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Vikings split on opening day of UW-Oshkosh Classic

OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team split a pair of matches on Friday at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic.

In the first match of the day, Wisconsin Lutheran College defeated the Vikings 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 27-25. Lawrence evened its record for the day with a 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, 28-26 victory over Carroll University.

Against Wisconsin Lutheran, Shannon McLain and Kayla Storm paced the Vikings (5-4) with 14 kills apiece. Megan Conley and Betsy Sorensen added six kills apiece.

Diane McLeod led Lawrence with 36 assists and added 12 digs. Kathleen Rowland had a team-high 17 digs, and Storm added 14 and Anna Wawiorka had 12. 

Storm led Lawrence with 13 kills and McLain added 12 against Carroll. McLeod paced the Vikings with 31 assists and she picked up 17 digs. Rowland had a team-high 25 digs, and Storm added 14.

Lawrence wraps up the tournament on Saturday with matches against UW-La Crosse and Martin Luther College.

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Vikings drop pair of matches at Lawrence Quad

The Lawrence University volleyball team dropped a pair of matches on Tuesday as the Vikings hosted the Lawrence Quadrangular at Alexander Gymnasium.

UW-Stevens Point stopped the Vikings 25-23, 25-15, 25-11 in the opening match. UW-Oshkosh then defeated Lawrence (4-3) 25-23, 25-15, 25-17 in the second match.

Against the Pointers, Shannon McLain had a team-high seven kills for the Vikings, and Terese Swords added five. Diane McLeod picked up 22 assists, and Kathleen Rowland picked up 20 digs.

In the match against UW-Oshkosh, McLain and Swords had eight kills apiece to pace the Vikings. McLeod handed out 18 assists, and Kate Rosenbalm and Rowland had 12 digs apiece.

In the other matches Tuesday night, St. Norbert College defeated UW-Oshkosh 25-21, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, and UW-Stevens Point downed St. Norbert 25-16, 21-25, 25-20, 26-24.

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McLain leads Vikings past MSOE

The Lawrence University volleyball team split the first two sets and then rolled to a nonconference victory over the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Thursday night at Alexander Gymnasium.

Lawrence won 25-18, 16-25, 26-24, 25-14.

Shannon McLain pounded out 18 kills to lead Lawrence (4-1). McLain also added four blocks and 11 digs.

Lawrence had balance in the rest of the lineup with seven kills for Betsy Sorensen, six for Emma Kane and five apiece for Diane McLeod and Terese Swords. McLeod led Lawrence with 44 assists and she chipped in with eight digs.

Kathleen Rowland paced the Lawrence defense with 37 digs, and Kane and Kate Rosenbalm added 14 digs apiece.

The teams split the first two sets, and MSOE battled back to take a 23-22 lead in set three. Lawrence won the next two points before MSOE tied it at 24-24, but the Vikings won the final two points to take the set. Lawrence pushed out to a 20-10 lead in the fourth set and closed the match out from there.

Stephanie Hasler paced MSOE (1-6) with 17 kills and Leah Hendricks added 10.

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Vikings sweep pair of matches at Virginia Wesleyan Invitational

NORFOLK, Va. — The Lawrence University volleyball team swept a pair of matches on Saturday at the Virginia Wesleyan College Invitational.

The Vikings beat Marymount University (1-2) 25-17, 25-21, 26-28, 25-23 in the opening match of the day. Betsy Sorensen led a balanced attack with seven kills, and Shannon McLain added six. Diane McLeod piled up 28 assists, and Kathleen Rowland added 31 digs. Emma Kane chipped in with 16 digs, and Kate Rosenbalm had a pair of aces.

Lawrence (3-1) then topped Mount Aloysius College 25-21, 25-9, 25-9 to wrap up the tournament. McLeod picked up 19 assists and added five kills, 12 digs and three aces. Andrea Wilkinson had a team-high six kills for the Vikings. Rowland led the Vikings with 19 digs and Kane added seven. Rosenbalm picked up a team-high four aces and Sorensen added three.

The Vikings return to action on Thursday when they host MSOE in the home opener.

 

 

Vikings split pair of matches at Virginia Wesleyan Invitational

NORFOLK, Va. — The Lawrence University volleyball team split a pair of matches on Friday at the Virginia Wesleyan Invitational.

The Vikings (1-1) downed Neumann 25-16, 23-25, 25-20, 25-13 in their opening match of the day. Betsy Sorensen led the Vikings with 14 kills, Shannon McLain added 11 and Jenna Picha had eight.

