Women's Volleyball
11/17 DeMais & Newman are AVCA All-Americans for Connecticut College
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Junior Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) and sophomore Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) have been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America Team for Connecticut College. »
11/13 DeMais & Newman Named to AVCA All-New England Team for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Junior Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) and sophomore Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) have been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-New England Region Team for Connecticut College. »
11/11 DeMais & Newman Garner All-NESCAC Honors for Connecticut College
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Junior Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) and sophomore Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) have been named to the All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Volleyball team for Connecticut College. »
11/7 NESCAC Championship Semifinal
#2 Williams College 3, #3 Connecticut College 0
MEDFORD, Mass.--Second seeded Williams College (20-8) advanced into the Championship game for the fourth consecutive year with a 3-0 victory against Connecticut College (22-6) at Cousens Gymnasium in Medford, Mass. »
11/6 Video Webcast Available for Saturday´s Semifinal Match at Tufts
NEW LONDON, Conn.-Tufts University will provide a webcast of Saturday afternoon's Semifinal match-up between Williams and Connecticut College at this link. »
11/6 #3 Connecticut College 3, #6 Trinity College 0
Camels Will Meet Williams Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) buried 16 kills and Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) dished out 34 assists to lead the Connecticut College volleyball team (22-5) to a 3-0 victory against Trinity College (13-10) in the first round of the 2009 NESCAC Volleyball Championship at Cousens Gymnasium Friday. »
11/5 NESCAC Championship Notebook
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team will be competing in its fifth consecutive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship Quarterfinal this weekend. The third seeded Camels (21-5) will take on sixth seeded Trinity (13-9) Friday night in an 8:00 p.m. match up at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. »
10/30 Connecticut College 3, Wesleyan University 2
Newman Erupts with 28 Kills & 21 Digs for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) exploded with 28 kills and 21 digs to rally the Connecticut College volleyball team (21-5, 8-2) in a 3-2 victory against Wesleyan University (13-13, 4-6) in front of a packed crowd of 200 fans at Luce Fieldhouse Friday night. »
10/28 Connecticut College 3, RIC 0
Camels Secure Third 20 Win Season in Past Four Years
NEW LONDON, Conn.--For third time in the past four years, the Connecticut College volleyball team has reached the 20 win plateau. The Camels (20-5) received a balanced effort in a 3-0 victory at Rhode Island College (17-16) Wednesday night. »
10/24 Camels Top Endicott, Fall to Coast Guard
BEVERLY, Mass.-The Connecticut College volleyball team (19-5) earned a split in a pair of non-conference matches at Endicott College Saturday. »
10/22 Connecticut College 3, Salve Regina University 0
Barrett Leads Camels to Fifth Straight Win
NEWPORT, R.I.--Molly Barrett (Medfield, Mass.) registered a .556 hitting percentage with 10 kills on 18 attempts and no errors to lead the Connecticut College Camels (18-4) to their fifth straight win in a convincing 3-0 triumph at Salve Regina University (8-16) Thursday. »
10/17 Connecticut College Sweeps Pair of NESCAC Matches at Trinity
Surging Camels (17-4) Have Won Nine out of 10
HARTFORD, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team continues to build momentum as they head towards the end of the regular and the team´s fifth straight appearance in the New England Small College Athletic Conference Championship Tournament. »
10/13 Connecticut College 3, ECSU 0
Camels Improve to 15-4 with Shutout Win in New London
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 15-4 with a 3-0 shutout victory against Eastern Connecticut State University (10-13) at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Rachel Schroff (Palos Verdes, Calif.) had eight kills and nine digs to lead the hosts to their seventh win in the last eight outings. »
10/12 Schroff Honored as NESCAC Player of the Week
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College freshman Rachel Schroff of Palos Verdes, Calif. has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Volleyball Player of the Week. »
10/10 Camels Earn Split with Hamilton & Williams
Shragge Contributes Five Kills in Hamilton Win
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College earned a split in a pair of NESCAC matches played at Luce Fieldhouse Saturday. »
10/9 Connecticut College 3, Middlebury College 0
DeMais Racks Up 35 Assists & 15 Digs-Camels Earn Fifth Straight Win
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (13-3, 4-1) cruised to its fifth straight victory with a 3-0 blanking of Middlebury College (10-4, 1-2) at Luce Fieldhouse Friday night. Junior setter Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) posted a double-double with 35 assists and 15 digs to lead the Camels in the triumph. »
10/8 Weekend Preview with Meg Christman & Lauren Wise
This weekend, Connecticut College volleyball takes center stage in New London. The Camels (12-3, 3-1 NESCAC) will host three matches at Luce Fieldhouse, commencing with Friday night´s 6:00 p.m. matchup versus Middlebury. We had a chance to catch up with senior captains Meg Christman and Lauren Wise, who are pumped up for what promises to be an exhilarating weekend of NESCAC action. »
10/3 Connecticut College 3, Colby College 1
Surging Camels Cruise to Fourth Straight Win
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (12-3, 3-1) earned a 3-1 victory against Colby College (4-11, 0-4) in NESCAC volleyball action played at Wesleyan University Saturday. »
10/2 Connecticut College 3, Bates College 0
Wise Buries 1,000th Kill for Camels
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (11-3, 2-1) cruised to a 3-0 victory against Bates College (8-3, 0-3) in NESCAC women´s volleyball action played at Wesleyan University Friday night. Senior Lauren Wise (Oakton, Va.) buried her 1,000th kill in the victory. »
9/29 Connecticut College 3, St Joseph´s College 0
Ketcham Contributes 26 Assists & 6 Aces for Camels
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--Katie Ketcham (San Francisco, Calif.) had 26 assists and six aces to lead the Connecticut College volleyball team (10-3) to a 3-0 victory at St. Joseph´s College (5-8) Tuesday night. »
9/26 Camels Finish Third in 15 Team Field at MIT Invitational
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (9-3) posted a 3-1 record this weekend to finish third in the 15 team field at the MIT Invitational. Junior setter Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) was honored on the All-Tournament team for the Camels. »
9/25 Camels Sweep First Two Matches at MIT
DeMais Tallies 79 Assists in Two Wins for Surging Camels
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (8-2) won its first two matches at the MIT Invitational Friday night in Cambridge, Mass. »
