs, and freshman
Christina Paul (New Lenox, Ill.) registered five kills, four aces, and 17 digs.
The Huskies received stellar play from sophomore setter Mandy Dessert
(Bridgewater, N.H.), who recorded 19 assists, three service aces and 11 digs, and
freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.), who contributed 12 digs and four
kills.
Southern Maine returns to action on Wednesday, when it entertains UMaine
Farmington, while UNE will travel to Wentworth Institute of Technology on
Saturday.
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Saturday, October 19, 2002
UMass Dartmouth Invitational Volleyball Tournament
at North Dartmouth, Mass.
Pool Play 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (9-14) 21 22 20 0
Babson 30 30 30 3
Pool Play 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (10-14) 30 30 30 3
UMass Boston 19 24 26 0
Semi-finals 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (11-14) 30 22 23 30 16 3
UMass Dartmouth 18 30 30 25 14 2
Championship 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (11-15) 15 22 18 0
Babson 30 30 30 3
USM Huskies Take Second Place Honors at UMD Invitational
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies
volleyball team advanced to the championship round of the day-long University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational Tournament Saturday before losing to Babson
College in the finals, 3-0.
USM earned its spot in the championship round by upsetting the host school in
the semifinals, 3-2 (30-18, 22-30, 23-30, 30-25, 16-14). It was the Huskies first
win over the Corsairs since the Little East Conference tournament in 1999.
The Huskies opened the day in pool play dropping a 3-0 decision to Babson
(30-21, 30-22, 30-20) in their opening match. Needing a win over Little East
rival UMass Boston to advance out of pool play, the Huskies defeated the Beacons
3-0 (30-19, 30-24, 30-26).
Against Babson, freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead,
N.H.) led the way with eight kills and seven digs. Starkey came back against
UMass Boston to have 11 kills, three aces and six digs. Fifth-year graduate
student and middle hitter Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine) chipped in six kills,
three aces and three blocks, and junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard (Peabody,
Mass.) had eight kills.
In the semifinals, UMass Dartmouth came back from a loss in the opening game
(30-18) to take the next two games (30-22, 30-23). Southern Maine rallied to take
the fourth game (30-25) before winning a thrilling, two-point decision (16-14) to
move into the championship match against Babson. Starkey had a "double-double"
with 16 kills and 12 digs. Sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.)
passed out 35 assists, and Muller added eight kills.
Babson again proved its superiority over a tired Southern Maine squad playing
its fourth straight match, winning the title 3-0 (30-15, 30-22, 30-18). Sophomore
outside hitter Meg Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) played a strong match with six digs
and three kills. Muller contributed five kills while Dessert had 10 assists.
Named to the all-tournament team were USM sophomore Emily Daigle outside
hitter (Rollinsford, N.H.), Doris Nasrallah of UMass Dartmouth, Caroline Drosdick
of Wentworth, Luisette Piloto of Mount Ida, and Laurel Smith of UMass Boston.
Stephanie Bogue of Babson was named the tournament MVP.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Amanda Starkey of Southern Maine Earns Volleyball Weekly Honor
GORHAM, Maine - University of Southern Maine freshman outside hitter
Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.) was named the Little East Conference
Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Huskies register three wins in
four outings.
Southern Maine began the week with a 3-0 triumph over the University of
Massachusetts Boston to earn its first conference win of the campaign. The
Huskies concluded the week at the University of Maine Farmington Invitational,
where they defeated St. Joseph's, 3-1, and the University of Maine Presque Isle,
3-0, before bowing to eventual champion Salem State, 3-1.
Starkey, who played all 14 games in the four matches, registered 61 kills
(4.36 per game), 43 digs (3.07 per game) and a hitting percentage of .548. On
the year, she has played in 71 games over 21 matches, and currently leads the
team in kills (188; 2.65 per game) and hitting percentage (.348), while she is
second in digs (159; 2.24 per game).
