2008 UCCS Volleyball Releases

December 4, 2008UCCS Signee Laura Brodie Named to Class 4A All-State TeamUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball signee Laura Brodie was named to the Rocky Mountain News Class 4A All-State team, which was published in the newspaper on Thursday.
November 19, 2008Mountain Lions Sign Brodie, MVP of Class 4A State TournamentUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball coach Jessica Wood announced Wednesday the signing of Cheyenne Mountain High School senior Laura Brodie to a national letter of intent.
November 8, 2008Volleyball season comes to end with loss to Nebraska-KearneyKEARNEY, Neb.- The season came to an end Saturday for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-14) loss to the No. 8-ranked Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at the Health and Sports Center.
November 4, 2008Crockett leads Mountain Lions past Colorado ChristianLAKEWOOD- Molly Crockett had 14 kills to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-20, 25-19) victory over the Colorado Christian Cougars Tuesday evening at Cougar Fieldhouse.
November 1, 2008Mountain Lions' playoff hopes officially end with loss at RegisDENVER- The playoffs will have to wait for the young University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team.The Mountain Lions mounted a spirited comeback but were unable to finish it Saturday evening in a 3-2 (25-15, 25-18, 22-25, 14-25, 15-13) loss to the Regis Rangers at Regis Fieldhouse.
October 31, 2008UCCS playoff hopes take beating with loss to Metro StateDENVER- The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team's already remote playoff hopes became downright distant Friday evening after the Mountain Lions were beaten 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19) by the Metro State Roadrunners at the Auraria Event Center.
October 25, 2008Pivotal third set tips close match in favor of OrediggersCOLORADO SPRINGS- The Colorado School of Mines Orediggers outlasted the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in the pivotal third set, allowing the Orediggers to grab a 3-1 (25-23, 18-25, 26-24, 25-17) win Saturday evening at the Lions'Den.
October 24, 2008Kelsey Pobar Show helps UCCS preserve sweep over ChadronThe Kelsey Pobar Show helped the Mountain Lions creep above the .500 mark for the first time since Sept. 19.Pobar had 17 digs, including nine in the critical second set, as the Mountain Lions defeated the Chadron State Eagles 3-0 (25-10, 25-23, 25-13) Friday evening at the Lions'Den.
October 22, 2008Stewart named second-team all academic, two others recognizedUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs senior setter Jessica Stewart was named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference volleyball second team, the conference announced Wednesday.
October 18, 2008Mountain Lions come up big in Crunch time to upset Fort LewisCOLORADO SPRINGS- Mountain Lions, meet crunch time.The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs scored a coming-of-age sort of win Saturday evening, upsetting the Fort Lewis Skyhawks 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-21, 25-12).
October 17, 2008Mountain Lions get mad, but can't quite get even in loss to MesaCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Molly Crockett led the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with 16 kills and 12 digs, but the Mountain Lions were unable to match Mesa State, falling 3-1 (25-15, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20) to the Mavericks Friday evening at the Lions'Den.
October 14, 2008Volleyball win helps UCCS draw even in Steel & Silver SeriesPUEBLO- The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs tied the Steel & Silver Series Tuesday as the Mountain Lions volleyball team took a 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-12) victory from the Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves at Massari Arena.
October 11, 2008Tough Mustang defense proves to be difference in UCCS lossCOLORADO SPRINGS- Lauren Orth had 14 kills and Molly Crockett added 12 kills and 17 digs but the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs couldn't overcome a stingy Western New Mexico defense as the Mustangs won 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-19, 20-25) Saturday evening at the Lions'Den.
October 10, 2008Veterans Orth, Stewart lead way as UCCS beats N.M. HighlandsCOLORADO SPRINGS- On a night when newcomers filled six of the eight spots in the Mountain Lions Lineup, it was the two veterans that came up big.
October 4, 2008Mountain Lions have night of season bests in win over WesternGUNNISON- Molly Crockett had 18 kills to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 3-1 925-18, 25-22, 28-30, 25-15) victory over the Western State Mountaineers Saturday evening at Paul Wright Gym.
October 3, 2008Mountain Lions very good, not so good in loss to Adams StateALAMOSA- Like the little girl with the curl, when the Mountain Lions are good, they are very, very good. When they are bad, well, you know the rest. Sometimes, they can be both in the same match.Andrea Tuck and Sarah Dirmeyer had 17 and 16 kills respectively to lead the Adams Sate Grizzlies to a 3-2 (19-25, 25-7, 25-15, 24-26, 15-11) victory over the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Friday evening at Plachy Hall.
September 27, 2008UCCS ends loss streakCHADRON, NEB.- The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ends its four game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Chadron State Saturday evening at Armstrong Gymnasium.
September 26, 2008Loss to Mines extends UCCS losing streak to four matchesGOLDEN- Elizabeth Serra-Hsu led four Orediggers in double-figure kills as the Colorado School of Mines defeated the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 3-1 (25-18, 25-13, 22-25, 25-10) Friday evening at Lockridge Arena.
September 20, 2008Metro State speeds its way to a sweep of the Mountain LionsCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Amanda Cook and Bri Morley each had 13 kills to lead the Metro State Roadrunners to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-23) win over the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Saturday evening at the Lions'Den.
