Western New Mexico University Athletics

The 1992 volleyball team made history as the first and only team to compete in the NAIA National Volleyball Championships. They also became the first district and bi-district champions. The team finished the regular season with an impressive 21-6 record, despite only playing three home games, and posted a 25-9 record overall. Notable victories included two tournament championships: one at the Zia Classic at rival Eastern New Mexico’s NCAA Division II event and another at the Orange and Blue Classic at Houston Baptist. The Mustangs also claimed a big win against Division I UTEP.

The team dominated the District 8 Championships, defeating Midwestern State 15-0, 15-0, and 15-7 in round one, then taking down Tarleton State with a 15-5, 15-12, 15-3 victory. The Mustangs then triumphed over Incarnate Word for the third time that season to become Bi-District Champions. Their success continued at the National Tournament in San Diego, where they secured a victory over West Virginia Wesleyan.

Members of this historic team include:

• Binny Canales - Head Coach
• David Garcia - Assistant Coach
• Jeff Knisley - Assistant Coach
• Amy Brubaker Gorgue (1993)
• Cari Webber Aguilera (1993)
• Christi Fisher
• Christy Webber Ball (1993)
• Grace Lau (1993)
• Jodi Craddock Booker (1993)
• Miki McCarthy
• Regina Johnson (1994)
• Remi Don
• Roberta Avila Will (1998)
• Susan Klump Ward (1995)
• Sidne Romine (1996)
• Thelia Medina Tafoya