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Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Major: Physics and Economics
Latest Accomplishments in Volleyball: Ranked third all-time for assists in a career (1,352 through 2006) at MHC.
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PawsFriends of Athletics Newsletter
The latest Mount Holyoke College Friends of Athletics Newsletter is now available for download. Featured in this issue are the renovation of the College's swimming and diving facility as well as recaps and highlights from the the 2007-08 seasons. The 11th annual Friends of Athletics Golf Tournament is slated for Monday, September 8.
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August 22, 2008

Sonnie TerrellSonnie Terrell Named Interim Head Volleyball Coach
The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Sonnie Terrell as its interim head volleyball coach. Terrell succeeds Peer Nasseir, who guided the program to a 22-53 mark in three seasons at the helm.
August 21, 2008

Volleyball TeamVolleyball Picks Up AVCA Academic Award
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently announced its Team Academic Award recipients for the 2007-08 season. Among the honorees was the Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball squad. A total of 353 teams from around the nation qualified for the distinction. Of those, 62 programs competed in NCAA Division III.
August 19, 2008

MHC Athletics LogoAwards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet
The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration on Wednesday evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Associate Athletic Director Lori Hendricks served as the event's emcee.
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May 8, 2008

MHC Volleyball LogoNEWMAC Announces 2007 Women's Volleyball All-Conference Awards
The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) recently announced its 2007 postseason women's volleyball awards. MIT senior Amanda Morris was named the league's Player of the Year after helping lead MIT to a 34-2 record and the NEWMAC regular season championship. First year Bethany Stosz of Springfield College grabbed Rookie of the Year accolades, while Dorothy Webb of Wellesley was honored by her peers as NEWMAC Coach of the Year. Mount Holyoke College took home the Conference's annual Sportsmanship Award.
November 7, 2007

NEWMAC LogoFall Academic All-Conference Squads Named by NEWMAC
The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) recently announced its 2007 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-five Mount Holyoke College 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.
November 7, 2007

Rachel West2007 NEWMAC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
MIT Upends Mount Holyoke, 3-0

The top seeded MIT women's volleyball team downed eighth seeded Mount Holyoke College 3-0 (30-10, 30-19, 30-22) this evening in opening round action of the 2007 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament at the Rockwell Cage.
October 30, 2007

Kateryna KucMIT Downs Volleyball, 3-0
With a 3-0 (30-13, 30-12, 30-16) victory over Mount Holyoke College this afternoon, the MIT women's volleyball team finished off a perfect regular season versus New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foes. The Engineers secured the top seed in next week's NEWMAC Tournament. Mount Holyoke, which finished eighth in the final regular season league standings, will return to Rockwell Cage for a quarterfinal round contest against MIT on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
October 27, 2007

Rachel WestWheaton Clips Volleyball, 3-1
First year outside hitter Sam Andreacchi racked up 17 kills, 19 digs and a pair of service aces to help the Wheaton College women's volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over Mount Holyoke College this evening in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference action at the Mildred Howard Gymnasium. It was Wheaton's ninth win in its last 13 outings.
October 23, 2007

Rosa Marruffo2007 Volleyball Hall of Fame Classic (Day 2)
The Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team sustained a pair of losses on the second and final day of the 2007 Hall of Fame Classic. After dropping their first match of the day to Smith College, the Lyons were blanked 3-0 by Westfield State College. As a result of its two losses, Mount Holyoke finished the tournament in last place overall.
October 20, 2007

Chelsea Tracy2007 Volleyball Hall of Fame Classic (Day 1)
The Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team dropped a pair of contests this evening in first round action of the 2007 Hall of Fame Classic. After falling 3-0 in their opener, they suffered a 3-2 setback versus Bridgewater State College in their second match of the day. As a result of its two losses, Mount Holyoke finished at the bottom of its pool.
October 19, 2007

Rachel WestSpringfield Topples Volleyball, 3-0
Junior outside hitter Aylene Ilkson piled up 15 kills and 15 digs, as the Springfield College women's volleyball team downed Mount Holyoke College 3-0 this evening in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Blake Arena. It was the Pride's sixth win in a row and the Lyons fifth straight loss.
October 16, 2007

