2016 Volleyball News
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Salisbury's Katie Stouffer Selected as CAC Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year
June 06, 2017Salisbury University senior volleyball outside hitter Katie Stouffer (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) was selected by the Capital Athletic Conference athletic directors as the 2016-17 Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year. -
Salisbury's Katie Stouffer Named CoSIDA Academic All-America for Second Time
December 06, 2016Salisbury volleyball senior Katie Stouffer was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team, announced by the organization on Tuesday. It marks the second straight Academic All-America accolade for Stouffer, who collected third team recognition last year.
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Salisbury's Katie Stouffer Named ECAC Offensive Player of the Year
November 30, 2016Salisbury senior Katie Stouffer added to her lenghty list of postseason accolades on Wednesday after being named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South Offensive Player of the Year. This is Stouffer's sixth postseason accolade of the year, capping off a tremendous senior season and overall career.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Drops 3-2 Decision to Washington-St. Louis in NCAA Elite Eight
November 18, 2016Mary Washington's magical season came to a close with a hard-fought, back-and-forth five-set loss to Washington-St. Louis in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Thursday night in Oshkosh, Wisc.
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Mary Washington Volleyball, Christopher Newport Men's Cross Country, and Salisbury Field Hockey Continue Quests for NCAA Championships
November 17, 2016A trio of CAC teams will continue their quests for NCAA Championships this weekend, as Mary Washington volleyball, Christopher Newport men's cross country, and Salisbury field hockey remain alive in NCAA postseason play.
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Five CAC Volleyball Players Earn AVCA All-America Honors; Salisbury's Stouffer Named to Third Team
November 15, 2016Five CAC volleyball players earned All-America honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Tuesday afternoon, highlighted by Salisbury's Katie Stouffer being named to the third team.
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Marymount Volleyball Falls to Emerson in ECAC Semifinals
November 13, 2016Marymount fell short in the ECAC volleyball semifinals on Sunday afternoon to Emerson, 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 25-17, 20-25, 14-16), drawing the Saints' season to a close. The Saints close out the season at 25-9 overall.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Ousts Juniata, Moves on to NCAA Quarterfinals
November 13, 2016Mary Washington defeated Juniata 3-1 in the regional final of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Sunday afternoon in Fredericksburg, Va., sending the Eagles to the quarterfinals for the first time in program history.
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Mary Washington's Troy, Powers Claim Top AVCA All-Region Honors;
November 12, 2016Six CAC volleyball players were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-North-Region team, highlighted by Mary Washington head coach Matt Troy and freshman Savannah Powers as the regional Coach and Rookie of the Year, respectively.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Blanks Randolph-Macon, Advances to NCAA Sweet 16
November 12, 2016Mary Washington defeated Randolph-Macon 3-0 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday at Ron Rosner Arena. The Eagles improve to 30-3 on the year, while the Yellow Jackets' season came to a close at 24-8.
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Mary Washington Blanks Cabrini in NCAA Volleyball First Round; Christopher Newport Falls to Johns Hopkins
November 11, 2016Mary Washington moved onto the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament with a 3-0 victory over Cabrini on Friday, while Christopher Newport bowed out of the postseason with a 3-1 defeat to Johns Hopkins in Fredericksburg, Va.
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Marymount Volleyball Tops Penn State Altoona in ECAC First Round
November 10, 2016The Marymount (Va.) University women's volleyball team advanced to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championship Weekend after cruising past Penn State University-Altoona on Wednesday afternoon in straight sets, 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-19).
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Salisbury's Stouffer Named CAC Volleyball Player of the Year; Mary Washington's Powers, Troy Earn Major Awards
November 08, 2016Salisbury senior outside hitter Katie Stouffer became a four-time All-CAC first team selection and was named Player of the Year, while Mary Washington head coach Matt Troy and freshman Savannah Powers also claimed major awards to highlight the 2016 All-CAC Volleyball Team.
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Frostburg State Women's Soccer, Marymount Volleyball, and Penn State Harrisburg Men's Soccer Earn ECAC Postseason Bids
November 07, 2016A trio of CAC teams had their 2016 fall seasons extended on Monday afternoon, as Frostburg State women's soccer, Marymount volleyball, and Penn State Harrisburg men's soccer each earned postseason bids into the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament.
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Mary Washington Volleyball to Host NCAA Regional; Christopher Newport Earns At-Large Bid, Headed to Fredericksburg
November 07, 2016For the second straight year, Mary Washington and Christopher Newport will represent the CAC in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament, beginning on Friday. Mary Washington was selected as one of eight hosts of eight-team regional tournaments, with CNU also headed to Fredericksburg for opening round action.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Sweeps Christopher Newport, Claims First CAC Title Since 1991
November 05, 2016Mary Washington started strong and never looked back en route to a 3-0 victory over Christopher Newport in the CAC volleyball championship on Saturday in Fredericksburg, Va. Games scores were 25-13, 25-17, 25-14.
