2018 Volleyball Headlines

Ashley Matthews Earns All-CCC Second Team Honors
Ashley Matthews Earns All-CCC Second Team Honors

October 29, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 29, 2018) – Junior outside hitter Ashley Matthews (Salem, N.H.) of the Western New England University volleyball team has earned All-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) second team honors, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.

Sophomore Toni Fiore established a new career-high with ten kills in Western New England's 3-1 loss to Roger Williams on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Drop Regular Season Finale to Roger Williams, 3-1

October 27, 2018

BRISTOL, R.I. (October 27, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team dropped its regular season finale to Roger Williams University by a 3-1 (25-18, 13-25, 25-21, 25-21) score on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at RWU’s Campus Rec Center.

Western New England rallied from a 2-0 set deficit to defeat Emmanuel 3-2 on Thursday evening. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Rallies to Earn Five-Set Triumph over Emmanuel

October 25, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 25, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team overcame a 2-0 set deficit to earn a 3-2 (22-25, 20-25, 25-19, 25-16, 15-9) comeback victory over Emmanuel College on Thursday evening in non-conference action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Junior Cassie Holmes recorded a team-high 14 kills in Western New England's five-set loss to Gordon on Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Edged by Gordon in Five Sets

October 23, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 23, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team came up just short in a 3-2 (22-25, 25-14, 23-25, 25-11, 15-12) loss to Gordon College on Tuesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Senior Jenna Ferguson recorded a team-high 14 kills on Senior Day as WNE fell to Endicott, 3-1. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Ferguson Records 14 Kills in Western New England’s 3-1 Senior Day Loss to Endicott

October 20, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 20, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team fell to Endicott College, 3-1 (25-17, 25-12, 23-25, 25-9) on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Junior Ashley Matthews posted a double-double with 16 kills and 17 digs in Western New England's 3-1 loss to Wentworth on Wednesday night. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Drops 3-1 Decision to Wentworth

October 17, 2018

BOSTON, Mass. (October 17, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team dropped a 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-18, 25-20) decision to the Wentworth Institute of Technology on Wednesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Tansey Gymnasium.

Photo by Chris Marion
Western New England Falls to Wheaton & UNE

October 13, 2018

NORTON, Mass. (October 13, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team was defeated by both Wheaton College and the University of New England during a non-conference tri-match on Saturday at Wheaton’s Emerson Gymnasium.

Junior Cassie Holmes recorded six kills and three blocks in Western New England's 3-0 loss to Keene State on Thursday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Falls to Keene State, 3-0

October 11, 2018

KEENE, N.H. (October 11, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18) decision to Keene State College on Thursday evening in non-conference action at Spaulding Gym.

Senior Jenna Ferguson recorded a double-double with ten kills and 18 digs in Western New England's 3-1 win over Smith on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Earns 3-1 Non-Conference Win over Smith

October 10, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 10, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team earned a 3-1 (25-16, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22) earned a 3-1 victory over Smith College on Wednesday evening in non-conference action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center. 

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)
Holmes & Matthews Power Golden Bears to 3-1 Win at Mount Holyoke

October 05, 2018

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (October 5, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball bounced back from an opening set loss to earn a 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-21, 26-24) victory over Mount Holyoke College on Friday evening in non-conference action at Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium.

Junior Cassandra Holmes (11) hit .524 with 12 kills & 5 aces in Western New England's 3-1 loss to Salve Regina on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Salve Regina Hands Western New England First CCC Loss, 3-1

October 03, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 3, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team suffered its first Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) loss of the season as the Golden Bears fell 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 19-25, 25-21) to Salve Regina University on Wednesday evening at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Junior Hailey McDonnell recorded a career-high 15 kills in Western New England's 3-0 win over Elms on Thursday. (Photo by Courtney Carlson)
Golden Bears Split with Eastern Connecticut & Westfield State

September 29, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 29, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team split a pair of matches with Eastern Connecticut State University and Westfield State University on Saturday in non-conference action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Junior Ashley Matthews recorded 15 kills in Western New England's 3-1 loss to Clark on Thursday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Falters at Clark, 3-1

September 27, 2018

WORCESTER, Mass. (September 27, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team had its four-match winning streak halted with a 3-1 () setback to Clark University on Thursday evening in non-conference action at the Kneller Athletic Center.

Western New England rolled to its first sweep of the season against Nichols on Tuesday night. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Sweeps Nichols for Fourth Consecutive Victory

September 25, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 25, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 (25-8, 25-8, 25-7) victory over Nichols College on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.

Ashley Matthews Receives CCC Player of the Week Recognition
Ashley Matthews Receives CCC Player of the Week Recognition

September 24, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 24, 2018) – Senior captain Ashley Matthews (Salem, N.H.) of the Western New England University volleyball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Week for the first time in her career, the league office announced on Monday. 

Senior Jenna Ferguson recorded a career-high 17 kills in Western New England's 3-1 win at UNE on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Defeats UNE 3-1 for Third Straight Victory

September 22, 2018

BIDDEFORD, Maine (September 22, 2018) – The Western New England University volleyball team posted a 3-1 (25-12, 25-23, 24-26, 25-23) victory over the University of New England on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Harold Alfond Forum.