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Knights close 2009 season at Widener
Chester, PA: 10/28/09 - Arcadia Volleyball settled for a disappointing 3-0 season ending loss Wednesday night, coming at the hands of Commonwealth foe Widener University. Game scores were 25-12, 25-18, 25-20.
Arcadia was out-hit by the Pride .304- .066, but managed to progress as the match played on, being led by junior Natasha Wetten's 10 kills and 10 digs. First year Jessyca Stoler, ended an impressive rookie season as the Knight's go-to setter, dishing out 18 against the Pride, and 550 for the season, landing her in the 3rd slot for Arcadia's single-season assist all-time leaders. Junior Christina DiMichele rang in with 14 digs.
In her career finale, senior Jenn Ihle added 2 kills and 9 digs. Arcadia closes out the 2009 season with a winning 14-11 overall record, going 2-4 against league opponents.
Arcadia splits at Cedar Crest Tournament
Allentown, PA: 10/26/09 - Arcadia Volleyball split a pair of matches at this past weekend's tournament hosted by Cedar Crest College bringing their season record to 13-10 overall.
The Knights opening game against Misericordia saw them losing in three straight, 16-25, 10-25, 10-25 but Arcadia rebounded in game two against the host Falcons, a five set victory for the Knights, 25-15, 19-25, 20-25, 27-25, 15-13.
After winning set one 25-15, the Knights dropped the next two, needing a win in set four to force a deciding fifth set for the match. They needed extra points to stave off elimination, pulling out a tough 27-25 set four win before squeaking out set five 15-13 for the victory
Sophomore Hailey Barger added 30 kills combined with 2 block solos while first year Jessyca Stoler dished out 49 assists with 11 digs and 2 block solos. Junior Natasha Wetten chipped in with 14 kills and 16 digs on the weekend.
Arcadia travels to Widener University for their final Commonwealth test of the season. The match begins at 7 PM.
Knights pull off five set league victory in home finals
Glenside, PA: 10/20/09 - Senior Jennifer Ihle, playing her final home game of her collegiate career was lauded for her leadership prior to tonight's Commonwealth Conference matchup with Lycoming College and was instrumental in the fifth and deciding set as Arcadia knocked off the Warriors of Lycoming College 3-2 in a their most thrilling victory of the 2009 campaign.
Set one went point for point with the Knights eventually holding on for the 25-23 win but Arcadia suddenly found themselves down 2 games to 1 as the Warriors fought back with 25-21 and 28-26 wins in the next two sets.
Set four played out much like set one, as the two teams battled for points until Arcadia found it within themselves to pull out a 25-20 win to force the deciding game five in hopes for just their second league win of the season. And win they did. Using a 14-11 lead into match point, a ball handling error at the front of the net for the Warriors fell to the floor and the Knights filled Alumni Gym with elation, improving to 11-9 overall and 2-4 in the Commonwealth.
Ihle would finish with 3 kills and 17 digs while first year Delaney Dobson and sophomore Hailey Barger led the Knight's attack with 13 kills apiece. First year Jessyca Stoler dished out a game high 39 assists while junior Christina DiMichele dug 25 opponent attacks.
The team will participate in this weekend's tournament at Cedar Crest with the host Falcons and Misericordia University.
Arcadia Rolls to First Commonwealth Win
Reading, PA: 10/14/09 - Arcadia University Women's Volleyball used their entire bench en rout a 3-0 win at Alvernia Wednesday night to earn their first win in the Commonwealth Conference. Game scores were 25-13, 25-15, 25-15. Tonight's win marked the third straight for the Knights who improve to 10-9 overall and 1-4 in the league.
First year Delaney Dobson led the way with a team and game high 8 kills, hitting an impressive .500 while adding 5 digs and a block solo. Junior Natasha Wetten added 5 kills, 11 assists and 5 digs while first year Jessyca Stoler chipped in with 5 kills, a team high 13 assists and 12 digs.
Arcadia put down 12 service aces and hit an impressive .315 through the three game match.
The team will host Lycoming College Tuesday, Oct 20 in thier final Commonwealth and home match of the 2009 season, a 7 PM start.
Arcadia Holds off Mighty Macs 3-0
Glenside, PA: 10/10/09 - Arcadia University Volleyball picked up their second straight victory, holding off the Mighty Macs of Immaculata University 3-0 Saturday afternoon in non-conference action. Arcadia improves to 9-9 overall and returns to Commonwealth play Wednesday at Alvernia University.
