Florida State Middle Blocker Jordana Price Claims ACC Volleyball Player of the Week Oct 13, 2009
Additionally, she added a dig and three block assists as the No. 19 (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Seminoles took a 3-0 sweep of Wake Forest. Her. (Theacc.com)
Western looks for friendly home court Oct 13, 2009
Vikings entertain defending GNAC champion Western Oregon on Thursday (Wwuvikings.com)
Rainbow Wahine move up to No. 3 as Shoji nears 1,000 Oct 13, 2009
The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team moved up one spot to No. 3 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. The Rainbow Wahine (15-2, 6-0 Western Athletic Conference) swept Nevada and San Jose State in a pair of WAC matches last week. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cimed wins South American club volleyball championship Oct 12, 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Cimed men's club volleyball team won the South American volleyball championship in the southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis on Sunday ... Cimed's win in the South American volleyball championship guaranteed their participation in the World Club Championship. (Xinhuanet, China)
UC Davis Posts Sweep Against Upstart Titans Oct 11, 2009
Aggies post 13th win of season to eclipse 2008 total (Ucdavisaggies.com)
FB: Clemson\'s Spiller named National Kickoff Returner of the Week by collegefootballperformance.com... FB: Wake\'s Skinner has established career highs in passing yardage for three straight weeks... FB: Average margin of victory in the 12 conference games played to date is 10.17 pts... FB: Miami\'s Javarris James ran for 150 yards against No. 8 Oklahoma which had averaged giving up only 122 total rushing yds... MSoc: NCSU\'s Bouemboue, Wake\'s Schilawski finalists for 2009 Lowe\'s Senior CLASS Award... Schilawski set career highs with 3 goals, 7 points in win at Virginia Tech... WSoc: UNC\'s Eveland finalist for 2009 Lowe\'s Senior CLASS Award... MSoc: ACC has 5 of top 12 teams in College Soccer News poll... WSoc: VT jumped from unranked to 6th in polls after 1-0 win over UNC... WSoc: ACC has 4 teams in top 10... FH: Duke\'s Survilla leads nation with 1.68 goals per game... FH: UNC\'s Falgowski leads nation with 1.68 assists per game... UNC has not allowed goal since Sept. 4... VB: Miami\'s Carico set school record with 36 kills vs. Clemson... VB: Wake has won 6 straight matches... VB: FSU ranked 19th, in polls for 5th straight week... CC: 9 teams, 7 individuals won titles during the weekend of Oct. 2-3... Oct 8, 2009
Florida State is ranked 19th in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association Top-25 poll and has been ranked for five straight weeks. Duke is receiving 25 votes. (Theacc.com)
Miami's Carico Tabbed CVU.com National Player of the Week Oct 7, 2009
Carico, the 2008 ACC and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) East Region Freshman of the Year, leads the conference in both kills (243) and kills per set (4. 19). (Hurricanesports.com)
Vikings "Dig Pink" Thursday, host Northwest Nazarene Oct 6, 2009
Western travels to Saint Martin's on Saturday (Wwuvikings.com)
Two Knights commit to C-USA schools for volleyball Oct 6, 2009
Buchanan High middle blocker Chloe Ferrari, Clovis West setter Melody Mandelbaum and Sanger setter Korrin Wild were among 50 California high school volleyball players named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association/Underarmour All-America 2009 watch list. This year's list includes 383 players from 37 states in all, though more can be nominated. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Lady Buffs Claim #6 Spot in AVCA Poll Oct 6, 2009
CANYON, Texas - The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs maintain their spot at #6 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association national poll for the second week. They were tied with Emporia, but their win against the Hornets sealed the spot for WT.. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Falcons Set to Host Wyoming and Colorado State Oct 6, 2009
The Rams, who are receiving votes in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, will host San Diego State on Oct. 8. Danielle Minch averages 3. (Airforcesports.com)
Season too young for definitive top ranking Oct 6, 2009
However, through the first six weeks of the season, the Lions have remained on top of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Top-25 Poll and have yet to receive less than 50 of 60 possible first-place votes. It's not fair to say the Lions are overrated until they play teams like Texas, Washington or even conference foes Minnesota and Michigan. (Daily Collegian, PA)
No. 7 Stanford Clashes With No. 25 WSU, No. 3 Washington This Week Oct 6, 2009
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford jumped four spots in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll to No. 7, its highest ranking of the season. Last week, the Cardinal defeated No. 16 UCLA and No. 13 USC in Los Angeles. (Gostanford.com)
Bulldogs Host Brown to Open Ivy League Schedule on "Team Up to Fight Cancer" Weekend Oct 2, 2009