Diane McLeod paced the attack with 32 assists and she added two aces. Kathleen Rowland picked up 18 digs, and Kate Rosenbalm added 11 digs and two aces.

Virginia Wesleyan then topped Lawrence 25-14, 27-25, 25-21 in the nightcap.

Sorensen and McLain had six kills apiece for the Vikings, and Kayla Storm and Beth Larsen both added five kills. McLeod had a team-high 20 assists and a pair of aces. Rowland paced the team with 11 digs, and Emma Kane added seven.

The Vikings return to action on Saturday with two more matches.

Lawrence volleyball team earns AVCA academic honor

The Lawrence University volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the 2011-12 season.

The award is given to teams that display excellence in the classroom by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average. Lawrence was one of 90 NCAA Division III teams to receive the award. The Vikings posted an impressive 3.398 team grade point average.

“We are proud of our team’s academic accomplishments,” Lawrence coach Matt Schoultz said. “Our players are motivated to be great in the classroom. They truly represent the balance that NCAA Division III student-athletes are meant to have.”

Members of the Lawrence volleyball team were recently honored by the Midwest Conference for their academic achievement as well. The Vikings had 11 players earn Academic All-Midwest Conference honors. To be eligible for that award, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.33 grade point average during the academic season.

Lawrence opens its 2012 season when it travels to compete in the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va., on Aug. 31.

Vikings add talent, depth to volleyball squad with seven newcomers

The Lawrence University volleyball team adds seven faces when it takes to the court this fall, Vikings coach Matt Schoultz announced Tuesday (July 17).

The newcomers are: Megan Conley of Elroy, Wis., Molly Hopkins of Shorewood, Wis., Savanah McCarthy of Bryant, Wis., Kelsey Stalker of Milton, Wis., Terese Swords of Evanston, Ill., Anna Wawiorka of Oconto Falls, Wis., and Andrea Wilkinson of Racine, Wis.

“The 2012 class has talent and numbers,” Schoultz said. “This class will help us with all phases of the game. I am extremely excited about this group and how they will fit into our team for the 2012 season.”

Megan Conley, Elroy, Wis./Royall, 6-0, Middle Hitter/Outside Hitter

Conley was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Royall High School.  A team captain as a senior, Conley led her team in blocks, kills and aces in her final prep season. A three time all-conference selection, Conley was unanimous first-team pick as a senior, first team as a junior and a second-team pick her sophomore year. Conley helped her volleyball teams earn two conference championships and three regional titles. Conley also competed in three years of varsity track, two years of varsity basketball and one year of varsity softball. Conley has been named to the National Honor Society and received High Honors. She also was a four-year member of concert choir and FFA. Conley has played club volleyball for Wisconsin Power Volleyball Club and is the daughter of Annette Bender. She plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).

Molly Hopkins, Shorewood, Wis./Shorewood, 5-9, Rightside Hitter

Hopkins was a four-year varsity player and four-year letter winner for Shorewood High School. Hopkins also participated in varsity track for one year at Shorewood. Hopkins was named to the National Honor Society and was involved with student council, the school newspaper (editor) and served as a peer mentor. Hopkins has played club volleyball for Riptide, Ozaukee Wave, Lakeside and, most recently, G-Force. The daughter of Michael and Mary Hopkins, she plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).

Savanah McCarthy, Bryant, Wis./Antigo, 5-6, Setter

McCarthy was a three-year varsity player and two-year letter winner for Antigo High School, where she served as team captain as a senior.  McCarthy earned honorable mention on the all-conference team as a senior. Academically, McCarthy was named to Who’s Who Among Honor Students and received High Honors. McCarthy has played club volleyball for Northern Pride and Northern Trailblazers. The daughter of Trent and Valerie McCarthy, she plans on majoring in biology (marine).

Kelsey Stalker, Milton, Wis./Milton, 5-9, Outside Hitter

Stalker was a four-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Milton High School, where she served as team captain her senior year.  Stalker earned honorable mention on the all-conference team as a junior and senior. Stalker also helped her volleyball team earn conference and regional championships in her senior season. Stalker also participated in varsity track for three seasons and plans to run track at Lawrence. Academically, Stalker has received High Honors. Stalker was a section leader in band and a member of wind ensemble, jazz band and orchestra and has received many state awards for her playing of the clarinet. Stalker also received first place in digital photography onsite at the Visual Arts Classic Regionals and at the State VAC for Digital photography. Stalker has played club volleyball for Wisconsin Performance. The daughter of Keith and Bonnie Stalker, she plans on majoring in environmental studies and art.