Her efforts have helped the Huskies win four of their past six matches.
After beginning the year at 5-10, Southern Maine currently stands at 9-12. In
Little East play, the Huskies are 1-4.
Southern Maine returns to action this evening, when it travels to Bowdoin
College.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2002
at Brunswick, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (9-13) 6 18 21 0
Bowdoin (8-12) 30 30 30 3
Polar Bears Blank Huskies 3-0
BRUNSWICK, Maine -- The Bowdoin College Polar Bears women's volleyball
team rode the hot serving of senior setter Mara Caruso (Canton, Conn.) to a big
first game victory, and went on to defeat the University of Southern Maine
Huskies for the second time this the season, 3-0, in a non-conference volleyball
match Wednesday evening in Morrell Gymnasium.
Bowdoin had taken a 3-0 win over USM at the Polar Bear Invitational on
September 27. The Polar Bears improved to 8-12 on the season with the victory,
while the Huskies dropped to 9-13.
The Polar Bears rode the serve of Caruso in the first game, rolling off
the last 11 points to take an easy 30-6 win. Bowdoin took game two 30-18 before
a tighter third game saw the Huskies within range before Bowdoin rolled off
eight consecutive points to stretch the lead and cruise to 30-21 victory.
For the Huskies, junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) had
four kills. Fifth-year graduate student middle hitter Marcy Muller (Farmington,
Maine), freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.) and
sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) each chipped in two kills.
Senior outside hitter Miranda Derenburger (Oxford, Maine) played well,
contributing six digs.
Southern Maine returns to action this Saturday when the Huskies travel to
North Dartmouth, Mass., to participate in the UMass Dartmouth Invitational
Tournament. Bowdoin will play in NESCAC action this Friday and Saturday.
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Saturday, October 12, 2002
UMaine Farmington Invitational Volleyball Tournament
at Farmington, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (9-11) 30 30 30 3
UMaine Presque Isle 16 19 22 0
at Farmington, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (9-12) 27 30 6 11 1
Salem State 30 27 30 30 3
Huskies Split Two Matches at UMF Tourney
FARMINGTON, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies volleyball
team fell to the Salem State College Vikings 3-1 (30-27, 27-30, 30-6, 30-11) in
the final match of pool play Saturday afternoon at the University of Maine at
Farmington Invitational Volleyball Tournament.
Earlier in the day, the Huskies had swept past the University of Maine at
Presque Isle Owls
3-0 (30-16, 30-19, 30-22) to set up a winner-take-all match with Salem State,
with the winner advancing into the tournament's championship final. The split
leaves the Huskies with a 9-12 overall record.
In the opening match against the Owls, fifth-year graduate student middle
hitter Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine) led the way with 10 kills, five blocks
and three service aces. Freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center
Barnstead, N.H.) contributed 11 kills and seven digs. Sophomore setter Mandy
Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) served up a school record 12 aces and had 27
assists. Junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) had a solid
match chipping in five kills, three blocks and three aces.
Against Salem State, the teams split the opening two games by identical
30-27 scores. The Vikings dominated the pivotal third game, 30-6, then took the
decisive fourth game 30-11. Starkey had another strong match pounding home 14
kills and getting 14 digs. Leonard had eight kills, eight digs and two aces.
Dessert contributed 26 assists, eight digs and three kills.
USM returns to action Wednesday when the Huskies travel to Bowdoin College
(Brunswick, Maine) for a 7:00 p.m. match.
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Friday, October 11, 2002
UMaine Farmington Invitational
at Farmington, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (8-11) 30 28 30 30 3
St. Joseph's (5-16) 22 30 20 21 1
Huskies Knock Off Monks at UMF Invitational
FARMINGTON, Maine -- Freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center
Barnstead, N.H.) had a school record 23 kills and nine digs as the University of
Southern Maine Huskies defeated the St. Josephís College Monks for second time
in three meetings this season, 3-1, in the first round of pool play at the
University of Maine at Farmington Invitational Volleyball Tournament.