On Crusey Control One of the most dominant players in the Ivy League for the past three seasons, outside hitter Alexis Crusey started her senior campaign on the right track, grabbing All-Tournament Team honors at both the Yale Invitational and the American Volleyball Classic and taking Most Valuable Player laurels at the Yale Classic ... On the Court and in the Classroom The American Volleyball Coaches Association has announced that the Bulldogs are among the recipients of the AVCA Team Academic... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
The ACC Hot List Oct 1, 2009
No. 17 Florida State's ranking in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll matches the highest in school history while finishing the month of September undefeated for the second time in school history. ACC teams have combined for 98 double-doubles this season. (Theacc.com)
Volleyball Jumps to 19th in AVCA Poll Sep 30, 2009
- Just five days after sweeping 11th-ranked Iowa State, Baylor's volleyball team was ranked 19th by the American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll. The ranking ties the highest in program history as the 2000 squad also reached 19th. (Baylorbears.com)
Vikings at GNAC-leading Seattle Pacific on Wednesday Sep 30, 2009
Three of Western's five losses this season have been to American Volleyball Coaches Association/NCAA Division II Top 25-rated teams. The Vikings' 3-1 win over defending GNAC champion Western Oregon snapped a 19-match home victory streak for the Wolves. (Wwuvikings.com)
No. 11 Stanford Continues Pac-10 Play In Los Angeles Sep 30, 2009
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford dropped one spot in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll to No. 11. Last week, the Cardinal dropped a five-set thrilller at rival California in its Pac-10 opener. (Gostanford.com)
Panthers Back On Homecourt, Host Youngstown Friday Sep 30, 2009
In addition to her all-league recognition, Felsing claimed honorable mention all-region honors from the American Volleyball Coaches' Association. She was also a three-time winner of the Horizon League's Defensive Player of the Week award and she set a new single-season UWM digs record. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Lady Buffs Move Up in the National Poll to Tie with Emporia Sep 30, 2009
CANYON, Texas - The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs moved up one spot to number six in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, released by officials Monday. They share the spot with South Central region opponent, Emporia State, previously ranked number three. (Gobuffsgo.com)
New attitude key to Nation Ford's success Sep 25, 2009
Bebeau recently won an award through the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and the Web site MaxPreps. com as the Player of the Week for South Carolina. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bulldogs Host Yale Classic in Final Non-Conference Weekend Sep 25, 2009
Yale swept the Stags at the Yale Invitational on Sept. 5 and also downed the Eagles in Washington, D.C., 3-1, at the American Volleyball Classic ... On Crusey Control One of the most dominant players in the Ivy League for the past three seasons, outside hitter Alexis Crusey started her senior campaign on the right track, grabbing All-Tournament Team honors at both the Yale Invitational and the American Volleyball Classic ... On the Court and in the Classroom The American Volleyball Coaches... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Lady Buffs Consistent In AVCA National Poll Sep 25, 2009
CANYON, Texas - The West Texas A Buffs have maintained their position at number seven in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll for the third straight week after falling from third earlier in the season. The Lady Buffs have won the last seven matches to hold the seventh position. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Miyashiro digs deep to elevate Huskies Sep 24, 2009
The Huskies (10-0) remained at No. 3 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I Top 25 poll. Washington opens Pac-10 Conference play at Oregon Friday and at Oregon State Sunday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Clovis West second at elite volleyball tourney Sep 23, 2009
Buchanan High middle blocker Chloe Ferrari, Clovis West setter Melody Mandelbaum and Sanger setter Korrin Wild were among 50 California high school volleyball players named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association/ 00004000 Underarmour All-America 2009 watch list. This year's list includes 383 players from 37 states in all, though more can be nominated. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Lions' success limits options Sep 23, 2009
St. Louis is the only team in the American Volleyball Coaches Association top 25 poll that the Lions (12-0) were able to schedule this year. While other teams like No. 2 Texas and No. 3 Washington have been able to schedule top-tier nonconference opponents, Penn State has had to resort to playing some lower level schools, but it's not for lack of trying. (Daily Collegian, PA)
No. 10 Stanford Opens Pac-10 Play At Bay Area Rival No. 12 California Sep 23, 2009