Although the Knights swept the match, the Mighty Macs were relentless in the third set, pushing Arcadia to finally win 32-30. Game scores were 25-22, 25-20, 32-30.
Arcadia was led by Hailey Barger's 16 kills, 6 digs, 2 service aces and 2 block solos. Natasha Wetten added a double-double performance with 11 kills and 10 digs while Jessyca Stoler dished out 32 assists, 3 service aces and earned 10 digs. Christina DiMichele added 11 digs for the Knights.
Knights hand The College of Notre Dame 3-0 Loss
Baltimore, MD: 10/8/09 - Arcadia Volleyball snapped a three game losing skid Thursday night, handily defeating The College of Notre Dame 3-0 in non-conference play. Arcadia improves to 8-9 and will host non-conference opponent Immaculata this Saturday at 11 AM.
Sophomore Hailey Barger led the attack with 8 killsand a block solo while first year Delaney Dobson and senior Jennifer Ihle each contributed 7 kills on the Arcadia attack. First year Jessyca Stoler dished out 21 assists, dug 20 opponent attacks and put down 3 service aces.
After Arcadia jumped out to a 2-0 lead, their offense picked up, putting down 11 kills with just 4 attacking errors in game three to seal the 3-0 win and the match. Game scores were 25-19, 25-16, 25-15.
Albright Steals 3-1 Win over Knights
Glenside, PA: 10-6/09 - Albright College Women's Volleyball rebounded from a 0-1 deficit with three straight wins to steal their first Commonwealth Conference win of the season 3-1 over Arcadia University. The Knights (7-8, 0-4 CC) who remain winless in Commonwealth play, battled until the final points in game four but came up empty.
Arcadia came back from an 7-11 deficit in game one to top the Lions (11-10/1-3 CC) 25-14 but couldn't replicate the same in the second game. Arcadia again found themselves down 7-11 and pulled ahead 21-20 before the Lions roared back and won 26-24 to knot the match at 1-1. The Knights would take a 12-6 lead in game three but a service ace by Albright's Lauren Higgins put the Lions in front 24-23 before they took the game 26-24. With a 3-1 lead heading into the fourth game, Albright couldn't stave the Knights off easily, with both teams battling back and forth for points until Arcadia went up 23-21. Albright would eventually knot the score at 26-all before Higgins fed Cassie Campbell for the game winning kill.
For Arcadia Natasha Wetten contributed 14 kills and 14 digs while Hailey Barger added 14 kills, 4 solo blocks and 4 block assists. Delaney Dobson chipped in with 12 kills, 2 solo blocks and 8 block assists while Jen Ihle led the defense with 29 digs. Jessyca Stoler added a game high 42 assists to pace the Knights.
Arcadia travels to The College of Notre Dame (MD) for a non-conference match up this Thursday before returning home to host Immaculata University on Saturday at 11 AM.
Hitting woes continue as Knights drop second straight
Center Valley, PA 10/3/9 – The DeSales University volleyball team finished with 45 kills and .340 for the match in a 3-0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-13) win over Arcadia University in a non-conference match on Saturday afternoon in Billera Hall. Arcadia (7-7 overall) hit just .045 for the match but was led by sophomore Hailey Barger's 11 kills.
DSU had just nine errors in 106 attack attempts and also totaled six service aces in the win. The Bulldogs have now won six straight and improve to 11-6 overall on the year.
First year Jessyca Stoler dished out all 12 assists for Arcadia. Junior Natasha Wetten's 12 digs led the squad, while junior Christina DiMichele added 11.
The team returns to conference play this Tuesday, hosting Albright College at 7 pm in Alumni Gym.
Messiah remains unbeaten in 3-0 win over the Knights
Grantham, PA: 9/30/09 - Arcadia Volleyball couldn't do much to solve the Falcons of Messiah College, who remained unbeaten in Commonwealth play as the host Falcons took a 3-0 victory over the Knights last evening. Arcadia drops to 7-7 overall and remains winless in league play (0-3) while the Falcons improved to 9-9 overall and 3-0 in the Commonwealth.