9/23 Connecticut College 3, Mitchell College 0
Lasher Leads Camels to Victory in Home Opener
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (6-2) cruised to a 3-0 victory against Mitchell College (1-2) at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Camels posted 25-8, 25-11, and 25-18 scores en route to the shutout win. »
9/19 Camels Earn Weekend Split at Tufts
MEDFORD, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (5-2, 1-1) visited Tufts University for the opening weekend of New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) play. »
9/15 Connecticut College 3, Roger Williams University 1
Manning Buries Nine Kills, Hits .500 for Camels
BRISTOL, R.I.--Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) posted a double-double with 22 kills and 11 digs and Chelsea Manning (Cockeysville, Md.) added nine kills and three digs with a sizzling .500 hitting percentage as Connecticut College (4-1) rolled to a 3-1 victory at Roger Williams University (5-5) Tuesday night. »
9/12 Camels Post 3-1 Record at JWU Invitational
Newman Honored on All-Tournament Team
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Connecticut College volleyball team opened the 2009 season this weekend in the Renaissance City of Providence, Rhode Island at the Johnson & Wales University Wildcat Invitational. The Camels won three out of their four matches in a highly competitive field, finishing second out of the five teams participating. Springfield College (7-0) posted a perfect 5-0 mark to win the Invitational. »
9/9 2009 Season Preview
A few years back, the Camel volleyball team wore practice t-shirts that said if you believe it, you will achieve it. With four consecutive winning seasons behind them and a pair of appearances in the NESCAC Semifinals in the books, the Camels have proved that they are one of the elite teams to watch in New England. »
3/12 Camels Honored with NEWVA Team Academic Award
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The New England Women´s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) has recognized the Connecticut College Camels for their academic prowess with its Academic Team Award. »
11/14/08 Camel Volleyball Program Honored with Numerous Post-Season Awards
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team has been honored with numerous post-season awards. Senior Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) and sophomore Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) were named to the All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Team. »
11/7/08 NESCAC Volleyball Championship Quarterfinal
Amherst 3, Connecticut College 2
Camel Comeback Falls Just Short in Fifth Game
MEDFORD, Mass.--A resilient Connecticut College volleyball team (18-12) battled back from a 2-1 deficit to force a fifth and deciding game against Amherst College (21-7) in its NESCAC Championship Quarterfinal match-up at Cousens Gymnasium Friday night, but came up just short in a 3-2 setback. »
11/6/08 Camels Clash with Amherst in Friday´s Quarterfinal at Tufts
The Connecticut College Camels will meet the Amherst College Lord Jeffs in a NESCAC Championship Quarterfinal Match-Up at Tufts University this Friday night at 8:00 p.m. The Camels are carrying momentum into the weekend as winners in seven of their last nine outings. »
11/1/08 Amherst 3, Connecticut College 1
Newman Notches 14 Kills for Camels
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--Amherst College (20-6, 8-1) posted a 3-1 victory against Connecticut College (18-11, 6-4) in NESCAC volleyball action played at Wesleyan University Friday night. Freshman Amy Newman (Los Angeles, Calif.) buried 14 kills in the setback for the Camels. »
10/29/08 Connecticut College 3, Rhode Island College 0
Matthieson Leads Camels to Eighth Win in Nine Outings
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (18-10) cruised to a 3-0 victory against Rhode Island College (8-20) at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. Senior tri-captain Emma Matthieson (Santa Barbara, Calif.) had four blocks in her final home match for the Camels and has accounted for 126 blocks in her career. »
10/25/08 Camels Sweep Tri-Match with Coast Guard & Endicott
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College Camels swept a pair of matches at Luce Fieldhouse Saturday, improving their record to 17-10 with two regular season matches remaining on the schedule. »
10/21/08 Tufts University 3, Connecticut College 0
Newman Buries Nine Kills in Setback for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Tufts University volleyball team earned its seventh consecutive victory Tuesday, shutting out Connecticut College at Luce Fieldhouse with game scores of 25-19, 25-18 and 25-23. »
10/20/08 DeMais Honored as NESCAC Player of the Week for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College sophomore setter Marissa DeMais of Hillsdale, N.J. has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Player of the Week. DeMais helped the Camels (15-9, 6-2) extend their winning streak to five matches, leading her team in three conference victories at Trinity College this weekend. »
10/20/08 Surging Camels Host Tufts Tuesday Night
The Connecticut College volleyball team will kick-off Spirit Week Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. with a huge NESCAC match against Tufts University at Luce Fieldhouse. Seniors Jenna Tjossem (Vail, Colo.), Emma Matthieson (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) have won 71 of their 113 matches (.628) over the past four years. »
10/18/08 Edmed Notches 100th Victory, Camels Top Colby,Bates & Bowdoin
HARTFORD, Conn.--The Connecticut volleyball team swept three NESCAC matches in the NESAC quad at Trinity College this weekend. Josh Edmed reached a career milestone Saturday, recording his 100th victory as the head coach of the Camel program. »
10/11/08 Camels Split Four Matches at NYU Invitational
Camels Top SUNY-New Paltz in Saturday´s Action
NEW YORK, N.Y.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (12-9) split four matches in the Violet Invitational at New York University this weekend. After dropping a pair of matches Friday night, the Camels bounced back with a couple of clutch wins Saturday afternoon. »
10/8/08 Wesleyan 3, Connecticut College 0
Tomaska Becomes First Camel to Top 1,200 Kills and Digs in Career
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--Wesleyan University (14-4, 3-1) earned a 3-0 victory against Connecticut College (10-7, 3-2) in NESCAC volleyball action played at the Freeman Athletic Center Wednesday night. Connecticut College senior Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) reached a career milestone in the setback. Tomaska buried 12 kills while adding nine digs, becoming the first Camel to top 1200 kills and digs in a career. »
10/1/08 Connecticut College 3, Trinity College 0
Camels Improve to 3-1 in NESCAC Play
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College Camels (10-6, 3-1) cruised to a 3-0 victory against Trinity College (7-6, 1-3) in NESCAC volleyball action played at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. Game scores were 25-20, 25-20 and 25-22 in favor of the hosts. »
9/27/08 Camels Win Three out of Four at MIT Tournament
Tomaska and DeMais Named to All-Tournament Team for Camels