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Four CAC Fall Championships Set for Saturday
November 04, 2016The fall championship season is in full swing as four CAC Champions will be crowned on Saturday in field hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball.
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Three CAC Volleyball Student-Athletes Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
November 04, 2016A trio of CAC volleyball players have been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Volleyball team - Salisbury senior Katie Stouffer, Mary Washington junior Jenna Yost, and York sophomore Eryn Brady.
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Mary Washington and Christopher Newport Advance to CAC Volleyball Championship
November 03, 2016Mary Washington and Christopher Newport will meet in the CAC volleyball championship for the first time after posting semifinal victories on Thursday night. The top-seeded Eagles swept past fourth-seeded Marymount 3-0, while the third-seeded Captains edged second-seeded Salisbury 3-2.
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Christopher Newport and Marymount Move on to CAC Volleyball Semifinals
November 01, 2016Christopher Newport and Marymont both defended their home courts in the first round of the CAC Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday night, advancing to Thursday's semifinals.
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Marymount Senior Cailyn Thomas Named CAC Volleyball Player of the Week
October 31, 2016Marymount senior Cailyn Thomas was named the CAC Volleyball Player of the Week after helping the Saints to a 2-1 week including the program's first victory over a top-25 opponent against No. 12 Mary Washington. For the week, Thomas averaged 3.08 kills per game with a .280 hitting percentage, notching double-figure kills in matches against Mary Washington, No. 20 Christopher Newport, and Messiah.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Claims Top Seed in CAC Tournament for First Time Since 1997
October 29, 2016The 12th-ranked Mary Washington volleyball team secured the No. 1 seed in the CAC postseason for the first time since 1997 after sweeping St. Mary's on Saturday's final day of the conference regular season, headlining action around the CAC.
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Marymount Volleyball Hands #12 Mary Washington First CAC Loss, Moves Into First Place
October 26, 2016The Marymount volleyball team handed 12th-ranked Mary Washington its first CAC loss of the season in Wednesday's lone contest around the CAC.
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Marymount Sophomore Caroline Hanson and St. Mary's Senior Mimi Graf Tabbed as CAC Volleyball Co-Players of the Week
October 24, 2016Marymount senior Caroline Hanson and St. Mary's senior Mimi Graf were honored as the CAC Volleyball Co-Players of the Week for Oct. 24, 2016 after both recorded triple-doubles last week.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Improves to 7-0 in CAC; Five CAC Playoff Spots Secured
October 22, 2016Mary Washington volleyball continued its unbeaten mark in conference play with wins over Penn State Harrisburg and York this weekend, while Christopher Newport and St. Mary's posted 3-0 weekends. Marymount also notched a CAC victory on Saturday.
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Kelly Martin Introduced as St. Mary's Head Volleyball Coach
October 20, 2016Director of Athletics and Recreation Scott Devine announced Kelly Martin as the next head volleyball coach at St. Mary's College of Maryland effective immediately. Martin is stepping in for Autumn Fisher '16 who served as the interim coach for the first two months of the 2016 season.
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Mary Washington Senior Emma Olson Named CAC Volleyball Player of the Week
October 17, 2016Mary Washington senior Emma Olson was named the CAC Volleyball Player of the Week after averaging 9.67 assists and 2.42 digs per game, helping the 14th-ranked Eagles to wins over Gallaudet and 18th-ranked Christopher Newport. Olson totaled 12 kills at a .385 clip to go with 116 assists, four service aces, three block assists, and 29 digs in a 2-1 week for the Eagles.
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Mary Washington Volleyball Edges Christopher Newport, Takes Control of First Place; Salisbury and York Notch 2-0 CAC Weekends
October 15, 2016No. 14 Mary Washington picked up a thrilling 3-2 victory over No. 18 Christopher Newport on Friday in Newport News, Va. to take control of first place in the CAC volleyball standings, while Salisbury and York each posted 2-0 CAC weekends to highlight action around the conference.
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Mary Washington Freshman Savannah Powers Earns Second Straight CAC Volleyball Weekly Award
October 10, 2016Mary Washington freshman Savannah Powers was selected as the CAC Volleyball Player of the Week for the second straight week after leading the 16th-ranked Eagles to a trio of 3-0 wins with averages of 4.22 kills and 1.89 digs per game while hitting .369. She had 13 kills and four digs in a 3-0 win over Washington & Lee on Wednesday, added 11 kills and four digs in a 3-0 win over Wesley, and 14 kills and nine digs in a 3-0 win over Salisbury.
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No. 16 Mary Washington, Marymount, and St. Mary's Complete 2-0 CAC Volleyball Weekends; Marymount's Wilson Becomes CAC Coaching Wins Leader
October 08, 2016No. 16 Mary Washington, Marymount, and St. Mary's each rolled to 2-0 CAC volleyball weekends on Friday and Saturday, with Mary Washington and Marymount each remaining unbeaten in conference action with a pair of wins. Marymount head coach Beth Ann Wilson became the winningest coach in CAC history on Friday, while No. 13 Christopher Newport fell for the first time in conference action since joining the CAC in 2013.
