Volleyball

Category: Volleyball

Balanced attack leads Vikings past Wisconsin Lutheran

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team used a balanced attack to post a 3-1 victory over Wisconsin Lutheran College on Wednesday night at the Kern Center.

Lawrence won the match 25-19, 27-25, 19-25, 25-19 at the Milwaukee School of Engineering Triangular.

Megan Conley paced the Vikings (2-3) with 13 kills, and Betsy Sorensen added 12 kills and a match-high four blocks. Terese Swords also finished in double digits with 10 kills.

Setter Diane McLeod piled up 37 assists and also picked up 13 digs. Kathleen Rowland paced the Vikings with a match-high 29 digs and five aces.

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Carthage tops Lawrence in straight sets

WHITEWATER, Wis. — The Carthage College volleyball team topped Lawrence University 3-0 on Saturday at the UW-Whitewater Invitational.

Carthage defeated the Vikings (1-3) 25-20, 25-15, 25-13.

Megan Conley led Lawrence with six kills, and Terese Swords added four. Setter Diane McLeod picked up 13 assists and added 10 digs. Kathleen Rowland paced the Vikings with 11 digs, and Kayla Storm added 10.

Vikings fall to UW-Oshkosh in straight sets

WHITEWATER, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision to UW-Oshkosh on Saturday at the UW-Whitewater Invitational.

Oshkosh defeated the Vikings (1-2) 25-10, 25-14, 25-21.

The Vikings a rough match by piling up 22 attack errors. Megan Conley paced Lawrence (1-2) with six kills, and Betsy Sorensen, Terese Swords and Kayla Storm had three kills apiece.

Diane McLeod picked up 14 assists, and Kathleen Rowland had 12 digs.

Vikings take down Wheaton

WHITEWATER, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team won the final three sets Friday night to defeat Wheaton College 3-1 at the UW-Whitewater Invitational.

Lawrence defeated the Thunder 19-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-17.

Megan Conley pounded out 14 kills and Terese Swords and Betsy Sorensen added eight kills apiece for the Vikings, who hit .264 as a team. Diane McLeod piled up 32 assists and Kathleen Rowland had a team-high 11 digs for Lawrence.

Vikings fall to UW-Whitewater in season opener

WHITEWATER, Wis. — The UW-Whitewater volleyball team topped Lawrence University 3-0 in the season opener for both teams at the Whitewater Invitational on Friday.

Whitewater defeated the Vikings 25-13, 25-15, 25-13.

Staci Hasler paced the Warhawks, who hit .304 as a team, with nine kills. Megan Conley, Terese Swords and Kayla Storm had three kills apiece for the Vikings.

Rowland named to all-conference volleyball team again

Lawrence University volleyball standout Kathleen Rowland has been named to the All-Midwest Conference volleyball team for the second consecutive season.

Rowland (Champaign, Ill./Central), a junior defensive specialist, was a second-team selection. She also was chosen for the second team in 2011.

Rowland led the Vikings at 5.52 digs per set and also contributed 20 assists and 13 aces on the season. Rowland was the heart of Lawrence’s back line and was the only player to record more than 30 digs in a match this season. Rowland had four matches with 30-plus digs, and turned in a season-high 37 digs in a victory over the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Lawrence finished with an 8-17 overall record and a 2-8 mark in Midwest Conference play.

 

Lawrence falls to Grinnell in four sets

GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College volleyball team defeated Lawrence University 3-1 in a tight Midwest Conference match on Saturday at Darby Gymnasium.

The Pioneers (7-21, 5-5 MWC) won 25-21, 25-21, 17-25, 25-21.

Jenna Picha paced Lawrence (8-17, 2-8) with 10 kills, and Shannon McLain and Bethany Larsen added nine kills apiece. Kathleen Rowland paced the Vikings with 23 digs, and Diane McLeod had 24 assists.

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Cornell stops Vikings in three sets

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — The Cornell College volleyball team topped Lawrence University 3-0 in a Midwest Conference match on Friday night.

The Rams won 25-12, 25-10, 25-20.

Kathleen O’Connor paced Cornell with 11 kills, and Sabrina Hargis picked up 19 assists.

Megan Conley and Terese Swords had five kills apiece to lead Lawrence. Kate Rosenbalm had 12 assists, and Kathleen Rowland added 11 digs.

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Vikings fall to St. Norbert

DE PERE, Wis. — The St. Norbert College volleyball team posted a 3-0 Midwest Conference win over Lawrence University on Tuesday night at Schuldes Sports Center.

The Green Knights won 25-11, 25-10, 25-15.

Danielle Remy paced St. Norbert with 13 kills, and Abby West posted 24 assists.

Jenna Picha led Lawrence with six kills, and Kate Rosenbalm had 18 assists. Kathleen Rowland chipped in with 10 digs.

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Scots stop Lawrence in three sets

The Monmouth College volleyball team won a trio of close sets to post a 3-0 Midwest Conference victory over Lawrence University on Saturday at Alexander Gymnasium.

Monmouth (17-9, 5-2 MWC) defeated Lawrence (8-14, 2-5) 25-18, 25-23, 25-23.

Chelsey Widdop paced Monmouth with 16 kills, and Mollie Murdock had a match-high 39 assists.

Freshman Terese Swords posted a team-high 13 kills for the Vikings. Betsy Sorensen added nine kills for Lawrence and Megan Conley had eight.

Diane McLeod led the Vikings with 27 assists, and Kathleen Rowland picked up a match-high 17 digs.

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