The win improved the Huskies overall mark to 8-11 on the season. USM is
the defending tournament champion. St. Josephís, which knocked off USM in the
season opener, slipped to 5-16.
The Huskies won the opening game 30-22 before the Monks came back to take
the second game 30-28. In the pivotal third game, the Huskies regained control
of the match with a 30-20 win. USM clinched the victory by winning the decisive
fourth game 30-21.
Starkeyís 23 kills broke the USM record for a four-game match of 20 set by
Stacy Dube against Eastern Nazarene in the 1999 season. The 5-foot-9 outside
hitter is the Huskies top hitter on the season with 163 kills.
Southern Maine had a solid, all-around offensive attack to complement
Starkeyís record-setting performance. Junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.) contributed eight kills, four blocks and six digs. Sophomore
outside hitter Emily Daigle (Rollinsford, N.H.) and Meg Bristol (Fairfield,
Conn.) each had six kills. Bristol also had a team-high 11 digs. Fifth-year
graduate student Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine) chipped in five kills and four
blocks. Sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) quarterbacked the
offense, piling up 37 assists, four kills and five digs.
USM returns to action Saturday (October 12) morning when it takes on the
University of Maine at Presque Isle at 9:00 a.m. The Huskies will conclude pool
play later in the day against Salem State College. The top two teams in pool
play will play for the tournament championship.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2002
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
UMass Boston (3-11; 0-5) 15 28 18 0
Southern Maine (7-11; 1-4) 30 30 30 3
Southern Maine Sweeps UMass-Boston for First Conference Win
GORHAM, Maine - The University of Southern Maine of Huskies cruised to
an easy first-set win, withstood a rally from the visiting UMass Boston Beacons
in the second set, and regained firm control of the match in the third set en
route to a 3-0, Little East Conference triumph on Tuesday night at the Hill Gym.
The win was the first in conference play for the Huskies, who improved to
7-11 overall and 1-4 in the league. UMass Boston fell to 3-11 and 0-5.
The Huskies posted a convincing 30-15 triumph in the first set, before
holding off a determined effort from the Beacons to register a 30-28 decision in
the second set. Southern Maine had little trouble in the third set, rolling to a
30-18 victory to clinch the match.
Freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, NH) led a balanced offensive
attack with 13 kills, while sophomore Emily Daigle (Rollinsford, N.H.)
contributed five kills. Sophomore Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) distributed
the ball evenly, and finished with 24 assists. Senior Marcy Muller (Farmington,
Maine) established a school record for a three-game match with eight aces, while
Dessert and sophomore Meghan Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) contributed five apiece.
Defensively, Daigle had 14 digs, while Starkey and Dessert recorded 13
apiece, and Bristol added seven.
The Beacons received strong efforts from senior Melissa Hales (Lexington,
Mass.), who contributed 11 assists, senior Laurel Smith (Holliston, Mass.), who
recorded 11 kills and eight digs, and freshman Stephanie Adams (Whitman, Mass.)
who served eight aces.
Southern returns to action on Friday when it travels to the UMaine-
Farmington Invitational, while UMass Boston will be idle until hosting Salem
State on Tuesday, October 15.
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Saturday, October 5, 2002
2002 Salem State College Invitational Volleyball Tournament
at Salem, Mass.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (6-10) 30 30 30 3
UMaine Farmington 17 22 22 0
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (6-11) 26 19 9 0
Eastern Nazarene 30 30 30 3
Huskies Split Pair at Salem State Invitational
SALEM, Mass. -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies volleyball team
split a pair of matches Saturday at the 2002 Salem State College Invitational
Volleyball Tournament, defeating the University of Maine at Farmington 3-0
before losing to Eastern Nazarene College 3-0.
In their opening match, the Huskies swept UMF by scores of 30-17, 30-22
and 30-22. Eastern Nazarene reverse the tables on USM, winning three straight
by counts of 30-26, 30-19 and 30-9. Eastern ran the first game's final nine
points to erase a five-point deficit, then carried the momentum over into the
next two games.
