2011 Volleyball News

November 10, 2011
NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
The NEWMAC recently announced its 2011 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-three Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

October 29, 2011
Volleyball Closes Out 2011 Campaign at Babson
Despite nine kills and seven digs from sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel, Mount Holyoke fell 3-0 to NEWMAC foe Babson this afternoon at Staake Gymnasium.

October 25, 2011
#20 Springfield Tops Volleyball
Mount Holyoke fell 3-0 to nationally ranked Springfield this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. With their win, the Pride secured the top seed in next week’s NEWMAC Tournament. They entered the contest ranked 20th in the latest AVCA National Poll. Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel led the Lyons with three kills and nine digs.

October 25, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Volleyball vs. Springfield
Mount Holyoke puts the finishing touches on its home slate versus nationally ranked Springfield this evening (7:00 p.m.) at the Mildred. S. Howard Gymnasium. The Lyons will be looking for their first win over the Pride since the 1984 season. They fell 3-0 to their NEWMAC counterparts last fall despite five kills apiece from outside hitters Martina Kneifel and Kathryn Brummer.

October 25, 2011
Fitzpatrick Claims Lyon of the Week Honors
First year Mollyanne Fitzpatrick has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of October 17-23 after leading the volleyball team to wins over Smith and Gordon. Over the course of the week, the setter averaged 5.33 assists and 2.47 digs per set. She was named to the 2011 Volleyball Hall of Fame Women's Invitational All-Tournament Team.

October 22, 2011
Volleyball Drops Pair on Final Day of Hall of Fame Invitational
The 2011 Volleyball Hall of Fame Women’s Invitational concluded with 16 matches today on the campuses of Mount Holyoke and Smith. Over the course of the weekend, 16 teams from around the region competed at the annual event. First year setter Mollyanne Fitzpatrick represented the Lyons on the All-Tournament Team. They fell to Westfield State and Colby today.

October 21, 2011
Volleyball Spikes Gordon in Hall of Fame Opener
The 2011 Volleyball Hall of Fame Women’s Invitational kicked off with eight matches this evening on the campuses of Mount Holyoke and Smith. Now in its 20th year, the tournament features 16 teams from around the region. The Lyons got their weekend started with a 3-1 triumph over Gordon. First year setter Mollyanne Fitzpatrick recorded her fifth double-double of the year to lead the way.

October 19, 2011
Mount Holyoke and Smith Set to Host 2011 Volleyball Hall of Fame Women’s Invitational
The 2011 Volleyball Hall of Fame Women’s Invitational is slated to take place on the campuses of Mount Holyoke and Smith this weekend. Tournament action will kick off with eight matches on Friday and conclude with 16 more on Saturday. A total of 16 teams from around New England are participating in the annual event.

October 18, 2011
Volleyball Outlasts Longtime Rival Smith in Five Set Thriller
Led by sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel, Mount Holyoke picked up a thrilling 3-2 triumph over longtime rival Smith this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. With their win, the Lyons snapped an eight-match slide. It was their first victory over the Pioneers since the 2001 season.

October 17, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Volleyball vs. Smith
Mount Holyoke hosts longtime rival Smith Tuesday evening (7:00 p.m) at the Mildred. S. Howard Gymnasium. The Lyons will be looking for their first win over the Pioneers since the 2001 season. They fell 3-0 to their NEWMAC counterparts earlier this month at the Seven Sisters Championship despite six kills and nine digs from outside hitter Martina Kneifel.

October 15, 2011
Volleyball Drops a Pair at LEC / NEWMAC Challenge
Mount Holyoke suffered a pair of 3-0 setbacks during the fourth annual LEC / NEWMAC Challenge today at Smith. After falling to Keene State, the Lyons were downed by Plymouth State. Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel was Mount Holyoke's top performer.

October 13, 2011
WPI Blanks Volleyball in NEWMAC Showdown
Mount Holyoke sustained a 3-0 setback to WPI this evening in NEWMAC action at Harrington Auditorium. Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel set the tone for the Lyons with eight kills, six digs and four block assists.

October 9, 2011
Volleyball Drops Pair on Second Day of Seven Sisters Championship
Mount Holyoke sustained 3-0 setbacks to Vassar and Bryn Mawr during the second and final day of the 2011 Seven Sisters Championship at Wellesley. Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel and first year defensive specialist Kaleen Iwema were named to the All-Tournament Team as a result of their outstanding performances over the course of the event.

October 8, 2011
Volleyball Falls Twice on Opening Day of Seven Sisters Championship
Mount Holyoke suffered a pair of 3-0 setbacks on the opening day of the 2011 Seven Sisters Championship at Wellesley. After falling to Smith, the Lyons were upended by Wellesley. They will look to rebound tomorrow, when they close out the weekend with matches against Vassar and Bryn Mawr.

October 4, 2011
Lyon of the Week Award Goes to Kneifel
Sophomore Martina Kneifel has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of September 26 - October 2 after leading the volleyball team to wins over Mills and Bay Path on Saturday. Kneifel amassed 2.80 kills and 2.00 digs per set in Mount Holyoke's three matches.

