Big Ten Tall Tales III: Blocking Leaders (2003 to 2010)
This is Part III of a three-part series — Big Ten Tall Tales, in which we have compiled statistics on the height of the top hitters and blockers…
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Big Ten Tall Tales II: Kills Leaders (2003 to 2010)
Photo courtesy of Tom Hilton, Wikimedia Commons This is Part II of a three-part series — Big Ten Tall Tales, in which we have compiled statistics on…
Read MoreBig Ten Tall Tales I: Hitting Percentage Leaders (2003 to 2010)
Photo courtesy of Acroterion, Wikimedia Commons. Although volleyball success requires much more than height — hard play, quality swings, and good blocking technique come in all sizes —…
Read MoreAll-Big Ten Setters from 2000 to 2010
The 2010 season was a great one for setters in the Big Ten: Michigan’s Lexi Zimmerman, Purdue’s Jaclyn Hart, and Illinois’ Hillary Haen all made First-Team…
Read MorePenn State Signs Three for 2011 (Plus: Recruiting Look-back – 2004 to 2009)
Penn State’s 2011 Recruits Two weeks ago (give or take) NCAA Women’s Volleyball teams were first able to sign 2011 high school seniors to a National Letter…
Read MoreThe Streak: Flying High and the Law of Gravity
During “The Streak” (109 consecutive victories by the Penn State Women’s Volleyball team from September 21, 2007 to September 10, 2010), Penn State won an NCAA record 55 consecutive road matches, three consecutive…
Read MoreMegan Hodge Co-Winner of Honda-Broderick Cup
In a fantastic ending to an incredible career, Penn State’s four-time All-American Women’s Volleyball player Megan Hodge became the first Penn State athlete to win the Honda-Broderick Cup,…
Read MoreMegan Hodge – Honda Award Finalist
June 17, 2010 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – “Penn State women’s volleyball outside hitter Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.) has been voted one of three finalists for the Honda-Broderick…
Read MoreOn Streaks and Records (and Not Looking Back)
For the Penn State Women’s Volleyball team, the 2009 season might be called “The Year of the Streaks” — as in winning an unprecedented third consecutive NCAA Championship,…
Read MoreVideo Jukebox: Three Videos for a Three-Peat
Photo courtesy of Frederic Pasteleurs, Wikipedia Commons In the “better late than never (we hope)” department, here are three videos courtesy of the Big Ten Network: “Russ Rose…
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