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford moves back into the top-10 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll for the third time this season. Last week, the Cardinal posted a 2-0 record in the Pac-10/WCC Challenge, defeating both San Francisco and Saint Mary s in four sets. (Gostanford.com)
WAC honors UH's Cubi-Otineru Sep 23, 2009
The Rainbow Wahine (9-2) remained at No. 4 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Penn State is ranked first, followed by Texas and Washington. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seminoles Ranked No. 18 Sep 22, 2009
- The Florida State volleyball team has earned a national ranking of No. 18 in this week's AVCA Division I Coaches Poll, American Volleyball Coaches Association officials announced Monday afternoon. At 10-1 overall, Florida State finds itself in the top 20 for the second-straight week thanks to the best start to a season since the 1997 team began the year 12-0. (Seminoles.com)
Tied for GNAC lead, Vikings host Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Fairbanks Sep 22, 2009
Western has won four of its last five matches, the only loss being at its WWU Invitational to American Volleyball Coaches Association/NCAA Division II nationally No.7-ranked West Texas Aree of the Vikings' four losses this season have been to Top 25-rated teams ... The Vikings fell out of the American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA II Coaches Top 25 Poll last week, after being listed in the preseason (23rd) and first two regular-season ratings (21st and 24th). (Wwuvikings.com)
Miami Volleyball Prepares for First ACC Match Sep 18, 2009
This is the first time the Hurricanes and Seminoles have met with either of the Sunshine State schools ranked in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top 25 poll. The Hurricanes ride into Tallahassee having won their last two matches, both coming against NCAA Tournament opponents from a year ago in Middle Tennessee State (W, 3-1) and Albany (W, 3-0). (Hurricanesports.com)
Trio of Matches Awaits Bulldogs at Seton Hall Tournament Sep 18, 2009
After suffering its first setback of the 2009 season at the hands of Virginia Tech on Saturday at the American Volleyball Classic, the Yale volleyball team looks to get back on the winning track at this weekend s Seton Hall Tournament ... Yale s loss to Virginia Tech in the American Volleyball Classic dropped the Bulldogs to 0-1 on neutral courts this season, snapping a four-match winning streak in such situations dating back to the 2008 campaign ... Last Time Out The Bulldogs downed the host... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Volleyball Opens Defense Of C-USA Crown... Sep 17, 2009
The Wildcats enter the weekend 8-0 on the year and ranked 21st in the nation in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 Poll. New Mexico enters the week 7-1 and will battle TCU tonight in Albuquerque, N.M.. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
FSU Moves Up To No. 19 Sep 15, 2009
- Currently on a five-match winning streak, the Florida State volleyball team has moved up to No. 19 in this week's AVCA Division I Coaches Poll as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association Monday. FSU (8-1) was ranked No. 22 but jumped in the polls after earning a victory in all three of its matches played at this past weekend's FIU/Miami Invitational. (Seminoles.com)
Vikings begin GNAC play Thursday, entertain Saint Martin's Sep 15, 2009
The Vikings fell out of this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA II Coaches Top 25 Poll, after being listed in the preseason (23rd) and first two regular-season ratings (21st and 24th). . (Wwuvikings.com)
Volleyball Takes on Gonzaga in Spokane Sep 15, 2009
NATIONAL RANKINGS MEAN TOUGH SCHEDULE FOR COUGS: The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Div. I Coaches Top 25 Poll for Sept. 14, has many WSU's opponents ranked. the Pac-10 schools include No. 3 Washington, No. 7 UCLA, No. 11 Stanford, No. 12 Oregon, No. 13 California, No. 15 USC, No. 21 Arizona. (Wsucougars.com)
Virginia Tech Tops Yale in Battle of Unbeatens Sep 13, 2009
Nearly 30 years later, and only a few miles down the road at the American Volleyball Classic in Washington, D.C., Virginia Tech returned the favor with a straight-set victory over Yale by set score of 25-21, 25-15 and 26-24. The Bulldogs got a match-high 12 kills from senior Cat Dailey and six kills and a match-best 11 digs from senior Alexis Crusey. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Volleyball Olympian Willoughby suspended for two years for doping Sep 12, 2009
She was a three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association s All-American and earned player of the year in 2003 ... She was a three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association s All-American and earned player of the year in 2003. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Geary has match-high 17 kills as Western defeats Grand Canyon, 3 games to 1 Sep 12, 2009
The Vikings, ranked No.24 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, improved to 7-3. Grand Canyon, which lost to Seattle Pacific earlier in the day, fell to 6-2. (Wwuvikings.com)
