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About the Lone Star Conference
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ong known as a leader in intercollegiate athletics, the Lone Star Conference (LSC) is an innovative athletics conference which aims to provide a superior competitive experience for member institutions and to allow for comprehensive development of student-athletes through academic services and life skills programming. The LSC continues to build upon its proud history while intending to be recognized as the premier NCAA Division II conference in the nation. The league’s mission is to foster student participation and success among member institutions in Division II intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of each institution’s total educational program. The LSC strives for academic excellence, stresses involvement within the community, and prides itself in upholding traditions while continually seeking new opportunities to provide student-athletes with a unique and superior experience. The LSC - founded on April 25, 1931 - has developed from a five-team conference of Texas-based schools to an 11-member league that spans three states (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico). The conference membership recently changed with the departure of five Oklahoma schools following the 2010-11 academic year. The league continues to assist its member institutions in the maintenance of intercollegiate athletic programs that are compatible with the highest standards of education and competitive sports. Throughout the league’s 80-year history, various institutions have competed under the LSC banner. Today, only Texas A&M University-Commerce (then East Texas State) remains from the original group that was formed in 1931 when North Texas State, Southwest Texas State, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin withdrew from the old Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The membership alignment has changed over the years, with current members having been added in each of the past six decades. Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly Texas A&I) joined in 1954, followed by Angelo State in 1968 and Abilene Christian in 1973. Conference membership remained within the Texas borders until 1984 when Eastern New Mexico was admitted. Since then, the LSC has grown to include members from Arkansas and Oklahoma. Cameron (1988, 1996) was added near the outset of an expansion phase, while Texas Woman’s (1989) and previous members West Texas A&M (1986, 1993) and Tarleton State (1968, 1994) joined the league soon after. Midwestern State was admitted early in 1995, while the University of the Incarnate Word became the newest member in 2010. Past members of the LSC include Trinity, Houston, Lamar, Howard Payne, Sul Ross State, McMurry, Harding, Ouachita Baptist, Central Oklahoma, East Central (Okla.), Northeastern State (Okla.), Southeastern Oklahoma and Southwestern Oklahoma. With a more streamlined membership in place, the LSC will do away with divisional formats during the 2011-12 athletic seasons. Dating back to the 1997-98 academic year, the league was formed into two divisions - North and South - in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball. Volleyball and baseball returned to playing without divisions in 2007-08, with football, basketball and softball set to go back to a one-conference model this year. While the LSC has maintained a long-standing tradition of competitive athletic programs for its members, many teams and individuals have gone on to distinguish themselves on the national stage. Entering 2011-12, LSC member institutions have collected 74 NCAA national championships since the league joined the Division II membership in 1982. Abilene Christian supplied the most recent additions to that total, capturing both the men’s indoor and outdoor track and field championships this past year. The LSC conducts conference championships in 16 sports (eight men and eight women). Men’s championships include football, soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball, track and field, tennis and golf. Women’s titles are determined in volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, softball, track and field, tennis and golf. The conference office is located in Richardson, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. Stan Wagnon serves as Commissioner, with assistance from Jay Poerner (Compliance), Melanie Robotham (Media Relations) and Travis Whipple (Marketing and Broadcasting).
Lone Star Conference Stan Wagnon Commissioner
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Jay Poerner Compliance
Melanie Robotham Media Relations
