2012 Gallaudet University Volleyball News

April 11, 2013
Division III Week Student-Athlete Spotlight: In My Words by Ann Whited
Gallaudet University athletics is proud to participate in the second annual NCAA Division III Week (April 8-14) in an effort to celebrate the impact athletics and Bison student-athletes have on our campus and surrounding community.

February 15, 2013
Girl's Volleyball Summer Camp set for July 7-12 at Maryland School for the Deaf
The Gallaudet University Athletics Department will host a girls' volleyball fundamental camp on July 7-12, 2013, at Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, Md. Gallaudet women's volleyball head coach Lynn Ray Boren is running the camp, which is open to girls ages 10-18 and costs $230 per camper.

December 18, 2012
Gallaudet's Jessica Israel named to the ECAC South Division III All-Star team
Gallaudet University senior middle hitter Jessica Israel (Frederick, Md.) garnered one final award to cap off a stellar 2012 season for the Bison as she was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) South Women’s Volleyball Division III all-star team.

December 11, 2012
Gallaudet's Ann Whited named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America third team, first female to earn this honor in school history
It took 19 years for Gallaudet University to receive its third CoSIDA Academic All-America honoree but only a week to receive its fourth as women's volleyball senior outside hitter Ann Whited (Fishers, Ind.) was named to the...

December 3, 2012
Nick Elstad and Lane Peters named November Bison of the Month
The Gallaudet University Athletics Department has announced the two recipients of the Bison of the Month award presented by Gallaudet Interpreting Services (GIS) for November. Junior running back Nick Elstad and junior women’s volleyball opposite hitter Lane Peters were selected for their extraordinary performances...

November 13, 2012
Gallaudet's Jessica Israel selected as an AVCA All-American honorable mention
Gallaudet University women’s volleyball senior middle hitter Jessica Israel (Frederick, Md.) received All-American honorable mention recognition as announced by the AVCA, who released its 32nd annual All-American teams for NCAA Division III women’s volleyball.

November 12, 2012
Ann Whited Named to CoSIDA Women's Volleyball Academic All-District First Team
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced their 2012 Capital One Academic All-District Teams for women’s volleyball and Gallaudet University senior outside hitter Ann Whited (Fishers, Ind.) was named to the District 2 first team for Division III.

November 9, 2012
Gallaudet's season ends in NCAA tournament first round against Randolph-Macon
The season came to a close for the Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team on Friday night as the Bison suffered a 3-0 loss to Randolph-Macon College in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III tournament in the Newport News regional hosted by Christopher Newport University.

November 8, 2012
Gallaudet places two players on the AVCA All-Region teams
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) released its 2012 NCAA Division III All-Region teams and Gallaudet University had two selections for the first time since 2006. Senior middle hitter Jessica Israel (Frederick, Md.) was named to the Mid-Atlantic Region first team while sophomore outside hitter Kali Frowick (Norfolk, Neb.) was an honorable mention selection.

November 8, 2012
GU women's volleyball leaves for 2012 NCAA Division III tournament, information on first round match
The Gallaudet University women's volleyball team left for Newport News, Va., on Thursday morning after a group of faculty, staff and students cheered the Bison on as they left Kendall Green. The Bison are off to the 2012 NCAA Division III women's volleyball tournament where they...

November 6, 2012
Special Buff and Blue send off for the Gallaudet women's volleyball team set for Thursday morning
The Gallaudet University campus community is invited to come out to a special send off celebration for the women’s volleyball team this Thursday, November 8, at 9:45 a.m. in front of the Field House before the Bison leave for the NCAA tournament.

November 5, 2012
Gallaudet to face Randolph-Macon College in first round of NCAA Division III women's volleyball tournament
The past three seasons for Gallaudet University women's volleyball has included winning the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) championship, earning an automatic berth into the NCAA tournament and a trip to Christopher Newport University. This year is no different as the Bison (31-6) will face...

November 3, 2012
Gallaudet cruises in fast Lane en route to third straight NEAC championship
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team won its third straight North Eastern Conference (NEAC) title in perfect fashion as the Bison downed Lancaster Bible College and Keuka College in straight sets in the NEAC Tournament at GU’s Field House on Saturday afternoon.

November 1, 2012
Gallaudet places four on All-NEAC women's volleyball first team, sweep Player, Coach and Defensive Player of the Year awards
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its 2012 women’s volleyball all-conference selections and Gallaudet University received the maximum four selections as four Bison standouts were named to the first team. In addition, the NEAC Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year all hail from Gallaudet.

October 31, 2012
Gallaudet University women's volleyball team set to host 2012 NEAC tournament this weekend
Gallaudet University will host its first-ever North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) women's volleyball tournament this weekend at the Field House as the Bison enter as the two-time defending champions and the No. 1 seed for this year's tournament.

