CMS Volleyball Postseason Run Ends in NCAA Semis With 3-1 Defeat to Calvin
November 20, 2021
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jenna Holmes had 18 kills, but the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team came up two wins short of its quest for the second national title in program history, falling 3-1 to Calvin in the NCAA Division III Semifinals on Friday evening at Washington University in Saint Louis.
CMS Volleyball Faces Rematch With Calvin Tonight in NCAA Semifinals
November 19, 2021
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team stands 31-1 on the year heading into its NCAA Semifinal match this evening, and will face the opponent responsible for the only loss when it plays a rematch with Calvin, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time (7:30 p.m. local time) at Washington University in Saint Louis.
On to the Semis! CMS Volleyball Takes Down Berry in Four Sets to Advance at Nationals
November 18, 2021
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Audrey Sawyer led a balanced offense with 13 kills and the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's volleyball team dominated the fourth set after a setback in the third to take a 3-1 win over Berry in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Thursday evening at Washington University in Saint Louis.
Vlasich Earns AVCA Division III National Coach of the Year Honor
November 17, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - After guiding the CMS volleyball team to a best-ever 30-1 record, its first-ever undefeated season in SCIAC play, and an NCAA Regional championship, Kurt Vlasich earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III National Coach of the Year Award, the organization announced today.
Williams, Holmes Earn Second-Team All-America Honors, McGovern Named Honorable Mention
November 16, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - Senior right-side hitter Melanie Williams and sophomore outside hitter Jenna Holmes both earned American Volleyball Coaches Association Second-Team All-America honors, while sophomore setter Georgia McGovern was an honorable mention selection, the organization announced today.
CMS Volleyball Wins Thrilling Five-Setter over Wartburg for Regional Championship
November 14, 2021
WAVERLY, Iowa – Brenna Bell had her career-high 18th kill on the Athenas’ fourth match point, as the No. 3 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team defeated No. 4 Wartburg in a dramatic five-setter in the regional finals of the NCAA Division III Tournament, battling back from a 2-0 deficit to win 26-28, 20-25, 25-20, 25-18, 18-16 on Sunday afternoon.
CMS Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals with 3-0 Win over Bethel
November 13, 2021
WAVERLY, Iowa - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team dominated the first two sets and won a dramatic third as it earned a 3-0 win over No. 21 Bethel (25-17, 25-16, 28-26) to advance to the finals of the NCAA Regionals.
CMS Volleyball Roars Back After Dropping First Set for 3-1 win Over Aurora in NCAA Opener
November 12, 2021
WAVERLY, Iowa – Jenna Holmes had 20 kills and 10 digs, and Dede Carranza had 30 digs as the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team bounced back in strong fashion after dropping the first set to take a 3-1 win over Aurora (20-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25-15) in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championships on Friday afternoon at Wartburg College.
Sawyer Earns AVCA West Region Freshman of the Year; Holmes, McGovern, Williams Earn All-Region
November 11, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - Middle hitter Audrey Sawyer was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association West Region Freshman of the Year, and teammates Jenna Holmes, Georgia McGovern and Melanie Williams earned spots on the All-West Region team, the organization announced today.
CMS Volleyball Heads to Wartburg for NCAA Regionals
November 08, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's volleyball team, ranked No. 3 in the country, will head to No. 4 Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa for the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championships, meeting up with Aurora in the first round on Friday.
CMS Prevails in Five Sets to Earn Fourth Straight SCIAC Tournament Title
November 07, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - Tournament Most Outstanding Player Jenna Holmes had 20 kills, as the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team battled back from a 2-1 deficit to win the 2021 SCIAC Tournament championship in five sets over Chapman on Saturday afternoon at Roberts Pavilion.
CMS Advances to SCIAC Championship with 3-1 Win Over Cal Lutheran
November 05, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team advanced to the SCIAC Championship match for the eighth straight season, coming back from a first-set loss to defeat Cal Lutheran 3-1 in the semifinals on Thursday evening at Roberts Pavilion.
CMS Entertains Chapman on Saturday (4 p.m.) for SCIAC Championship
November 05, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team will play in its eighth straight SCIAC Championship match, and Chapman will play in its second straight, when the two league rivals meet in a 2019 finals rematch on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Roberts Pavilion.
CMS Volleyball Hosts Cal Lutheran Thursday Night for SCIAC Semifinals
November 02, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - After the first undefeated SCIAC regular season in program history, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps volleyball team will begin the postseason when it entertains Cal Lutheran on Thursday night for a 7 p.m. semifinal at Roberts Pavilion.
Holmes Named SCIAC Newcomer of the Year, Joined on First Team by Williams, Sawyer
November 01, 2021
CLAREMONT, Calif. - Sophomore Jenna Holmes was named the SCIAC Volleyball Newcomer of the Year and was joined on the SCIAC all-league first team by senior Melanie Williams and first-year Audrey Sawyer, the league office announced today.