The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) volleyball team rallied from a four-point deficit to go on a 6-0 run and take not only the third set, but also match victory in a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 26-24) win over Mount Holyoke College in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) season finale for both teams.
Mount Holyoke welcomes the Engineers of WPI on Saturday in the final regular season contest for both teams and the 30th all-time meeting between the two programs.
Powered by a 21-kill effort from junior outside hitter Emma Sweeting, the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team defeated Smith, 3-0 (25-16, 25-8, 25-21) in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Tuesday evening.
Powered by a match-best 16 kills from junior outside hitter Emma Sweeting, the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team battled back for a 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 25-12, 25-12) victory over Elms College in non-conference action on Thursday evening.
Despite a match-best 15 kills from junior Emma Sweeting, the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team could not overcome a strong effort from the Pride of Springfield College, falling 3-0 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play on Tuesday night.
Junior Ashley Dumont recorded a match-best eight kills as the United States Coast Guard Academy bested Mount Holyoke College, 3-0 (25-7, 25-11, 25-18), in NEWMAC action on Wednesday evening.
Led by Sydney Carfagno's ninth double-double of the season, Wellesley College volleyball rolled by Mount Holyoke, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Keohane Sports Center.
Eight different players recorded at least one kill to lead the Wheaton College volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-20) victory over Mount Holyoke College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday.
Despite a 10-kill effort from junior Emma Sweeting, the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team could not get past Clark University in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Thursday evening.
Sophomore Megan Gebhard recorded a game-best 11 kills to lead the MIT volleyball team to a 3-0 win over Mount Holyoke College in NEWMAC action on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Engineers move to 13-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 2-10 and 0-3 in the NEWMAC.
Powered by a 10 kill effort from two players, the Emerson College volleyball team posted a 3-0 victory over Mount Holyoke College in NEWMAC action on Saturday. With the win, Emerson moves to 7-6 and 1-1 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 2-9 and 0-2 in the NEWMAC.
Junior Mary Donahue (Braintree, Mass.) hit .611 percent and had a match-high 11 kills, lifting Babson College to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-7) victory over visiting Mount Holyoke College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women’s volleyball action on Tuesday night at Staake Gymnasium.
Despite a number of outstanding efforts, including a 21-kill performance from junior Emma Sweeting, the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team could not capitalize on the final day of the 2014 Seven Sisters Championships at Vassar. The Lyons fell to the host Brewers, 3-0, to open the morning, and shouldered a 3-0 loss to Smith to wrap-up the day.
Junior Emma Sweeting recorded 21 kills and 16 digs on the day, but the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team was unable to break into the win column, shouldering losses to Wellesley College (3-0) and Bryn Mawr College (3-1) in day one action at the 2014 Seven Sisters Championship, hosted by Vassar. The Lyons move to 2-5 overall.
Senior Kaleen Iwema notched her 1,000th career dig and the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team wrapped-up its second win of the season with a 3-0 (25-18, 26-24, 25-22) victory over Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) on Tuesday at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. With the victory, the Lyons move to 2-3 on the season, while the Trailblazers even up at 2-2 overall.
The Mount Holyoke College volleyball team was in action on Saturday, hosting the University of Saint Joseph and Bridgewater State University at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The Lyons posted a 3-1 victory – their first of 2014 - over USJ before falling 3-1 despite a hard-fought third set win against the Bears.
Worcester State University used a solid effort, including a 29-kill effort from senior Alyssa Jasper to post a 2-0 record in the season-opening tri-match at Mount Holyoke College on Saturday. The Lancers defeated the host Lyons by a 3-0 margin and downed Norwich University, 3-1, in the middle match. The Cadets earned a 3-1 victory over MHC.