Travis Whipple Marketing/Broadcosting
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2 010 R e v i e w H i s to ry & R eco r d s Lo ne S ta r This is Co n fe r e nc e Tar l e to n
LSC Championship Tournament Appearances • 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
2 011 O p p o n en ts
SEASON - Team Victories Angelo State, 1983; West Texas A&M, 2009................... 39 Consecutive Victories vs. Conference Opponents West Texas A&M, 2006-2010..........................................83 Digs Abilene Christian , 1993.............................................3,177 Digs Per Game Southeastern Okla, 2005...........................................23.17 Block Solos Southwest Texas, 1982.................................................351 Block Assists Angelo State, 1983 .......................................................655 Total Blocks Angelo State, 1983........................................................891 Blocks Per Game Abilene Christian, 1988..................................................5.6 Kills West Texas A&M, 2007..............................................2,561 Kills Per Game West Texas A&M, 2001..............................................17.53 Kill Attempts West Texas A&M, 2007..............................................6,832 Hitting Percentage West Texas A&M, 1991.................................................340 Aces Texas Woman’s, 1987...................................................377 Aces Per Game Central Oklahoma, 1989..............................................2.79 Assists West Texas A&M, 2007..............................................2,319 Assists Per Game West Texas A&M, 2001..............................................15.49
T he Co ache s
Career - Individual Digs Lacie Allen, Central Oklahoma, 2004-07.................... 2,765 Digs Per Game Lauren Flynn, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006-09 ......... 5.90 Blocks Solos Jennifer Goble, Eastern NM, 1991-93, 95..................... 360 Block Assists Kristen Vincent, Central Oklahoma, 1990-93................ 515 Total Blocks Jennifer Goble, Eastern NM, 1991-93, 95..................... 791 Blocks Per Game Jana Moore, Abilene Christian, 1985-88...................... 1.69 Kills Alma Brahimaj, Central Oklahoma, 1999-2002.......... 2,404 Kills Per Game Sarah (Butler) Carthal, West Texas A&M, 1997-99...... 5.25 Kill Attempts Alma Brahimaj, Central Oklahoma, 1999-2002.......... 6,057
MATCH - Team Digs West Texas A&M vs. Eastern New Mexico, 1993 West Texas A&M vs. Southwest Texas, 1982............... 226 Block Solos Cameron vs. Eastern New Mexico, 1990........................ 27 Block Assists West Texas A&M vs. Minnesota Duluth, 2000................. 48 Total Blocks Texas A&M-Commerce vs. Eastern NM, 1989................ 44 Kill Angelo State vs. East Texas State, 1995...................... 107 Kill Attempts Central Okla. vs. Cameron, 2000..................................298 Hitting Percentage Angelo State vs. Colo. State-Pueblo, 2004.................. .617 Aces Central Oklahoma vs. Texas Woman’s, 1990................. 26 Assists West Texas A&M vs. Central Missouri State, 1990......... 96
T he Pl ay e rs
Season - Individual Digs Lacie Allen, Central Okla., 2007....................................996 Digs Per Game Lacie Allen, Central Okla., 2007................................... 7.11 Block Solos Jana Moore, Abilene Christian , 1988........................... 144 Block Assists Kristen Vincent, Central Oklahoma, 1991..................... 164 Total Blocks Jennifer Goble, Eastern NM, 1992................................266 Blocks Per Game Jana Moore, Abilene Christian, 1988............................. 2.5 Kills Sarah (Butler) Carthal, West Texas A&M, 1999............ 735 Kills Per Game Sarah (Butler) Carthal, West Texas A&M, 1999........... 6.07 Kill Attempts Mari Aruejo, Central Oklahoma, 2007........................ 1,752 Hitting Percentage Carol Pereira, West Texas A&M, 1990......................... .503 Assists Katie Rickwartz, West Texas A&M, 2007................... 1,884 Assists Per Game: Kendra Morgan, West Texas A&M, 2001................... 13.90 Aces Brittany Bridge, WTAMU; Lora Spencer, CU, 2000....... 125 Aces Per Game Heather Divine, Central Oklahoma, 1989.................... 0.92
Career - Individual (Continued) Hitting Percentage Sarah (Butler) Carthal, West Texas A&M, 1997-99...... .364 Assists Kendra Morgan, West Texas A&M, 2000-03.............. 6,087 Assists Per Game Lindsey Martin, Abilene Christian, 2002-05................ 12.62 Aces Heather Divine, Central Oklahoma, 1988-1991............ 267 Aces Per Game Kelsey Kosick, Cameron, 2001-03.............................0.721
2 011 Pr e vi e w
