http://mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/AVCA_Academic_080310 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second year in row, MIT was the lone Division III program to have its men's and women's volleyball teams qualify for the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The Engineers were the sole representatives on the Division III men's list and joined Harvard University and Stanford University as the only institutions to double-up on AVCA accolades. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/AVCA_Academic_080310 2010-08-03T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/NACDACup_071610 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Coming on the heels of one of the most successful campaigns in Institute history, MIT placed 11th among all Division III schools in the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. This was the highest ranking for the Engineers in the 14-year history of the program and the first time they were the best performers in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/NACDACup_071610 2010-07-21T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/FallPostGrad_030910 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Seniors Alex May and Liz Theurer were awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships following the 2009 fall season. May, an outside hitter on the women's volleyball team, and Theurer, a forward for the women's soccer squad, became the first athletes from their respective programs to earn this honor. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/FallPostGrad_030910 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/NEWVAAcademic_022310 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT women's volleyball program was one of seven teams to earn the New England Women's Volleyball Association (NEWVA) Academic Team Award. Squads must attain a minimum grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale during the fall semester. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/NEWVAAcademic_022310 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Lampert_PierceAward_121509 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Samantha Lampert, currently in her sixth season as an assistant coach with MIT's men's and women's volleyball teams, was a recipient of the Rick Pierce Award which was presented by the Yankee Volleyball Association this past weekend. Named in his memory, the award is given annually to one man and one woman who exemplify the characteristics that made Pierce so special: great sportsmanship, a respected player, and a person who volunteers their time to the sport without need for compensation or recognition. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Lampert_PierceAward_121509 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/AlexMay_AAA_112409 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Alex May made history for the MIT women's volleyball program by being voted to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Volleyball First Team. With her selection, May became the first player in the program's history to earn multiple Academic All-America accolades as she was a Third-Team pick last year. In addition, May is only the second person to represent the Engineers on the First Team; former teammate Amanda Morris '08 accomplished this feat in 2007. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/AlexMay_AAA_112409 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/NEWVA_AVCA_111609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The awards continue to roll in for seniors Alex May and Barden Cleeland following the announcement of the New England Women's Volleyball Association (NEWVA) and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-New England Teams. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/NEWVA_AVCA_111609 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/FallAcademic_111209 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference recently announced the 2009 NEWMAC Fall Academic All-Conference Team. Thirty-five MIT athletes were recognized by the conference for their performance in the classroom. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/FallAcademic_111209 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/NEWMACAwards_111009 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second year in a row, the MIT women's volleyball team received four honors from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) following the announcement of its postseason awards on Tuesday. The Engineers' individual total equals the program-high initially established in 2002. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/NEWMACAwards_111009 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/WellesleyNEWMACFinal_110709 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - With a 25-14, 25-13, 25-19 victory over host MIT, Wellesley College captured its second New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women's Volleyball crown in three years. The No. 2-seeded Blue improved to 23-9 on the year and earned a spot in the upcoming NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. The Engineers (27-8) will await the announcement of an at-large bid, which will be released on Monday, Nov. 9. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/WellesleyNEWMACFinal_110709 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/CoastGuardSemifinal_110609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - With a 25-19, 25-20, 25-21 victory over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the MIT women's volleyball team earned a spot in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship Tournament Final for the second time in three years. The top-seeded Engineers (27-7) will take on No. 2 Wellesley College in the title match on Saturday, Nov. 7. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/CoastGuardSemifinal_110609 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/CleelandPOW_110409 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Senior Barden Cleeland was voted the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women's Volleyball Player of the Week after powering the Engineers to a pair of wins and averaging 2.83 kills, a .519 hitting percentage, 0.83 digs, 0.67 aces, and 0.33 blocks per game. She became the third MIT player to earn this honor this season. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/CleelandPOW_110409 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/ClarkQuarterfinal_110309 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A balanced outing by the MIT women's volleyball team helped power it to a 25-11, 25-16, 25-8 victory over Clark University in a quarterfinal match of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship Tournament. The top-seeded Engineers will host the remainder of the NEWMAC Tournament with semifinal action beginning on Friday, Nov. 6 and the title match occurring on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/ClarkQuarterfinal_110309 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/MountHolyoke_103109 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - With a 25-4, 25-16, 25-11 victory over Mount Holyoke College, the MIT women's volleyball team posted an undefeated mark of 9-0 in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and improved to 25-7 on the year. The Lyons finished their season with an overall record of 4-22 and a 0-9 ledger in NEWMAC action. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/MountHolyoke_103109 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Wellesley_102809 WELLESLEY, Mass. - In a key late season NEWMAC match-up, MIT defeated Wellesley College, 25-20, 22-25, 25-21, 25-23 at the Keohane Sports Center on Tuesday night. With the win, the Engineers clinched the No. 1 seed for the upcoming NEWMAC Championship Tournament which kicks off on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Wellesley_102809 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/HOFTournament_102609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Facing several of the top teams in New England, the MIT women's volleyball team posted a fourth-place finish and 1-2 mark at the Hall of Fame Tournament this past weekend. The Engineers opened up play with a 21-25, 24-26, 25-17, 25-21, 15-9 come-from-behind victory over Brandeis University. On Saturday, Tech fell to regionally-ranked No. 1 and top seed Tufts University (25-17, 25-15, 25-23) before losing to No. 8 ranked Amherst College in a back-and-forth five-set battle (20-25, 25-18, 19-25, 25-16, 15-9). Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/HOFTournament_102609 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Babson_102009 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT women's volleyball team fought off formidable New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe Babson College, 25-14, 26-24, 25-20, on Tuesday night. With the win, the Engineers improved to 22-5 on the year and 7-0 in conference action while the Beavers dipped to 12-10 overall and 4-3 in the NEWMAC. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Babson_102009 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/QuadRecap CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - With a 2-1 ledger, the Engineers secured second place at the MIT Quad Tournament and also recorded the program's 14th straight 20-win season on Saturday. The Cardinal and Gray (21-5) opened up play by sweeping Eastern Connecticut State University, 25-16, 25-14, 25-17, before falling to UMass Boston, 25-20, 19-25, 13-25, 25-14, 15-8, in a five-set thriller. MIT bounced back by defeating St. Lawrence University, 25-22, 25-14, 21-25, 25-16. Alex May and Jenny Li represented MIT on the All-Tournament Team. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/QuadRecap 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/QuadFinal_101709 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In its first appearance at the MIT Quad Tournament, the UMass Boston women's volleyball team captured first place courtesy of an undefeated outing on Saturday. The Beacons topped St. Lawrence University, 25-27, 25-19, 25-10, 25-19, before outlasting the host Engineers, 25-20, 19-25, 13-25, 25-14, 15-8. MIT secured second place with a 2-1 ledger, followed by St. Lawrence (1-2) and Eastern Connecticut State University (0-2). Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/QuadFinal_101709 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/WPI_101409 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Following a 14-25, 25-12, 25-18, 25-19 over host WPI, the MIT women's volleyball team improved to 19-4 on the year and 6-0 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/WPI_101409 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Li_POW_101309 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Following a 2-0 week for MIT, Jenny Li was named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women's Volleyball Athlete of the Week. The junior outside and middle hitter averaged 3.29 kills, 1.57 digs, 0.43 blocks, and a .463 hitting percentage. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Li_POW_101309 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Rivier_100809 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In the inaugural meeting between both programs, the MIT women's volleyball team emerged with a 22-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-17 victory over Rivier College on Thursday night. The Engineers, winners of seven straight matches, saw their record improve to 18-4 on the year while the Raiders' ledger dipped to 10-10 overall. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Rivier_100809 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Wheaton_100609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT women's volleyball team remained unblemished in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action following a 25-18, 25-10, 25-20 victory over Wheaton College on Tuesday night. With the win, the Engineers improved to 17-4 on the year and 5-0 in conference play while the Lyons dipped to 10-9 overall and 1-4 in the NEWMAC. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Wheaton_100609 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/TuftsInvite_100409 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Although both MIT and Tufts went undefeated this past weekend at the Tufts University Women's Volleyball Invitational, the host Jumbos came away with the crown based on tie-breaking procedures. Tufts dropped only one set during the tournament while the Engineers (16-4) surrendered a pair in four matches. Barden Cleeland represented the Cardinal and Gray on the All-Tournament Team. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/TuftsInvite_100409 2009-10-04T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/CoastGuard_093009 NEW LONDON, Conn. - Senior Barden Cleeland posted 15 kills, a .406 hitting percentage, and eight blocks while classmate Alex May totaled 12 kills and 13 digs to help power MIT to a 14-25, 25-21, 25-22, 19-25, 15-13 victory over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on Tuesday. In the battle of New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) unbeatens, the Engineers (12-4, 4-0 NEWMAC) ended the Bears' home winning streak at 25 and handed them their first loss of the season. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/CoastGuard_093009 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/MITInvitational_092809 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - This past weekend MIT finished in sixth place at the MIT Women's Volleyball Invitational. The Engineers (11-4) defeated Colby-Sawyer College (25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 25-13) before falling to Connecticut College (25-22, 25-17, 11-25, 25-14) on Friday. The next day, MIT came back from two sets down to outlast Bowdoin College (16-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-7) before losing to Springfield College (25-18, 25-17, 25-21). Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/MITInvitational_092809 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/MITInviteFinal CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second year in a row Tufts University came out on top as it defeated Williams College, 26-24, 25-21, 25-20, to capture the MIT Women's Volleyball Invitational Championship on Saturday. Tufts fought off Connecticut College, last year's runner-up, to advance to the title match while Williams swept Wesleyan University en route to its first championship match appearance since 2003. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/MITInviteFinal 2009-09-26T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/SchultePOW_092209 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the first time in her career Kelly Schulte was selected the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women's Volleyball Player of the Week. In a 2-0 week for MIT, she averaged 3.67 kills, 1.17 aces, 1.67 digs, 0.83 blocks, and a .600 hitting percentage. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/SchultePOW_092209 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Springfield_092209 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - With a 25-20, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 decision, the MIT women's volleyball team topped previously undefeated Springfield College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest on Tuesday night. Senior Alex May recorded a match-high 19 kills for the Engineers (9-2, 3-0 NEWMAC) to become the eighth player in the program's history to surpass the 1,000-kill mark. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Springfield_092209 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Smith_091909 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In its second conference match of the week, the MIT women's volleyball team topped Smith College, 25-23, 25-17, 25-19, on Saturday. With the win, the Engineers improved to 8-2 on the year and 2-0 in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2009-10/releases/Smith_091909 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z