2016 Women's Volleyball News

Gulls Top Golden Bears in CCC Title Match, 3-0
Gulls Top Golden Bears in CCC Title Match, 3-0

November 05, 2016

BEVERLY, Mass. (November 5, 2016) – The third-seeded Western New England University volleyball team had its run in the 2016 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-19) loss to top-seeded Endicott College this afternoon in the championship match at MacDonald Gymnasium.

Junior Ashley Matthews totaled 11 kills and 11 digs as Western New England fell to Rivier and Vassar on Sunday at the Kean University Invitational.
Western New England Advances to CCC Semifinals with 3-0 Win over Gordon

November 03, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 1, 2016) – The third-seeded Western New England University volleyball team secured a spot in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament semifinals with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-12) victory over Gordon College this evening in the quarterfinal round at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Golden Bears Punch Ticket to CCC Championship Match with Dominant 3-0 Win over UNE
Golden Bears Punch Ticket to CCC Championship Match with Dominant 3-0 Win over UNE

November 03, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 3, 2016) – The third-seeded Western New England University volleyball team secured a berth in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) championship match for the first time since 2009 with a dominant 3-0 (25-15, 25-8, 25-11) victory over seventh-seeded University of New England in the semifinal round this evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Chiodini Named CCC Player of the Week
Chiodini Named CCC Player of the Week

October 31, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 31, 2016) – Junior outside hitter Emmaline Chiodini (St. Louis, Mo.) of the Western New England University volleyball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Week, the league office announced this afternoon.

Trio of Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors
Trio of Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors

October 31, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 31, 2016) – Three members of the Western New England University volleyball team were recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its All-CCC selections this afternoon.

Golden Bears Celebrate Senior Day with 3-2 Win over Gordon
Golden Bears Celebrate Senior Day with 3-2 Win over Gordon

October 29, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 29, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team wrapped up its regular season schedule with a 3-2 (23-25, 25-20, 25-20, 22-25, 17-15) victory over Gordon College this afternoon on senior day in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Senior outside hitter Emmaline Chiodini recorded a team-high ten kills in Western New England's 3-0 win at Nichols on Tuesday. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan Sportshots)
Western New England Overcomes Tough Start to Earn 3-1 Win at Keene State

October 27, 2016

KEENE, N.H. (October 27, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team overcame a tough opening set loss to earn a 3-1 (24-26, 25-21, 25-19, 25-23) victory over Keene State College this evening in non-conference action at Spaulding Gym.

Golden Bears Snap Wentworth’s Nine-Match Winning Streak with 3-0 Sweep
Golden Bears Snap Wentworth’s Nine-Match Winning Streak with 3-0 Sweep

October 25, 2016

BOSTON, Mass. (October 25, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team vaulted ahead of the Wentworth Institute of Technology in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) standings with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-23) victory over the Leopards this evening at Tansey Gymnasium.

Golden Bears Bounce Back with 3-1 Victory at UNE
Golden Bears Bounce Back with 3-1 Victory at UNE

October 22, 2016

BIDDEFORD, Maine (October 22, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team got back on track with a 3-1 (26-24, 25-22, 20-25, 25-20) win over the University of New England this afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Harold Alfond Forum.

Gulls Rally Past Golden Bears, 3-2
Gulls Rally Past Golden Bears, 3-2

October 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 19, 2016) – The Endicott College volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 set deficit to earn a 3-2 (19-25, 19-25, 25-13, 25-23, 15-12) victory over Western New England University this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Jenna Leuck & Brianna Roath Earn Weekly Honors from the CCC
Jenna Leuck & Brianna Roath Earn Weekly Honors from the CCC

October 17, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 17, 2016) – Two members of the Western New England University volleyball team have earned weekly honors from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced this afternoon.

Western New England Splits with Wheaton & WestConn
Western New England Splits with Wheaton & WestConn

October 15, 2016

NORTON, Mass. (October 12, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team split a pair of non-conference contests with Wheaton College and Western Connecticut State University earlier today during a tri-match at Wheaton’s Emerson Gymnasium. The Golden Bears opened their day with a 3-1 (25-23, 27-29, 25-18, 25-17) victory over Wheaton, before falling to Western Connecticut by the same score (25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 25-21).

Golden Bears Roll to 3-0 Victory at Westfield State
Golden Bears Roll to 3-0 Victory at Westfield State

October 13, 2016

WESTFIELD, Mass. (October 13, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-17) victory over Westfield State University this evening in non-conference action at the Woodward Center.

Golden Bears Rally From 2-0 Deficit, Claim 3-2 Victory over Salve Regina
Golden Bears Rally From 2-0 Deficit, Claim 3-2 Victory over Salve Regina

October 11, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 11, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 set deficit to earn a 3-2 (21-25, 14-25, 25-23, 27-25, 15-13) comeback victory over Salve Regina University this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Golden Bears Split with UMass Dartmouth, Johnson & Wales
Golden Bears Split with UMass Dartmouth, Johnson & Wales

October 08, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 8, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team split a pair of non-conference matches with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Johnson & Wales University today at the Alumni Healthful Living Center. The Golden Bears rolled to a 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-19) sweep of UMass Dartmouth in the morning, before falling to Johnson & Wales, 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-23) in the final match of the day.

Western New England Cruises to 3-0 Sweep of Nichols
Western New England Cruises to 3-0 Sweep of Nichols

October 05, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 5, 2016) – The Western New England University volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-10) sweep of Nichols College this evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.