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The Bethel University volleyball team is on a historical run during the 2015 NCAA Tournament, as the Royals (25-9) are among the final eight teams competing after defeating defending national champion, Hope College, in the first round, UW-Eau Claire in the second round, and the University of Northwestern-St. Paul in the Sweet 16 matchup. BU faces Hendrix College in the quarterfinal matchup Saturday with first serve scheduled for 12:30 p.m. (ET). The Warriors (29-8), who hail from Conway, Arkansas, defeated Covenant College in the opening round, region host, Berry College, in the second round, and No. 2-seeded Emory University in the third round. Like Bethel, this is Hendrix's first trip to the quarterfinal round. Together these two teams defeated last year's national champion (Hope) and runner-up (Emory).

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Wednesday, November 18
The NCAA is hosting a special student-athlete banquet at Calvin College on Wednesday evening for all eight teams. There is a live webcast for those that cannot attend. 
 

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Hannah Grow Featured on the NCAA website
  

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Bethel University Royals
Overall record: 25-9 (9-2 MIAC)
Head Coach: Gretchen Hunt (15th season)

This is Bethel's fifth NCAA Tournament, with previous trips coming in 2011, 2007, 2001, and 1999. With last weekend's sweep of the UW-Whitewater Region, the Royals are now 6-4 all time in postseason play, including a 4-1 record in the last two appearances. BU's first-ever Elite 8 appearance comes as a result of defeating the defending national champion Hope College 3-0 in the opening round, UW-Eau Claire 3-1 in the round of 32, and the University of Northwestern-St. Paul 3-2 in the Sweet 16 matchup. 

Thursday post-game press conference
Friday post-game press conference
Saturday post-game press conference

Notes:
• Bethel has won 16 out of their last 20 matches dating back to September 19, when they defeated Carroll University 3-0. Within that same time frame, the Royals have won 10 out of their last 11. 
• Prior to this year, the farthest BU had gone in the NCAA Tournament was the second round—in each of the last three appearances. 
• Carlee Hoppe was named the UW-Whitewater Region's Most Oustanding Player. She leads the team with 3.31 kills and 3.22 digs per set. 
• Sophmore middle Kristin Stern is hitting .345 on the season, which is on pace to set a new single-season record for hitting percentage. Stern set the record last year with an average of .332.
• Nicole Deberry averaged 1.3 kills per set entering the NCAA Tournament, but over the last three matches, Deberry has recorded 2.83 kills per set.
• Tegan LaBerge has collected 79 kills in the last eight matches, averaging 2.72 kills per set. In addition, she's been credited with 47 block assists and four solo blocks during that time frame.
• Kali Johnson's 30 digs against UW-Eau Claire Friday night was her second-highest single-match total throughout her career. (31 vs. Saint Benedict on September 25)

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Hendrix College Warriors
Overall record: 28-8 (12-2 SAA)
Head Coach: Ryan Meek (5th season)

Hendrix College is making its second trip to the NCAA Tournament after losing to No. 7-ranked Wash. U. 2-3 in the second round of last year's postseason. This year has been a different story for Hendrix, though, as they defeated Covenant 3-0 in the opening round, Berry 3-2 in the second round, and No. 2-ranked Emory 3-2 in the third round. 

Notes:
• Reaching the Elite 8 is the farthest Hendrix has advanced in the NCAA Tournament. The Warriors all-time record in the postseason is 4-1.
• Hendrix was seeded No. 3 in the South Region behind Berry (No. 2) and Emory (No. 1).
• Hendrix has defeated the No. 2 (Emory) and No. 4 (Carthage) teams in the country this season. 
• The Warriors have won back-to-back Southern Athletic Association (SAA) titles, including their most recent 3-1 win over Birmingham Southern.
• MC Rogers has recorded 14 double-doubles throughout the season. Rogers has recorded 41 kills and 45 digs over the last two (five-set) matches. 

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Championship Teams and Schedule
 

Thursday, November 18	Matches
12:30 p.m.	Bethel vs. Hendrix
3 p.m.	Wittenburg University vs. Clarkson University
5:30 p.m.	California Lutheran University vs. Bowdoin College
8 p.m.	Carthage College vs. Randolph-Macon College
Friday, November 19
5 p.m.	Match #5 (winners of Thursday's 12:30 & 3pm games)
7:30 p.m.	Match #6 (winners of Thursday's 5:30 & 8pm games)
Saturday, November 14
7 p.m.	Match #7 (winners of Friday's games)