Women's Volleyball

2009-10 Women's Volleyball News

  • McGraw Chosen for All-NWC Scholar-Athlete First Team
    July 09, 2010
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University volleyball player Jessie McGraw (Sr., OH, Gaston, OR/Yamhill Carlton HS/Corban College) has been selected for the 2009-10 All-Northwest Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team. One female athlete and one male athlete from each NWC member college or university was chosen for the award.
  • Miller Named Freshman of the Year by Chemistry Department
    May 28, 2010
    SALEM, ORE. -- Brigit Miller (Fr., Olympia, WA/Olympia HS), a setter on the Willamette University volleyball team, was named the Freshman of the Year by the Willamette Chemistry Department.
  • Volleyball Announces Recruiting Class
    May 20, 2010
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University volleyball team has announced its incoming freshmen for the upcoming 2010 season. Seven new players will join the Bearcat roster.
  • Winningest Bearcats in History
    May 03, 2010
    SALEM, ORE. -- Four former Willamette University volleyball players have the distinguished honor of being the winningest Bearcats in the history of Willamette Athletics. The four players, Dana Newsom, Emily Moore, Brandi Row and Sarah Pitcher, accumulated 136 wins from 1992-1995.
  • WU Volleyball Players Earn All-Northwest Conference Honors
    November 12, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- After completing their most successful season since 2004, three members of the Willamette University volleyball team have been recognized by the Northwest Conference for their efforts. Senior Jessie McGraw (OH, Gaston, OR/Corban College) was chosen Second Team All-NWC. Molly Blankenship (Jr., OH, Spokane, WA/Spokane Falls CC) and Julie Stutzman (Sr., MH, Olympia, WA/Olympia HS) were named Honorable Mention All-NWC.
  • Bearcats Sweep Bruins at Sparks Center, 25-18, 25-23, 25-18
    November 07, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior outside hitter Jessie McGraw (Gaston, OR/Yamhill-Carlton HS/Corban College) pounded out 14 kills, earned 15 digs and recorded three block assists in her final collegiate game, leading Willamette University to a 3-0 sweep of George Fox University on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Sparks Center. The Bearcats downed the Bruins, 25-18, 25-23, 25-18.
  • Bearcats take Pacific Lutheran to the Limit before 15th-Ranked Lutes Win, 3-2
    November 06, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University battled 15th-ranked Pacific Lutheran University throughout a five-set match at Cone Field House on Friday, Nov. 6. The Bearcats held a 2-1 lead after two sets, but the Lutes rallied to remain undefeated in Northwest Conference play with a 19-25, 25-14, 20-25, 25-23, 15-9 victory.
  • Willamette Reaches .500 in NWC with 3-2 Win over Pioneers
    October 30, 2009
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- Willamette University received 15 kills apiece from outside hitters Molly Blankenship (Jr., Priest River, ID/Lamanna HS/Spokane Falls CC) and Jessie McGraw (Sr., Gaston, OR/Yamhill-Carlton HS/Corban College), as the Bearcats overcame a slow start to defeat Lewis & Clark College, 3-2, in Northwest Conference action on Friday, Oct. 30. Willamette won the match, 11-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-25, 15-11.
  • Bearcats Battle Back from 2-1 Deficit to Defeat Linfield, 3-2
    October 28, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Led by senior outside hitter Jessie McGraw (Gaston, OR/Yamhill-Carlton HS/Corban College), the Willamette University volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat visiting Linfield College, 3-2, in a Northwest Conference match at Cone Field House on Wednesday, Oct. 28. McGraw registered 18 kills, earned a .357 hitting percentage and registered 27 digs, as Willamette rallied for 25-23, 23-25, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13 victory.
  • Bearcats Knock Out Boxers, 3-0
    October 24, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University volleyball team defeated the visiting Pacific University Boxers in straight sets, 25-13, 25-17, 25-16 on Saturday, Oct. 24. Willamette climbs to 8-12 overall and 5-7 in the Northwest Conference. Pacific drops to 7-13 overall and 2-10 in the NWC.
  • Loggers Defeat Bearcats, 3-0
    October 23, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- The Willamette University women's volleyball team was defeated by host University of Puget Sound, 3-0, on Friday, Oct. 23. Puget Sound won in straight sets, 25-21, 25-21, and 25-19. Willamette dropped to 7-12 on the season, including 4-7 in the Northwest Conference. Puget Sound, ranked #21 in NCAA Division III, moved to 14-6 overall and 8-4 in the NWC.
  • Blankenship Hits .458 to Earn NWC Student-Athlete of the Week Honors
    October 20, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Outside hitter Molly Blankenship (Priest River, ID/Lamanna HS/Spokane Falls CC) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week for her contributions to a pair of victories during the week ending Sunday, Oct. 18. Blankenship led the Bearcats to a 3-0 win over Whitworth University on Friday and a 3-1 triumph over Whitman on Saturday.
  • Blankenship Earns 22 Kills in 3-1 Win over Whitman
    October 17, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Junior outside hitter Molly Blankenship (Priest River, ID/Lamanna HS/Spokane Falls CC) achieved a match-high 22 kills to lead Willamette University to a 3-1 victory over Whitman College in Northwest Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Bearcats trailed after the first set, but won the next three sets to take the match, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-20.
