UCA volleyball coach Steven McRoberts announced five additions to the 2005 Sugar Bear squad Wednesday.

Joing UCA are Kelly Bence (5-9, OH, Vista, Calif.), Toni Evans (5-5, DS, Lonoke, Ark.), Tristen McNeal (6-1, MB, Killeen, Texas), Amanda Rossman (5-10, OH, Glendale, Ariz.), and Amy Wisdom (5-8, S, Lubbock, Texas).

"I'm very excited about this class as a whole," McRoberts said. "I had a short timetable to recruit, but feel as though we filled some immediate needs. We also added some quality depth to our team. It will be a lot of fun this fall when this group gets together with our returning players."

Bence was the 2004 Conference player of the year, as well as a first team All-Conference and All-Region player for Vista High School.

Evans was a two-year All-Arkansas selection and a three-time All-Conference honoree. She made the All-State Tournament team in 2004 and was an Arkansas All-Star this spring. Evans helped lead Lonoke High School to a 5AAA title and a trip to the AAA playoffs.

McNeal averaged 2.57 kills and 0.7 blocks per game for a 22-20 Tyler Junior College team. She was named to the All-Region and All-Conference teams as well as the All-Conference Tournament team.

Rossman was an All-Arizona and All-Region selection in 2004. She made second team

All-Region in 2003.

Wisdom earned All-District and All-Texas Academic honors at Monterey High School. She holds the school records for assists, service aces and attack percentage. Wisdom also has six years of club experienece.

The Sugar Bears begin their first season under McRoberts on August 26, where they will compete at the Missouri Southern Invitational in Joplin, Mo.







		Echo Press Services Posted May 27, 2005 1:00 p.m. UCA volleyball coach Steven McRoberts announced five additions to the 2005 Sugar Bear squad Wednesday. Joing UCA are Kelly Bence (5-9, OH, Vista, Calif.), Toni Evans (5-5, DS, Lonoke, Ark.), Tristen McNeal (6-1, MB, Killeen, Texas), Amanda Rossman (5-10, OH, Glendale, Ariz.), and Amy Wisdom (5-8, S, Lubbock, Texas). "I'm very excited about this class as a whole," McRoberts said. "I had a short timetable to recruit, but feel as though we filled some immediate needs. We also added some quality depth to our team. It will be a lot of fun this fall when this group gets together with our returning players." Bence was the 2004 Conference player of the year, as well as a first team All-Conference and All-Region player for Vista High School. Evans was a two-year All-Arkansas selection and a three-time All-Conference honoree. She made the All-State Tournament team in 2004 and was an Arkansas All-Star this spring. Evans helped lead Lonoke High School to a 5AAA title and a trip to the AAA playoffs. McNeal averaged 2.57 kills and 0.7 blocks per game for a 22-20 Tyler Junior College team. She was named to the All-Region and All-Conference teams as well as the All-Conference Tournament team. Rossman was an All-Arizona and All-Region selection in 2004. She made second team All-Region in 2003. Wisdom earned All-District and All-Texas Academic honors at Monterey High School. She holds the school records for assists, service aces and attack percentage. Wisdom also has six years of club experienece. The Sugar Bears begin their first season under McRoberts on August 26, where they will compete at the Missouri Southern Invitational in Joplin, Mo.