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (9-6) reached the championship match at the MIT Tournament before falling to Tufts in a five-game battle. The Camels won three of their four matches in a productive weekend. Senior Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) and sophomore Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) were named to the All-Tournament team. »
9/23/08 Connecticut College 3, Mitchell College 0
Newman Buries Six Kills for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (6-5) cruised to a 3-0 victory at Mitchell College Tuesday night. Game scores were 25-11, 25-10 and 25-7 in favor of the visitors. »
9/20/08 Camels Post 2-1 Record at NESCAC Quad
CLINTON, N.Y.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (5-5, 2-1) was victorious in two of its three NESCAC matches played at Hamilton College this weekend. »
9/19/08 Connecticut College 3, Williams College 2
Camels Top 2007 NESCAC Champion Ephs in Conference Opener
CLINTON, N.Y.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (4-4, 1-0) earned a 3-2 victory in their NESCAC opener against Williams College (4-6, 1-1) at Hamilton College Friday night. The Camels battled back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits in the five-game battle, knocking off the 2007 NESCAC Champions for their second consecutive win. »
9/16/08 Tomaska´s Double Double (15 Kills, 11 Digs) Propels Camels to Victory in Home Opener
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (3-4) secured a 3-0 victory against Roger Williams University (8-4) in its home opener at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Game scores were 26-24, 25-22, and 25-23 in favor of the hosts. »
9/13/08 Wise Named to All-Tourney Team at JWU Invitational
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Connecticut College volleyball team went 1-3 at the Johnson & Wales University Invitational this weekend. Junior Lauren Wise (Oakton, Va.) was named to the All-Tournament team for the Camels, who were playing with several starters out of the line-up. »
9/6/08 Wise Contributes 18 Kills, 16 Digs & Four Aces in Season Opening Split for Camels
EASTON, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball earned a split in a pair of non-conference matches played at Merkert Gymnasium Saturday on the campus of Stonehill College. »
9/6/08 Wise Contributes 18 Kills, 16 Digs & Four Aces in Season Opening Split for Camels
EASTON, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball earned a split in a pair of non-conference matches played at Merkert Gymnasium Saturday on the campus of Stonehill College. »
9/6/08 Wise Contributes 18 Kills, 16 Digs & Four Aces for Camels
EASTON, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball earned a split in a pair of non-conference matches played at Merkert Gymnasium Saturday on the campus of Stonehill College. »
8/20/08 Tomaska, Camels Featured on NCAA.com
Caitlin Tomaska '09 and Connecticut College head coach Josh Edmed are featured by the NCAA this month. Read more about Tomaska, Edmed and the Camels at NCAASports.com »
11/8/07 Tomaska Named First Team All-NESCAC, Second Team All-Region by NEWVA
Crespi to Play in NEWVA Senior All-Star Game at Endicott
NEW LONDON, Conn.--On the heels of their second consecutive 20 win season, the Camel volleyball program is receiving some post-season recognition. Junior outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska of Solana Beach, California has been honored as first team selection to the All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Volleyball Team. Tomaska has also been named to New England Women´s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) All-Region Team as a second-team selection. Amy Crespi (Weymouth, Mass.) has been honored as a NEWVA Senior All-Star and will play in the All-Star game this Sunday at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. »
11/3/07 NESAC Semifinal: #1 Amherst 3, #4 Connecticut College 1
AMHERST, Mass.--Amherst College (27-3) notched its seventh consecutive victory Saturday, defeating Connecticut College (20-8) in the semifinal round of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship Tournament at Lefrak Gymnasium. Game scores were 30-18, 30-26, 25-30, and 30-28 in favor of the hosts. The Lord Jeffs will meet Williams College in the championship game Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. »
11/2/07 NESCAC Quarterfinal: Connecticut College 3, Wesleyan University 0
Tomaska´s 16 Kills and 14 Digs Propels Camels to Victory
AMHERST, Mass.--For the second consecutive year, the Connecticut College volleyball team has advanced to the semifinal round of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship Tournament field. The Camels (20-7) notched their 20th victory of the season Friday night, sweeping Wesleyan University (17-8) with game scores of 30-17, 34-32, and 30-26. »
11/1/07 Camels Quest for First NESCAC Championship Begins Friday
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College athletic program has enjoyed its share of excitement this fall. Three of the four conference standing teams qualified for the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship Tournament in their respective sports. Both soccer clubs qualified on the final day of the season. The Camel men´s soccer team erased a 1-0 deficit with just 11 seconds left in regulation against Tufts and went on to pull out the overtime victory, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2000. In Sunday´s women´s soccer playoff game at Tufts a large group of student-athletes and alumni showed their support for the team. Friday night at 8:00 p.m., the Camel volleyball team takes their turn on the center stage at Amherst College. »
10/27/07 Camels Finish Regular Season 19-7
Conn Draws Wesleyan for First Round of NESCAC Championship Tournament
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (19-7, 7-3) split a pair of NESCAC matches at Luce Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Williams College defeated the Camels 3-0. Game Scores were 30-25, 30-17 and 32-30. The Camels defeated Hamilton 3-1 in the second match with game scores of 30-15, 26-30, 30-26 and 30-22, finishing the regular season with a record of 7-3 in NESCAC play. The Camels will be making their third consecutive appearance in the conference championship tournament. Connecticut College will play Friday, November 2 at 8:00 p.m. against Wesleyan University in a Quarterfinal match-up at Amherst College. »
10/26/07 Connecticut College 3, Middlebury College 2
Camels Remain Perfect (6-0) on Home Court
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 18-6 overall and 6-2 in NESCAC play with a 3-2 victory against Middlebury College
(15-11, 5-3) at Luce Fieldhouse Friday night. The Camels won the five-game back and forth battle with game scores of 30-22, 22-30, 30-27, 27-30, and 15-9. With Friday night´s victory, the hosts remain perfect on their home court this fall with a record of 6-0. »
10/24/07 Camels Notch 17th Victory of Season in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 17-6 with a 3-0 victory at Rhode Island College (15-14) Tuesday night. Game scores were 30-22, 30-17 and 30-28 in favor of the visitors. Freshman setter Marissa DeMais (Hillsdale, N.J.) dished out 35 assists to lead the Camels. »
10/20/07 Surging Camels Top ECSU and WNEC-Improve to 16-6
