Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Arlinda Pierre »et» up the ball for Stephanie Douglas who came it over the net lor a winning point Defensive prawness and team unity combined to make the volleyball team rA Spring Success Revenge was the keyword for the Bison-flttc Spikers as they set out to avenge themselves for compiling a perfect Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference record last season, hut subsequently Inst the conference title in lour-namnnt play. The Spik-ers. led by seniors Stephanie Perry and Stephanie Douglas, both All MEAC honorees, won the title this time around “We knew we had the ability and confidence to win the tournament' Perry said. 'We just had to keep our minds on what we were doing and make the key plays when necessary There were a few new additions to the team, which Included assistant women's basketball coach Linda Spencer cast as the new team coach, and freshman players like Arlinda Pierce. Nicola Thompson and Marie Romulus, who played key roles in several victories. It felt great as a first year coach to come in and win the conference title said Coach Spencer Especially since we only had three returnees’ It was the team's defensive prowess and overall unity that contributed to its success, according to the coach. With powerful hitting by Douglass and Perry, and great setting by Pierce, we were assured many of those vitlories. Coach Spencer said The team which compiled a 20-8 record, placed third in the Loy-ola of Baltimore Tbuma-ment. and fourth in both iIih Bucknell and Drexei Universities tournaments. According to team assistant Andre Smith, the three freshmen standouts came to the team at just the right time. “Since Perry and Douglas are leaving the team, it was important for us to find out early on who would be our team leaders the following season, and Pierce seemed to Inin great contention for that role. Perry, who was selected the Most Valuable Player in the MEAC tournament, has been selected All-MEAC throughout her tenure with the team, and served as an ideal role model, according to Smith. “If Pierce continues to be as hot of a set-ter as she was this past season, then she is sure to follow in Perry's footsteps .’ he said. Coach Spencer added that Romulus provided the team with the type of blocking that was necessary in key situations. with her as bark row defensive specialist, and Thompson, in her position as the middle blocker, the two made an unbeatable combination Michelle Dm watches helplessly a Arlinda Pierce's attempt to return the ball after the third try fails Mi Volleyball

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To fool the opponent Mau-ry Cain deliver a change up pitch. Todd Walton connect for a stand up triple, driving in two runs. Vince Harris awaits the pitch on a 3 2 count, with two men on base. Chuck Smith steals second base in the ninth inning. setting up the go ahead run. Baseball

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