September 19, 2008Mountain Lions can't overcome the errors of their ways vs. RegisCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Molly Crockett had 15 kills but that couldn't overcome multiple Mountain Lion errors as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs dropped a 3-1 (25-21, 26-24, 23-25, 25-19) decision to the Regis Rangers Friday evening at the Lions'Den.
September 12, 2008No. 11 Nebraska-Kearney becomes fourth ranked team to beat UCCSCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball coach is fond of saying,"œto be the best, you have to play the best.” Judging by the Mountain Lions'schedule so far this season, she's very serious about that.UCCS fell to 6-5 on the season with Friday's 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-16) loss to the No. 11-ranked Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at the Lions'Den.
September 10, 2008Orth helps serve up a win against scrappy Colorado CollegeCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ One night after seemingly putting it all together, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team served notice that they remain very young and, by consequence, exasperatingly inconsistent.
September 9, 2008Complete effort on display as Mountain Lions defeat Cougars COLORADO SPRINGS- This was the one University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball coach Jessica Wood was waiting for.
September 6, 2008Mountain Lions rally to beat Mesa StateCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Karina Miastkowska had 14 kills and hit a robust .440 to lead the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to a 3-2 (25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-10) comeback victory over the Mesa State Mavericks Saturday afternoon at the Lions'Den.
September 6, 2008No. 8 Minnesota-Duluth proves too much for Mountain LionsCOLORADO SPRINGS- The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs finished the 2008 Marriott Volleyball Invitational with a 1-3 record after Saturday evening's 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-21) loss to the No. 8-ranked Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs at the Lions'De
September 6, 2008All-tournament team announcedCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Ten players, two from each participating team, were named Saturday to the all-tournament team for the 2008 Marriott Volleyball Invitational, which was hosted by the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
September 5, 2008UCCS Comeback Falls Short Against Nation's No. 16-Ranked TeamCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Molly Crockett had 13 kills and 13 assists but the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was unable to complete its comeback attempt in a 3-1 (25-18, 25-16, 14-25, 25-23) loss to the No. 16 Southwest Minnesota State Mustang Friday evening at the Lions'Den.
September 4, 2008Mountain Lions get Tucked in first match of Marriott tournamentCOLORADO SPRINGS"“ Andrea Tuck had 18 kills as the Adams State Grizzlies defeated the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 15-25, 25-8) Thursday evening in the first game of the 2008 Marriott Volleyball Invitational at the Lions'Den.
September 1, 2008Pobar named RMAC defensive player of the weekIt didn't take Kelsey Pobar long to make an impression.The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs freshman ended her first week of intercollegiate competition by being named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
August 30, 2008Saturday's sweep gives UCCS 3-1 record at Pueblo tournamentPUEBLO"“ The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team improved to 3-1 with a two-match sweep Saturday at the CSU-Pueblo Fall Classic at Massari Arena. The Mountain Lions defeated the Angelo State Rambelles 3-1 (25-16, 21-25, 25-23, 26-24) in the morning match, and then came back in the evening to beat the Dixie State Rebels 3-2 (30-28, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21).
August 29, 2008Mountain Lions win season openerPUEBLO- Cassey Santucci and her University of Colorado at Colorado Springs teammates had a pretty simple plan going into Friday's season-opening match against the St. Edward's Hilltoppers.
August 29, 2008No. 2-ranked Washburn proves to be a little too much, too soonPUEBLO- No. 2 proved to be a little too much, too soon for the young Mountain Lions. The No. 2-ranked Washburn Lady Blues defeated the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-16) Friday afternoon at Massari Arena in the second game of the CSU-Pueblo Fall Classic.
August 19, 2008Preview: 2008 Mountain Lions will be a whole new animalThe 2008 Mountain Lions volleyball team will be a whole new animal.
August 18, 2008UCCS tabbed sixth in RMAC's preseason coaches' pollThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team was picked by Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference coaches to finish sixth this season, the conference announced Monday.
July 21, 2008The 2008 Individual Skills Volleyball Camp is filled to capacityThe University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball coach Jessica Wood announced Monday that the 2008 Individual Skills Volleyball Camp is no longer accepting registration forms.
July 15, 2008Mountain Lions add three more to 2008 volleyball squadUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball coach Jessica Wood announced Tuesday the addition of three players. Joining the Mountain Lions for 2008 will be defensive specialist Kelsey Pobar from Chaparral High School, outside hitter Andrea Brodie from Cheyenne Mountain High School by way of Portland State, and middle blocker Karina Miastkowska from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill.
May 15, 2008UCCS ranks No. 40 nationally in average volleyball attendanceCOLORADO SPRINGS “ The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team ranked 40th nationally in average attendance in 2007, the NCAA announced Wednesday.
March 7, 2008Broerman honored by CSFD for helping save girl's lifeCOLORADO SPRINGS - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball player Sarah Broerman was among those honored by the Colorado Springs Fire Department at its annual awards banquet Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom.
January 8, 2008Wood announces recruiting classCoronado High School's Molly Crockett headlines a four-player recruiting class for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs volleyball team, coach Jessica Wood announced Tuesday.
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