Volleyball’s emotional win
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2017
The trek over to the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center on Oct. 28 was chilly to say the least. But it was more than worth it to hear Head Coach Karen Farrell’s ode to fourth-year middle hitter Emma Briggs in her final home match. The emotional poem praised Briggs for her dedication...
Over fall break, volleyball splits at Heidelberg
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2017
While the rest of us were travelling home to be with family or trying to plan our meals around Leutner Commons’ limited hours over fall break, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team went on the road to compete. On Oct. 21, they defeated Marietta College in five sets and lost to host ...
Volleyball splits final UAA matches
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2017
The Spartans didn’t let nerves affect their face down with two nationally ranked top 15 volleyball teams, among others. In the second round of the University Athletic Association (UAA) games, Case Western Reserve University's volleyball team won two of their four matches on Oct. 14 and 15, defea...
Get to know the volleyball team
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2017
As fans, we sit in the bleachers and cheer on our team. But at increasing levels of competition, we grow farther apart from the players on the court and know less and less about them other than what we see when they compete. I wanted to bring a little bit of that personal experience to the Case Western ...
Upset city
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2017
“Siri, who owns the Carnegie Mellon University Tartans?” The answer should be, “The Case Western Reserve University Spartans,” after the volleyball team upset the No. 10 team in the nation on Sep. 30. In the opening round of University Athletic Association (UAA) play, CWRU won two of...
Welcome to Splitsville
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2017
No, the volleyball team is not breaking up. Rather, the team split their four matches at the Carnegie Mellon University Tournament after losing a hard fought battle against Baldwin Wallace University earlier in the week. On Wednesday, Sept. 20 the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team won the f...
Unfazed by the concrete jungle
Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2017
The big lights inspired the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team as they traveled to the Empire State and swept the Buffalo State Bengal Challenge, winning all three matches in dominating fashion. On Sept. 15 the Spartans demolished St. Lawrence University in four sets and subsequently crush...
Breaking out the brooms
Andrew Ford, Contributing Reporter
September 15, 2017
The hardwood floor of Horsburgh Gymnasium has never been cleaner. The Case Western Reserve University volleyball team broke out the brooms during the Marcia French Invitational on Sept. 8 and 9, winning all three matches in 3-0 fashion. On Friday, Sept. 8, the Spartans faced Eastern Mennonite ...
Spartan volleyball splits four
David Chang, Contributing Reporter
September 8, 2017
To start off their season, the Spartans played four matches in Ada, Ohio as part of a tournament hosted by Ohio Northern University (ONU). With a deep and versatile roster, the Spartans looked for a strong start. In their first set against ONU, the Spartans gained momentum going on a 15-6 run, eve...
Volleyball’s expectations as high as their nets
Andrew Ford, Contributing Reporter
September 1, 2017
Competing in a conference with two of the top volleyball programs in the country, the Spartans had nothing to scoff at last year with their 20-win season. However, the team is not looking to simply settle for a winning record again. After a 21-10 record a year ago, Head Coach Karen Farrell has ev...