October 29, 2012
Gallaudet's Jessica Israel earns third NEAC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week award, Frowick picks up her second honor
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its weekly conference student-athlete of the week awards for Oct. 29 and the Gallaudet University women's volleyball team earned two more awards...

October 27, 2012
Bison conclude regular season with a sweep on homecoming weekend
The Gallaudet University women's volleyball team hosted non-conference opponents Lebanon Valley College and University of Scranton in their final matches of the regular season Saturday during homecoming. Gallaudet came away with straight set victories on Senior Day before a crowd of 500 plus at the Field House.

October 24, 2012
Gallaudet's Ann Whited named ECAC Division III South Player of the Week
The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced its players of the week for the week ending Oct. 20 and Gallaudet University senior outside hitter Ann Whited (Fishers, Ind.) was named the Division III Women's Volleyball South Player of the Week.

October 23, 2012
Coach Boren wins 200th career match at Gallaudet as Bison defeat Catholic
It was a historic night for Gallaudet University women's volleyball coach Lynn Ray Boren who celebrated his 200th career victory as head coach of the Bison program as the team defeated cross-town rival Catholic University of America, 3-1, on Tuesday night before a crowd of 510.

October 22, 2012
Ann Whited named NEAC Women's Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week for a second time
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its weekly conference student-athlete of the week awards for Oct. 22 and Gallaudet University senior outside hitter Ann Whited (Fishers, Ind.) was named NEAC Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week...

October 21, 2012
Gallaudet completes NEAC schedule undefeated, prepares for busy week ahead
Gallaudet University concluded its North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) women’s volleyball regular-season schedule Sunday with a straight set win, 3-0, over SUNY Cobleskill on the campus of Penn St.-Abington.

October 20, 2012
Gallaudet clinches top seed in upcoming NEAC women's volleyball tournament
For the first time since Gallaudet University joined the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) three years ago the Bison will host the women’s volleyball conference tournament. GU, two-time defending NEAC champions, clinched the top spot with...

October 15, 2012
Bison return to win column with resounding 3-0 win over Penn St.-Harrisburg
he Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team made sure their losing streak was a brief one as they rebounded from a loss last week with a convincing 3-0 win over North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) foe Penn St.-Harrisburg on Monday night.

October 11, 2012
Bison swept on AVCA Dig Pink Night against Stevenson
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team fell to non-conference foe Stevenson University Thursday night at the Field House as the Mustangs came away with a 3-0 victory before a spirited crowd of 550 on American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Dig Pink night.

October 10, 2012
Gallaudet's Kali Frowick named ECAC Division III South Player of the Week
The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced its players of the week for the week of Oct. 10 and Gallaudet University sophomore outside hitter Kali Frowick (Norfolk, Neb.) was named the Division III Women’s Volleyball South Player of the Week.

October 9, 2012
Gallaudet women's volleyball to host AVCA Dig Pink Night this Thursday
The Gallaudet women’s volleyball team takes a break from its conference schedule on Thursday, Oct. 11, when it hosts a non-conference matchup against Stevenson University at 7 p.m. at the Field House. The Bison will be dressed in pink as the school participates in the annual AVCA Dig Pink night.

October 8, 2012
Kali Frowick named NEAC Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week
The NEAC announced its weekly conference student-athlete of the week awards for Oct. 8 and Gallaudet University sophomore outside hitter Kali Frowick was named NEAC Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week.

October 6, 2012
Bison thundered through NEAC weekend unscathed
The Gallaudet women’s volleyball team was dominant as it cruised to an undefeated weekend at home as the Bison hosted five other North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) teams in two-day invitational at the Field House.

October 4, 2012
Tony Tatum and Ann Whited named September Bison of the Month
The Gallaudet University Athletics Department recently announced the two recipients for the Bison of the Month award presented by Gallaudet Interpreting Services (GIS) for September. Football senior defensive back Tony Tatum (Gardendale, Ala.) and volleyball senior outside hitter Ann Whited (Fishers, Ind.) were selected for their extraordinary performance as Bison student-athletes.

October 4, 2012
Gallaudet defeats Mary Washington in five sets, 3-2
The Gallaudet University women's volleyball team rebounded nicely from its tightly contested loss in the championship match of the Worthington Classic by beating non-conference foe University of Mary Washington in five sets Thursday night at the Anderson Center.

October 1, 2012
GU's Jessica Israel named NEAC Volleyball Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its weekly student-athlete of the week awards for Oct. 1 and Gallaudet University senior middle hitter Jessica Israel (Frederick, Md.) was named Women's Volleyball Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week...

September 29, 2012
Gallaudet places second at Worthington Classic
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team took second-place honors in the sixth annual Worthingon Classic hosted at the Field House this weekend. The Bison reeled off three straight wins to start the tournament before it fell to Messiah College, 3-1, in the championship match.

