SANDY ABRAM
Inducted November 15th 2019
Sandy Abram began an exceptional two-year collegiate career at Durham in 1992. Prior to graduating from DC in the spring of 1994, she was an all-star member of the Lords women's volleyball program, helping lead the team to two provincial medals.
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During her first season, Abram and the Lords finished fourth in Division I at the end of the regular season with a 7-7 record. After dropping their semifinal match, Durham would go on to defeat St. Clair by a final score of 3-1 to capture provincial bronze.
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The next year both Abram and the Lords showed tremendous improvement, jumping up to second place in Division I at the end of the regular season with a 10-2 record. 1993-94 was also the first year for recorded statistics in women's volleyball – Abram registered 109 kills, 24 blocks, 10 service aces, appearing in 37 sets over 12 games played that year. An offensive star, she was named the team's MVP, an OCAA all-star and CCAA All-Canadian, recognizing her as one of the top female volleyball players in the country.
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At the 1993-94 provincial championship Abram and the Lords knocked off St. Clair in the semifinal round 3-0, before falling in the championship to Seneca. Abram was named an OCAA championship all-star and the Lords returned home with the silver, their second provincial medal in as many years.