For USM, sophomore outside hitter Meghan Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) had 30
digs and five kills in the two matches, and was named to the all-tournament team
for her excellent play in the two-day event. Freshman Amanda Starkey (Center
Barnstead, N.H.) had 20 kills and 16 digs to pace the front row. Sophomore
Emily Daigle (Rollinsford, N.H.) chipped in six kills and 17 digs. Sophomore
setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) had 42 assists and 19 digs.
The split leaves the Huskies with an overall record of 6-11. USM will
host Little East Conference rival UMass Boston in its next match on Tuesday
(6:00 p.m.).
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Friday, October 4, 2002
at Salem, Mass. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (5-10) 14 8 13 0
Gordon (17-0) 30 30 30 3
Top-Ranked Scots Sweep Huskies
SALEM, Mass. -- The undefeated Gordon College Scots volleyball team
lived up to its number-one ranking Friday night defeating the University of
Southern Maine Huskies 3-0 in the opening round of the two-day Salem State
College Invitational Volleyball Tournament.
The Scots, ranked number one in this weekís New England Womenís Volleyball
Association coaches poll, disposed of the Huskies by scores of 30-14, 30-8 and
30-13 to run their record to a perfect 17-0. In their 17 matches this season,
the Scots have rolled up a 51-3 games record. The Huskies dropped their third
straight match to fall to 5-10 overall.
Sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) paced the Huskiesí
offense with nine assists, and also added eight digs. Junior middle hitter
Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) had three kills. Sophomore Meghan Bristol
(Fairfield, Conn.) had a strong defensive match with 10 digs.
USM will seek to break its short losing skid Saturday morning when it
faces the University of Maine at Farmington in the second round of pool play at
10:45 a.m. The Huskies finish pool play when they face Eastern Nazarene College
at 12:45 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2002
Corsairs Sweep Huskies in LEC Action
at North Dartmouth, Mass. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (5-9; 0-4 LEC) 15 27 25 0
UMass Dartmouth (5-7; 2-2 LEC) 30 30 30 3
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- The University of Massachusetts Corsairs swept
three games from the visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies to take a 3-0
victory in Little East Conference volleyball action Wednesday evening.
The Corsairs took the first game by a very comfortable 30-15 margin. The
Huskies came back to play better, but dropped the next two games by 30-27 and
30-25 scores, respectively. With the loss, USM dropped to 5-9 overall and 0-4
in the Little East. UMass Dartmouth is 5-7 overall and 2-2 in the conference.
For the Huskies, sophomore outside hitter Meg Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.)
had a strong all-around performance with five kills, eight digs and one ace.
Freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.) also had a
strong game with six kills and 10 digs. Junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.) added four kills, four digs and five blocks. Sophomore setter
Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) quarterbacked the offense with 15 assists, and
also chipped in three aces and six digs.
Southern Maine returns to action this Friday and Saturday when the Huskies
travel to Salem, Mass., for the Salem State College Invitational Volleyball
Tournament.
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Saturday, September 28, 2002
Southern Maine Takes a Five-Set Thriller From UMaine-Farmington;
Falls to UMaine-Machias and Salem State at Polar Bear Invitational
at Brunswick, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
UMaine Machias 31 30 30 3
Southern Maine 29 26 25 0
at Brunswick, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
UMaine Farmington 25 30 30 28 13 2
Southern Maine 30 26 27 30 15 3
at Brunswick, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Salem State 30 30 30 3
Southern Maine 27 19 22 0
GORHAM, Maine - The University of Southern Maine Huskies closed out the
Polar Bear Invitational by pulling out a thrilling, five-set triumph over the
University of Maine-Farmington, while suffering straight set defeats to the
University of Maine-Machias and Salem State on Saturday at Bowdoin College.