September 27, 2012
Women's volleyball to host 6th annual Worthington Classic
The Gallaudet women’s volleyball team is excited to host the 6th annual Worthington Classic at the Field House this weekend, beginning on Friday, Sept. 28, and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 29. The eight-team event features eight matches each day...

September 26, 2012
Gallaudet picks up big in-region victory over Gettysburg
Gallaudet University picked up a big Mid-Atlantic region women’s volleyball win Wednesday night on the road as the Bison won the final three sets over Gettysburg College, 3-1. GU lost the first set 25-27 before it won...

September 23, 2012
GU picks up third conference win with straight set victory over SUNYIT
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team made it a clean sweep at the Wells College Crossover weekend as the Bison defeated SUNYIT in straight sets on Sunday morning. GU won all three North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) matches...

September 22, 2012
Gallaudet begins NEAC title defense, picks up two conference wins
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team, the two-time defending North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) champions, began defense of its title on Saturday at Wells College. The Bison picked up two conference wins with straight set victories...

September 20, 2012
Gallaudet women's volleyball wins first set before Johns Hopkins takes the match
Gallaudet University jumped out to an early 1-0 lead over in-region power Johns Hopkins University on the road Thursday night before the host Blue Jays won three straight sets to take the match, 3-1.

September 17, 2012
Ann Whited named NEAC Women's Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its weekly conference student-athlete of the week awards for the week of Sept. 17 and Gallaudet University senior outside hitter Ann Whited (Fishers, Ind.) was named NEAC Women's Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week for her sensational performance...

September 15, 2012
Two more wins for Gallaudet as Bison go 3-1 at Sea Gull Classic
allaudet University won two matches Saturday on the second day of the Sea Gull Classic hosted by Salisbury University as the Bison complete the two-day women's volleyball tournament with a 3-1 record. GU defeated Centenary (N.J.) in straight sets and then went...

September 14, 2012
Bison rally to defeat DeSales in five sets, fall against No. 24 Salisbury
The first day of the Sea Gull Classic is in the books and Gallaudet University split its first two matches on the campus of Salisbury University. The Bison women’s volleyball team fell behind 0-2 against DeSales University and rallied to win the next three sets to take a thrilling 3-2 match.

September 12, 2012
Bison bury Gophers in straight sets to win home opener
A loud and lively crowd greeted the Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team Wednesday night at the Field House as the Bison made their 2012 home debut and sent all 400 fans home happy with a straight set win over Goucher College.

September 11, 2012
Free admission to Wednesday night's women's volleyball game
The Gallaudet University athletics department is offering free admission to Wednesday night's (Sept. 12) home opening game for the women's volleyball team against Goucher College at 7 p.m. in the Field House.

September 10, 2012
Jessica Israel named NEAC Women's Volleyball Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
The NEAC announced its weekly conference student-athlete of the week awards for the week of Sept. 10 and Gallaudet University senior middle hitter Jessica Israel (Frederick, Md.) was named NEAC Women’s Volleyball Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week.

September 8, 2012
Gallaudet wins two at Endicott Invitational
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team stepped out of region to take on some stiff competition at the Endicott Invitational this weekend in Massachusetts and came away with a split.

September 1, 2012
Gallaudet deflects competition at Battlefield Classic, two players earn all-tournament honors
It was a perfect start to the 2012 season for the Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team as it picked up two more wins Saturday at the Battlefield Classic hosted by Gettysburg College.

August 31, 2012
Gallaudet storms back against Messiah, shuts out Washington College
It was a memorable start to the 2012 season for the Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team as it won both matches Friday at the Battlefield Classic hosted by Gettysburg College.

August 30, 2012
Season Preview: Bison women's volleyball aims for the three-peat
In two short years the Gallaudet University women’s volleyball team has flexed its muscle in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) as the Bison have claimed two consecutive championships and subsequent berths into the NCAA Division III championship tournament.

July 27, 2012
Girls' volleyball fundamental camp a success in Alabama
The Gallaudet University women’s volleyball program hosted a weeklong fundamental girls’ volleyball camp from July 16-20 at the Alabama School for the Deaf. The camp saw 25 girls, ages 10 to 18, participate led by Gallaudet University women’s volleyball head coach Lynn Ray Boren.

July 25, 2012
Gallaudet University places 38 student-athletes on the 2011-12 NEAC Scholar-Athlete list
Gallaudet University placed 38 student-athletes on the 2011-12 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Scholar-Athlete list as announced by the conference this week. Each student-athlete was required to accumulate a 3.4 or higher grade point average.

July 20, 2012
Gallaudet women's volleyball earns sixth straight AVCA Team Academic Award
For a sixth consecutive year the Gallaudet University volleyball team landed on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award list. Gallaudet is one of 90 NCAA Division III women’s team recipients for the 2011-12 season.