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 16-6 with a pair of 3-0 victories against Eastern Connecticut State University (6-25) and Western New England College (19-8) in non-conference action played at Luce Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. »
10/16/07 Tufts 3, Connecticut College 0
MEDFORD, Mass.--The Tufts University volleyball team (12-11, 4-3) collected its fourth straight victory, defeating Connecticut College (14-6, 5-2) 3-0 in NESCAC volleyball action played at Medford Tuesday night. Game scores were 30-27, 30-19 and 30-15 in favor of the hosts. »
10/13/07 Connecticut College 3, Amherst College 2
Camels Improve to 5-1 in the NESCAC
AMHERST, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 14-5 and 5-1 in the New England Small College Athletic conference with a 3-2 victory against Amherst College (18-2, 5-1) Saturday afternoon. The Camels dealt the 2007 NESCAC Champions their first setback of the season, winning with game scores of 24-30, 30-28, 30-24, 18-30, and 15-13. »
10/10/07 Connecticut College 3, Salve Regina University 0
Emma Matthieson Dishes Out 40 Assists for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 13-5 with a 3-0 blanking of Salve Regina University (7-10) in a match played at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. Game scores were 30-13, 30-15 and 30-21 in favor of the Camels. »
10/3/07 Connecticut College 3, Wesleyan University 2
Camels Rally from 2-1 Deficit, Deal Cardinals First Conference Setback
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (12-3, 4-1) rallied back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Wesleyan University (12-3, 3-1) 3-2 in NESCAC volleyball action played at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The game scores were 26-30, 30-24, 28-30, 30-14 and 15-11 for the hosts, who dealt the visitors their first conference loss and snapped a Cardinal six-game winning streak in the process. »
9/26/07 Trinity 3, Connecticut College 1
DeMais Dishes Out 41 Assists for Camels
HARTFORD, Conn.--The Trinity College Bantams improved to 9-3 (3-1 NESCAC) with a convincing 3-1 victory against Connecticut College (11-3, 3-1) in a volleyball match played at Hartford Wednesday night. »
9/22/07 Connecticut College Splits Four Matches at MIT Tournament
Meg Christman Contributes 38 Kills, 12 Blocks & 10 Aces for Camels
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team competed at the MIT Invitational Tournament in Cambridge, Massachusetts this weekend. The Camels (11-2) went 2-2 on the weekend, splitting on each day of the tourney. »
9/19/07 Connecticut College 3, Mitchell College 0
Shragge Contributes Five Kills in Ninth Straight Victory for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (9-0) rolled to its ninth consecutive victory Wednesday night, blanking Mitchell College (1-10) 3-0 at Luce Fieldhouse. »
9/17/07 Caitlin Tomaska Named NESCAC Player of the Week
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College junior outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska of Solana Beach, California has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Volleyball Player of the Week. »
9/15/07 Undefeated Camels Sweep NESCAC Quad at Colby
WATERVILLE, Maine.--The Connecticut College volleyball team opened conference play with a three-match sweep at Colby College, remaining undefeated at 8-0 while extending their in-match winning streak to 21 consecutive games. »
9/11/07 Meg Christman´s 10 Kills Propels Camels to Fifth Straight Victory
BRISTOL, R.I.--Sophomore Meg Christman (Wilmington, Del.) tallied 10 kills, 2 blocks and an ace, leading Connecticut College (5-0) to a 3-0 victory against Roger Williams University (3-4) Tuesday night. The Camels posted 30-25, 30-19, and 30-21 triumphs en route to their fifth consecutive victory. Junior Emma Matthieson (Santa Barbara, Calif.) chipped in with seven aces, three kills and a block for the winning side. »
9/8/07 Camels Sweep at JWU Invitational
Tomaska Named Tournament MVP, Tjossem Garners All-Invitational Honors
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Junior co-captain Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) was honored as the Most Valuable Player at the Johnson & Wales University Tournament, leading her club to a four match sweep in a dominating opening weekend in the Ocean State. Tomaska tallied 65 kills, 41 digs, and five service aces for the Camels. Classmate Jenna Tjossem (Vail, Colo.) garnered all-invitational team honors, registering 21 kills and six blocks for Connecticut College. »
8/30/07 2007 Season Preview
The Connecticut College volleyball program continues its surge towards the top of New England Small College Athletic Association (NESCAC) and the New England rankings. The 2006 Camels finished with a record of 20-9, tying for second place in the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) with a 7-3 mark. »
11/9/06 Caitlin Tomaska Named First Team All-NESCAC
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College sophomore outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska of Solana Beach, California has been honored as first team selection to the All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Volleyball Team. Tomaska led the resurgent Camels to a 20-9 record as the team reached its highest win total since 1994. The season reached its pinnacle in a NESCAC Quarterfinal at Williamstown, Massachusetts November 3. The Camels stunned #4 Tufts with a 3-2 victory, advancing to the semifinal round for the first time in program history. Head coach Josh Edmed was pleased with the team's achievement and this honor for the program. »
11/4/06 NESCAC Semifinal: #1 Williams College 3, #5 Connecticut College 0
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.--Top-seeded Williams College (25-6) protected its home court with a 3-0 victory against fifth seeded Connecticut College (20-9) in a NESCAC semifinal played at Chandler Gymnasium in Williamstown. The Ephs set the tone early, defeating the Camels 30-8, 30-22 and 30-27 in a three game sweep.
The Camels finish their season with 20 victories, the highest win total for the program since 1994. Head coach Josh Edmed was pleased about his team's play in another successful season. »
11/3/06 NESCAC Quarterfinal: #5 Connecticut College 3, #4 Tufts University 2
Camels Extend Winning Streak to Seven with Five Game Victory
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.--Connecticut College (20-8) extended its winning streak to seven with a 3-2 victory over #4 Tufts University (23-8) in a NESCAC Quarterfinal played at Chandler Gymnasium in Williamstown. Game scores were 30-27, 25-30, 30-25, 20-30, and 15-9. The Camels will meet top seeded Williams (24-6) in a 1:00 p.m. semifinal Saturday. Sophomore Caitlin Tomaska posted a team high 23 kills and 18 digs, leading her team with a double double. Connecticut College head coach Josh Edmed was pleased with his team's effort in the five game battle. »
11/2/06 2006 NESCAC Championship Preview
Winning records are important but respect comes first. Connecticut College head coach Josh Edmed laid out a blueprint to succeed when he arrived in the Summer of 2002. Recruit committed and talented student-athletes that work hard, respect each other and put the team first, and the winning will take care of itself. »
10/28/06 Connecticut College Sweeps Three Matches at Wesleyan