The Huskies, who suffered a 3-0 loss to host Bowdoin on Friday evening,
concluded the two-day event with a 1-3 mark and currently stand at 5-8.
Against UMaine-Farmington, Southern Maine took the opening set by a 30-25
margin, but the Beavers stormed back to win the next two sets (30-26, 30-27).
The Huskies rebounded to take the fourth set at 30-28, before closing out the
match with a 15-13 triumph in the decisive fifth set.
The comeback was led by senior Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine), who
registered 18 kills, while junior Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) contributed
12 kills and freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.) added 11.
Sophomore Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) set up the front line by dishing out
35 assists, and sophomore Meghan Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) recorded 14 digs and
six service aces.
In the three matches combined, Starkey tallied a team-high 31 kills and
Leonard followed with 29, while Dessert finished with 89 assists.
The Huskies return to action on Wednesday, when they travel to UMass
Dartmouth.
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Friday, September 27, 2002
Polar Bear Invitational
At Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
at Brunswick, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (4-6) 24 17 22 0
Bowdoin College (5-4) 30 30 30 3
Polar Bears Sweep Huskies, 3-0
GORHAM, Maine - After gaining control of the match with a hard-fought,
30-24 decision in the first set, the Bowdoin College Polar Bears rolled to an
easy 3-0 triumph over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in the opening
round of the Polar Bear Invitational on Friday night.
Following the difficult first set, the Polar Bears cruised to a 30-17 win in the
second set, before closing out the match in straight sets with a 30-22 triumph
in the third set.
Freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.) led the
USM effort with four kills, six digs and five blocks. Graduate student middle
hitter Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine) added four kills and a pair of blocks.
Sophomore outside hitter Meghan Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) contributed three
kills and a team-high nine digs, and classmate Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.)
chipped in 12 assists and two service aces.
The loss was the fifth straight for the Huskies who fall to 4-6 overall.
Bowdoin, which later in the evening defeated UMaine Machias, improved to 6-4
overall. In other first round action Friday night, Bowdoin beat UMaine Machias
3-1 (29-31, 30-21, 30-12, 30-28), and Salem State College knocked off the
University of New England 3-1 (30-21, 26-30, 30-27, 30-26).
The Huskies will concluded their participation in the event tomorrow, when
they face UMaine-Machias , UMaine-Farmington and Salem State.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2002
at Lewiston, Maine
Final Score 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (4-5) 17 19 24 0
Bates 30 30 30 3
Bobcats Too Strong For Huskies
LEWISTON, Maine -- The Bates College Bobcats volleyball team proved too
strong for the visiting University of Southern Maine Huskies, taking a 3-0
decision Wednesday night in a non-conference match at Alumni Gymnasium.
Bates took the first game by a 30-17 count. The second game went to the
hosts by a score of 30-19, and the decisive third game was 30-24.
Graduate student middle hitter Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine) had two
kills and six service aces during the match. Junior middle hitter Caitlin
Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) had a team-high four kills, two aces and three blocking
assists. Sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) chipped in 10
assists and had five digs.
The Huskies return to action this Friday and Saturday (Sept. 27-28) when
they play in the Polar Bear Invitational at Bowdoin College.
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Saturday, September 21, 2002
Little East Conference
at Danbury, Conn.
Match One 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (4-3, 0-2) 19 17 22 0
Western Connecticut (7-3, 2-0) 30 30 30 3
Match Two 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (4-4, 0-3) 30 10 22 22 1
Keene State (1-3, 1-2) 25 30 30 30 3
DANBURY, Conn. - The University of Southern Maine Huskies suffered
consecutive losses to host Western Connecticut State University and Keene State
College on Saturday, to conclude the two-day, three-match Little East Round
Robin with an overall mark of 0-3.
Southern Maine now stands at 4-4 on the year and 0-3 in the Conference,
while Western Connecticut improved to 7-3 and 2-0, and Keene State currently
sports records of 1-3 and 1-2.
