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(video)Purdue Volleyball Team Postgame Press Conference, Coach Shondell On First Round Victory Over Kentucky

Purdue Volleyball Team Postgame Press Conference, Coach Shondell On First Round Victory Over Kentucky

Head coach Dave Shondell talks about his team's win over Kentucky in the first round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament.

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(video)Ohio State Volleyball Team Win Over Dayton 2nd Round: NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship

Ohio State Volleyball Team Win Over Dayton 2nd Round: NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship

Hosted at the Frericks Center, on the campus of the University of Dayton.

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(video)Cal Women's Volleyball: NCAA Volleyball Tournament Quotes

Cal Women's Volleyball: NCAA Volleyball Tournament Quotes 

The Cal Women's Volleyball team competed in the NCAA Tournament on December 3rd, against Utah State, and December 4th, against North Carolina. The team came out winning both rounds.

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Purdue Volleyball Team Postgame Press Conference, Coach Shondell On Second Round Victory Over Louisville

Purdue Volleyball Team Postgame Press Conference, Coach Shondell On Second Round Victory Over Louisville

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Creighton Volleyball Player Volleyball Quotes - NCAA Second Round Press Conference

 

Creighton Volleyball Player Volleyball Quotes - NCAA Second Round Press Conference

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Minnesota Volleyball Quotes: NCAA 2nd Round Press Conference Mike Hebert On Creighton Defeat

Minnesota Volleyball Quotes: NCAA 2nd Round Press Conference Mike Hebert On Creighton Defeat

 

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(video) American University Eagles Volleyball Team Falls Just Short vs. #9 UCLA in NCAA Volleyball Tournament -

American University Eagles Volleyball Team Falls Just Short vs. #9 UCLA in NCAA Volleyball Tournament -

The American University volleyball team held a 2-1 lead over No. 9 UCLA but could not hold on, as the Bruins battled back for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Eagles in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night in Austin, Texas. For more information on the match, visit AUeagles.com: http://aueagles.com/sports/w-volley/index

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(video)Northwestern Volleyball Team Quotes After 2nd Round Defeat By Missouri In NCAA Volleyball Tournament

(video)Northwestern Volleyball Team Quotes After 2nd Round Defeat By Missouri In NCAA Volleyball Tournament

 

 

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(video)NCAA Volleyball Tournament Quotes: Second Round Postmatch Press Conference, USC Mick Haley, Alex Jupiter, Falyn Fomoimoana

(video) NCAA Volleyball Tournament Quotes: Second Round Postmatch Press Conference, USC Mick Haley, Alex Jupiter, Falyn Fomoimoana

USC women's volleyball head coach Mick Haley along with players Alex Jupiter and Falyn Fonoimoana talk about Saturday's four-set win over San Diego in the second round of the 2010 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament.

 

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(video) Creighton Volleyball Coach: Volleyball Quotes - NCAA Second Round Press Conference

(video) Creighton Volleyball Coach: Volleyball Quotes - NCAA Second Round Press Conference

 

 

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UC Santa Barbara Women’s Volleyball Team: Gauchos Sign Two Top Players to NLI’s

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UC Santa Barbara Women’s Volleyball Team: Gauchos Sign Two Top Players to NLI’s
UCSB inks a setter and outside hitter.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara women’s volleyball team
signed two top prep players to National Letters of Intent to join the
Gauchos for the 2011 season, head coach Kathy Gregory announced on Thursday.

Coming to the squad from San Diego’s Steele Canyon High is outside
hitter Halle Aiken, a 6-foot-1 two-time team captain and all-league MVP.
Aiken finished second in the state in hitting percentage as a senior and
13th in the nation. She also finished in the top four in the Grossmont
Hills League in every statistical category.

A standout student, Aiken has been heavily involved as a school team
leader and in the Pink Ribbon Club, helping raise awareness and funds to
fight breast cancer. She has volunteered more than 100 hours of
community service through her area YMCA.

“She is a skilled athlete, who is built to play volleyball,” Gregory
said. “She can be an impact player on the left and right side. She has
tremendous quickness and jumping ability and is a smart player who will
contribute as a freshman.”

Joining Aiken in the incoming class is Hanna Nielson, a top-notch setter
from Saratoga, Calif. A four-time all-league and all-section pick,
Nielson is a 5-foot-11 left-hander who should help ease the loss of
graduating All-American setter Dana Vargas.