Volleyball HuddleVolleyball Drops Three at Smith College Invitational
The Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team suffered a trio of defeats at this weekend's Smith College Invitational. On Friday evening, Plymouth State University downed the Lyons 3-1. Play resumed this morning with Mount Holyoke taking on Elmira College. In a match that went to the limit, the Soaring Eagles won by a score of 3-2. Mount Holyoke was blanked 3-0 by Trinity College in their final contest of the tournament.
October 13, 2007

Amanda TraskVolleyball Drops Heartbreaker at Clark, 3-2
The Clark University women's volleyball team snapped a five-match losing skid with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mount Holyoke College this evening in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at the Kneller Athletic Center.
October 9, 2007

Seven Sisters Logo2007 Seven Sisters Volleyball Championship (Day Two)
In its final match of the 2007 Seven Sisters Championship, the Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team downed Elms College 3-0. By way of their second victory of the season over the Blazers, the Lyons secured fifth place at the tournament. In other action, Smith College defeated Bryn Mawr College 3-0 in the third place match, and Wellesley College edged host Vassar College 3-2 in the Championship tilt.
October 7, 2007

Seven Sisters Logo2007 Seven Sisters Volleyball Championship (Day One)
The Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team sustained a pair of losses during the first day of the 2007 Seven Sisters Volleyball Championship, hosted by Vassar College. After falling to Vassar 3-0 in its first contest of the afternoon, the Lyons dropped a 3-0 decision versus Bryn Mawr College.
October 6, 2007

Rachel WestVolleyball Blanks WPI, 3-0
Senior setter Rachel West distributed a season-best 33 assists, as the Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team blanked New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe WPI 3-0 this evening at the Mildred Howard Gymnasium. It was the Lyons second win in a row and first in league play this season.
October 2, 2007

Smith Silences Volleyball, 3-0
The Smith College women's volleyball team collected a 3-0 (30-22, 30-16, 30-26) victory over Mount Holyoke College this evening in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at the Ainsworth Gymnasium. It was the Pioneers first league victory of the 2007 campaign.
September 26, 2007

WNEC Holds Off Volleyball, 3-1
First year setter Katharina Boes dished out 34 assists to propel the Western New England College women's volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over non-conference foe Mount Holyoke College this afternoon at the Mildred Howard Gymnasium.
September 22, 2007

Volleyball Spikes Elms, 3-0
Junior outside hitter Chelsea Tracy registered 12 kills and eight digs to propel the Mount Holyoke College women's volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over non-conference foe Elms College this evening at the Maguire Center.
September 21, 2007

Amanda TraskWellesley Cruises Past Volleyball, 3-0
Senior outside hitter Murielle Dawdy delivered six kills and eight digs, as the Wellesley College women's volleyball team swept Mount Holyoke College 3-0 (30-18, 30-17, 30-14) this evening in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at the Mildred Howard Gymnasium.
September 18, 2007

Babson Skips Past Volleyball, 3-0
The Babson College women's volleyball tem cruised to a 3-0 (30-24, 30-27, 31-29) victory over Mount Holyoke College this afternoon in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at the Staake Gymnasium.
September 15, 2007

Volleyball Swept by Coast Guard in NEWMAC Opener, 3-0
Junior middle blocker Nicole Gurr piled up 17 kills, nine digs and three blocks to lead the Coast Guard Academy women's volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke College this evening.
September 11, 2007

Teresa CampbellVolleyball Downs Simmons in Season Opener, 3-1
Sophomore middle blocker Teresa Campbell recorded 22 kills to propel the Mount Holyoke College volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over non-conference foe Simmons College this afternoon.
September 8, 2007

MHC Volleyball LogoVolleyball Gears Up for 2007 Season
The Mount Holyoke College volleyball team enters the 2007 campaign with high expectations, as seven players have returned from a squad that advanced to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament last fall.
September 6, 2007

MHC FacilitiesMount Holyoke Athletes Enjoy Annual Barbeque
The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics kicked off its 2007-08 campaign with a barbeque outside of Kendall Hall. Student-athletes got their first glimpse of the College's new outdoor athletic complex.
September 6, 2007

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