2019 Simmons Women's Volleyball News

  • Grandpre Named GNAC Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year; Iannantuono Tabbed Top Rookie; Weeg Named First Team, Fortune, Gray-Williams, Lauvray Selected Second Team
    November 12, 2019
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons University’s Scott Grandpre (East Greenwich, R.I.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year, while Sydney Iannantuono (East Lyme, Conn.) was selected the Rookie of the Year. Junior Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) was tabbed to the First Team and Amanda Fortune (Round Rock, Texas), Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) and Morgan Lauvray (Murrieta, Calif.) were all chosen to the Second Team, it was announced today by the league. In addition, first year Grace Pontius (Underhill, Vt.) was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team. 
  • Volleyball Edged by Rivier, 3-2, in GNAC Tournament Semifinals
    November 07, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The second-seeded Simmons University women's volleyball team won the opening two sets, but was unable to close out the match, falling to number three seed Rivier University, 3-2 (20-25, 14-25, 25-19, 26-24, 15-11) this evening in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks finish their season at 19-9, while the Raiders win their seventh straight match and improve to 24-7 to advance to the GNAC Championship match at 3:00 p.m. on November 9. They will take on top-seeded Johnson & Wales University, a 3-0 winner over fourth seed Suffolk University, for the second straight year.
  • Weeg, Gray-Williams Lead Volleyball in GNAC Quarterfinals over Saint Joseph's (Maine), 3-0
    November 05, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down 15 kills and junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) averaged over 12 assists per set to lead the second-seeded Simmons University women’s volleyball team over visiting seventh-seeded Saint Joseph’s College (Maine), 3-0, (25-9, 25-17, 25-22) this evening in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Quarterfinals at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks win their third straight match and five of their last six to improve to 19-8 on the season, while the Monks close out their campaign at 8-22. 
  • Iannantuono Named GNAC Women's Volleyball Rookie of the Week
    November 04, 2019
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons University women’s volleyball player Sydney Iannantuono (East Lyme, Conn.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Rookie of the Week for the week of October 28 to November 3, it was announced today by the league. 
  • Weeg, Fortune Lead Volleyball at Suffolk, 3-0
    November 02, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down 10 kills and sophomore middle blocker Amanda Fortune (Round Rock, Texas) hit .600 and recorded six kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-19) victory over host Suffolk University today in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference tri-match at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court in Boston, Mass. The Sharks improve to 17-8 overall, including 10-1 in league play, while the Rams fall to 18-11 and 8-3.
  • Weeg, Gray-Williams Lead Volleyball to 3-0 Win over Saint Joseph's (Maine) in Regular-Season Finale
    November 02, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) spiked for 14 kills and junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) set for 29 assists to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team over Saint Joseph's College (Maine), 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-15), this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court in Boston, Mass. The Sharks have won seven of their last nine and improve to 18-8 overall, including 11-1 in league play, while the Monks fall to 8-20 and 5-6. 
  • Weeg Leads Volleyball and Becomes Career Kills Leader in Tri-Match Split with Westfield State (3-2) and MIT (0-3)
    October 26, 2019
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) became Simmons University women's volleyball career kill leader on a day that saw her record 32 kills in a tri-match split, helping the Sharks defeat Westfield State University (3-2; 25-18, 25-14, 14-25, 22-25, 15-10), before falling to host Massachusetts Institute of Technology (3-0; 25-22, 25-17, 25-12) this afternoon at Rockwell Cage in Cambridge, Mass. The Sharks are now 15-8 on the season, while MIT improves to 21-7 and Westfield dips to 11-15.
  • Gray-Williams, Weeg Lead Volleyball Past Emmanuel, 3-0
    October 19, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – Junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) set for 33 assists and classmate Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down a match-high 12 kills to lead the Simmons University women’s volleyball team over visiting Emmanuel College (Mass.), 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-17), this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks have won six of their least eight and improve to 15-7 overall, including 9-1 in league play, while the Saints fall to 6-16 and 2-6. 
  • Weeg, Gray-Williams Lead Volleyball in 3-0 Loss at Emerson
    October 17, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down a match-high 16 kills and junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) posted a double-double to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team in a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 27-25) loss to host Emerson College this evening at Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym in Boston, Mass. The Sharks fall to 14-7 on the season, while the Lions win their third in a row and eight of their last nine to improve to 14-5.
  • Weeg Leads Volleyball over Anna Maria, 3-0
    October 16, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) spiked for 14 kills on a .579 hitting percentage to lead the Simmons University women’s volleyball team over visiting Anna Maria College, 3-0 (25-6, 25-11, 25-13), this evening in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks win their third in a row and eight of their last 10 to improve to 14-6 overall, including 8-1 in league play, while the AMCATS fall to 2-16 and 0-8. 
