2011 Women's Volleyball News - UMass Boston Athletics

Houlihan Promoted to Associate Head Coach for Volleyball

May 31, 2012

After three seasons as assistant coach, Michael Houlihan was promoted to Associate Head Coach as announced by head coach Terry Condon.

Clark Center Gym to Begin Major Renovation

March 20, 2012

Gymnasium to receive major update this summer in preparation for the 2012-2013 season.

Rattigan and Hanneman to Represent UMass Boston at NEWVA Senior Classic

November 29, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – This Sunday, senior volleyball members Cassy Hanneman (Denver, Colo.) and Molly Rattigan (Dorchester, Mass.) will represent UMass Boston as part of the 2011 New England Women’s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) Senior Classic, which will be held at UMass Boston. The two seniors will join 31 other players from New England, and will compete in various competitions beginning at 10 a.m., which will lead up to the All-Star match at 11:30 a.m.

Thompson and Hanneman Named AVCA All-Americans

November 17, 2011

LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Just days after being announced All-Region selections, junior middle Shannon Thompson (Moorpark, Calif.) and senior setter Cassy Hanneman (Denver, Co.) have been named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Americans, with Thompson earning a Third Team selection, and Hanneman an Honorable Mention selection.

Trio Earns AVCA All-Region Honors

November 14, 2011

LEXINGTON, Kentucky – The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced their 2011 annual All-New England Region selections this past weekend. Earning all-region honors from the University of Massachusetts Boston was senior setter Cassy Hanneman (Denver, Co.), senior outside hitter Molly Rattigan (Dorchester, Mass.), and junior middle blocker Shannon Thompson (Moorpark, Calif.).

Springfield Holds Off Beacons Rally in NCAA Regional Championship

November 13, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Trailing 2-0 going into the third set, volleyball clawed their way back to force a fourth set, unfortunately, the Beacons rally would not hold-up as the top-seeded Pride of Springfield College (34-2) defeated UMass Boston (28-5) three sets to one to win the 2011 NCAA Division III East Regional title Sunday afternoon in front of a crowd of 700 fans.

Volleyball Advances to Championship Match After Five Set Battle with Bowdoin

November 12, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – No one ever said the road to the championship was going to be easy, especially when you face a team with everything prove and nothing to lose

Fan Bus Available For Tomorrow's Championship Volleyball Match at Springfield

November 12, 2011

BOSTON, Mass. - A fan bus will be available tomorrow afternoon to transport all fans to Springfield College to support volleyball as they battle Springfield for an NCAA Regional title. The bus will leave the Clark Athletic Center around 1 p.m. The championship is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start.

Follow your Beacons Volleyball at the NCAA Regional

November 11, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Throughout the 2011 NCAA Division III East Regional tournament, Live Stats, Video and Twitter updates will be available, for all fans that cannot make it to this year's tournament. In the first round your Beacons will face NYU-Polytechnic at 12:30 p.m. from Springfield College's James Naismith Court.

No. 19 Volleyball Advances to NCAA Semi-Final Round with 3-0 Win

November 11, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Fueled by freshman Kirsten Morrison (North Reading, Mass.) and senior Molly Rattigan (Dorchester, Mass.), volleyball (27-4) advanced to the semi-final round of the 2011 NCAA Division III East Regional tournament with a hard-fought 3-0 win of NYU-Polytechnic Friday afternoon at Springfield College’s James Naismith Court.