October 4, 2011
Volleyball Drops NEWMAC Tilt at Clark
Mount Holyoke fell 3-1 to Clark this evening in NEWMAC action at the Kneller Gymnasium. Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel delivered 10 kills and 11 digs to lead the way for the Lyons. It was her third double-double of the year and the ninth of her career.

October 1, 2011
Volleyball Overpowers Mills and Bay Path
Led by outside hitters Martina Kneifel and Kathryn Brummer, Mount Holyoke cruised to victories over Mills and Bay Path today at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. The duo combined for 43 kills for the Lyons, who have now prevailed in six of their last eight contests.

September 30, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Volleyball Hosts Bay Path and Mills
Mount Holyoke hosts Bay Path and Mills for a tri-match on Saturday at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. After facing off against Mills at 10:00 a.m., the Lyons will meet up with Bay Path at 2:00 p.m. The remaining match will feature Bay Path and Mills at noon.

September 27, 2011
Kneifel Paces Volleyball in Defeat at Wellesley
Mount Holyoke fell 3-0 to Wellesley in NEWMAC action at the Keohane Sports Center this evening. Leading the way for the Lyons was sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel, who registered seven kills, eight digs and a pair of service aces.

September 24, 2011
Volleyball Enjoys Dominant Day at Elms
Led by first year setter Mollyanne Fitzpatrick, Mount Holyoke rolled to a pair of 3-0 victories at Elms this afternoon. After picking up their third straight win over the Blazers, the Lyons topped Castleton State College for the second year in a row.

September 20, 2011
Coast Guard Blanks Volleyball
Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel collected eight kills and 13 digs in Mount Holyoke's 3-0 loss to Coast Guard this evening in NEWMAC action at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. First year setter Mollyanne Fitzpatrick dished out 12 assists for the Lyons.

September 20, 2011
Kneifel Grabs Lyon of the Week Accolades
Sophomore Martina Kneifel has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of September 12-18 after leading the volleyball team to wins over MCLA and Wheaton. Kneifel racked up 3.80 kills and 3.90 digs per set while also chipping in with seven service aces for the Lyons.

September 19, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Volleyball vs. Coast Guard
Mount Holyoke hosts Coast Guard tomorrow evening (7:00 p.m.) at the Mildred. S. Howard Gymnasium. In 21 pervious meetings between the NEWMAC foes, the Bears own an 18-13 advantage. They downed the Lyons for the 11th time in a row last fall, wining by a score of 3-0.

September 17, 2011
Volleyball Comes From Behind to Defeat Wheaton
Using a balanced attack, Mount Holyoke topped NEWMAC foe Wheaton this afternoon at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. After dropping the first set, the Lyons swept the next three to seal their first win over Wheaton since the 2006 season. Sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel recorded her eight career double-double.

September 16, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Volleyball vs. Wheaton
Mount Holyoke entertains NEWMAC foe Wheaton Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Mildred. S. Howard Gymnasium. In 43 pervious meetings between the programs, Wheaton has prevailed 25 times. Last fall, Wheaton downed the Lyons for the fifth time in a row, winning by a score of 3-0.

September 15, 2011
Chu Notches Double-Double to Lead Volleyball Past MCLA
First year setter Alison Chu racked up 19 assists, 15 digs and three kills to lead Mount Holyoke to a 3-1 victory over MCLA this evening at the James T. Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium. Chu’s double-double was the second of her brief career.

September 13, 2011
Volleyball Drops NEWMAC Opener to MIT
The Mount Holyoke volleyball team suffered a 3-0 setback to MIT this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. It was the NEWMAC opener for both squads. The Lyons were paced by sophomore outside hitter Martina Kneifel, who recorded nine kills, 12 digs and two service aces.

September 13, 2011
Lyons Game Day Central: Volleyball vs. MIT
Mount Holyoke kicks off its NEWMAC slate versus MIT this evening at the Mildred. S. Howard Gymnasium. In 42 pervious meetings between the programs, the Engineers have prevailed 36 times. They downed the Lyons for the 15th time in a row last fall, winning by a score of 3-0.

September 10, 2011
Volleyball Opens 2011 Season With Split
The Mount Holyoke volleyball team opened its 2011 season with a pair of matches at Saint Joseph College this afternoon. After falling 3-0 to Daniel Webster, the Lyons rebounded with a 3-1 triumph over Saint Joseph. Martina Kneifel, Kathryn Brummer and Alison Chu turned in outstanding performances.

August 10, 2011
Volleyball Reveals 2011 Schedule
The Mount Holyoke volleyball team will enter the 2011 season with heightened expectations after breaking through for nine wins last fall. Fourth year head coach Sonnie Terrell has scheduled 25 matches for the Lyons, who will get things going with a tri-match at St. Joseph College on Saturday, September 10.

August 8, 2011
Mount Holyoke Athletics Unveils Facebook Page
Mount Holyoke Athletics is now on Facebook! Our page will allow fans to stay up-to-date and share information about their favorite teams on a daily basis. "Like" us today at facebook.com/mhclyons.