Against three-time defending conference champion Western Connecticut,
Southern Maine dropped a 30-19, 30-17, 30-22 decision. The Huskies fell behind
early in each of the first two games, but fought back to close the deficit. The
final game was closely contested, before Western Connecticut pulled away in the
end.
Southern Maine enjoyed strong outings from junior Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.), who recorded five kills and nine digs and freshman Amanda
Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.), who added five kills, 13 digs and a blocked
shot.
In the second match of the day, the Huskies took the first game by a 30-25
margin, before a much-improved Keene State College side rallied to win the
ensuing three sets by scores of 30-10, 30-22, and 30-22.
Starkey enjoyed another strong effort, tallying 12 kills, 17 digs, an ace
and one block, while sophomore Meghan Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) contributed 10
kills and 18 digs. Sophomore Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) dished out 35
assists against Keene State and finished the day with a two-match total of 50
assists.
Southern Maine returns to action on Wednesday, when it travels to Bates.
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Friday, September 20, 2002
Little East Conference
at Danbury, Conn.
at Danbury, Conn. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Final
Southern Maine (4-2; 0-1 LEC) 19 15 21 0
Plymouth State (10-0; 1-0 LEC) 30 30 30 3
Unbeaten PSC Panthers Dispatch USM Huskies in LEC Opener
DANBURY, Conn. -- The undefeated Plymouth State College Panthers
extended their season-opening win streak to 10 Friday night after posting a 3-0
win (30-19, 30-15, 30-21) over the University of Southern Maine Huskies at the
OíNeill Center on the campus of Western Connecticut State University. The match
was the Little East Conference opener for both teams.
The Panthers, ranked fourth in this weekís New England Volleyball
Association poll, are 10-0 overall. Plymouth State will take on Granite State
rival Keene State College at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, then battle defending LEC
champion Western Connecticut at 1:00 p.m. Southern Maine, which had its four-
match win streak stopped, is 4-2 overall. The Huskies open play on Saturday
facing Western Connecticut at 10:00 a.m., then tangling with Keene State at 1:00
p.m.
Plymouth State broke open a tight, two-point game (19-17) in the first set
to prevail 30-19. The Panthers remained solid throughout the night to take the
second set 30-15 and the decisive third set 30-21.
Leading the Huskies efforts were junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.) with five kills, four blocks and seven digs. Graduate student
Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine) also had five kills along with four blocks.
Sophomore Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) had 22 assists, five kills and eight
digs. Sophomore Meg Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) had a strong defensive game with
17 digs.
Plymouth State was led by Jesse OíHearn (Tilton, N.H.) who had 30 assists,
Kelly Landry (Nashua, N.H.) who had 17 digs and 12 kills, and Becky Landry
(Nashua, N.H.) who 11 kills.
In the other match played Friday evening, Western Connecticut defeated
Keene State 3-0 (30-14, 30-13, 30-20).
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Saturday, September 14, 2002
at Gorham, Maine 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Husson (0-1) 9 14 30 17 1
Southern Maine (4-1) 30 30 28 30 3
Huskies Overpower Braves, 3-1
GORHAM, Maine - The University of Southern Maine Huskies jumped to a 2-0
lead and withstood a minor uprising by the Husson College Braves to post a 3-1
triumph Saturday afternoon in a non-conference women's college volleyball match
at Hill Gymnasium.
Southern Maine, which extended its modest winning streak to four
consecutive, improved to 4-1, while the match marked the season-opener for
Husson College (0-1). Southern Maine has now won four consecutive matches
against Husson College and leads the overall series by a 23-9 margin.
After posting one-sided scores of 30-9 and 30-14 in the first two games,
the Huskies appeared poised to settle the match in three games. However, the
Braves rallied to pull out a hard-fought, 30-28 win and extend the match.
Southern Maine regained the upperhand in the fourth and deciding game, posting a
30-17 triumph to clinch the win.