Arcadia never ignited their offense against the Falcons, hitting -.103 for the match for just 6 kills through the three games. Natasha Wetten had three of those kills and was one of three Knights with 6 digs. Messiah's Lauren Rees layed down 15 kills and earned 11 digs, both game highs.
The Knights will look to rebound from Wednesday's match when they travel to non-conference opponent DeSales University on Saturday.
Knights Volleyball Cruise Past Rosemont 3-0
ROSEMONT– Arcadia University Volleyball cruised to today's 3-0 in non-conference match over host Rosemont College to improve to 7-6 overall. The loss drops the Ravens to 3-5 overall. Today's victory snaps a two-game winless streak for Arcadia as the move on to face Commonwealth foe Messiah this Wednesday in Grantham.
Set one was close with scoring staying to within three until Arcadia’s Jessyca Stoler (Lansdale/North Penn) won five points off her service and closed out the game 25-22.
It was Stoler’s services in the second set that helped the Knights to victory. She earned eight points and closed out the set with a victory of 25-15.
Stoler finished the game with 24 assists and four digs.
Set three was tough for the Ravens as Arcadia went into cruise control. Senior Jennifer Ihle (Bethlehem/Notre Dame) earned 12 points, including three service aces, off her service to win 25-9.
Junior Natasha Wetten (Harrisburg/Central Dauphin East) led the team in kills with 13.
Volleyball falls in three to E-town
Glenside, PA: 9/22/09 - Arcadia University fell in straight sets this evening to the Commonwealth opponent Elizabethtown; 25-11, 25-23, 25-19. The Knights rallied in the second set and were a few points away from the win, however Elizabethtown countered to win to take the set and ultimately the match. The loss drops Arcadia to 6-6 overall, while falling to 0-2 in conference play.
Sophomore Hailey Barger again led the Knights with 7 kills, while First-year Delaney Dobson and Junior Natasha Wetten added 6 kills apiece to lead the offensive attack. Arcadia was unable to find a consistent rhythm offensively as the Blue Jays were in constant attack mode, and provided great defense. The Knights were only able to connect for a .110 hitting percentage, compared to Elizabethtown's .270 percentage.
Junior Christina DiMichele contributed 12 digs, while First-year Jessyca Stoler added 23 assists for the Knights.
Arcadia returns to the floor Saturday September 26th when they travel to take on Rosemont College at noon.
Knights Drop Commonwealth Opener
Annville, PA: 9/16/09 - Arcadia Univresity Volleyball suffered a 3-0 defeat Wednesday evening in their Commonwealth Conference opening match to the Dutchmen of Lebanon Valley College, 25-9, 25-11, 25-17. The loss drops the Knights record to 6-5 overall.
Sophomore Hailey Barger's 9 kills led the offensive effort for Arcadia. Lebanon Valley's Joelle Snyder put up a monsterous effort at the net, successfully landing 14 of 19 kill attempts against the Arcadia defense. Emily Hopkins rang in with 10 kills for the Dutchmen who outhit the Knights as a team .276 to .011.
First year Jessyca Stoler dished out 19 assists for Arcadia while junior Natasha Wetten and Christina DiMichele combined for 26 digs.
Arcadia is off until next Tuesday when they host conference foe Elizabethtown College in Alumnu Gym at 7 pm.
Knights volleyball take 2 of 3 matches in Penn States Berks tourney
Reading, PA: 9/14/09 - The Knights improved to 6-4 overall Saturday at the Penn State Berks Tournament. In the opening match of the weekend, Arcadia defeated the host Penn State Berks Lions in dominating fashion, earning a 3-0 victory. In the second match the Knights took on Washington College which proved too tough dropping the match in three sets. In the rubber match of the day the Knights outlasted Delaware Valley earning a five set come from behind victory.
In the final contest of the day against Delaware Valley the Knights used superb mental toughness in a match that saw 4 of the 5 games go down to the wire. After winning the opening set 25-17 the Knights fell 26-24 in the next two sets pushing them to the brink down two sets to one entering the fourth. The fourth set was much of the same and easily could have been won by either team, but the Knights dug deep and came out with a 26-24 victory of their own, forcing a fifth and deciding set. In the fifth set, as was expected after the two teams had played such tighltly contested sets leading up to it, went the distance with the Knights prevailing 18-16 and earning a 3-2 victory.
