2018 Tartan Volleyball News
Tartans Earn Third Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
July 23, 2019
The 2018 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 third straight season earning the award.
Carnegie Mellon University Athletics Names Anne Bock Head Volleyball Coach
February 15, 2019
Anne Bock has been named the seventh head coach in Carnegie Mellon University Volleyball history. Bock, who has been an assistant coach for the Tartans for the past eight seasons, will assume head coaching duties on February 18. She takes over following the announcement of Kim Kelly’s retirement from coaching.
Jurgens and So-Holloway Named to All-ECAC Team
December 13, 2018
Senior opposite Sarah Jurgens (Eagan, Minn.) and junior setter Maia So-Holloway (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team were named to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Volleyball Team, as announced by the ECAC late Wednesday afternoon. Of the seven members on this year’s ECAC team, the Tartans are the lone school with multiple honorees. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Tartans have had multiple athletes recognized by the ECAC and sixth straight season of having at least one honoree.
Carnegie Mellon University Athletics Announces Maser and Kelly to Retire; Kelly to Continue Role as Associate Director of Athletics
December 06, 2018
Two longtime members of the Carnegie Mellon University Athletics community, Head Volleyball Coach Kim Kelly and Coordinator of Athletics Support Services Joan Maser, have announced their retirement, with Kelly expanding her role as Associate Director of Athletics.
So-Holloway and Jurgens Named All-America; Three Others Named Honorable Mention
November 13, 2018
Five days after being named Mid-Atlantic Region American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Player of the Year, junior setter Maia So-Holloway (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team was named Second Team All-America while senior opposite Sarah Jurgens (Eagan, Minn.) landed a spot on the third team. Joining the two are senior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown SIEM Academy), junior middle blocker Erika Foose (Allentown, Pa./Parkland) and junior libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) as All-America Honorable Mention honorees from the AVCA.
Tartans Run in NCAA Tournament Ends in Regional Final
November 11, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team played Ithaca College in the Regional Final of the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship on Sunday and dropped a 3-0 decision. The Tartans fell by the scores of 25-21, 25-22 and 25-23 on the Bombers home court.
Tartans Advance to NCAA Regional Final with a Five-Set Win Over RIT
November 10, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team competed in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship and came from behind to defeat Rochester Institute of Technology in a five-set thriller on Saturday. The three-day regional event is being played at Ithaca College. With the win, the Tartans advance to the regional final match for the first time in school history. Carnegie Mellon improves to 24-10 overall while RIT ends its season with a mark of 29-5.
Tartans Open NCAA Tournament with Win Against Morrisville State
November 09, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team opened the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 win against Morrisville State University on Friday, November 9 at Ithaca College. The victory marked the second straight season the Tartans have advanced in the tournament.
So-Holloway Named Mid-Atlantic Region Player of the Year; Five Tartans Receive AVCA All-Region Recognition
November 08, 2018
Junior setter Maia So-Holloway (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team was named Mid-Atlantic Region American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Player of the Year. So-Holloway becomes the first Tartan to receive the region’s top award. Joining the junior on the Mid-Atlantic Region team are senior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown SIEM Academy), senior opposite Sarah Jurgens (Eagan, Minn.), junior middle blocker Erika Foose (Allentown, Pa./Parkland) and junior libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral).
Four Tartans Named to the All-UAA Volleyball Squad
November 07, 2018
Four Carnegie Mellon University volleyball players were named to the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) team when the squads were announced Wednesday. Junior setter Maia So-Holloway (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) was named to the first team while senior outside hitter Lauren Mueller (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown SIEM Academy), junior middle blocker Erika Foose (Allentown, Pa./Parkland) and junior libero Kayla Yew (San Francisco, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) were named to the second team. This marks the third straight year that at least four Tartans were named to the UAA squad.
Tartans Heading Back to NCAA Championship Tournament
November 05, 2018
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) – For the third straight season, the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team received an at-large bid to the 2018 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship when the bracket was announed on Monday afternoon. This marks the program's sixth overall appearance and fifth under 14-year head coach Kim Kelly.
Tartans Place Fourth at UAA Championship
November 03, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team finished in fourth-place at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship on Saturday with a 3-1 (18-25, 25-19, 18-25, 23-25) setback to 13th-ranked Washington University who finished with an overall record of 24-7. The 2018 Championship was held at the University of Rochester.
Tartans Open UAA Championship with Win; Fall to #11 Emory in Semifinals
November 02, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team began play at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship on Friday, November 2 at the University of Rochester. The Tartans defeated Case Western Reserve University, 3-0, in the opening round before falling to No. 11 Emory University, 3-0, in the semifinals. The Tartans are now 22-9 for the year.
Tartans Top Brockport in Final Home Match
October 27, 2018
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team defeated the College of Brockport, 3-0, on Saturday in its final home match of the season. The Tartans are now 21-8 for the season while the Golden Eagles are 19-11.
Tartans Take Care of Business Against #19 Ithaca
October 26, 2018
Carnegie Mellon University's volleyball team handed the 19th-ranked Bombers of Ithaca College a 3-1 setback on Friday night, as the Tartans celebrated the senior class prior to the contest. The home win for the Tartans improves their overall record to 20-8 while the Bombers are now 18-6. It marks the sixth straight season that the Cardinal and Gray have reached the 20-win plateau.
So-Holloway Earns Second UAA Weekly Honor
October 23, 2018
Junior setter Maia So-Holloway (Oakland, Calif./Sacred Heart Cathedral) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week following her performance over the weekend. So-Holloway helped the Tartans to a 3-1 mark to improve the Cardinal and Gray’s overall record to 19-8. This marks her second honor by the UAA this season.