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Volleyball eaked out a 25-23 victory against Mount Union on Sept. 11 Courtesy of CWRU Athletics

Volleyball looks to reverse course, prepare for UAAs

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter September 20, 2019

It was a tough week for the Case Western Reserve University women’s volleyball team.  In their last five contests, the Spartans lost four, one against University of Mount Union and three at the DoubleTree...

First-year volleyball player makes smooth transition to college

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter September 13, 2019

Gianna Lambert is a first-year right-side hitter on the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team. In just her first year at CWRU, she has already seen significant playing time, turning in 24 kills...

The women’s volleyball team won on Friday at Horsburgh Gymnasium, but lost twice on Saturday.

Spartans try to move on after inconsistent weekend

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter September 13, 2019

On Friday, Sep. 6, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team rocked Horsburgh Gymnasium with a magnificent offensive display that quickly sent rival John Carroll University home.  The same...

The time is now for CWRU volleyball

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter September 6, 2019

“This is probably the most talented team we’ve ever had… [The pressure to achieve] with this roster is innate,” said Karen Farrell, the head coach of the Case Western Reserve’s volleyball team. Farrell,...

Volleyball ends season hoping for more in 2019

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

At the beginning of the season, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team had high expectations. They were coming off a solid season a year ago and only graduated one player while returning all...

Injuries plague volleyball team

Injuries plague volleyball team

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Injuries have plagued the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team’s season. Earlier in the year, one of their top attackers, third-year outside hitter Brianna Lemon, went down with a foot...

Volleyball prepares for home stretch

Volleyball prepares for home stretch

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor October 26, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University volleyball team currently sits at 17-10 after a 2-2 performance at the final University Athletic Association (UAA) Round Robin and two wins at Ohio Wesleyan University....

A mother’s influence

A mother’s influence

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter October 26, 2018

Jana Giaquinto is a second-year volleyball player who plays primarily right side hitter. Her mother got her involved from a very young age as she too was a volleyball player in college. Gianquinto thrives...

To China and back

To China and back

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter October 12, 2018

Haley Sims is a third-year volleyball player who plays middle hitter. She has dedicated her life to volleyball since sixth grade and has not looked back. Off the court, she is involved in Alpha Chi Omega...

First-year outside hitter Lauren Carmon has filled the role of injured third-year outside hitter Brianna Lemon. Even though she didnt get much playing time early in the season, she has stepped up against tough competition.

Facing the giants

Andrew Ford, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

The first two conference games were as tough as a team could get. The Case Western Reserve University volleyball team had to open University Athletic Association (UAA) play against No. 8 Washington...

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