  • Lauvray Named GNAC Women's Volleyball Libero of the Week For Third Time
    October 14, 2019
    WINTRHOP, Mass. – Simmons University women’s volleyball player Morgan Lauvray (Murrieta, Calif.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week of October 7-13, it was announced today by the league. 
  • Weeg Named GNAC Women's Volleyball Player of the Week
    October 14, 2019
    WINTRHOP, Mass. – Simmons University women’s volleyball player Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for the week of October 7-13, it was announced today by the league. 
  • Weeg Leads Volleyball, Notches 1,000th Career Kill in Tri-Match Sweep over Norwich (3-2) and Albertus Magnus (3-0)
    October 12, 2019
    NORTHFIELD, Vt. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) smashed 38 kills, including her 1,000th career kill, to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team to victories over host Norwich University (3-2; 25-23, 18-25, 21-25, 25-10, 15-4) and Albertus Magnus College (3-0; 25-8, 25-11, 25-15) this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at Andrews Gymnasium in Northfield, Vt. The Sharks improve to 13-6 overall, including 6-1 in league action, while Norwich is now 11-7 and 4-2 and Albertus Magnus falls to 7-14 and 0-5.
  • Iannantuono Leads Volleyball in 3-1 Loss at Wheaton (Mass.)
    October 10, 2019
    NORTON, Mass. -- First year outside hitter Sydney Iannantuono (East Lyme, Conn.) put away 13 kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team in a 3-1 (11-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16) loss to host Wheaton College (Mass.) this evening at Emerson Gymnasium in Norton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 11-6 on the season, while the Lyons have won three of their last four to improve to 14-8.
  • Purser Leads Volleyball Over Rivier, 3-0
    October 09, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – Junior middle blocker Megan Purser (Miami, Fla.) smashed eight kills on a .438 hitting mark to lead the Simmons University women’s volleyball team over visiting Rivier University, 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-20), in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match this evening at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks have won nine of their last 11 matches and improve to 11-5 overall, including 5-1 in league play, while the Raiders fall to 13-4 and 2-1. 
  • Lloyd, Iannantuono Lead Volleyball over Saint Joseph (Conn.), 3-1
    October 05, 2019
    WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- First year outside hitter Sydney Iannantuono (East Lyme, Conn.) (13) and sophomore middle blocker Krissy Lloyd (Tampa, Fla.) (12) combined for 25 kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-13, 25-13, 27-29, 26-24) victory over host University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match in West Hartford, Conn. The Sharks have won four of their last five and eight of their last 10 to improve to 10-5 on the season, including 4-1 in league play, while the Blue Jays fall to 6-8 and 0-5.
  • Volleyball Falls at No. 15 Johnson & Wales, 3-0
    October 02, 2019
    PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Simmons University women's volleyball team was defeated in three sets by number 15 Johnson & Wales University, 25-22, 25-22, 25-20, this evening in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at the Wildcat Center in Providence, R.I. The Sharks win streak comes to an end at three straight as they fall to 9-5 overall and suffer their first conference loss to dip to 3-1. The Wildcats, who are ranked nationally by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, improve to 12-3 and a perfect 3-0 in the GNAC.
  • Lauvray Named GNAC Women's Volleyball Libero of the Week Again
    September 30, 2019
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons University women’s volleyball player Morgan Lauvray (Murrieta, Calif.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week of September 23-29, it was announced today by the league. 
  • Volleyball Serves for 19 Aces to Defeat Colby-Sawyer, 3-1
    September 28, 2019
    NEW LONDON, N.H. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down 13 kills and the Simmons University women's volleyball team fired 19 aces in a 3-1 (25-13, 25-20, 20-25, 25-14) victory over host Colby-Sawyer College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action this afternoon at the Hogan Sports Center in New London, N.H. The Sharks win their third in a row and seventh of their last eight to improve to 9-4 overall for their best start since going 11-2 to begin the 2011 campaign. Simmons is also a perfect 3-0 in league play, while the Chargers fall to 8-10 and 1-2. 
  • Lauvray Named GNAC Women's Volleyball Libero of the Week
    September 23, 2019
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons University women’s volleyball player Morgan Lauvray (Murrieta, Calif.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week of September 16-22, it was announced today by the league. Lauvray becomes the first Shark to earn the award since teammate Julia Fusco (Beverly, Mass.) was honored for the week of October 9-15, 2017. 