Nielson served as a team captain for her club team, Vision, achieving a
bronze medal at the 2010 Junior Olympics as well as winning a pair of
gold medals in two separate tournaments. She also was a team captain for
her club team in 2009, winning a silver medal in a tournament.

“She is the prototype of what a setter should be,” Gregory said. “She is
extremely athletic and she plays on the highest-level club team. She is
more than capable of starting as a freshman and she will surely lead us
to victories.”

 

 

– UCSBgauchos.com –

Wake Forest Volleyball Team Announces Recruiting Class for Fall of 2011

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Wake Forest Volleyball Team Announces Recruiting Class for Fall of 2011
 
Demon Deacons to welcome five talented student-athletes
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest head volleyball coach Heather Kahl Holmes has announced the signing of five student-athletes for the class of 2015. Mary Hoey, Danae Rosendall, Ashlee Rusk, Jazmen Russell and Dani Thompson will all be joining the Demon Deacons in the fall of 2011.
 
“All of these players will have an immediate impact on our program next year and for the continued success of Wake Forest Volleyball,” said Kahl Holmes. “They are replacing a significant group we lose to graduation this year, but each of them possesses tremendous athletic talent, ability and versatility which will provide us the tools to compete for an ACC Championship. They understand the commitment to excellence we have here at Wake Forest both on and off the court.”
 
Mary Hoey is a 6-0 outside hitter from Marietta, Ga., where she played for Pope High School and A5 Volleyball in Atlanta. Hoey was a three-year captain for the Pope Greyhounds and was named the Atlanta-Journal Constitution Georgia Player of the Year back-to-back seasons in 2009 and 2010. In addition, she was named the 2008 and 2009 Gatorade Georgia Volleyball Player of the Year.
 
Hoey earned All-Area and All-County honors four times and All-State honors twice. She also earned Prep Volleyball High School All-American honors in 2009 and Second Team Under Armour All-America honors as announced by the AVCA in 2010.
 
At the club level, Hoey has been named to the All-Tournament team at the USA National Championships and contributed to A5’s 2010 Big South Qualifier championship.
 
“Mary is an incredible volleyball player with proven success,” said Kahl Holmes. “She is a two time Player of the Year in Georgia and currently holds the career kills and hitting percentage records in her state. She is a fierce competitor on and off the court. Her ability to be effective on the right side and outside will add tremendous depth to our team, providing us more options offensively. Mary has the talent and potential to become one of the most effective hitters in the conference during her career here at Wake.”
 
Dani Thompson, a 5-7 libero/defensive specialist, also played her high school volleyball at Pope High School and helped Hoey guide the Greyhounds to the State 5A Championship in 2009 and the State 4A Championship in 2010. The duo also helped Pope High reach the State 5A Championship match in 2008 before ending the season as runners-up.
 
Thompson has also accumulated several individual awards, including a spot on the Honorable Mention Under All-America Team in 2010. She was also named Team MVP in both 2009 and 2010 and was named the Georgia 5A Player of the Year in 2009.
 
Also playing club for A5 out of Atlanta, Thompson earned 2009 AAU Open Division All-America and 2009 USAV National Division All-American honors.
 
"Dani will be a difference maker in the back court for us. She is steady in serve receive, aggressive, tenacious defensively and is a vocal leader on the floor,” said Kahl Holmes. “These are qualities you look for in a great libero. Her experience and training in high school and club has molded her into a proven winner. Dani is a fierce competitor, and will make an immediate impact on our program's continued success."
 
Danae Rosendall is a 6-2 setter from Hudsonville, Mich., where she played for Hudsonville High School and Far Out VBC. She was named Second Team All-State, and she was named to the Matawan All-Star Team after her junior year. Rosendall has also received multiple All-Conference, All-District and All-Region honors throughout her high school career.
 
 Rosendall was also honored as a Burger King Scholar Athlete and team MVP during her junior year and was named Academic All-State and a finalist for Miss Michigan Volleyball her senior year.
 
“Danae is a fundamentally sound setter with great athleticism,” said Kahl Holmes. “Her physical presence at the net will add an immediate impact as a blocker and attacker. Her footwork allows her to move around the court putting her in position to effectively run the offense. She connects well with the middles, something we pride ourselves on in our offensive system. I am looking forward to seeing Danae challenge for a starting spot.”
 
Rusk is a 6-1 middle blocker from Liberty, Texas, where she played for both Barbers Hill High School and the Absolute Volleyball Academy (AVA). She has been named Academic All-District twice (2008-09) and First Team All-District once (2008) and earned both Santa Fe Tournament MVP and Sonic Athlete of the Week in 2010.
 
