2017 Volleyball News

Golden Bears Fall to Wentworth in CCC Quarterfinals, 3-2
Golden Bears Fall to Wentworth in CCC Quarterfinals, 3-2

October 31, 2017

BOSTON, Mass. (October 31, 2017) – The fourth-seeded Wentworth Institute of Technology volleyball team outlasted fifth-seeded Western New England University, 3-2 (20-25, 25-19, 25-15, 17-25, 15-4), in the quarterfinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament on Tuesday night at Tansey Gymnasium.

Heffer Named CCC Senior Scholar Athlete; Three Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors
Heffer Named CCC Senior Scholar Athlete; Three Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors

October 30, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 30, 2017) – Four members of the Western New England University volleyball team were recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-Conference selections on Monday evening. 

Golden Bears Celebrate Senior Day With 3-0 Wins over Curry & Keene State
Golden Bears Celebrate Senior Day With 3-0 Wins over Curry & Keene State

October 28, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 28, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team celebrated senior day with 3-0 victories over both Curry College (25-17, 25-11, 25-22) and Keene State (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) on Saturday afternoon at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

No. 11 Johnson & Wales Downs Western New England, 3-0
No. 11 Johnson & Wales Downs Western New England, 3-0

October 26, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 26, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team fell to No. 11 nationally ranked Johnson & Wales University, 3-0 (25-9, 25-17, 25-12), on Thursday evening in non-conference action at the Wildcat 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 Earns 3-0 Win at Nichols

October 24, 2017

DUDLEY, Mass. (October 24, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team earned a 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-11) victory over Nichols College on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Nichols Athletic  Center. 

Senior Emmaline Chiodini hit .409 with 11 kills and 17 digs in Western New England's 3-0 win over UNE on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Post 3-0 Victory over UNE

October 21, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 21, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team earned a 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-21) victory over the University of New England on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center. 

Senior Brianna Roath eclipsed the 1000-dig mark for her career in Western New England's 3-0 loss to Salve Regina on Wednesday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Brianna Roath Surpasses 1000 Career Digs in Western New England’s 3-0 Loss at Salve Regina

October 18, 2017

NEWPORT, R.I. (October 18, 2017) – Senior libero Brianna Roath (Jackson, N.J.) surpassed the 1000 dig mark for her career in Western New England University’s 3-0 (25-12, 25-14, 25-14) loss to Salve Regina University on Wednesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Rodgers Recreation Center. 

Senior Brianna Roath totaled 35 digs during Western New England's tri-match at Wheaton on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Split Matches with Wheaton & UMass Dartmouth

October 14, 2017

NORTON, Mass. (October 14, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team went 1-1 in a tri-match on Saturday afternoon at Wheaton College’s Emerson Gymnasium. The Golden Bears fell to the Lyons, 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-11, 25-22), before defeating UMass Dartmouth, 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 26-24). 

Photo by Chris Marion
Golden Bears Recover From Opening Set Loss to Defeat Mount Holyoke, 3-1

October 12, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 12, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team recovered from an opening set loss to defeat Mount Holyoke College, 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-23), on Thursday evening in non-conference action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Freshman Abigail Bundy recorded a team-high seven kills in Wednesday's 3-0 loss at Endicott. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Drops 3-0 Decision at Endicott

October 11, 2017

BEVERLY, Mass. (October 11, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team suffered a 3-0 (25-16, 25-15) setback at Endicott College on Wednesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at MacDonald Gymnasium. 

Sophomore setter Caitlyn Sibiskie recorded 43 assists, a career-high 19 digs, four aces, four kills and two block assists in Western New England's 3-1 loss to Roger Williams on Wednesday (Photo by Chris Marion).
Roger Williams Outlasts Western New England, 3-1

October 04, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 4, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team won a marathon third set before falling to Roger Williams University, 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 29-31, 30-28) on Wednesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Chiodini & Roath Earn Weekly Awards from the CCC
Chiodini & Roath Earn Weekly Awards from the CCC

October 02, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 2, 2017) – Seniors Emmaline Chiodini (St. Louis, Mo.) and Brianna Roath (Jackson, N.J.) of the Western New England University volleyball team have earned weekly awards from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced on Monday. 

Senior Emmaline Chiodini led the Golden Bears to wins over Eastern Connecticut and Westfield State on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Defeats Eastern Connecticut (3-1) and Westfield State (3-0)

September 30, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 30, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team earned non-conference victories over Eastern Connecticut State University (3-1) and Westfield State University (3-0) on Saturday at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Senior Sam Heffer recorded a team-high ten kills in Western New England's 3-0 loss to Wellesley on Thursday night. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Drop Non-Conference Match at Wellesley

September 28, 2017

WELLESLEY, Mass. (September 28, 2017) – The Western New England University volleyball team fell to Wellesley College, 3-0 (25-9, 25-21, 25-20) on Thursday evening in non-conference action at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.

Junior Cassie Holmes recorded a career-high 14 kills in Western New England's 3-1 win at Mount Holyoke on Friday night. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Earns 3-1 CCC Victory at Gordon

September 26, 2017

WENHAM, Mass. (September 26, 2017) – Three different Golden Bears recorded double-digit kills as the Western New England University volleyball team earned a 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-20, 25-21) victory at Gordon College on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Bennett Center.