Aug. 1, 2008

8.1.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Mid-America Christian University head volleyball coach, Samantha Lindsey, has announced the signing of Kari Higgins and Chelsae Robinson. Higgins and Robinson will join the MACU volleyball program in the fall of 2008.

Higgins an 18 year old Oklahoma City native is the daughter of Randall and Dawn Higgins. She is a graduate of Christian Heritage Academy. While playing for the CHA Crusaders, Higgins played middle blocker.

Robison is the daughter of John and Cynthia Robison and resides in Oklahoma City. She is a Community Christian School graduate. While playing for the Royals she was a right side hitter. As a senor, Robison was an All-State selection. She also played for the Oklahoma Wind Volleyball Club.

"Chelsae is an experienced player that will give us quality minutes on the back row," Head Volleyball coach Samantha Lindsey said. "Kari is a left-handed front row player; she has a great serve that will benefit us this season."

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sooner Athletic Conference.