Junior Natasha Wetten led the way with 21 kills and 27 digs on the weekend while sophomore Hailey Barger connected on 16 kills in 34 attempts. First-year Jessyca Stoler added 58 assists and 18 digs for the weekend as well.
The Knights will return to action Wednesday September 16th when they travel to face Commonwealth Conference opponent Lebanon Valley, the game is set to begin at 7pm.
Volleyball improves to 4-3 with shutout win over Valley Forge Christian College
Glenside, PA: 9/9/09 - Arcadia Volleyball made quick work of the Lady Patriots in tonight's non-conference match, sweeping the match in 3 straight games, 25-6, 25-10, 25-13. Tonight's win was the second straight for the Knights who improve to 4-3 overall.
Junior Natasha Wetten's 10 kills on 14 attempts land sophomore Hailey Barger's 6 kills on 7 attempts led the way for the Arcadia offense while First year Jessica Stoler passed out 21 assists for points.
The Knights travel to Penn-State Berks this weekend for tournament play before Commonwealth Conference action opens on Tuesday at home against Elizabethtown College.
Knights even record with 3-1 win over Crimson Eagles
Glenside, PA: 9/8/09 - Arcadia University Women's Volleyball pulled out a 3-1 come from behind victory over non-conference opponent Philadelphia Bible in the Knights' 2009 home season opener, pulling their early season record to an even 3-3 overall.
The visiting Crimson Eagles captured game one 25-23 and two teams continued to battle back and forth on the scoreboard with the Knights evening the score with a 26-24 game two win before Arcadia closed the deal in games three 25-21 and four 25-16.
Sophomore Hailey Barger continued to have the hot hand for Arcadia, with a team high 10 kills. Junior Natasha Wetten added 9 kills and 18 digs while junior Christina DiMichele led the defensive effort with 24 digs. First year Jessica Stoler dished out 27 assists.
Arcadia will complete their two night home stand when they host Valley Forge Christian College tomorrow night at 7 PM.
Barger leads Knights at Moravian Tournament
Bethlehem, PA: 9/6/09 - Sophomore Hailey Barger was named to the All-Tournament team at this weekend's Moravian College Volleyball Tournament for helping the Knights spilt four matches over two days. The Knights defeated Ursinus College 3-2 and Centenary College 3-1 while dropping a 1-3 match to host Moravian and a 0-3 loss to Cabrini College.
Barger led the Knight's attack with 44 kills and blocked 5 opponent attacks. First year Jessica Stoler dished out a team high 69 assists while first year Delaney Dobson racked up 25 kills and a team high 10 blocks. Junior Natasha Wetten led the squad with 72 digs and also contributed 33 kills while senior Jennifer Ihle added 14 kills, 17 receptions and 47 digs for the Knights.
Arcadia will host back to back home matches starting Tuesday against Philadelphia Bible and Wednesday against Valley Forge Christian College. Both matches will begin at 7 PM.
Volleyball Falls in Three Straight to Misericordia
Dallas, PA: 9/1/09- Arcadia Women's Volleyball opens the 2009 season with a 3-0 loss to non-conference opponent Misericordia University Tuesday evening in Dallas, PA. Game scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-17.
Leading the attack for Arcadia was first year Jessica Stoler. Stoyler put down a pair of kills (.333) and dished out 23 assists in her first collegiate outing. Sophomore Hailey Barger led the team with 8 kills (.250) and added a block/block assist. Junior Christina DiMichele led the team with 16 digs while junior Natasha Wetten combined for 6 kills and 15 digs. First year Delaney Dobson earned 7 kills in her first collegiate outing.
The Knights travel to the Moravian College Tournament Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 6 before Tuesday's home opener against Philadelphia Biblical University at 7 PM.
Arcadia University Women's Volleyball 2009 Season Preview
Glenside, PA: 8/27/09 - Arcadia University Women’s Volleyball will enter their second season in the competitive Commonwealth Conference undergoing a rebuilding year with key players from last year’s squad lost to graduation and transfer. After earning a Freedom Conference post season slot in 2007, the Knights first year in the Commonwealth Conference saw them finish just 1-5 (9-14 overall). Their lone league win in 2008 came in a 3-1 victory over Albright College and fittingly, the two teams have been selected to finish the conference schedule tied for 6th place in the annual preseason coaches poll. Defending Commonwealth champions Lebanon Valley were tabbed to repeat as league champions with Elizabethtown, Widener and Messiah rounding out the top four teams.