Surging Camels Carry Six Match Winning Streak into Post-Season
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--Connecticut College (19-8, 7-3) ended the season with a three-match sweep against conference opposition at Wesleyan, finishing the regular season tied for second place in the NESCAC. It's the highest win total for a Camel volleyball team since their '94 squad won 28 matches. The Camels topped Colby College 3-0 (30-24, 30-27, 30-28) Friday night and took 3-1 decisions against Bates (30-21, 30-26, 23-30, 30-20) and Bowdoin (26-30, 30-20, 30-26, 30-21) Saturday. »
10/27/06 Connecticut College 3, Colby College 0
Camels Clinch Playoff Berth with Fifth NESCAC Victory
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.-Connecticut College (17-8, 5-3) clinched a playoff berth in the 2006 NESCAC Championship by winning its fourth consecutive match, a convincing 3-0 victory over Colby College (13-17, 2-6)at Wesleyan University. Game scores were 30-24, 30-27, and 30-28 in favor of the Camels. Caitlin Tomaska tallied 28 digs with 17 kills and just one error, hitting .421 in the match. »
10/25/06 Connecticut College 3, Rhode Island College 0
Lauren Wise Posts Double Double (17 digs, 16 kills) for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Lauren Wise (Oakton, Va.) erupted with 17 digs, 16 kills, and four blocks, leading Connecticut College (16-8) to a 3-0 blanking of Rhode Island College (18-11) at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) chipped in with 20 digs and nine kills as the Camels matched their 2005 win total with a 30-23, 30-21, 30-26 sweep of the Anchorwomen. Senior Jen Romanelli (Brooklyn, N.Y.) dished out a team-high 35 assists in her final home match. »
10/21/06 Camels Top Endicott & Salve Regina
Meg Christman Paces Camels with 24 Kills, Six Blocks and Three aces
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Meg Christman (Wilmington, Del.) tallied 24 kills, six blocks, and three aces with a .310 hitting percentage Saturday, leading Connecticut College (15-8) to a pair of 3-0 victories against Endicott (18-11) and Salve Regina University (7-20). The Camels grounded the Endicott Gulls, taking a 31-29, 30-26 and 30-24 victory in the early match. In the back end of the doubleheader, CC stymied the Salve Regina Seahawks with 30-18, 30-21, 30-20 victory. »
10/19/06 Coast Guard 3, Connecticut College 1
Jenna Tjossem Contributes Nine Kills and Five Blocks for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Junior co-captain Corinne McCormack had 19 kills as the Coast Guard (16-2) notched its 12th straight victory with a 3-1 (30-27, 31-29, 28-30, 30-18) triumph over Connecticut College (13-8) at Merriman Gymnasium. »
10/17/06 Tufts University 3, Connecticut College 1
Maddy Baldwin Tallies 25 Digs for Camels
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Tufts University (18-5, 5-2) earned its fifth straight victory Tuesday night, topping Connecticut College (13-7, 4-3) 3-1 at Luce Fieldhouse in New London. Game scores were 30-21, 23-30, 30-25 and 30-23 in favor of the visitors. »
10/14/06 Camels Win 2-of-3 at Williams, Improve to 13-6
Jen Romanelli Dishes Out 119 Assists for CC
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team improved its record to 13-6 and 4-2 in the NESCAC with a 2-1 weekend at Williams College. The Camels topped Middlebury and Hamilton College before falling to Williams. In the 3-2 victory against Middlebury, game scores were 30-22, 30-32, 30-24, 26-30, and 15-11. Saturday, the Camels blanked Hamilton in three, 30-14, 30-17, 30-20 before falling to host Williams in four games, 27-30, 16-30, 30-28, 18-30. »
10/9/06 Caitlin Tomaska Named NESCAC Player of the Week
NEW LONDON, Conn.--Connecticut College sophomore outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska of Solana Beach, California has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Player of the Week. Tomaska tallied 17 kills, 15 digs, three blocks, two aces and one assist in a 3-1 victory at Wesleyan Wednesday. Tomaska, the 2005 NESCAC Rookie of the Year, had 22 receptions without an error as the Camels notched their fourth consecutive victory in Middletown. »
10/4/06 Connecticut College 3, Wesleyan University 1
Caitlin Tomaska Notches 18 Digs and 17 Kills as Upstart Camels Make it 6-of-7
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--Connecticut College (11-5, 2-1) pulled into second place in the NESCAC with a convincing 3-1 victory at Wesleyan University (11-4, 2-1) Wednesday night. The upstart Camels have won six out of their last seven matches. Connecticut College topped the hosts 31-29, 30-23, 27-30 and 30-19 in the four-game victory at Middletown. »
9/30/06 Camels Post 3-1 Record at Wildcat Invitational
Jenna Tjossem Named to All-Tourney Team for Connecticut College
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Sophomore middle blocker Jenna Tjossem (Vail, Colo.) tallied 58 kills and nine blocks in 16 games, leading Connecticut College (10-5) to a 3-1 record and a second place finish at the Johnson and Wales University Wildcat Invitational this weekend. Tjossem was named to the All-Tournament team for the surging Camels, who have been victorious in five of the past six matches. »
9/27/06 Connecticut College 3, Trinity College 2
Camels Rally from 2-1 Deficit to Notch NESCAC Win
NEW LONDON, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (7-4, 1-1) posted a 3-2 comeback victory against Trinity College (4-2, 0-2) in NESCAC volleyball action played at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The games scores were 20-30, 30-28, 28-30, 30-28, and 15-6 in the five game battle. Freshman Lauren Wise (Oakton, Va.) rallied the Camels, tallying 31 digs and 19 kills in the comeback. Sophomore outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska (Solano Beach, Calif.) had a productive night at the gym, registering 19 digs and 17 kills for head coach Josh Edmed. »
9/23/06 Camels Record Split at MIT Invitational Tournament
Jen Romanelli Dishes Out 152 Assists for Camels
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-The Connecticut College volleyball team (6-4) traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts for the MIT Invitational this weekend. The Camels split four matches in a field that featured some of the top teams in New England. Senior co-captain Jennifer Romanelli paced the Camels, tallying 152 assists, four aces and three blocks in the 15 games for CC. »
9/19/06 Connecticut College 3, Mitchell College 0
Marina Hansen (4 kills, 5 digs) & Amy Crespi (6 Kills) Lead Camels
New London, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (4-2), picked up a 3-0 shutout victory against host Mitchell College (4-3) at Yarnall Athletic Center Tuesday night. Game scores were 30-12, 30-18 and 30-9 in favor of the Camels. Junior captain Amy Crespi (Weymouth, Mass.) tallied six kills on 11 attempts to pace the Camels. »
9/16/06 Amherst College 3, Connecticut College 0
Lauren Wise Tallies 10 digs, 7 kills and 3 aces for Camels
Amherst, Mass.--Amherst College (5-0, 1-0) picked up a 3-0 victory over visiting Connecticut College (3-2, 0-1) in NESCAC volleyball action Friday night. Game scores 30-26, 30-24 and 30-20 in a competitive match. Freshman Lauren Wise finished with 10 digs, 7 kills and three aces for the Camels. Sophomore Jenna Tjossem chipped in with 10 kills for Connecticut College. »