Match - Individual Digs Jodi Cave, Angelo State vs. Hastings, 1991................... 69 Block Solos Jennifer Goble, Eastern NM vs. Western NM, 1992....... 18 Block Assists Julie Myatt, West Texas A&M vs. Regis, 1988................ 27 Kills Alma Brahimaj, Central Okla. vs. Cameron, 2000.......... 46 Kill Attempts Alma Brahimaj, Central Okla. vs. Cameron, 2000........ 125 Hitting Percentage Jill Myatt, West Texas A&M vs. TAMK, 1989................ .857 Aces Jodi Cave, Angelo State vs. Chapman, 1991.................. 14 Assists Sandy Callahan, WTAMU vs. Central Mo., 1990............ 92
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All-Time LSC Award Winners/Champions 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984
2010 2009 2008 2007
2010 2009 2008 2007
head Coach of the Year
Jason Skoch, WTAMU Mark Pryor, TAMUC Mary Schindler, Tarleton Tony Graystone, WTAMU *Dominic Yoder, CU ^Tony Graystone, WTAMU *Jeff Boyland, UCO ^Brek Horn, ACU *Kim Vinson, CU ^Kathleen Brasfield, ASU *Shelly Barberee, TWU ^Brek Horn, ACU *Mark Herrin, UCO ^Tony Graystone, WTAMU *Cherrie Wilmoth, SOSU ^Tony Graystone, WTAMU *Kim Vinson, CU ^Tony Graystone, WTAMU *Kim Vinson, CU ^Mike Maguire, ENMU *Kim Vinson, CU ^Debbie Hendricks, WTAMU *Patty Dowdell, TWU ^Debbie Hendricks, WTAMU Debbie Robledo, TAMUK Mike Maguire, ENMU Mark Herrin, UCO Mike Maguire, ENMU Kathleen Brasfield, ASU Mike Maguire, ENMU Kim Hudson, WTAMU Kim Hudson, WTAMU Kim Hudson, WTAMU Kathleen Brasfield, ASU Kathy Goodlett, TAMUC Kathleen Brasfield, ASU Kathleen Brasfield, ASU
setter of the Year
Ijeoma Moronu, ACU Katie Rickwartz, WTAMU Katie Rickwartz, WTAMU Katie Rickwartz, WTAMU Allison Schreiber, MSU
libero of the Year
Kiara Jordan, MSU Lauren Flynn, TAMUC Lauren Flynn, TAMUC Sara Contreras, WTAMU Lacie Allen, UCO
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984
2010 2009 2008 2007
freshman of the Year
Neely Borger, ACU Chelsea Gibson, ASU Lunden Azuara, SOSU Sha Tramble, TAMUK *Kelsey Reynolds, UCO ^Chelsea Zunker, TAMUK *Kandis Schroeder, TWU ^Lauren Leone, ACU *Katie Schult, UCO ^Shaday Smith, TAMUK *Vicki Ibarra, CU *Olivia Franceskini, SOSU ^Ambra Clark, WTAMU *Kate Pence, MSU ^Desiree Reed, Tarleton *Betsy Pattock, CU ^Amber Nelson, ASU *Stacey Meek, UCO ^Kendra Morgan, WTAMU *Megan Smith, CU ^Shannon Stroud, WTAMU *Erika Pierson, Harding ^Lindsay DeHoff, ACU *Melissa Staiger, TAMUC ^Didi Ebert, Tarleton Jessica Bryant, TWU Kenisha Reaux, TAMUK Holly Morgan, WTAMU Angela Cooper, ACU Kate O’Neill, UCO Jennifer Glass, ASU Deborah Berry, ASU Tina Mayo, ENMU Ana Carolina Pereira, WTAMU Gail Allison, ASU Cary Stengler, ACU Kristi Gray, WTAMU Julie Myatt, WTAMU Alice Fortes, TAMUC Sharyn Renner, ACU
newcomer of the Year
Keidra Williams, WTAMU Zuela Adom, UCO Holly Hicks, ECU Mari Araujo, UCO
OFFENSIVE PLAYER of the Year
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
2000 1999 1998
Chelsea Gibson, ASU Melissa Harper, WTAMU Laura Prinsen, WTAMU Laura Prinsen, WTAMU Olivia Franceskini, SOSU Abbie Lowry, ACU *Olivia Franceskini, SOSU ^Amanda Slate, ACU *Morgan Meyer, CU ^Amanda Slate, ACU *Kelsey Kosick, CU ^Kendra Morgan. WTAMU *Kelsey Kosick, CU ^Jess Anne Fernandes, WTAMU *Amy Wallace, TAMUCe ^Jennifer Cabanilla, WTAMU
DEFENSIVE PLAYER of the Year
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
Shawna Hines, ACU Shawna Hines, ACU Shawna Hines, ACU Alysha Pritt, MSU *Lacie Allen, UCO ^Sara Contreras, WTAMU *Jenny Anderson, UCO ^Brittani Bell, WTAMU *Jenny Head, CU ^Shelby Pitcock, ASU *Jenny Head, CU ^Kacie Hyatt, WTAMU *Sarah Wedberg, TAMUC ^Kacie Hyatt, WTAMU *Andrea Ramsay, SOSU ^Kacie Hyatt, WTAMU
player of the Year
*Alma Brahamaj, UCO ^Shannon Stroud, WTAMU *Alma Brahamaj, UCO ^Sarah Butler, WTAMU *Sharlene Marschall, CU ^Sarah Butler, WTAMU
1997 1996 1995
*Chantelle Clegg, TWU ^Sarah Butler, WTAMU Sarah Steinmetz, TWU Jennifer Goble, ENMU Wendy Ward, WTAMU
LSC Championship history LSC Championship
Year School 2010 WTAMU 2009 WTAMU 2008 WTAMU 2007 WTAMU 2006 WTAMU 2005 ACU 2004 ACU 2003 WTAMU 2002 WTAMU 2001 WTAMU 2000 WTAMU 1999 WTAMU 1998 CU 1997 WTAMU 1996 No Tournament 1995 WTAMU 1994 UCO 1993 ENMU 1992 ASU 1991 ASU 1990 No Tournament 1989 No Tournament 1988 No Tournament 1987 No Tournament 1986 TAMUC 1985 ASU 1984 ASU 1983 ASU 1982 ASU
Regular Season Champions
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982
School WTAMU WTAMU WTAMU WTAMU *CU, ^WTAMU *UCO, ^ACU *CU, ^ACU *UCO, ^WTAMU *UCO, ^WTAMU *UCO, ^WTAMU *CU, ^WTAMU *CU, ^WTAMU *CU, ^WTAMU *TWU, ^WTAMU WTAMU #ENMU UCO ENMU ASU ASU WTAMU ASU, WTAMU WTAMU TAMUC TAMUC ASU ASU ASU ASU
*-North Division; ^-South Division; #-forfeited championship due to ineligible player
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