Solena Quick
Russ Rose Then (1997): “Solina is entering this season as our backup setter. She’s quick, strong, explosive, a great leader and very intelligent. I think she’ll really benefit…
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Emily Guman
Russ Rose Then (2002): “Emily comes from a family that values academics as well as athletics, from the success that her father had as a college and professional…
Read MoreShannon Bortner
Russ Rose Then (1998): “Shannon is going to be a very good setter. She possesses great technique and she has a solid frame. She’s going to have to…
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Third Time a Charm as Lions Claim First NCAA Title
The following article is courtesy of GoPSUsports — lightly edited with photos and links added: HONOLULU–In just one hour and 20 minutes, the top-ranked Penn State women’s volleyball…
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Long Beach State Downs Penn State in 1998 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship
This is a DigNittany Lookback at the 1998 NCAA Title match — which received relatively scant coverage at the time (try finding the box score other than in…
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Stanford Defeats Penn State in 5 Sets to Win 1997 NCAA Title
Playing in its 3rd Final Four, the Nittany Lions defeated #8 Florida (12/18) 3-0 (15-11, 15-12, 15-13) in the NCAA Semifinals, for its 12th sweep in a row….
Read MoreLauren Cacciamani
Russ Rose Then (1996): “We feel that Lauren is one of the top middle players in the country coming out of high school. She has great quickness, good…
Read MoreEmily Stout
Russ Rose Then (1996): “I am hoping Emily is going to be able to start either at the outside hitter or the middle blocking position for us. I…
Read MoreNikki Higley
Russ Rose Then (1996): “Nikki had a fractured back last Spring and was unable to train or play. She saw limited action early in the season and then…
Read MoreBonnie Bremner
Russ Rose Then (1996): “I think Bonnie Bremner is the best setter in the country coming out of high school this year and better trained than a lot…
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