- CUHS senior gets honor 0 Sep 11, 2009
The press release sent by MaxPreps stated The MaxPreps/AVCA High School Player of the Week program is a partnership between the American Volleyball Coaches Association and CBS MaxPreps Inc.. Each week MaxPreps and the AVCA recognize deserving student-athletes at the high school level who have demonstrated outstanding play on the court throughout the week of competition. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Western sweeps Notre Dame de Namur as Jepsen has 14 kills and .545 attack percentage Sep 11, 2009
Western, ranked No.24 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, improved to 6-3. NDNU fell to 2-8. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bulldogs Headed to American Volleyball Classic Sep 10, 2009
Fresh off of a clean sweep at the season-opening Yale Invitational, the Yale volleyball team hits the road for the first time in 2009 for a pair of matches at the American Volleyball Classic in Washington, D.C. The Bulldogs will face the host Eagles of American University on Friday night at 7 p.m. before challenging unbeaten Virginia Tech on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Yale enters the weekend at 3-0 ... On the Court and in the Classroom The American Volleyball Coaches Association has announced... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
No. 16 Billikens Prepare for State Farm Classic Sep 10, 2009
After facing three top-10 teams at the Hawaiian Airlines Classic last weekend, SLU moved up to No. 16 with 595 points in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top 25 Poll. Saint Louis was No. 19 the previous week after entering the season with a national ranking for the first time in program history. (Slubillikens.com)
Volleyball Hosts Nike Cougar Challenge Sep 9, 2009
NATIONAL RANKINGS MEAN TOUGH SCHEDULE FOR COUGS: The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Div. I Coaches Top 25 Poll for Sept. 7, has seven WSU's opponents ranked in the top 17. all are Pac-10 schools so the Cougs will play each twice. (Wsucougars.com)
Cat Dailey Named Ivy League Player of the Week Sep 9, 2009
Dailey, Wessels and the Bulldogs are back in action this weekend at the American Volleyball Classic. First serve from Washington, D.C. is slated for 7 p.m. as Yale challenges the host Eagles from American University. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Volleyball Hosts Texas State Sep 9, 2009
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Baylor received votes in the AVCA Division I Coaches Top 25 Poll released on Monday afternoon by American Volleyball Coaches Association officials. The Bears received a season-high 43 points in the poll, ranking them 29th among all vote getters, up three spots and 38 points from the Preseason AVCA Top 25 Poll. (Baylorbears.com)
Arizona Earns Top-25 Ranking Sep 8, 2009
Following a weekend where it improved its record to 6-0 and won the Wildcat Classic presented by Marriott Tucson University Park, the Arizona volleyball team earned a ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association s top-25 weekly poll. UA, which came in at No. 25 in the rankings, swept both Nevada and Houston on Friday before topping Eastern Washington, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon. (Pac-10.org)
Rainbow Wahine fall to No. 6 in volleyball poll; UH Hilo gets votes Sep 8, 2009
After two losses, the University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team dropped two spots to No. 6 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Penn State (6-0) remains at No. 1, followed by Texas and Washington. (Honolulu Advertiser)
No.24 Western hosts Viking Invitational on Thursday thru Saturday Sep 8, 2009
Western dropped to No.24 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll after being tied for No.21 in the last rating and No.23 in the preseason ranking. Last week, the Vikings split four matches at the Central Invitational. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bills Blank No. 10 California in Hawaii Sep 6, 2009
It is the third time in the last seven days that the Billikens (3-2) have faced a team ranked among the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) top 10. The victory also marks just the third time in program history that SLU has beaten a ranked opponent. (Slubillikens.com)
Bulldogs Hammer Colorado to Claim Yale Invitational Championship Sep 6, 2009
The Bulldogs are back in action next weekend at the American Volleyball Classic in Washington, D.C. Yale challenges the host American University Eagles at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 and closes out the weekend against Virginia Tech at 11 a.m. on Sept. 12. report filed by Drew M. Kingsley, Yale Sports Publicity. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
2009 Season Begins With Yale Invitational Sep 5, 2009
On the Court and in the Classroom The American Volleyball Coaches Association has announced that the Bulldogs are among the recipients of the AVCA Team Academic Award ... 18) is the only repeat opponent from the 2008 non-conference schedule;Yale will only play two matches at the American Volleyball Classic (American and Virginia Tech). (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Flick notches No.200 as Vikings sweep Walla Walla at CWU Invitational Sep 4, 2009
