USD Volleyball 1995

1995 PREVIEW 2 After graduating over half of her starting lineup from last year's 25-10 club that reached the semis of the NIVC, sixth-year coach Sue Snyder will field a youthful squad in 1995. Although eight of the eleven players are underclassmen, Snyder believes they'll have the talent to have another solid year as they set their sites on

a third consecutive post-season appearance. Gone from last year's squad is Jennifer Wrightson, the 1994 wee Player of the Year, ~ along with MB Amy McMahon (2nd Team All– West Region), OH Jennifer Lofftus (2nd Team AII-WCC), and setter Amy Boyer. The Captain Coach Snyder will be counting on the team's lone senior and team captain, Liz Gunsaulus, to supply both leadership and experience. The 6'0" outside hitter had a productive junior campaign, appearing in 31 matches and sur– passing 500 career digs along the way.

Junior Class USD's other returning upperclassmen include juniors Kym Phillips {5'6" BR/S) and Jenni– fer McMahon {6'0"MB). Phillips appeared in 34 of 35 matches and often broke into the starting lineup as a defensive specialist. She recorded a career-high 13 digs against San Jose State in the NIVG semifinals. McMahon appeared in 21 matches in 1994 and should be a key figure along San Diego's front this year. Sophomore Duo return with WCC Credentials Sophomores Sara Gunsaulus and Luann Petix made their marks in theWCC ranks their rookie season,both getting named to theWCC All-Freshman Team. Gunsaulus, who became USD's first freshman to earn AII-WCC First Team honors, will be the Toreros' premier player. The team's and WCC's top returner in block average {1.28 bpg) and ace average (.36), Gunaulus will be asked to carry a lot of the load. The 6'2" middle blocker also returns as USD's leader in kills average (2.9), attack percentage (.294) and block assists (112). Petix was selected wee Honorable Mention after finishing as the second-leading setter in wee matches (11 .88 apg). Fabulous Freshmen Coach Snyder says her freshman class has lifted the level of practice this fall with their abilities and all should play a key role in the season's success. Two of USD's freshmen were named to the Volleyball Magazine's Fab 50 list -- Kristin Moro (Fountain Valley, CA) and Lisa Ravensberg {Laguna Beach, CA). In addition, outside hitter Deanna Bretz (Tucson, AZ) will get her share of playing time, while Petia Yanchulova (Sofia, Bulgary) will sit out the 1995-96 campaign. " R.1111uuy11 a yuu11y ,c-a111, VVC" a, C" lQIC"IIIC"U a, all positions. Our deepest strength will be our hitting. We are a well rounded, balanced team, and I feel we 'II be able to go to anybody on the team. " Coach Sue Snyder