Photo by Sarah Malone The Waves made a strong defensive showing in their five-set bout with Saint Mary’s on Thursday, defeating the Gaels 3-2. “We jumped on them early,” freshman Jillian Bergeson said. “We kept them from gaining momentum.” The team found success again Saturday against Pacific, sweeping the Tigers. The win is bittersweet with only one home game left … [Read more...] about Team snags win
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Hall of Fame coach retires from indoor, transitions to beach only
After a 31-year stint as head coaching indoor women’s volleyball — including 11 WCC titles and 20 NCAA Tournament appearances — Nina Matthies announced her decision to step down from her position this week. Saturday, Nov. 16, will mark her last time coaching in Firestone Fieldhouse. “At this point in time, I’ve decided to back off a little bit and see how long that goes and … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame coach retires from indoor, transitions to beach only
Waves finish second in Asics Classic
Photo by Alysha Tsuji Match 1 Women’s volleyball swept Delaware 3-0 in the first round of the Asics Classic on Aug. 30. Junior Katie Messing led the Waves with 15 kills. Her performance was coupled with freshman Ryann Chandler’s impressive 21 digs. The Waves were unrelenting in their attack and defense, notching 56 digs and 46 kills. Messing considered the game … [Read more...] about Waves finish second in Asics Classic
Volleyball digs pink, edges out Gonzaga in five sets
October was designated National Breast Cancer Month in 1984 in the order to spread awareness and educate people about the disease that kills one in every 36 women. This awareness campaign encourages women to get mammograms and be proactive about their health in order to prevent breast cancer deaths. On Oct. 24, women’s volleyball sponsored a “Pink Out” game to raise … [Read more...] about Volleyball digs pink, edges out Gonzaga in five sets