The Vikings, ranked No.21 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, improved to 4-1. Walla Walla dropped to 3-3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Flick gets 200th career win as Vikings open CWU Invitational with two sweeps Sep 4, 2009
The Vikings, ranked No.21 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, improved to 5-1 as they defeated Walla Walla University, 25-13, 25-16, 25-15, and Brigham Young Hawaii, 25-23, 25-23, 25-21. Walla Walla dropped to 3-3 and BYUH fell to 3-2. (Wwuvikings.com)
Blinn coach claims 300th career volleyball win Sep 3, 2009
Rehr, who was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association junior college coach of the year last season, is in his seventh season as the Buccaneers head coach after three years at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas. Selfishly, as a coach, wins are a gauge of your success and every day you get to get tested, you get to see if you re good or bad, Rehr said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Three Ranked Foes Await Billikens at Hawaiian Airlines Classic Sep 2, 2009
This Week: Saint Louis will face one of its toughest stretches of the season this weekend, taking on three teams ranked among the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) top 10 at the Hawaiian Airlines Classic in Honolulu, Hawai'i ... Saint Louis is ranked No. 19 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top 25 Poll with 375 points. (Slubillikens.com)
No. 11 Stanford Competes In UOP Banker's Classic Sep 2, 2009
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford came in at No. 11 this week in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. The Cardinal began the season at No. 5, but has dropped six spots after being swept by Notre Dame in its second match of the year. (Gostanford.com)
Flick one away from career victory No.200 in just 10th season Sep 1, 2009
The Vikings moved up two spots to No.21 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll after opening their season last week by winning three of four matches at the Southern California Classic. They defeated No.20 Cal State L.A., 3-2; Ashland, 3-1; and Cal State Dominguez Hills, 3-1, with their only loss being to No.2 Cal State San Bernardino, 3-0. (Wwuvikings.com)
Amundson and Geary each post double-doubles in kills and digs as Western defeats Ashland, 3-1 Aug 30, 2009
The Vikings, rated No.23 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll, improved to 2-1. They close out the tourney tonight at 7 p.m. against Cal State L.A.. (Wwuvikings.com)
No.23 Western closes out SoCal Classic with 3-2 win over No.20 CSULA Aug 30, 2009
It was the season-opening tourney for the Vikings, ranked No.23 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll, who improved to 3-1. They split a pair of matches Friday, being swept by No.2-ranked Cal State San Bernardino after beating Cal State Dominguez Hills, 3-1. (Wwuvikings.com)
No. 5 Stanford Opens 2009 Season At Shamrock Invitational Aug 29, 2009
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford came in at No. 5 when the American Volleyball Coaches Association released its annual preseason poll earlier this month. The Cardinal began last season at No. 2 in the poll, and finished the year with a trip to the NCAA title match. (Gostanford.com)
Vikings win opener at SoCal Classic, defeat CSUDH, 3 sets to 1 Aug 29, 2009
The Vikings, rated No.23 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll, posted an attack percentage of. 377 and had eight service aces. (Wwuvikings.com)
No.23 Vikings debut with split at SoCal Classic Aug 29, 2009
The Vikings, rated No.23 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll, were swept by No.2-ranked Cal State San Bernardino, 25-14, 25-19, 25-23, in the evening following a 22-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-20 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills earlier in the afternoon. Freshman outside hitter (Tacoma/Bellarmine Prep) made an outstanding collegiate debut against CSUDH as she tied for match-high honors with 18 kills along with eight digs and libero (Jr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Defending champ Sunbirds work to knit new team Aug 28, 2009
"The development of a setter will be the first step toward another championship run. Shu Liu, a four-year All-American and two-time American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year from China, ran Fresno Pacific's multi-dimensional, fast-attacking offense the past four years.Looking to replace Liu is a trio of freshman newcomers in Emily Carroll, Betina Schmidt and Erica Adachi."It's a challenge," said junior middle blocker Lisa Shilling, who is expected to be the Sunbirds'... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
American Volleyball Favored to Win Ninth Consecutive League Title Aug 27, 2009
American head coach Barry Goldberg. Eagles look to continue their championship run. (Patriotleague.com)
