Archive for the 'Volleyball' Category

Bangs, Wang Pass Milestones at Sea Gull Classic

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

SALISBURY, Md. — Garnet junior setter Kearney Bangs passed the 2,000-assist milestone and senior outside hitter Jen Wang topped 1,000-career kills as Swarthmore picked up third place at the Sea Gull Invitational this past weekend on the campus of Salisbury University.

Seagulls Win Championship at Garnet Classic

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Salisbury volleyball team swept all four matches to capture the championship plaque at the sixth annual Garnet Classic on Sept. 13-14.

Garnet, Seagulls Fly Through Day One

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Host Swarthmore and Salisbury swept through both of their matches on the first day of action at the sixth annual Garnet Classic in Tarble Pavilion Saturday evening.

Greyhounds Edge Out Garnet

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Swarthmore volleyball team rally fell short at Moravian Wednesday afternoon, as the Greyhounds held off the Garnet 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 22-25, 16-14) in non-conference action.

Garnet Swirl Through Maine

Monday, September 8th, 2008

WATERVILLE/BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Garnet volleyball team traveled north this past weekend, picking up its first win of the season at the Colby Invitational.

Garnet, Knights Steam To Five Set Thriller

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Swarthmore freshman outside hitter Genny Pezzola amassed 31 digs and 17 kills while senior Jen Wang contributed a double-double of her own as the Garnet rally fell short in oppressive Tarble Pavilion Wednesday night. Visiting Neumann College held off Swarthmore for a 3-2 victory in non-conference women’s volleyball action, winning by set scores of 25-16, 22-25, 23-25, 25-17 and 16-14.

Swarthmore Falls in Opener

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

YORK, Pa. — Garnet senior outside hitter Jen Wang collected 26 kills and fellow Californian Genny Pazzola totaled 26 digs at the York Quad Saturday afternoon. The team suffered a pair of losses, dropping a 3-0 decision to Elizabethtown before falling 3-1 to Centennial rival McDaniel.

Swat Volleyball Still A Hit

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Swarthmore volleyball has gone through a multitude of phases in the past six seasons with varying results, highlighted by a recent appearance in the Centennial playoffs. The Garnet are changing defensive philosophies, seeking a return to the Conference elite.

Heaney Named CoSIDA Academic All-District

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Swarthmore libero Erin Heaney has been selected to the 2007 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District II College Division Volleyball third team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Heaney, Berk Named All-Centennial

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

LANCASTER, Pa.– Swarthmore libero Erin Heaney has been named to the 2007 All-Centennial Conference second team and middle blocker Karen Berk was selected honorable mention, as voted by the conference coaches.