Southern Maine was led by sophomore Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.), who
registered a school-record 47 assists and added six service aces. The
beneficiaries of Dessert's passing were freshman Amanda Starkey (Center
Barnstead, N.H.), who tallied 17 kills, senior Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine),
who added 14 kills, and junior Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.), who contributed
12 kills.
Husson College was paced by sophomore Kate Farnsworth (Columbia Falls,
Maine), who registered 10 kills, seven digs and one block.
Southern Maine returns to action on Friday, when it partakes in the Little
East Conference Round Robin at Western Connecticut, while Husson College plays
host to Unity on Tuesday.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Southern Maine Holds off St. Joseph's College
1 2 3 4 5 Final
St. Joseph's 21 21 30 30 4 - 2
Southern Maine 30 30 25 26 15 - 3
GORHAM, Maine: After splitting the first four games, the University of
Southern Maine Huskies pulled away from the visiting St. Joseph's College Monks
to win the decisive fifth game, 15-4, and post a 3-2 triumph in a non-conference
volleyball match Wednesday night at Hill Gymnasium.
The Huskies took the first two games by scores of 30-21 and 30-25, but the
Monks took the ensuing two games by scores of 30-21 and 30-26 to knot the affair
at two games apiece.
With the win, Southern Maine avenged a 3-1, season-opening loss at St.
Joseph's last Friday night.
Southern Maine was led by freshman Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead,
N.H.), who registered 12 kills, while sophomore setter Mandy Dessert
(Bridgewater, N.H.) contributed 31 assists and six service aces, and junior
hitter Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) and sophomore hitter Meghan Bristol
(Fairfield, Conn.) recorded 15 digs apiece.
The Monks were paced by junior hitter Hillary Collyer (Mattapoisett,
Mass.) who fueled the come back by registering nine kills.
Southern Maine, which improved to 3-1, hosts Husson College on Saturday,
while St. Joseph's College fell to 2-3 and will compete in the Colby Classic on
Friday.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Three Named USM Volleyball Captains
GORHAM, Maine -- Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine), Caitlin Leonard
(Peabody, Mass.) and Meghan Bristol (Fairfield, Conn.) of the University of
Southern Maine volleyball team have been named captains for the 2002 season.
Sixth-year head coach Annette Caldwell made the announcement.
This is the second straight year that Muller and Leonard have been named
captains, while its Bristol's first
Muller, a graduate student playing her fourth season, was a second team
All-State selection last season when she averaged 2.12 kills and 0.96 blocks per
game in 105 games. She was the only player on the team to play in every game.
The 6-foot middle hitter/middle blocker had a .350 hitting percentage. She
holds nine school records.
"Marcy is a returning captain who showed great leadership last season on
the court and off the court," said Caldwell. "I look forward to her continued
presence on the front line, and her added contributions from the back line this
season."
Leonard, junior outside hitter/middle hitter, averaged 2.12 kills and 0.55
blocks in 92 games. The 5-foot-11 Leonard also had 39 service aces and 100
digs.
"Caitlin has shown stronger leadership this season. She is playing very
strong and hitting the ball really hard. I look for her to have an outstanding
season," added Caldwell.
Bristol, a two-time Little East Conference Rookie of the Week selection
last season, played primarily as a back row specialist, averaging 2.44 digs per
game. She is expected to take on a larger role this season from her outside
hitter position.
"I look for Meg to hold the team together when things get tough. She is
an outstanding defensive player and will contribute more this season from the
front line," Caldwell said.
The Huskies opened their 2002 season last weekend winning two of three
matches at the St. Joseph's College Invitational. USM returns to action
Wednesday evening (September 11) when St. Joseph's comes to USM's Warren G. Hill
Gymnasium for the Huskies' home opener.
The remainder of the 2002 schedule includes: Sept. 14, Husson (1:00);
Sept. 20-21, Little East Conference Round Robin at Western Connecticut State
University; Sept. 25, at Bates (7:00); and Sept. 27-28, Polar Bear
Invitational at Bowdoin College.
