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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

UAA Athlete of the Week Alyssa Blessinger, a second-year defensive specialist, consistently led the team in digs throughout the tournament.

Volleyball splits hometown tournament 1-2

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor September 10, 2021

Over the past week, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team hosted the CWRU Tournament last weekend and played on the road against the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio on Wednesday,...

The Spartans take an offensive stance during their game

Volleyball closes season with 5th place finish at UAA Championship

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

In their final action of the 2019 season, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team secured a fifth place finish at the UAA Championship tournament, ending with a 13-16 record.  The Spartans...

Spartans end regular season with momentum for UAA tournament

Spartans end regular season with momentum for UAA tournament

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter November 8, 2019

Heading into the UAA Championships, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team is peaking at just the right time. The Spartans have won five out of their last seven contests, including two...

Spartans split in final regular season conference action

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter October 25, 2019

After a disappointing September, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team has gotten back on track in October with a 2-2 record over their last four matches. Against Heidelberg University,...

The volleyball team is preparing for the final AAU round-robin tournament.

Volleyball bounces back with two wins

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter October 11, 2019

After a streak of losses, the Case Western Reserve University volleyball team has found recent success, winning two of their last three matches. A few weeks ago, the Spartans came out on top against...

Women’s volleyball is waiting for the tide to change

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University women’s volleyball team’s rough stretch continued this past weekend.  In the first UAA matches of the season, the Spartans fell to Washington University in St....

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,...

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