9/12/06 Connecticut College 3, Roger Williams 1
Meg Christman Notches 14 Kills and Six Blocks for Camels
New London, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team (3-1) recorded a 3-1 victory over visiting Roger Williams University (3-6) in the home opener at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. After dropping a 30-24 decision in the first game, the Camels posted three consecutive wins to secure the victory. Connecticut College notched a 33-31 come from behind win in game two before closing out the match with consecutive 30-20 victories. Freshman Meg Christman (Wilmington, Del.) tallied 14 kills with just three errors, sending back six blocks and registering a .333 hitting percentage to pace the hosts. »
9/11/06 Camels Host Roger Williams in Home Opener Tuesday Night
New London, Conn.--The Connecticut College volleyball team will host Roger Williams University in a 7:00 p.m. match at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Powered by 2005 NESCAC Rookie of the Year Caitlin Tomaska, the Camels went 2-1 in their opening weekend tournament at Williams College. Tomaska buried 42 kills and added 83 digs in 14 games this weekend. Senior Jen Romanelli and junior Amy Crespi are serving as co-captains for the 2006 squad. »
9/9/06 Camels Top 2005 NEWMAC Champion Smith & Wheaton in 2-1 Weekend
Caitlin Tomaska (42 Kills, 74 Digs) Named to All-Tourney Team
Williamstown, Mass.--The Connecticut College volleyball team opened the season with the NESCAC/NEWMAC Challenge at Williams College. The Camels notched victories over 2005 NEWMAC Champion Smith College and Wheaton College before falling to Trinity College Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Caitlin Tomaska paced the Camels with 42 kills and 74 digs in the three matches for coach Josh Edmed. Senior co-captain Jennifer Romanelli dished out 89 assists in the two victories for CC. »
9/5/06 2006 Season Preview
The Connecticut College volleyball program continued its surge to the top of the NESCAC and New England Rankings in 2005. Under the direction of head coach Josh Edmed, the Camels finished the season with an overall record of 16-10, compiling a 6-4 mark in NESCAC play. The NESCAC finish placed them in a tie for third place in the final regular season conference standings. This marks the highest NESCAC finish ever for the Camel volleyball program. The team also received recognition in the New England Region rankings for the first time in program history. The Camels cracked the top 15 early in the season with a win over conference foe and nationally ranked Williams College, maintaining their spot among the top tier of clubs throughout the season. The regular season culminated with a 3-0 blanking of Amherst College in the final conference match of the year. »
8/18/06 Edmed Releases Fall Schedule
New London, Conn.--Head coach Josh Edmed has released the 2006 Connecticut College volleyball schedule. The Camels are coming off a productive 16 win season and their inaugural appearance in the NESCAC Championship. Senior Jennifer Romanelli and junior Amy Crespi will captain the 2006 squad. »
11/9/05 Caitlin Tomaska Named NESCAC Rookie of the Year
Camels Outside Hitter Garners Second Team All-Conference Accolades
New London, Conn.--Connecticut College freshman outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska of Solana Beach, California has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Rookie of the Year. Tomaska was also honored as a second team selection on the NESCAC All-Conference squad. A 2005 graduate of Torrey Pines High School, Tomaska led her team with 298 kills and 50 service aces. The Camels finished 6-4 in the NESCAC and 16-10 overall, making a full five game improvement in the conference standings from the previous season. »
11/5/05 NESCAC Quarterfinal
Williams College 3, Connecticut College 0
Camels Successful Season Ends at Colby
Waterville, Maine. --Head Coach Josh Edmed and the Camel volleyball team completed the most successful season in recent history with a tightly contested defeat to Williams College in a NESCAC Quarterfinal match-up at Colby College Friday night. Connecticut College dropped a 3-0 decision to the Ephs. Each game was a battle in a match that was played much closer than the final score may have indicated. Game scores were 30-23, 33-31 and 30-27 in favor of the Ephs, who advanced to meet top seeded Colby College Saturday. »
11/4/05 NESCAC Volleyball Championship #5 Connecticut College (16-9, 6-4) vs. #4 Williams College (17-12, 6-4)
Friday, November 4, 2005, 8:00 p.m., Colby College, Waterville, Maine
The Connecticut College volleyball team will carry a 16-9 record and the confidence of an experienced senior class and talented head coach into a first round match-up against Williams College Friday. Head coach Josh Edmed has rebuilt the Camel program with a consistent and pragmatic approach to the game. The mantra is simple, bring a positive attitude and work ethic to the court every day and the winning will take care of itself. The Camels have done their part, diligently working to improve their game. With the addition of one of the deepest recruiting classes in the region, the Camels have climbed to the top of the NESCAC.
"We came in with higher expectations this year," senior tri-captain Sarah Whittington stated. "We came in with the mentality that we were going to make the playoffs. Let's try to make NESCACs. Let's play in November. Let's do something special and important. Each year, our team has done better and better. This is such a great way to end." »
10/29/05 Connecticut College 3, Amherst College 0
Molly Kawachi Dishes Out 41 Assists for Camels
New London, Conn. -The Connecticut College Camels (16-9, 6-4) recorded a 3-0 sweep against Amherst College (17-10, 6-4) in NESCAC volleyball played at Wesleyan Saturday afternoon. Game scores 30-27, 32-30, and 30-28 in favor of the Camels.
Freshman Caitlin Tomaska erupted with 15 kills, 15 digs, and three aces to lead her team. Senior setter Molly Kawachi dished out 41 assists, adding seven digs, one block and one ace. Emma Matthieson chipped in with eight kills and two blocks for CC. »
10/26/05 Rhode Island College 3, Connecticut College 0
New London, Conn. - Rhode Island College (21-13) swept the Connecticut College Camels (15-9) 3-0 in Providence Wednesday night. Game scores were 30-23, 30-25 and 30-18 in favor of the Anchorwomen.
Freshman Emma Matthieson tallied seven kills with no errors on 13 attempts, adding three blocks for the Camels. Sophomore libero Courtney Hambleton notched 14 digs in the defeat. The Camels will play their regular season finale Saturday afternoon at Wesleyan University against the Amherst College Lord Jeffs.
Connecticut College has qualified for the 2005 NESCAC Championship Tournament. The Championship will run from November 4-6 at a site to be determined. »
10/20/05 Connecticut College 3, Mitchell College 0
Camel Senior Foursome Leads Team to 15th Win of Season
New London, Conn. -The Connecticut College Camels (15-8) swept Mitchell College 3-0 in volleyball action played at Luce Fieldhouse Thursday night. Game scores were 30-15, 33-31, and 30-21 in favor of the hosts.
New London, Conn. -The Connecticut College Camels (15-8) swept Mitchell College
3-0 in volleyball action played at Luce Fieldhouse Thursday night. Game scores were 30-15, 33-31, and 30-21 in favor of the hosts.
