http://www.mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121213asd2uy CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) became the first player in the history of the MIT women’s volleyball program to be named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women’s Volleyball Division III New England All-Star Team as she earned a spot on the second team. She was one of three players to represent the NEWMAC on the list. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121213asd2uy 2012-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121210q2l46x CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For fourth time in program history the MIT women’s volleyball team collected a pair of Capital One Academic All-America accolades as senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) and junior Sharon Hao (San Jose, Calif.) earned spots on the second team. Both are first-time honorees and the awards are the first for the Engineers since 2009. MIT is the all-time Division III leader in producing Academic All-Americas and ranks third across all NCAA divisions with 192 honors. In addition, the women’s volleyball program stands second with 16 selections as it trails Nebraska on the list. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121210q2l46x 2012-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/201211168khp79 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The New England Women’s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) tabbed senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) and freshman Ada Taylor (Durham, N.C.) for its end of the season All-New England Awards as announced by the organization on Thursday. Spielbauer earned a spot on the first team while Taylor collected Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team accolades. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/201211168khp79 2012-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121113ortik0 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT freshman Ada Taylor (Durham, N.C.) collected another award on Tuesday when she received All-America third team honors as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). She is the fourth player and first freshman in the history of the women’s volleyball program to receive this award, joining Lori Cantu ’84, Anella Munro ’84, and Amanda Morris ’08 on this illustrious list. Taylor is one of two players from New England to earn All-America accolades as NEWMAC rival Springfield College saw one of its student-athletes secure a spot on the second team. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121113ortik0 2012-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/201211125u4ttf NEW LONDON, Conn. – At the conclusion of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball New England Regional Championship on Sunday, freshman Ada Taylor (Durham, N.C.) was selected to the All-Tournament Team. The honor comes after MIT fell to UMass Boston, the eventual regional winner, in its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/201211125u4ttf 2012-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121109jc773v NEW LONDON, Conn. – Making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in five years, the MIT women’s volleyball team fell to UMass Boston, 22-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-22, in the opening round on Friday night. The Engineers’ closed their season with a ledger of 30-6, resulting in their best overall record since 2007. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121109jc773v 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121109llzzz9 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second year in a row, the MIT women’s volleyball team saw three players earn Capital One Academic All-District honors as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday. Senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) and junior Kristine Bunker (Falmouth, Mass.) received their second selection while junior Sharon Hao (San Jose, Calif.) was tabbed for the first time. The trio, which accounts for half of the all-district honorees, will represent the Engineers on the national ballot and will contend for Academic All-America honors to be voted on later this month. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121109llzzz9 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121108670zyq CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) and freshman Ada Taylor (Durham, N.C.) represented MIT on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) New England Region Team as announced by the organization on Thursday. In addition, Taylor collected Region Freshman of the Year accolades, joining Austin Zimmerman ’06 and Alex May ’10 on the list of previous honorees for the Cardinal and Gray. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121108670zyq 2012-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2012-13/NEWMAC_Fall_Academic CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A league-leading 57 athletes represented MIT on the 2012 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Fall Academic All-Conference Team. Criteria includes a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale or 4.35/5.0 scale, achieving second year academic status at his or her institution, and being a member of a varsity team for the entire season. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2012-13/NEWMAC_Fall_Academic 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/2012110699q2ox WELLESLEY, Mass. – MIT women’s volleyball senior Katie Spielbauer (Lakeview, Mich.) became the first libero in the history of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) to be selected Athlete of the Year as announced by the league on Tuesday. Junior middle hitter Kristine Bunker (Falmouth, Mass.) joined Spielbauer on the all-conference first team while senior setter Alyssa Rothman (Plainview, N.Y.) and freshman middle hitter Ada Taylor (Durham, N.C.) secured spots on the second team. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/2012110699q2ox 2012-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121105dx8i1w CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In the program’s 15th NCAA Tournament appearance and first since 2007, the MIT women’s volleyball team will take on local foe UMass Boston on Friday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Connecticut College. The meeting will be the first between both squads in post-season action and seventh overall since the series began in 1975. In addition to the host Camels, the rest of the regional bracket features Springfield College, Bowdoin College, Emerson College, Roger Williams University, and Framingham State University. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121105dx8i1w 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121104zytd5f WELLESLEY, Mass. – Behind the strength of efficient hitting and solid defense, the MIT women’s volleyball team defeated host and top seed Wellesley College, 25-17, 26-24, 25-15, in the 2012 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship on Sunday afternoon. The No. 3 Engineers (30-5) collected their first title since 1990 and fourth overall to earn a spot in the upcoming NCAA Championship Tournament. Junior Kristine Bunker (Falmouth, Mass.) was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after compiling 28 kills, a .313 hitting percentage, and 15 blocks. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/20121104zytd5f 2012-11-04T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/201211032b5n0k CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – No. 3 seed MIT battled No. 2 Springfield College for a 29-27, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21 victory in the semifinal round of the NEWMAC women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Engineers (29-5) will take on top seed and host Wellesley College in the title match on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. MIT will be making its first championship appearance since 2009 after falling to the Pride in the semifinals the past two years. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-volley/2012-13/releases/201211032b5n0k 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z