Welsh-Ryan Arena – Evanston, IL
Welsh-Ryan Arena is an 8,117-seat multi-purpose arena in Evanston, Illinois. The arena opened in 1952 as McGaw Memorial Hall. It is home to the Northwestern University Women’s Volleyball…
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Nicole Fawcett Nominated for Sportswoman of the Year — Fans Can Vote!
On Friday, July 31st, gopsusports.com announced that Nicole Fawcett has been nominated for The Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2009 Sportswoman of the Year award. This is a really big…
Read MoreUSA Falls to Germany 3-0 in World Grand Prix Opener
The USA suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Germany in its opening match of the FIVB World Grand Prix. Former Penn State All Americans Nicole Fawcett and Christa…
Read MoreUSA in Rio: Hugh McCuthcheon’s World Grand Prix Blog
Hugh McCutcheon is blogging from the World Grand Prix. His first entry chronicles the team’s arrival in Rio. Still no news on who’s on the fourteen person final…
Read MorePenn State — Cradle for Coaches: Leanne (Kling) Piscotty
The fourth in a series on Penn State Women’s Volleyball players who moved into coaching after their playing careers were over. Leanne (Kling) Piscotty Leanne Kling Piscotty’s playing…
Read MoreU.S. Squad’s Quest for 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix Championship Starts July 31st
In only one week, the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will begin its quest for the championship at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix. Former Penn State All…
Read MorePenn State — Cradle for Coaches: Julie Firth Torbett
The third in a series on Penn State Women’s Volleyball players who moved into coaching after their playing careers were over. Julie Firth Torbett To understand what makes…
Read MorePenn State: Cradle for Coaches – Kate Price
The second in a series on Penn State Women’s Volleyball players who moved into coaching after their playing careers were over. Kate Price In four years as a…
Read MorePenn State – Cradle for Coaches: Lori Lokash
Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, earned the nickname “Cradle of Coaches” for producing a long line of great football coaches, including Earl Blaik, Paul Brown, Woody Hayes,Weeb Ewbank,…
Read MorePhotos from Orlando: FIVB World Championship Qualifier July 6-8
The FIVB has posted a nice gallery of photos from the FIVB Women’s World Championship Qualification Tournament in Orlando, Fla., held from July 6th to 8th. For Penn…
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