The Camels were led by their four seniors, who played their final home in New London. Amy Hart (Cumberland, R.I.) tallied 17 digs, two kills, and one ace. Sarah Whittington (Media, Pa.) chipped in with six digs, two aces and one kill. Cynthia Whitman (Wynnewood, Pa.) registered nine kills, two blocks and one ace. Molly Kawachi (New York, N.Y.) dished out a match-high 28 assists. »
10/15/05 Camels Split NESCAC Matches at Trinity
Courtney Hambleton Notches 41 Digs for Camels
Hartford, Conn. -- The Connecticut College volleyball team (14-8, 5-4) split a pair of NESCAC matches at Trinity College Saturday. The Camels topped Wesleyan University (14-8, 3-5) before dropping a 3-0 decision to Trinity College (12-8, 6-2) in the late afternoon. Game scores against Wesleyan were 30-22, 30-27, 24-30, 23-30, and 15-9 in favor of the Camels. The hosts defeated CC 30-22, 30-26, and 30-16 in the 4:00 p.m. tilt. »
10/11/05 Tufts University 3, Connecticut College 0
Medford, Mass.--Tufts University (16-3, 4-1) recorded a 3-0 victory over visiting Connecticut College (13-7, 4-3) in NESCAC volleyball action Tuesday night. Game scores were 30-23, 30-22, 30-28 in favor of the Jumbos.
Freshman Caitlin Tomaska led the Camels with 17 digs, 12 kills, and two service aces. »
10/8/05 Camels Sweep NESCAC Saturday at Connecticut College
Freshman Caitlin Tomaska Leads Camels with 27 Kills and 24 Digs
New London, Conn--The Connecticut College Volleyball team (13-6, 4-2) swept a pair of NESCAC matches at Luce Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon, topping Bowdoin and Bates College. Game scores against Bowdoin were 30-28, 32-30, 20-30, and 30-24 in favor of CC. The Camels rolled to a 30-23, 30-22, 30-25 victory over Bates College. »
10/4/05 Connecticut College 3, Saint Joseph College 0
Camels Ground Blue Jays for Third Straight Victory
New London, Conn. Junior captain Jen Romanelli tallied eight assists, seven aces and four kills, leading Connecticut College (11-5) to a 3-0 blanking of Saint Joseph College (3-13) at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Game scores were 30-9, 30-18 and 30-15. Sophomore Maria McGinness chipped in with seven aces and two kills as the Camels rolled to their third straight victory. »
10/1/05 Camels Blank Clark & Westfield State, Kawachi Dishes Out Game-High 47 Assists Against Clark
New London, Conn.-The Connecticut College volleyball team improved to 10-5 with a pair of 3-0 victories over Clark University (4-12) and Westfield State College (7-3) Saturday afternoon at Luce Fieldhouse. The Camels topped the Clark Cougars 30-25, 30-22, and 30-26. Game scores against Westfield were 30-14, 30-20, and 30-25 in favor of the hosts.
In the Clark victory, freshman Caitlin Tomaska tallied 20 kills with just three errors on 40 attempts. Tomaska also recorded 11 digs for the Camels. Junior captain Jen Romanelli posted a double double with 12 kills and 11 digs. Jenna Tjossem contributed six kills and three blocks in the front court. Molly Kawachi dished out a game-high 47 assists for the Camels. Courtney Hambleton notched 11 digs and Allison Winter had three service aces. »
9/29/05 Coast Guard 3, Connecticut College 0
New London, Conn. -Junior setter Christine Rostowfske (Walnut, Calif.) dished out a game-high 25 assists Thursday night, leading the Coast Guard Academy (10-3) to a 3-0 victory over Connecticut College (8-5) at Luce Fieldhouse. Game scores were 30-18, 30-20, and 30-21 in favor of the Bears. Sophomore Corinne McCormack (Havertown, Pa.) chipped in with 11 kills for the winning side. Senior Mary Arvidson (Saline, Mich.) added six blocks for the Bears, who earned their third straight victory.
Freshman Caitlin Tomaska (Solana Beach, Calif.) tallied eight kills, three blocks with one ace to lead Connecticut College. »
9/24/05 Camels Split at Bridgewater State Invitational Tourney
Senior Setter Molly Kawachi Tops 2,000 Assists for Camels
Jenna Tjossem Named to All-Tournament Team
New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College Camels (8-4) split four matches at the Bridgewater State College Invitational Tournament. Freshman Jenna Tjossem (Vail, Colo.) was named to the All-Tournament Team, finishing the weekend with 39 kills, 13 blocks and one ace. Senior setter Molly Kawachi (New York, N.Y.) recorded her 2,000th assist, finishing with 143 for the weekend. »
9/22/05 Connecticut College 3, Western New England 1: Cynthia Whitman and Jenna Tjossem Tally 10 Kills Apiece to Lead Camels
New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College Camels (6-2) earned a 3-1 victory over Western New England College (6-6) in non-conference volleyball action at Springfield Wednesday night. Game scores were 30-21, 22-30, 30-24, and 30-21 in favor of the visitors. Caitlin Tomaska, the NESCAC Player of the Week, led the Camels with 13 digs, 11 kills and three service aces.
Senior Cynthia Whitman contributed 10 kills with just one error on 16 attempts. Rookie middle blocker Jenna Tjossem chipped in with 10 kills, five assisted blocks, with three errors, on 14 attempts. Sophomore libero Courtney Hambleton tallied 11 digs. Senior setter Molly Kawachi dished out a team-high 33 assists for CC. »
9/20/05 Caitlin Tomaska Named NESCAC Player of the Week
New London, Conn.--Connecticut College freshman outside hitter Caitlin Tomaska of Solana Beach, California has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Player of the Week. Tomaska, a 2005 graduate of Torrey Pines High School, recorded 53 kills with just 12 errors on 116 attempts this week, registering a .353 hitting percentage with an average of 3.8 kills per game. In a victory against #21 Williams College, Tomaska rallied the Camels from a 2-0 deficit, finishing with 19 kills, 17 digs, two blocks and two service aces. »
9/17/05 Camels Top #21 Williams at NESCAC Weekend
New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College Camels (5-2, 2-1 NESCAC) rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat #21 Williams College (6-2, 3-1) in a New England Small College Athletic Conference quad match played at Middlebury, Vt. Saturday morning. Senior captain Molly Kawachi (New York, N.Y.) led the Camels with 50 assists, 14 digs and two service aces in the come from behind victory. Freshman Caitlin Tomaska (Torrey Pines, Calif.) registered 19 kills, 17 digs, two blocks and two service aces. The Camels went 2-1 on the weekend, improving to 5-2 for head coach Josh Edmed. »
9/13/05 Camels Fall to Roger Williams 3-1, Molly Kawachi Tallies 42 Digs for CC
The Roger Williams University Hawks (5-3) defeated Connecticut College (3-1) 3-1 in volleyball action at Luce Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Senior outside hitter Erin Carolan (Newton, Conn.) notched 16 kills in the match for the Hawks, establishing a new school record with 841 career kills. Game scores were 30-25, 21-30, 30-26, and 30-28 in favor of the visitors.
