Archive for the 'Volleyball' Category

Wang Breaks Another Record in Five-Setter with Diplomats

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa. — Garnet senior outside hitter Jen Wang closed her collegiate career on a high note, breaking the school kill record Saturday morning at Franklin & Marshall College. Resilient Swarthmore took the Diplomats to the limit, falling 3-2 (25-16, 15-25, 20-25, 25-16, 15-12) in Centennial volleyball action Saturday morning.

Swat Volleyball Topped by Fords

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Garnet outside hitter Genny Pezzola posted a match-high 12 kills, along with 13 digs, as the Swarthmore volleyball team dropped a hard-fought 3-0 decision to Haverford on Wednesday night in Tarble Pavilion.

Senior Day Show Ends in Defeat

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Garnet volleyball team honored its senior captains, Erin Heaney and Jen Wang, before a record-setting crowd Saturday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion. Visiting Gettysburg was not as hospitable, defeating Swarthmore 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-9) in Centennial action.

Jen and Gen Show A Hit in Collegeville

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. — Swarthmore outside hitters Jen Wang ’09 and Genny Pezzola ’12 combined for 29 kills and 32 digs to lead the Garnet volleyball squad to a resounding 3-0 victory at Ursinus Wednesday evening in Centennial action.

Johns Hopkins Extends Swarthmore Blues

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

BALTIMORE – The Garnet volleyball team returned from fall break on Saturday, dropping a 3-0 (25-9, 25-16, 25-14) decision at Johns Hopkins. Swarthmore was paced by eight kills from senior outside hitter Jen Wang and 13 digs from first-year Genny Pezzola.

Red Devils Swat Garnet

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

CARLISLE, Pa. — Swarthmore senior outside hitter Jen Wang posted her 13th double-double of the season and classmate Erin Heaney contributed 22 digs in Centennial volleyball action at Dickinson College Saturday afternoon.

Mules Trot Past Garnet

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Swarthmore outside hitters Jen Wang and Genny Pezzola tallied 17 kills apiece but it was not enough to down visiting Muhlenberg Tuesday night. The Mules rallied after a game-one loss, winning 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22) over the Garnet in Centennial volleyball action at Tarble Pavilion.

Heaney Breaks Record, Terror Top Garnet

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Garnet senior libero Erin Heaney became the all-time leader in digs at Swarthmore as the Garnet dropped a 3-1 decision to visiting McDaniel in Centennial Conference volleyball action Saturday morning.

Swat Shellacs Shorewomen

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — Swarthmore outside hitter Genny Pezzola and Jen Wang combined for 25 kills and 28 digs as the Garnet picked up its first Centennial win of the season, 3-0 (26-24, 25-12, 25-18), at Washington Wednesday evening.

Owls Swoop Past Garnet In Five-Setter

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Garnet senior Jen Wang, a recent addition to the 1,000-kill club, posted a match-high 19 kills with 14 digs while classmate Erin Heaney registered a season-high 23 digs in a 3-2 Centennial loss to the Bryn Mawr Owls on Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night at Tarble Pavilion Wednesday evening.