  • Weeg, Gray-Williams Fuel Volleyball to GNAC Tri-Match Sweep over Lasell (3-0) and Regis (3-0)
    September 21, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) spiked for 29 kills and junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) averaged 11.8 assists to lead the Simmons University women’s volleyball team in a sweep over visiting Lasell University (3-0; 25-23, 25-16, 25-20) and Regis College (Mass.) (3-0; 25-3, 25-20, 25-14) this afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. Lasell came away with a 3-2 (25-22, 10-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-12) victory over Regis in the afternoon’s middle match. The Sharks have won eight of their last 10 matches and improve to 8-4 overall, including 2-0 in league play, while the Lasers are now 4-8 and 2-2 and the Pride fall to 3-9 and 0-2. 
  • Volleyball Falls to No. 21 Babson, 3-0
    September 19, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. -- The Simmons University women's volleyball team was defeated by visiting 21st-ranked Babson College, 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-14), this evening at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks’ four-match win streak comes to an end as they fall to 6-4 on the season, while the Beavers, who are ranked in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association national poll, improve to a perfect 9-0. 
  • Weeg Leads Volleyball to Tri-Match Sweep over Trinity (3-1) and Southern Maine (3-0)
    September 14, 2019
    HARTFORD, Conn. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down a total of 29 kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team to a tri-match sweep over host Trinity College (Conn.), 3-1, and University of Southern Maine (3-0) this today at Oosting Gymnasium in Hartford, Conn. The Sharks extend their win streak to four straight, while the Bantams fall to 3-3 and the Huskies slip to 3-5.
  • Fusco Powers Volleyball's Serve Attack in 3-1 Victory at Gordon
    September 12, 2019
    WENHAM, Mass. -- Junior defensive specialist Julia Fusco (Beverly, Mass.) fired a career-high eight aces and classmate Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) put down a match-high 15 kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team over host Gordon College, 3-1, this evening at the Bennett Center in Wenham, Mass. The Sharks improve to 4-3 on the season, while the Fighting Scots fall to 4-4.
  • Gray-Williams Leads Volleyball over UMass Boston, 3-1
    September 11, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – Junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) set for 42 assists and fired three aces to lead the Simmons University women’s volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 24-26, 25-23) victory over visiting University of Massachusetts Boston this evening at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks improve to 3-3 on the season, while the Beacons fall to 1-6. 
  • Volleyball Edged by Wentworth, 3-2
    September 05, 2019
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons University women's volleyball team was defeated by visiting Wentworth Institute of Technology, 3-2,  this evening at Moore Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. The Sharks fall to 2-3 on the season, while the Leopards improve to 3-2. 
  • Weeg, Fortune Lead Volleyball over SUNY Poly, 3-1
    August 31, 2019
    MORRISVILLE, N.Y. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) (12) and sophomore middle blocker Amanda Fortune (Round Rock, Texas) (10) combined for 22 kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-15, 25-16) victory over State University of New York Polytechnic Institute this morning on the second day of the Morrisville State College tournament at the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities in Morrisville, N.Y. The Sharks improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Wildcats fall to 0-3.
  • Weeg, Gray-Williams Lead Volleyball over Cedar Crest, 3-0
    August 31, 2019
    MORRISVILLE, N.Y. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) spiked for a match-high 14 kills and junior setter Faith Gray-Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) set for 33 assists to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team over Cedar Crest College, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-13), this afternoon at the Morrisville State College Tournament at the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities in Morrisville, N.Y. The Sharks improve to 2-2 on the season, while the Falcons fall to 1-3.
  • Fortune, Gray-Williams Lead Volleyball in 3-2 Loss at Morrisville State
    August 30, 2019
    MORRISVILLE, N.Y. -- The Simmons University women's volleyball team won the first two sets, 25-21, 25-23, but were unable to close out the match, falling in the final three frames, 25-19, 25-23, 15-12, in a 3-2  loss to host Morrisville State College at the Morrisville State College Tournament this afternoon at the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities. The Sharks fall to 0-1 in the season opener, while the Mustangs improve to 1-0.
  • Weeg Leads Volleyball in 3-2 Loss to Geneva
    August 30, 2019
    MORRISVILLE, N.Y. -- Junior outside hitter Morgan Weeg (Goodyear, Ariz.) swung for a match-high 20 kills to lead the Simmons University women's volleyball team in a 3-2 (22-25, 23-25, 25-20, 26-24, 16-14) loss to Geneva College this evening at the Morrisville State College Tournament at the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities in Morrisville, N.Y. The Sharks fall to 0-2 on the season, while the Golden Tornadoes improve to 2-0.
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