  • Bearcats Win in Straight Sets against Pirates
    October 16, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University won in straight sets over visiting Whitworth University on Friday, Oct. 16. The Bearcats defeated the Pirates 25-20, 25-17, 27-25. The Bearcats moved to 6-11 overall and to 3-6 in the Northwest Conference. The visiting Pirates fell to 7-13 overall, 3-6 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Provide Solid Battle before Falling to 17th-Ranked Lutes
    October 10, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University put up a strong battle against 17th-ranked Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Oct. 10, but the Lutes were able to fend off the Bearcats for a 25-22, 25-22, 25-17 victory in Northwest Conference play at Olson Auditorium. PLU upped its record to 12-5 overall, 8-0 in the NWC. Willamette fell to 5-11 overall, 2-6 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Drop Tight Match to Bruins
    October 09, 2009
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- Willamette University dropped the first two sets to George Fox on Friday evening, Oct. 9. The Bearcats fought their way back to even the match at 2-2 before the Bruins eventually won, 25-15, 28-26, 18-25, 22-25 and 15-11. The Bearcats moved to 5-10 overall, 2-5 in the Northwest Conference. The Bruins climbed to 12-3 overall, 5-2 in the NWC.
  • Pioneers Defeat Bearcats in NWC Action, 25-21, 25-20, 25-20
    October 03, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College received 13 kills from Katherine Fiedler, who hit .417 during the match, as the Pioneers defeated Willamette University, 3-0, in hard-fought Northwest Conference action at Cone Field House on Saturday, Oct. 3. Julie Stutzman (Sr., MH, Olympia, WA/Olympia HS) provided Willamette with 11 kills while hitting .476 for the match.
  • Willamette Snatches a Win Over Rival Linfield
    September 30, 2009
    MCMINNVILLE, ORE. -- The Willamette University volleyball team stormed into McMinnville on Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, and left with a victory. The Bearcats defeated the Wildcats in four sets, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17 and 25-22. WU moved to 5-8 overall and to 2-3 in the Northwest Conference. Linfield fell to 6-6 overall, 3-2 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Fall to Loggers, 3-1
    September 26, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University volleyball was defeated by the visiting University of Puget Sound Loggers, 3-1 on Saturday, Sept. 26. Puget Sound claimed the first two sets 25-16 and 25-15. The Bearcats clawed their way back in the third set to notch a 25-21 victory. However, the Loggers won the fourth set 25-21 and took the match.
  • Bearcats Fall To Boxers, 3-1
    September 25, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- The Willamette University volleyball team was defeated by Pacific University, 3-1, on Friday, Sept. 25. The Bearcats started out strong, winning the first set 25-18. Pacific battled back to win the next three sets, however, 25-11, 30-28 and 25-13.
  • Willamette Defeats Whitworth, 3-1
    September 19, 2009
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- The Willamette University women's volleyball team used a strong start and a balanced team attack on its way to a 3-1 victory over Whitworth University on Saturday evening, Sept. 19. The Bearcats defeated the Pirates 25-10, 25-21, 18-25 and 25-15. Willamette moved to 4-6 overall and 1-1 in the Northwest Conference. The Pirates fell to 4-9 overall and 0-2 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Drop Close Match against Whitman
    September 18, 2009
    WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- The Willamette University volleyball team had three players with at least ten kills against Whitman College. Still, the Bearcats fell to the Missionaries in four sets on Friday night, 22-25, 26-24, 20-25 and 28-30. WU moved to 3-6 overall and 0-1 in the Northwest Conference. Whitman climbed to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Wins Thrilling Match Against Corban, 3-2
    September 15, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University volleyball team needed some late magic to pull off a come-from-behind victory over cross-town rival Corban College on Tuesday, Sept. 15. After dropping the first two sets, the Bearcats rallied to take the final three sets and the match.
  • Warner Pacific Slips Past Bearcats in Five-Set Volleyball Match
    September 12, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University rallied twice after falling behind by a set, but Warner Pacific College won the decisive fifth set to defeat the Bearcats, 3-2, at Cone Field House on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Knights edged out the win, 25-19, 15-25, 25-13, 20-25, 15-12, to improve to 5-3 on the season. Willamette dropped to 2-5.
  • Willamette Volleyball Defeats Evergreen State
    September 07, 2009
    OLYMPIA, WASH. -- The Willamette University volleyball team defeated Evergreen State College in straight sets on Monday, Sept. 7, 25-18, 25-12, 25-17. The Bearcats hit .227 for the match compared to Evergreen's -.056 hitting percentage.
  • Wartburg Wins Close Match with Willamette, 29-27, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23
    September 06, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Wartburg College won a four-set battle with Willamette University, 29-27, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, as both teams concluded the Boxer Kickoff Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 6 at Pacific University. The Knights improved to 2-2 on the season, while Willamette fell to 1-4.
  • Willamette has Strong Start against Central (Iowa) before Falling in Five Sets
    September 06, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Willamette University won the first two sets, 25-22 and 26-24, before dropping the last three to Central College (Iowa) during action at the Boxer Kickoff Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Dutch won the final three sets 25-12, 25-7 and 15-13.
  • Bearcats Drop Match to Linfield College, 3-0
    September 05, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Willamette University was defeated in straight sets by Linfield College, 25-15, 25-22, 25-23, on Saturday, Sept. 5, during the first day of the Boxer Kickoff Invitational hosted by Pacific University. The Bearcats rebounded in the final set to come within 24-23 before the match ended on an attacking error.
  • Bearcats Fall in Straight Sets to Schreiner University
    September 05, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Jessie McGraw (OH, Gaston, OR/Corban College) led Willamette University with 16 kills, but it was not enough for the Bearcats to overcome Schreiner University (Texas) at the Boxer Kickoff Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Pacific University. WU fell to Schreiner in straight sets, 25-21, 25-23 and 25-19.
  • Bearcat Volleyball Matches at Pacific Available on Live Stats
    September 04, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Willamette University's four volleyball matches this weekend (Sept. 5-6) at the Boxer Kickoff Invitational can be followed through Live Stats on the Pacific University website. Pacific, which is hosting the tournament, will provide the Live Stats feed.
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