Senior setter Molly Kawachi (New York, N.Y.) finished with 42 digs, four assisted blocks and two aces for the Camels »
9/10/05 Connecticut College Wins Camel Invitational: Jen Romanelli and Caitlin Tomaska Ignite Camels in Three Match Sweep Saturday
New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College Camels (3-0) opened the season with a three match sweep at Luce Fieldhouse in New London. The Camels topped Babson College (2-2) 3-1 in the first match. Game scores against the Beavers were 30-26, 30-20, 28-30, and 30-21. The Camels topped Emerson College (2-1) 3-0 in the second match. Game scores were 30-20, 30-18, and 30-27. Later on in the afternoon, CC blanked Mount Holyoke College (1-2) 3-0. Game scores against the Lyons were 30-15, 30-18 and 30-13. »
10/30/04 Camels Drop Pair to Colby and Bates - Jennifer Romanelli Tallies 16 Kills and Digs for Camels.
New London , Conn. - The Connecticut College Camels (10-17) dropped a pair of 3-1 decisions to Bates and Colby College Saturday. Game scores against Bowdoin were 17-30, 30-28, 17-30, and 23-30. Game scores against Bates were 18-30, 10-30, 30-23, 20-30. »
10/27/04 Camels Fall to RIC 3-2
New London , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (10-14) dropped a close 3-2 match to Rhode Island College (17-15) Wednesday night. Game scores were 21-30, 30-21, 30-24, 26-30, and 16-18. The two hour battle went back and forth down to the final point. »
10/23/04 Camels Fall to Endicott 3-0 - Courtney Hambleton Tallies 16 Digs
New London, Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (10-13) dropped a 3-0 decision to Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. Saturday afternoon. Game scores were 30-17, 30-20, and 30-19 in favor of the Gulls who collected their 22 nd straight win. »
10/16/04 Camels Battle Wesleyan in Five Game Defeat, Fall to Trinity 3-1 - Cynthia Whitman Keys Offense
Middletown, Conn.--The Connecticut College Camels (10-12, 1-6) dropped a pair of NESCAC matches at Wesleyan University Saturday afternoon. The Camels dropped a 3-1 decision to Trinity College in the early match. Game scores were 30-22, 15-30, 21-30, and 26-30. Later on in the afternoon, the Camels battled Wesleyan in a five game defeat. Game scores were 23-30, 30-25, 19-30, 30-22, and 13-15. »
10/14/04 Camels Fall to Coast Guard 3-0
New London , Conn. -- The Coast Guard Academy (18-1) topped the Connecticut College Camels (10-10) 3-0 at Rolan Gym Thursday night. Game scores were 30-13, 30-15 and 30-20 in favor of the hosts. »
10/9/04 Camels Finish NESCAC Weekend 10-9 Overall, Top Hamilton Friday Night
New London , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (10-9, 1-4) completed their NESCAC weekend, with losses to Williams and Middlebury College Saturday. Game scores against Williams were 30-13, 30-12, and 30-12. Game scores against Middlebury were 30-22, 30-23, and 30-26. Junior Cynthia Whitman notched seven kills, two blocks and a service ace against Williams. Freshman Courtney Hambleton chipped in with 10 digs and one service ace. »
10/5/04 Camels Blank St. Joseph´s 3-0
West Hartford , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (9-7) topped St. Joseph 's College 3-0 in volleyball action Tuesday night in West Hartford . Game scores were 30-22, 30-25 and 30-21 as the Camels notched their third straight victory. »
10/2/04 Camels Go 2-0 on Second Day at Rhode Island College Invitational - Cynthia Whitman Named to All-Invitational Team
NEW LONDON , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (8-7) notched a pair of victories on the second day of the Rhode Island College Invitational Tournament. Junior Cynthia Whitman led the Camels to victories over Mitchell College and Framingham State, earning a spot on the All-Invitational Team. In the early match, the Camels topped Mitchell College 3-0. Game scores were 30-18, 30-15, and 30-22. In the second game, the Camels topped the Rams 3-1. Game scores were 30-25, 31-33, 30-25 and 30-22. »
9/26/04 Camels Split at Bridgewater State Invitational - Molly Kawachi Named to All-Invitational Team
NEW LONDON , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (6-6) split four matches at the Bridgewater State College Invitational Tournament this weekend. The Camels dropped a 3-1 decision to Wheaton College and a 3-2 contest to Rivier College Friday night. Saturday afternoon, the Camels bounced back with a 3-0 blanking of WPI followed by a 3-1 victory over Clark University . »
9/22/04 Connecticut College 3, WNEC 0 - Meryl Yoches Notches Game-Winning Kill for Camels
NEW LONDON , Conn.-- The Connecticut College Camels (4-4) notched a 3-0 victory over Western New England College (9-5) in volleyball action at Luce Fieldhouse Wednesday night. Game scores were 30-26, 30-24 and 30-26 in favor of the Camels. The victory snapped a three-game slide for the Camels and ended a five-game winning streak for the Golden Bears. »
9/18/04 Cynthia Whitman Notches Seven Kills for Camels in Defeat to Amherst
NEW LONDON , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (3-4, 0-2) dropped a 3-0 decision to Amherst College (8-0, 3-0) in NESCAC volleyball action held at Tufts University Saturday. Junior Cynthia Whitman notched seven kills and two blocks with one error in 19 attempts for the Camels. Junior outside hitter Amy Hart chipped in with eight kills. »
9/14/04 Freshmen Maria McGinness and Courtney Hambleton Stand Out in Five Game Defeat to Roger Williams
Bristol-R.I.--The Connecticut College Camels (3-2) dropped a five game match at Roger Williams Tuesday night. Game scores were 31-29, 18-30, 32-30, 28-30, 15-10 in favor of the hosts. Junior setter Molly Kawachi tallied 49 assists for the Camels. Amy Hart chipped in with 17 kills and a .316 hitting percentage. Freshman Courtney Hambleton added 34 digs. »
9/11/04 Camels Sweep Home Tourney Saturday
NEW LONDON , Conn. -- The Connecticut College Camels (3-1) hosted the Camel Invitational this afternoon in Luce Fieldhouse. The Camels won nine of 10 games and swept three matches en route to the tournament title. Junior setter Molly Kawachi and outside hitter Amy Hart were named to the All-Tournament team. »
9/1/04 2004 Season Preview
The Connecticut College volleyball program continues to make great strides as they develop into one of the most competitive programs in
New England. Under the direction of third year head coach Josh Edmed, the Camels have won 19 matches in two years. More important than any won loss record, Edmed has instilled confidence in his players and they believe they can compete with any team on any given occasion. »