LANCASTER, Pa. – Sophomore Genny Pezzola of Swarthmore’s volleyball team has been named the Centennial Conference Co-Player of the Week for the week ending September 13, the conference announced on Tuesday.
The Garnet volleyball team (7-2) played spectacularly this weekend to keep its streak alive winning seven of its last eight games, defeating Cabrini College 3-1 and capturing a well deserved Garnet Classic championship. Sophomore Genny Pezzola won MVP of the tournament and sophomore Lisa Shang was named to the All-Tournament Team.
SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Swarthmore College volleyball team (5-2) kept the ball rolling at the 7th Annual Garnet Classic, as the Garnet earned a pair of victories on Saturday afternoon, topping Albright College 3-1 and Wesley College 3-0. Sophomore Genny Pezzola and freshman Kat Montemurro led the Garnet on offense with a combined 40 kills for the day.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Swarthmore volleyball took second place at Greyhound Premier after splitting a pair of games on Saturday afternoon, toppling host Moravian 3-1 but falling to conference-rival Franklin & Marshall 3-0. Sophomore Genny Pezzola and freshman Kathryn Montemurro were honored for their outstanding play all weekend with selections to the All-Tournament Team.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Swarthmore volleyball dominated the competition in day one of the Greyhound Premier, as the Garnet posted its first victory of the season by topping Cabrini College Cavaliers 3-1, followed by a shutout victory over the Wesley College Wolverines on Friday evening.
SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Making its 2009 debut, the Swarthmore College volleyball team took the first set 25-16 against Moravian, but the Greyhounds rallied to take the next three, as the Garnet fell 3-1 in its season debut.
The nets are getting ready to be stretched across the gym floor as the Garnet prepare for the 2009 volleyball season. In her eighth season, coach Harleigh Chwastyk and the Garnet are back and ready to hit the court. Swarthmore will look to rebound from last seasons 6-19 record and fight for a spot in the Centennial Conference Championships.
PHILADELPHIA — Swarthmore senior Erin Heaney was named the 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer Academic Performer of the Year for volleyball while classmates Cait Mullarkey, Evan Nesterak, Emma Stanley, Natalie Stone and Jason Thrope were also selected Academic All-Stars for their respective sports.
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four Swarthmore student-athletes were named to the 2008 Fall Centennial Conference Sportsmanship Team released by the conference office Thursday afternoon.
LANCASTER, Pa.– Swarthmore outside hitter Jen Wang has been named to the 2008 All-Centennial Conference volleyball second team as voted by the conference head coaches.