Eighth year head coach Tony Carpenter has brought in six first year players to accompany his returning core including middle hitter Delaney Dobson (Horsham, PA/Archbishop Wood). Dobson brings championship experience to the Knights’ court having played a key role at Archbishop Wood High School, the 2008 PIAA Catholic League Champions. First year Jessica Stoler (Lansdale, PA/North Penn) is expected to step into the starting setter position left void by the graduation of Rachel Glass ’09.
Also lost to graduation is outside hitter Sam Schad ’08, however, Coach Carpenter returns both Natasha Wetten (Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East) a junior with experience at both the outside and middle hitter positions and sophomore Hailey Barger (Sitka, AK/Sitka) at middle hitter. Look for Wetten to lead the team in digs this season while Barger is expected to stand out as the team's as the top hitter and blocker.
Rounding out the returning lineup is Jennifer Ihle (Bethlehem, PA/Notre Dame), the lone senior on the squad and a solid utility player who can play opposite side, outside hitter and defensive specialist positions. Three juniors bring game experience to the lineup and are expected to play key roles in the Knights rotation including libero/setter Christina DiMichele (Media, PA/Academy of Notre Dame), defensive specialist/libero Jackie Sentz (New Oxford, PA/New Oxford) and outside hitter/opposite Kimberly Rossi (Berlin, MD/Stephen Decatur).
Joining Coach Carpenter on the sidelines this year will be first year assistant coach Cassie Dyer (University of Scranton ’06). Dyer was a three-year starting setter for the University of Scranton where she helped her team to a pair of Freedom Conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances. Dyer earned multiple All Conference honors and holds numerous Scranton Volleyball records.
The 2009 volleyball campaign is set to kickoff on Tuesday, September 1 at Misericordia University at 7 PM. The Knights begin their Commonwealth schedule at defending conference champion Lebanon Valley on September 16. The MASCAC Volleyball championship will begin on November 4 with semi final matches, with the championship set for November 7 (all games at high seed).
2009 Commonwealth Conference Volleyball Preseason Poll
Full Release
1. Lebanon Valley, 55 pts. (5)
2. Elizabethtown, 49 pts. (1)
3. Widener, 47 pts. (1)
4. Messiah, 41 pts.
5. Lycoming, 31 pts.
6t. Albright, 24 pts.
6t. Arcadia, 24 pts.
8. Alvernia, 17 pts.
( ) denotes first place votes
2009 Schedule
September
01 Tue @ Misericordia 7:00pm
04 Fri @Moravian Tournament 4:00pm
Moravian v AU
04 Fri @ Moravian Tournament 6:00 pm
Ursinus vs AU
05 Sat @ Moravian Tournament TBD
08 Tue HOME vs. Philadelphia Biblical 7:00pm
09 Wed HOME vs. Valley Forge Christian College 7:00pm
12 Sat @ PSU Berks Tournament
(Ct. #2-AU v PSU Berks) 11:00am
(Ct #2-AU v Washington Col.) 1:00pm
(Ct. #1-AU v Del Val) 3:00pm
16 Wed @ Lebanon Valley College* 7:00pm
22 Tue HOME vs. Elizabethtown College* 7:00pm
26 Sat @ Rosemont 12:00 Noon
28 Mon HOME vs. Valley Forge Military Acad & Col. 7:00pm
30 Wed @ Messiah* 7:00pm
October
03 Sat @ DeSales 1:00pm
06 Tue HOME vs. Albright* 7:00pm
08 Thu @ College of Notre Dame 7:00pm
10 Sat HOME vs. Immaculata^ 11:00am
14 Wed @ Alvernia* 7:00pm
20 Tue HOME v.s Lycoming* 7:00pm
21 Wed @ Valley Forge Christian 7:00pm
24 Sat @ Cedar Crest
(Cedar Crest v AU) 10:00am
(AU v Misericordia) 12:00 Noon
(Cedar Crest v Misericordia) 2:00pm
28 Wed @ Widener* 7:00pm
November
04 Wed Commonwealth Conference Championship Semi Final
@ Higher Seed
07 Sat Commonwealth Conference Championship Final
@ Higher Seed
* Commonwealth Conference match
^ Fall Fest (Family Weekend)
