2014 Tartan Volleyball News
Unlikely Scenario Leads to All-American Endeavors
May 28, 2015
For 2011 chemical engineering graduate Aislinn McCloskey, Carnegie Mellon University wasn’t even on her list of schools, but a turn of events for her family opened the door to the Pittsburgh campus for the volleyball player from Louisiana.
Volleyball Team Raises Funds Through American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb
April 13, 2015
On March 28, the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team joined forces with the American Lung Association (ALA) at the annual American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb at One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh. The team participated in the association’s annual event to help bring awareness to lung disease.
Ivana Vlahovic’s Family Lives the American Dream
January 27, 2015
Take a look at how sophomore Ivana Vlahovic's family lives the American Dream after her parents moved to the United States from Serbia.
Celentano Named to the ECAC South All-Star Squad
December 17, 2014
Senior right side hitter Ali Celentano (Mission Viejo, Calif./JSerra Catholic) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team was named to the 2014 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South All-Star Team as a first-team honoree. This marks her second straight appearance on the all-star team after being named a second-team member last season.
Tartans Take Second in the 2014 ECAC Southwest Region Championship
November 15, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team hosted the 2014 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest Region Championship Saturday, November 15. In the semifinals, the Tartans defeated Bethany College 3-1 to advance to the championship and took second after dropping 3-1 against Geneva College.
Holton Named UAA Rookie of the Year; Five Others Garner Volleyball All-UAA Honors
November 11, 2014
Freshman Heather Holton (Haslett, Mich.) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team becomes the first Tartan to be named University Athletic Association (UAA) Volleyball Rookie of the Year as the Association announced its postseason accolades on Tuesday, November 11. Joining Holton with UAA honors are five other Tartans marking the most All-UAA selections in school history. It also marks the 17th straight season that the Tartans have had at least two members named to the All-UAA team.
Volleyball Selected as Top Seed for ECAC Southwest Tournament
November 11, 2014
After finishing fourth in the University Athletic Association Championship over the weekend, the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team with a record of 22-11, has been selected as the number one-seed in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest Region Tournament. The Tartans received a bye in the first round of the seven-team regional and will host the semifinals and finals on Saturday, November 15.
Tartans Finish Fourth in UAA Championships
November 08, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team (22-11) finished in fourth place in the Univeristy Athletic Association Championships as they lost in three straight sets (26-24, 25-18, 25-18) to No. 5 ranked Washington University (33-5).
Tartans Split on First Day of UAA Championship Tournament
November 07, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team split on the first day of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships, hosted by Carnegie Mellon. The Tartans defeated New York University 3-0 and then later dropped to No. 6 Emory University 3-0.
Four Record Double-Digit Kills in 3-2 Loss to Allegheny
November 01, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University women's volleyball team closed out its regular season with a tough 3-2 loss at Allegheny College on Saturday, November 1. The Tartans are now 21-9 on the season and host the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship next week.
Tartans Face Two Top 20 Teams at Juniata
October 25, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University women's volleyball team matched up with No. 10 Juniata College and No. 17 Eastern University on Saturday, October 25 at the Wid Guisler Invitational hosted by Juniata. The Tartans fell 3-0 to Juniata and 3-1 to Eastern to move to 21-8 on the year.
Celentano Ties Season-High in Kills in Tartans 3-2 Loss
October 24, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University women's volleyball team traveled to Juniata College for the Wid Guisler Invitational on Friday, October 24. The Tartans fell by a 3-2 score to Stevenson University to open play and are now 21-6 on the year.
Tartans Finish UAA Round Robin Play with Split Against No. 7 Washington and NYU
October 19, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University women's volleyball team battled with No. 7 Washington University, falling 3-1 and defeated New York University 3-0 to finish University Athletic Association (UAA) play with a 5-2 record and an overall mark of 21-5.
Holton Powers Tartans to Wins over Chicago and Brandeis
October 18, 2014
Freshman outside hitter Heather Holton (Haslett, Mich./Haslett) powered the Carnegie Mellon University women's volleyball team to two wins in University Athletic Association (UAA) play, Saturday, October 18, as the Tartans defeated University of Chicago 3-2 and Brandeis University 3-0. The Tartans now stand at 20-4 on the season and 4-1 in UAA play.
Volleyball Blanks Franciscan
October 15, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team hosted Franciscan University Wednesday, October 15 and won 3-0 (28-25, 25-19, 25-15). The win improves the Tartans record to 18-4 while the Barons are now 8-15.
Higgins Honored as Corvias ECAC Libero of the Week
October 15, 2014
Sophomore Molly Higgins (Vero Beach, Fla./Vero Beach) of the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball team was named the Corvias ECAC Libero of the Week after leading the Tartans to a 4-0 weekend and tournament championship at the Ithaca College Tournament, October 10-11.