Volleyball Recruit Zone

Lander University

WELCOME

Welcome to the Lander University volleyball Recruit Zone. Check out the following links, photos and information about the program, Lander Athletics, the University and its surrounding area. Still have questions? Please contact Coach Settle.

Head Coach: Kathryn Settle (1st season as Head Coach, 5th with program)
Assistant Coach:
Conference: Peach Belt Conference
First Season: 1998
All-Time Record: 511-380 (start of 2025 season)
NCAA DII Playoff Years: 6 (2008, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Home Court: Finis Horne Arena
Capacity: 2,276
Team Twitter Account: @Lander_VBALL
Team Instagram Account: @landervolleyball
Alma Mater: Lenoir-Rhyne
E-Mail: ksizemore@lander.edu
Office Phone: 864.388.8587

Kathryn Settle is entering her first season as Lander's head volleyball coach, after serving as an assistant coach since being hired in January 2021.
A native of Arden N.C., Sizemore comes to Lander from Valdosta State University where she served as a graduate assistant pursuing a Masters in Sociology. Prior to her time at Valdosta State, Sizemore was the Distance Learning Advisor and an assistant coach for the volleyball team at T.C. Roberson High School. She has also coached teams for Burke Elite Volleyball Club in Valdese North Carolina, as well as Xcel Volleyball Performance.
Sizemore completed her four years of athletic eligibility as a member of the volleyball program at Lenoir-Rhyne. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Instructional Studies with focuses in Mathematics and Special Education. In her time at Lenoir-Rhyne, Sizemore's teams made three conference tournament appearances, winning the tournament in 2015, along with two NCAA tournament appearances and advancing to the Sweet 16 in 2015. Sizemore was named the Rufus L. Moretz Female Scholar-Athlete of the year in 2015.

FINIS HORNE ARENA

Finis Horne Arena is home to the Lander volleyball, basketball, acrobatics & tumbling, and wrestling programs. Named after former men’s basketball coach and athletic director Finis Horne, the arena opened in 1993 and seats 2,276 fans. The arena has hosted many Peach Belt and NCAA Tournaments over the years.

Volleyball Locker Room

Weight Room

Bearcat Volleyball History

AVCA All-Americans
Katie Miller - 2022
Patricia Pantoja - 2023
Katie Miller - 2023
Lauren Dow - 2023
Katie Miller - 2024

Peach Belt Player of the Year
Katie Miller - 2024

Peach Belt Freshman of the Year
Candace LaRocca - 2007
Tarryn Angrmeier - 2012
Kaitlyn Krafka - 2018
Christina Aguayo - 2020
Katie Miller - 2022
Lauren Dow - 2023
Karson Browning - 2024

Peach Belt Libero/Defensive Specialist of the Year
Ashley Ferry - 2009
Julia Ferreira-Alves - 2015
Patricia Pantoja - 2022
Patricia Pantoja - 2023

Peach Belt Setter of the Year
Madilyn Reed - 2018
Madilyn Reed - 2019
Lauren Dow - 2023
Lauren Dow - 2024

Peach Belt Coach of the Year
Carla Decker - 2007, 2008
Ashley Stathas - 2012
Jeff Reynolds - 2022
Jeff Reynolds - 2024
KILLS
CAREER: Katie Miller (2022-24) - 1,449
SEASON: Katie Miller (2023) - 527
MATCH: Katie Miller - 33 vs Flagler (12/07/24)
ASSISTS
CAREER: Madilyn Reed (2018-22) - 4,666
SEASON: Candace LaRocca (2007) - 1,341
MATCH: Claire Damon - 68 vs UNC Pembroke (10/29/05)
DIGS
CAREER: Melissa Trippany (2004-07) - 2,523
SEASON: Hannah McManus (2019) - 763
MATCH: Melissa Trippany - 47 vs Catawba (9/25/07)
ACES
CAREER: Amanda Parker (1998-01) - 205
SEASON: Melissa Trippany (2006) - 63
MATCH: 8 by Claire Damon vs Tusculum (8/31/04), Candace LaRocca vs Augusta St. (11/3/07), Heather Peden vs Columbia College (9/10/02), Ashley Stathas vs Augusta St. (11/4/03)
TOTAL BLOCKS
CAREER: Kay Stewart (2005-08) - 545
SEASON: Reyonia Whipple (2015) - 187
MATCH: Christy Plecha vs USC-Upstate (9/29/04) - 14
Click HERE for the complete record book
All-Time Roster
All-Time Opponent History
Overall Coaching Records
Year by Year Coaching Results

Lander University

NEVER MISS A HOME MATCH

Every Lander University home volleyball match and conference match can be watched live and on demand via Bearcat Broadcasting Digital Network free of charge.
Click here to visit the Bearcat Broadcasting Digital Network

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