2017 Tartan Volleyball News
Short Feature with Volleyball Rising Senior Lauren Mueller
July 30, 2018
Rising senior Lauren Mueller, a civil and environmental engineering major from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, her internship experience, how she decided on her major, what she enjoys about Pittsburgh, and a memorable moment she's had as a member of the volleyball team.
Tartans Earn Second Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
July 16, 2018
The 2017 Carnegie Mellon University volleyball program has been recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for its performance in the classroom by being named a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award. This marks the Cardinal and Gray’s second straight season earning the award.
Tartans Welcome Six Newcomers for 2018
July 10, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team will welcome six newcomers for the 2018 season. The Tartans will return to the court in August after recording 30 victories and back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament. The Tartans, who placed second at the University Athletic Association Championship in 2016 and 2017, graduated five seniors and return 13 players, including three All-America Honorable Mention honorees.
Short Feature with Volleyball Rising Junior Erika Foose
July 06, 2018
Rising junior Erika Foose, a behavior economics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania, answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, how she decided on her major, what classes she's enjoyed, and a memorable moment she's had as a member of the volleyball team.
Short Feature with Volleyball Rising Junior Kayla Yew
June 22, 2018
Rising junior Kayla Yew, a mechanical engineering major from San Francisco, California, answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, talks about her summer internship, what she's excited for next semester, how she decided on her major, and what classes she's enjoyed.
Athletes Serve Community during Spring 1000plus
April 12, 2018
Members of the football, women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and women’s swimming and diving teams participated in Carnegie Mellon University’s 1000plus Day of Service on Saturday, April 7, helping to beautify the Pittsburgh community as the spring season rolls in.
Short Feature with Volleyball Senior Eliza Donohue
March 23, 2018
Senior Eliza Donohue, a policy and management and social and political history double major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, talks about her internships, what she's excited for during spring semester, how she decided on her major, and what she's enjoyed about Pittsburgh.
Short Story Feature with Volleyball Junior Sydney Bauer
February 26, 2018
Junior Sydney Bauer, a information systems major from Allen, Texas, answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, talks about her internships, what she's excited for during spring semester, and what classes have impacted her time at CMU.
Short Story Feature with Volleyball Junior Lizzy Thrasher
February 15, 2018
Junior Lizzy Thrasher, a double major in electrical and computer engineering and psychology from Rochester, N.Y., answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, talks about her internships, what she's excited for during spring semester, and what classes have impacted her time at CMU.
Short Feature with Volleyball Senior Shalani Stockton
January 28, 2018
Senior Shalani Stockton, a mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering major from McAllen, Texas, answers a few questions about student life at Carnegie Mellon, talks about her internships, what she's excited for during spring semester, and what classes have impacted her time at CMU.
Three Tartans Honored by ECAC; Kelly Named ECAC Coach of the Year
November 30, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University head women’s volleyball coach Kim Kelly was honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) as the ECAC Division III Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year. Three of Kelly’s players, senior middle blocker Eliza Donohue (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield), junior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown STEM Academy) and sophomore libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) were also honored. Donohue and Mueller were named to the first team All-ECAC squad while Yew landed a spot on the second team.
Donohue Named Third Team AVCA All-America; Three Others Named Honorable Mention
November 14, 2017
Five days after being selected to the All-North Region team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), senior middle blocker Eliza Donohue (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team was named Third Team All-America. Donohue is joined by junior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown STEM Academy), junior opposite Sarah Jurgens (Eagan, Minn.) and sophomore libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) as All-America Honorable Mention honorees from the AVCA.
#10 Tartans End Season at NCAA Regional Semifinal
November 11, 2017
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team played Swarthmore College in the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship at Stevenson University on Saturday and dropped a 3-0 decision. The Tartans fell by the scores of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-18.
#10 Tartans Top Eastern University in Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament
November 10, 2017
The 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team opened the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship at Stevenson University with a 3-2 win against the Eagles of Eastern University Friday, November 10. The Tartans improve to 30-4 while the Eagles complete the season with a 20-13 mark.
Tartans Land Five on AVCA All-Region Team; Kelly Named Region Coach of the Year
November 09, 2017
Senior middle blocker Eliza Donohue (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield), junior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown STEM Academy), junior opposite Sarah Jurgens (Eagan, Minn.) and sophomore libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) of the 10th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team were selected to the All-North Region team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Thursday, November 9. Senior outside hitter Heather Holton (Haslett, Mich.) joins her teammates on the squad as an honorable mention honoree. Head Coach Kim Kelly was also honored, as she was named Region Coach of the Year.
Six Tartans Named to the All-UAA Volleyball Squad
November 08, 2017
Six Carnegie Mellon University volleyball players were named to the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) team when the squads were announced November 8. Senior middle blocker Eliza Donohue (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield), junior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown STEM Academy) and sophomore libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) were named to the first team, junior opposite Sarah Jurgens (Eagan, Minn.) earned second team honors while senior outside hitter Heather Holton (Haslett, Mich.) and sophomore setter Maia So-Holloway (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) were named honorable mention. This marks the first time in program history that three Tartans were named to the top UAA squad.