In 2009, Rusk was named Offensive Player of the Year for Barbers Hill, and in 2010, her club team placed ninth at the Junior Olympics in Reno.  She was also named 2010-11 Honorable Mention All-Texas.
 
“Ashlee is an amazing athlete. When we first saw her play, she was a six-rotation middle blocker. She has experience in the front court and back court as a defender and primary passer. Fortunately for us, her high school has allowed her to continue to work on her all around skills,” said Kahl Holmes. “She has some of the best blocking instincts we have seen in a long time. Her versatility as a hitter also affords us the option of having her swing at the pins. We are looking forward to watching her develop in a top middle blocker in the league.”
 
Jazmen Russell is a 5-11 outside hitter from Hacienda Heights, Calif., where she played for both Los Altos High School and Club West 18 Elite. Russell is a three-time Scholar Athlete who was named First Team All-league, All-valley and All-CIF in her junior year. She has been named to the All MLK Speak Easy Tournament Team and was part of the 2009 CIF Championship winning team.
 
Russell is also a two-year letter holder in track & field and is the captain of her volleyball team. She has recently been named to the AVCA Under Armour All-American Watch List and the Top 150 Senior Aces.
 
“Jazz is a middle blocker turned outside, so once again we find ourselves with an athlete versatile enough to fill multiple needs,” said Kahl Holmes. “She has worked extensively on her ball control which will help improve her all around game. She is extremely explosive, hits a heavy ball, and has natural timing on her block, allowing her to be a force in the front row. Jazz will bring immediate depth to our team and we are looking forward to her making an impact on our program.”

U. Miami Volleyball News: Carico Selected to COBRA Magazine All-Region Team

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U. Miami Volleyball News: Carico Selected to COBRA Magazine All-Region Team

Cooke, Williamson Named as Honorable Mention Performers.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Junior outside hitter Lane Carico has been selected to the COBRA Magazine Atlantic South All-Region Team, released Sat., Dec. 4, by officials from COBRA Magazine.  COBRA Magazine's purpose is to celebrate the success of volleyball players of African descent in hopes of encouraging black girls across the country to pursue the sport.

A day after helping Miami challenge “Sweet 16” bound Indiana (who defeated No. 11 seed Tennessee in the second round on Saturday) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) performer Lane Carico was tabbed to her second postseason team of the 2010 campaign.

Carico, a 5-11 native of Manhattan Beach, Calif., finished the 2010 regular season as the only ACC player to tally 400 kill and 400 digs.  She ended the campaign with a Hurricanes team-best 471 kills and 38 service aces.  From her hitter position on the court, she was second on the UM squad in digs with 454 (3.69 per set), while leading the ACC in double-doubles (25).  She notched 16 kills and 14 digs while battling through illness in Miami’s NCAA Tournament match against the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Fri., Dec. 3.  She has been key in helping the Nicole Lantagne Welch led Hurricanes to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament.

Also recognized on the All-Region selections were teammates Ariell Cooke and Christine Williamson.

Cooke, a senior from Oakland, Calif., helped UM with 12 kills and a team-high five assisted blocks against the Hoosiers, finishing the 2010 season with a team second-best 83 blocks (72 assisted) and staking 253 kills (2.20 per set).  Cooke had a breakout year at the net for the ‘Canes as she finished the year third on the UM squad for points (312.0)

Williamson, a redshirt junior from Tampa, helped Miami on the year with a team second-best 338 kills (2.77 per set), helping the outside hitter set a new personal season-best record for kills in a single-season.  Williamson hit at a .266 clip on the year, while finishing with 50 blocks (42 assisted).  She was second on the team in points (367.0).

Also named to the All-Region Team from the ACC was Kadija Fornah (Jr., OH) of Wake Forest, and Lauren Young (Sr., MB) of Florida State.

For more information on the University of Miami volleyball team, please log on to www.hurricanesports.com<http://www.hurricanesports.com/>.  Once there, you will find up-to-date news, stats and information regarding the Hurricanes volleyball program.

You can keep up-to-date with all UM Athletics via twitter at Twitter.com<http://twitter.com/hurricanesports>/<http://twitter.com/hurricanesports>HurricaneSports.  You can also become a fan of the ‘Canes on Facebook at Facebook.com<http://www.facebook.com/miamihurricanes>/<http://www.facebook.com/miamihurricanes>MiamiHurricanes.