Terese Swords, Evanston, Ill./Evanston Township, 5-9, Outside Hitter

Swords was a two-year varsity player and two-year letter winner for Evanston High School. Swords helped her team earn two regional championship crowns. Swords also competed in two years of badminton. Swords was awarded the Michael O. Houlahan Memorial Scholarship and received High Honors. Swords played club volleyball for Wildcat Juniors and Energy Volleyball Club. The daughter of Mark and Valerie Swords, she plans on majoring in English and psychology (pre-medicine).

Anna Wawiorka, Oconto Falls, Wis./Oconto Falls, 5-5, Libero/DS

Wawiorka was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Oconto Falls High School, where she served as team captain her senior year. Wawiorka helped her team earn two conference championships, two regional championships and one sectional championship in her last two seasons. Wawiorka also is a standout softball player and won four letters on the diamond. Wawiorka has received all-conference honors in softball and helped her team to two conference championships, two regional titles and one sectional crown. Wawiorka also plans to play softball for the Vikings. In the classroom, Wawiorka was a WIAA Scholar Athlete, a member of National Honor Society and received High Honors. The daughter of Robert and Jackie Wawiorka, she plans on majoring in chemistry.

Andrea Wilkinson, Racine, Wis./Lutheran, 5-10, Outside Hitter

Wilkinson was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Racine Lutheran High School, where she served as team captain her senior year. A two-time all-conference selection, Wilkinson was a second-team pick as a senior and earned honorable mention as a junior. She also received honorable mention on the All-Racine County team and was selected as the team’s offensive MVP. Wilkinson also played three years of varsity basketball, three years of varsity softball and one year of varsity trap shooting and plans to compete on the Lawrence women’s basketball team. Academically, Wilkinson was the class valedictorian, U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete and a WIAA Scholar Athlete. Wilkinson has received the State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award, Racine Lutheran High School Scholastic/Athletic Excellence Award, Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, U.S. President’s Acadmic Excellence Award and the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. Wilkinson has played club volleyball for Foxfire Volleyball Club and Razor Sharp Volleyball Club. The daughter of Mike and Cheryl Lynn Wilkinson, she plans on majoring in biology (pre-medicine).

Lawrence opens its season Aug. 31 when the Vikings travel to compete in the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va.

Vikings land three on All-MWC volleyball team

Three Lawrence University volleyball players have been chosen for the All-Midwest Conference team.

Clare Bohrer (Eau Claire, Wis./Regis) was a first-team selection, and Kathleen Rowland (Champaign, Ill./Central) and Diane McLeod (Hartland, Wis./Waukesha Catholic Memorial) were both named to the second team.

Bohrer, a senior middle hitter, was chosen for the second consecutive season. Bohrer paced the Vikings with 108 kills in conference play and averaged 3.27 per set. She also led the Vikings with 39 blocks, an average of 1.18 per set. Bohrer also picked up 41 digs and eight aces.

On the season, Bohrer piled up 287 kills for an average of 2.87 per set. She had a team-high 104 blocks and averaged 1.04 per set. Bohrer also had 24 aces and 95 digs. Bohrer finished her career with 1,062 kills, which ranks fifth in Lawrence volleyball history.

Rowland, a sophomore defensive specialist, was chosen for the team for the first time. Rowland, the team’s libero, paced the Vikings with 190 digs, an average of 5.76 per set. She also tied for the team lead with 10 aces in conference play.

Rowland  finished the season with 627 digs and averaged 5.55 per set. Rowland was second on the team with 27 aces.

McLeod, a sophomore setter, won the honor despite missing the final three conference matches due to injury. McLeod piled up 231 assists in conference play for an average of 10.50 per set. McLeod also picked up 60 digs, 14 blocks and seven aces in league play.

For the season, McLeod finished with 736 assists and averaged 8.98 per set. She also tied for second on the squad with 27 aces. McLeod added 190 digs and 38 blocks.

Lawrence finished the season with a 13-19 record and a 5-4 mark in conference play.

Vikings take down Alverno

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Lawrence University volleyball team wrapped up its season on Saturday with a 3-0 nonconference victory over Alverno College at Lake Forest College.

Lawrence defeated the Inferno 25-15, 25-18, 25-16.

Clare Bohrer paced the Vikings with 10 kills, Kayla Storm added eight and Shannon McLain had seven. Brielle Bartes posted a career-high 35 assists, and Kathleen Rowland had 27 digs.

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