Kentucky Wildcats Volleyball

Kentucky Wildcats Volleyball began play in 1977. Kathy DeBoer was hired as UK’s head volleyball coach in 1984 and she led the team to an undefeated season in the SEC and nearly won the SEC Tournament.

In 2004, UK hired Craig Skinner as head coach, and he was able to lead the ladies to the NCAA Tournament and post the team’s best record in over ten years. The ladies will begin their third season with Skinner in 2007 and hope to continue their success on the court.

Kentucky Wildcats volleyball had a good season in 2006, posting a 19-12 record. They were second in the SEC East, trailing Florida by eight SEC wins. However, it was the best record for Kentucky Wildcats Volleyball since 1992. UK made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament where the Lady Wildcats lost to Purdue 3-0.

New recruit Brooke Bartek, has transferred from Nebraska's National Championship team, and brought a lot to the Lady Cats at outside hitter. Bartek had little playtime at Nebraska and is looking to make an impact for UK. She was ranked thirteenth in the nation as a recruit when she joined Nebraska.

Sophomore Sarah Rumely, who was named SEC Freshmen of the Year in 2006, will return as starting setter and will likely factor in a large number of assists and service aces. Rumely was honored for her hard playing and was named to the 2007 U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team. Rumely played in various locations throughout the summer.

The Lady Cats will welcome a new addition to their coaching staff as well after Lauren Sauer was hired as the new assistant coach, replacing Janeae Dowling who left in April after the Army transferred her husband to a new base. Sauer comes to the Cats after playing for the Universidad de Almeria volleyball team in Almeria, Spain and was also a starter on the Georgia Tech volleyball team, where she received multiple recognitions from AVCA and the ACC. The ladies have also been giving back to their community in the off-season, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. The Cats will kick off the 2007 season on August 24th when they take on Northern Iowa on the road.

In his third season with the Cats, it seems that Coach Skinner has acclimated to his position, and his confidence will likely produce results on the court this year. The Cats have the talent to win big and will likely make it to another NCAA Tournament. However, we don't think they will challenge Florida, but Kentucky Wildcats Volleyball will battle with Tennessee for second in the SEC East.

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2007 Kentucky Wildcats Volleyball Schedule:

August 24 Wright State 6:00 pm Away

August 25 Western Michigan 11:00 am Away

August 25 Northern Iowa 8:30 pm Away

August 29 Western Kentucky 8:00pm Away

August 31 Georgetown 7:00 pm Home

September 1 Austin Peay 10:00 am Home

September 1 Cleveland State 7:00 pm Home

September 4 Eastern Kentucky 7:00 pm Home

September 7 Arizona 12 noon Away

September 8 Western Carolina 9:00 am Away

September 8 Georgia Tech 8:00 pm Away

September 14 Mississippi State 7:00 pm Home

September 16 Alabama 1:30 pm Home

September 21 Georgia 7:00 pm Away

September 23 Auburn 1:30 pm Away

September 26 Tennessee 7:00 pm Home

September 28 Arkansas 7:00 pm Home

October 5 Florida 7:00 pm Away

October 7 South Carolina 1:00 pm Away

October 12 Ole Miss 7:00 pm Home

October 14 LSU 1:30 pm Home

October 19 Alabama 8:00 pm Away

October 21 Mississippi State 2:30 pm Away

October 26 Auburn 7:00 pm Home

October 28 Georgia 1:30 pm Home

November 2 LSU 8:00 pm Away

November 4 Ole Miss 2:30 pm Away

November 9 South Carolina 7:00 pm Home

November 11 Florida 1:30 pm Home

November 14 Tennessee 7:00 pm Away

November 18 Arkansas 2:00 pm Away

2007 Kentucky Wildcats Volleyball Roster:

1 Laura Stokowski DS/S 5’8” Freshman Aurora, Illinois

2 Kathleen Bowler DS/L 5’4” Senior Naperville, Illinois

3 Sarah Mendoza OH 5’11” Freshman Winter Park, Florida

4 Brooke Bartek OH 6’2” Sophomore Lincoln, Nebraska

6 Lauren Rapp MB 6’3” Freshman Indianapolis, Indiana

7 Sarah Rumely S 5’11” Sophomore New Palestine, IN

9 Ann Armes OH 6’0” Freshman Grand Island, NE

11 Alisa Pierce DS/L 5’7” Junior Louisville, Kentucky

12 Blaire Hiler OH 6’2” Freshman New Washington, OH

17 BriAnne Sauer DS/L 5’6” Sophomore Louisville, Kentucky

18 Annmarie Behr OH/DS 5’10” Freshman St. Louis, Missouri

20 Queen Nzenwa MB 6’2” Junior Baltimore, Maryland

21 Nicole Britenriker MB 5’11” Senior Cincinnati, Ohio

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