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(video) Penn State Women’s Volleyball Team: Nittany Lions Sweep Virginia Tech, Advance to Regional Semifinals

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Penn State Women’s Volleyball Team: Nittany Lions Sweep Virginia Tech, Advance to Regional Semifinals

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Dec. 4, 2010 – The fourth-seeded Penn State women’s volleyball team (28-5) defeated Virginia Tech, 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-13) to advance to the NCAA Regional Semifinals. The Nittany Lions face Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in Rec Hall.
 
Penn State is advancing to the NCAA Regional Semifinal for the 22nd time in program history. It is their 18th appearance in the last 20 seasons. Penn State is 44-3 in NCAA matches at Rec Hall after its win against the Hokies, and is 68-25 overall in NCAA matches.
 
Senior Blair Brown (Purcellville, Va.) led all players with 11 kills, while senior Arielle Wilson (Broadview, Ill.) was second on the team with eight. Sophomore setter Kristin Carpenter (Mechanicsville, Va.) paced the offense with 30 assists and senior libero Alyssa D’Errico (Byron, N.Y.) tallied six digs. Brown led the team with six total blocks, including two solo, while freshman Ariel Scott (Ridgewood, N.J.) and senior Fatima Balza (Merida, Venezuela) each put up five blocks. Wilson also recorded four blocks.
 
The Nittany Lions attacked at a .321 clip and held the Hokies to .157. Penn State totaled 37 kills, one ace, 27 digs and 15.0 total team blocks in the match. Virginia Tech finished the match with 33 kills, four aces, 26 digs and 4.0 team blocks.
 
The first set started out close with the score tying five times before a 4-0 run by PSU had the Nittany Lions leading by four, 9-5, and VT taking a timeout. The Hokies fought to within two, 13-11, but a VT service error and a Wilson kill kept PSU up by three, 15-12. Two straight Virginia Tech kills put the Hokies within one, 15-14, midway through the frame. Moments later, after a PSU ball handling error the score was knotted at 18-18. Freshman Katie Slay (Raleigh, N.C.) put the Lions back in the lead with a kill, but VT’s Justine Record fired back with her own to tie it up at 19-19. A Brown kill and a joint stuff by Scott and Wilson moved PSU in the lead by two, 21-19, and forced a Virginia Tech timeout. One kill each from Brown, Carpenter and Wilson and a VT error secured the first set for Penn State, 25-22.
 
The second stanza was controlled by Virginia Tech from the start. With a 12-10 edge, a 3-0 run by the Hokies increased their lead to five, 15-10. Penn State answered back with a 3-0 run of its own to cut the gap to two, 15-13, and after a kill by Cara Baarendse, two consecutive kills by freshman Deja McClendon (Louisville, Ky.) put the Lions within one, 16-15. Virginia Tech called a timeout, but a joint block by Balza and McClendon had the score tied at 16-16. VT’s lead grew to two, 18-16 and Penn State called a timeout. A 3-0 run after the break put Penn State in the lead, 19-18. After a Hokie timeout, a Carpenter ace put the Lions up by two, 20-18. The squads went back and forth until PSU closed out the set with a 3-1 run for a 25-22 second set win. The Hokies had three errors to aid Penn State’s win.
 
Despite neither team developing any momentum to take control early in the third set, Penn State dominated the second half of the frame. With the score knotted at 10-10, a 5-1 PSU run pushed the Lions into the lead by four, 15-11. Felicia Willoughby cut off the run with a kill, but Penn State took off on a 4-0 run for a 19-12 lead. Virginia Tech called a timeout and Samantha Gostling followed the break with a kill to put the Hokies within six, 19-13. However, a Balza kill put PSU up by seven, 20-13, and sent VT back to the bench. The Nittany Lions closed out the set on a 5-0 run for a 25-13 third set victory. Brown had two kills in the final push.
 
Penn State is one of four host sites for the NCAA Regionals. Joining the Nittany Lions will be Missouri (22-10), Duke (26-6) and Oklahoma (23-10) to Rec Hall on Dec. 10-11. ALL SESSION tickets for the University Park Regional on Dec. 10-11 are also on sale NOW. They MUST also be purchased in advance at the Bryce Jordan Center Ticket Office or by calling 814-865-5555. All session tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for youth and students with a valid college or university ID and $8 for groups of 20 or more. SINGLE SESSION tickets for the University Park Regional will only be available at Rec Hall on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10-11, and are $10 for adults, $7 for youth and students and $5 for groups.

For more information on the Penn State women’s volleyball team, please visit GoPSUsports.com. The Penn State women’s volleyball 2010 season is presented by Rockvale Outlets and The Outlets at Hershey.