JACKSON, Tenn. - The 2008 TranSouth Conference Volleyball Tournament will be played at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. on Nov. 10-11. The two-day event will take place in Fred DeLay Gymnasium and the auxiliary gym, both located on the Union campus. The first day will feature 10 matches, five on each court with the first matches scheduled for 9:00 am.
Over the past five seasons, four different teams have captured the conference title. Last season's champion, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) University will look to defend their title.
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FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS:
|
# |
Team |
Conference |
Overall Record |
|
1. |
Freed-Hardeman |
14-0 |
31-3 |
|
2. |
Union (Tenn.) |
10-4 |
23-7 |
|
3. |
Trevecca Nazarene |
9-5 |
18-9 |
|
4. |
Lyon |
8-6 |
17-10 |
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5. |
Bethel (Tenn.) |
7-7 |
14-12 |
|
6. |
Cumberland (Tenn.) |
6-8 |
19-16 |
|
7. |
Martin Methodist |
2-12 |
2-27 |
|
8. |
Mid-Continent |
0-14 |
0-24 |
SCHEDULE & RESULTS:
Day One - Monday, November 10
Match 1 - 9:00 AM: #1 Freed-Hardeman def. #8 Mid-Continent 3-0 (25-9, 25-12, 25-9)
Match 2 - 9:00 AM: #4 Lyon def. #5 Bethel 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 25-14)
Match 3 - 11:30 AM: #6 Cumberland def. #3 Trevecca Nazarene 3-2 (25-23, 11-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-3)
Match 4 - 11:30 AM: #2 Union def. #7 Martin Methodist 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-17)
Match 5 - 2:00 PM: #5 Bethel def. #8 Mid-Continent 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-20)
Match 6 - 4:30 PM: #3 Trevecca Nazarene def. #7 Martin Methodist 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-9, 25-15)
Match 7 - 2:00 PM: #4 Lyon def. #1 Freed-Hardeman 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 17-25, 25-16, 15-6)
Match 8 - 4:30 PM: #2 Union def. #6 Cumberland 3-1 (25-17, 20-25, 25-18, 25-18)
Awards ceremony following the completion of the last 4:30 pm game. It will be held in the Main Gym.
Match 9 - 7:00 PM: #6 Cumberland def. #5 Bethel 3-1 (25-11, 25-23, 21-25, 25-13)
Match 10 - 7:00 PM: #3 Trevecca Nazarene def. #1 Freed-Hardeman 3-1 (26-24, 14-25, 25-21, 25-23)
Day Two - Tuesday, November 11
Match 11 - 9:00 AM: #3 Trevecca Nazarene def. #6 Cumberland 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 29-27)
Match 12 - 11:30 AM: #2 Union def. #4 Lyon 3-1 (25-27, 25-16, 25-21, 25-16)
Match 13 - 2:00 PM: #3 Trevecca Nazarene def. #4 Lyon 3-2 (20-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-10)
Championships Match(s)
Match 14 - 5:00 PM: #2 Union def. #3 Trevecca Nazarene 3-2 (25-14, 18-25, 25-23, 16-25, 16-14)
Union University wins TranSouth Tournament Title. (photo)
Union earns automatic bid to NAIA National Tournament.
TRANSOUTH ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
CJ Neathamer, Union University (Most Valuable Player)
Katie Adams, Union University
Heather Lieberman, Union University
Kelly Huff, Trevecca Nazarene University
Kimi Coffey, Trevecca Nazarene University
Katie Beineke, Lyon College
Katie Ball, Cumberland University
TRANSOUTH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
|
Year |
Season Champion |
Tournament Champion |
|
1996 |
Lee University |
Lee University |
|
1997 |
Lee University |
Lee University |
|
1998 |
Lee University |
Lee University |
|
1999 |
Union University |
Union University |
|
2000 |
Union University |
Lee University |
|
2001 |
Lee University |
Lee University |
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2002 |
Lee University |
Lee University |
|
2003 |
Lee University |
Lee University |
|
2004 |
Union University |
Union University |
|
2005 |
Martin Methodist |
Martin Methodist |
|
2006 |
Martin Methodist |
Martin Methodist |
|
2007 |
Freed-Hardeman |
Freed-Hardeman |
|
2008 |
Freed-Hardeman |
Union University |
Player of the Year: Crissandra Perez, Freed-Hardeman University
Freshman of the Year: Fernanda Alves, Freed-Hardeman University
Newcomer of the Year: Ashton O'Halloran, Trevecca Nazarene University
Coach of the Year: Todd Humphry, Freed-Hardeman University
Regular Season Champions: Freed-Hardeman University (
Photo)
First Team All-Conference (Photo)
Crissandra Perez, Freed-Hardeman University
Fernanda Alves, Freed-Hardeman University
Amanda Hutchison Coyle, Union University
Katie Beineke, Lyon College
Jessica Vieira, Bethel College
Kelly Huff, Trevecca Nazarene University
Sydney Rice, Freed-Hardeman University
Katie Ball, Cumberland University
Karim Raymond, Freed-Hardeman University
Emilie Ogan, Union University
Kaley Ward, Trevecca Nazarene University
CJ Neathamer, Union University
Second Team All-Conference (Photo)
Martha Ray, Freed-Hardeman University
Ashton O'Halloran, Trevecca Nazarene University
Katie Adams, Union University
Anna Sims, Union University
Meghann LaBorn, Lyon College
Ashley Young, Union University
Abbey Masters, Bethel College
Claire Pennington, Freed-Hardeman University
Lauren Castleberry, Lyon College
Honorable Mentioned All-Conference (Photo)
Kimi Coffey, Trevecca Nazarene University
Michele Cunha, Bethel College
Ann-Kathrin Kuehhorn, Martin Methodist College
Joni Simpson, Cumberland University
Taylor Denny, Cumberland University
Lisa Sellers, Bethel College
Tracy Smallwood, Cumberland University
Julie Arnold, Lyon College
Ann Sullivan, Lyon College
Lauren Ruffner, Martin Methodist College
Brittany Butler, Mid-Continent University
Megan Bus, Mid-Continent University
2008 TRANSOUTH VOLLEYBALL SCHOLAR ATHLETES
TranSouth Scholar Athletes are varsity players that are sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Bethel College
Michelle Pittman
Jessica Vieira, Sophomore
Stephanie Owen, Sophomore
Michele Cunha, Junior
Cumberland University
Taylor Denny, Sophomore
Samantha Bellar, Sophomore
Lauren Carter, Sophomore
Tracy Smallwood, Junior
Laurel Conrey, Senior
Kailen Harris, Senior
Freed-Hardeman University
Claire Pennington, Sophomore
Emily Hicks, Junior
Karim Raymond, Junior
Lyon College
Meghann LaBorn, Sophomore
Katie Beineke, Junior
Lauren Castleberry, Junior
Julie Arnold, Junior
Ann Sullivan, Senior
Martin Methodist College
Lacy Neuenschwander, Junior
Mid-Continent University
Brittany Butler, Senior
Trevecca Nazarene University
Jessica Wellette, Sophomore
Brooke Cannon, Sophomore
Kimberly Coffey, Junior
Jessica Hood, Junior
Rachel Spotten, Junior
Kaley Ward, Junior
Kelly Huff, Senior
Union University
Heather Lieberman, Sophomore
Amanda Hutchison Coyle, Senior
Lindsey Wallach, Senior
