https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu en-us https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20120619efr2o1 Fourth year head coach Sonnie Terrell guided the Mount Holyoke volleyball team to an overall record or 9-16 in 2011. The Lyons exploded out of the gate, winning seven of their first 11 matches. Later in the year, they topped Smith for the first time in a decade. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20120619efr2o1 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/news/2011-12/releases/fall_2011_academic 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. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/news/2011-12/releases/fall_2011_academic https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111029gtcp2t 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. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111029gtcp2t https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/2011102575no6g 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. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/2011102575no6g https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111025d9hves 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. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111025d9hves https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111025quf3kv 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. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111025quf3kv https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111022o3kgql 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. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111022o3kgql https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111021uocbi3 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. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111021uocbi3 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111018sctus2 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. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111018sctus2 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111017aco3bq 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. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111017aco3bq https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111015hf1aje 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. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111015hf1aje https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111014ermg76 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. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111014ermg76 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111009cw077b 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. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111009cw077b https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201110084r4ul3 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. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201110084r4ul3 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111004jdyofu 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. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111004jdyofu https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111004knuz3w 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. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111004knuz3w https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111001ray53h 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. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20111001ray53h https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110930d52qcc 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. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110930d52qcc https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/2011092785ip12 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. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/2011092785ip12 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110924eeossw 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. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110924eeossw https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109202pc31e 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. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109202pc31e https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109208d73pn 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. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109208d73pn https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110919pnejyl 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. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110919pnejyl https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110917blr5vu 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. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110917blr5vu https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109163l0gyi 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. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109163l0gyi https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110915o8txei 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. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110915o8txei https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109135b5n39 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. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/201109135b5n39 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110913e7709i 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. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110913e7709i https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110910qe7s1k 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. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/20110910qe7s1k https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/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. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/schedule