Also Oct. 2, at UMass Dartmouth (6:00); Oct. 4-5, at Salem State College
Invitational; Oct. 8, UMass Boston (6:00); Oct. 11-12, at UMaine Farmington
Invitational; Oct. 16, at Bowdoin (7:00); Oct. 19, at UMass Dartmouth
Invitational (11:00); Oct. 22, University of New England (7:00); Oct. 23,
UMaine Farmington (7:00); Oct. 26, Little East Round Robin at Plymouth State
College (1:00); and Oct. 30, at Colby (7:00).
The regular season concludes Nov. 1-2 when the Huskies host the State
Championship. The Little East Conference tournament begins Nov. 6 with two
first round matches. The semifinals and championship will be Nov. 9-10 at the
home of the regular season champion.
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Saturday, September 7, 2002
At Standish, Maine
1 2 3 4 5 Final
Southern Maine (1-1) 30 30 30 3
Unity (0-3) 18 16 20 0
1 2 3 4 5 Final
Southern maine (2-1) 30 30 30 3
UMaine Farmington (1-1) 26 27 21 0
Huskies Take Pair of Matches at St. Joseph's Invitational
STANDISH, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies picked up
their first two wins of the season Saturday in the second day of play at the
season-opening St. Joseph's College Invitational, defeating Unity College and
the University of Maine at Farmington by scores of 3-0.
The Huskies opened their day by defeating Unity, 30-18, 30-16 and 30-20,
before beating UMF 30-26, 30-27 and 30-21. The two wins improved the Huskies
record to 2-1.
In the Unity match, senior middle hitter Marcy Muller (Farmington, Maine)
and junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) each recorded eight
kills and three digs. Muller also had three service aces and two blocks.
Sophomore setter Mandy Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) had 10 assists and a school
record tying seven aces. The Huskies' team total of 21 aces was one shy of the
school record.
Against UMF, Leonard slammed home a school record 20 kills. Muller picked
up seven kills while freshman outside hitter Amanda Starkey (Center Barnstead,
N.H.) chipped in six kills and three aces. Sophomore outside hitter/setter
Emily Daigle (Rollinsford, N.H.) played a strong match with 15 digs and three
aces. Dessert added 10 assists and four aces.
USM returns to action Wednesday evening (September 11) when St. Joseph's
College visits the Hill Gymnasium for the Huskies' home opener. The first game
gets underway at 7 p.m.
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Friday, September 6, 2002
1 2 3 4 5 Final
Southern Maine (0-1) 30 28 21 25 1
St. Joseph's (1-0) 23 30 30 30 3
Monks Rally Past Huskies 3-1 in Season Opener
STANDISH, Maine -- The St. Joseph's College Monks rallied from a one-
game deficit to defeat the University of Southern Maine Huskies, 3-1, in college
volleyball action Friday evening at the first day of play in the St. Joseph's
College Invitational Volleyball Tournament. The match was the season opener for
both teams.
USM won the opening game, 30-23, before the Monks rallied to take the next
three, 30-28,
30-21 and 30-25 for the victory. USM will look to break into the win column
when it plays Unity College and the University of Maine at Farmington on
Saturday.
Leading the Huskies effort Friday night was freshman outside hitter Amanda
Starkey (Center Barnstead, N.H.). The 5-foot-9 Starkey had 11 kills, three
assists, six digs and three blocks on the night.
Junior middle hitter Caitlin Leonard (Peabody, Mass.) added 10 kills,
three assists, six digs and four blocks for the Huskies. Sophomore setter Mandy
Dessert (Bridgewater, N.H.) had 20 assists and seven digs while junior transfer
Emily Daigle (Rollinsford, N.H.) contributed 10 assists.
The Huskies will seek to gain a measure of revenge against the Monks next
Wednesday (September 11) when they host St. Joseph's in their home opener at the
Warren Hill Gymnasium. The match begins at 7:00 p.m.
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