MALIBU, California – Who are the best Waves ever to wear a particular number on their jersey or cap? This series will aim to identify the most accomplished Pepperdine student-athletes, number by number.
 
Previously, a comprehensive women's indoor volleyball list of the top Waves to wear each number was published. Today, Pepperdine coaching legend Nina Matthies narrows that down and provides her opinion on the best Wave to wear each number (and in the case of ties where she couldn't decide on just one, the best Waves).
 
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• Nicole Sanderson (Surfers Paradise, Australia/Benowa State HS) was a four-time All-WCC first team pick from 1994-97. She is the program's all-time leader in kills (2,028) and aces (147). She would later compete for her native Australia at the 2004 Olympics in beach volleyball. She was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008.

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• Kellie Woolever (Long Beach, Calif./Wilson HS) was a two-time All-American and made the All-WCC first team in 2011 and was honorable mention in 2010. The setter had career totals of 3,938 assists and 1,215 digs.

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• Katie Messing (The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands HS) was All-WCC honorable mention in 2013 and 2014. The outside hitter had 1,085 career kills over her four seasons.

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• Lee Hoven (Manhattan Beach, Calif./Mira Costa HS) was a three-time All-WCC pick, including the first team in 1985 and 1987. The setter had 4,001 career assists.
• Katie Wilkins (Lakeside, Calif./Christian HS) was a three-time All-American, including the first team in 2003, and the WCC Player of the Year in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The outside hitter had 1,672 career kills and averaged 4.54 kills and 2.21 digs per set for her four-year career. She was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.

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• Sophia Milo (Portland, Ore./Jesuit HS) earned All-WCC all four years, including the first team in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The middle blocker is the program's all-time leader in blocks with 517 and she also had 1,208 career kills.
• Lilla Frederick (Huntington Beach, Calif./Cornelia Connelly HS) made the All-WCC first team in both 2010 and 2011. The outside hitter had 1,140 kills and averaged 2.76 kills and 2.75 digs for her career.

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• Carolyn Hueth (Torrance, Calif./West HS) was All-American honorable mention in 1991 and made three All-WCC teams, including the first team in 1990 and 1991. The setter/outside hitter had career totals of 1,669 assists, 1,371 digs and 639 kills.

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• Blair Noonan (Escondido, Calif./San Pasqual HS) made the All-WCC first team in 1992 and was second team in 1990 and 1991. The outside hitter averaged 3.43 kills per set over her four seasons and had 1,219 career kills.

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• Linda Chisholm (Van Nuys, Calif.) finished her career wearing #8 in 1979. The middle blocker helped the Waves to three top-10 national finishes. She went on to win a silver medal with the U.S. at the 1984 Olympics. Chisholm was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996.  
• Becci Roehl (Manhattan Beach, Calif./Bishop Montgomery HS) made the All-WCC first team in 1997 and second team in 1995 and 1996. The setter is the program's all-time leader in assists with 5,020. She averaged 13.14 assists per set over her four seasons.
• Stacy Rouwenhorst (Bellflower, Calif./Valley Christian HS) earned four All-WCC honors, including the first team in 2000, 2001 and 2002. The middle blocker had career totals of 1,388 kills and 252 blocks.

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• Melissa Snow (Porterville, Calif./Monache HS) made the All-WCC first team in 2001 and second team in 1999. The outside hitter collected 1,052 career kills and 1,179 digs.
• Kiah Fiers (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif./Peninsula HS) earned All-WCC honors all four years, including the first team in 2007 and 2009. The setter had 4,410 career assists, averaging 11.67 per set over her four seasons.

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• Julie Evans (Newport Beach, Calif./Newport Harbor HS) was an All-American honorable mention selection in 1987, the WCC Player of the Year in 1985 and 1987 and a three-time All-WCC first team pick. The outside hitter had 1,955 career kills and averaged 4.60 kills per set over her four seasons. She was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018.
• Paola Rodriguez (Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly HS) made the All-WCC first team in 2001 and 2002. The setter had 3,683 career assists, averaging 13.84 per set a junior and 12.61 as a senior.
• Stevi Robinson (Hermosa Beach, Calif./Mira Costa HS) earned All-WCC honorable mention all four of her years (2008-11). The libero is the program's all-time leader in digs with 1,750 and she averaged 4.33 per set over four years.

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• Melissa Plass (Huntington Beach, Calif./Fountain Valley HS) was All-WCC first team in 1999 and 2000 and honorable mention in 1998. The setter had 3,599 career assists, averaging 12.54 per set over four seasons.

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• Carrie Romer (Arvada, Colo./Faith Christian Academy) made three All-WCC teams, including the second team in 1995. The middle blocker had career totals of 1,018 kills, 392 blocks and 356 digs.

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• Kim Hill (Portland, Ore./Portland Christian HS) was a three-time All-American, including the first team in 2011. She was the WCC Player of the Year in 2011 and made four All-WCC teams, including the first team three times. The middle blocker/opposite had career totals of 1,300 kills, 503 digs and 375 blocks. Hill was a 2016 U.S. Olympian.

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• Julie Rubenstein (Camarillo, Calif./Oaks Christian HS) made the All-American third team in 2008 and earned All-WCC honors all four years, including the first team in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The outside hitter had 1,743 career kills as well as 973 digs and 299 blocks. She was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016.

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• Jennifer Meredith (Del Mar, Calif./Torrey Pines HS) switched from #2 as a senior and earned All-WCC first team honors in 1993. As an outside hitter that season, she averaged 3.87 kills and 3.27 digs and finished her career with 916 kills and 1,166 digs.

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• Samantha Cash (San Diego, Calif./Canyon Crest Academy) made the All-WCC first team in 2011 and 2013 and was honorable mention in 2014. The middle blocker had career totals of 903 kills and 447 blocks.