Women's Volleyball 2021 News
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Eighty-One Simmons Student-Athletes Receive GNAC Academic All-Conference Recognition
June 21, 2022Eighty-one Simmons student-athletes were amongst 1,274 of their Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) peers to earn 2021-2022 GNAC Academic All-Conference accolades announced by the league on Tuesday morning. -
Division III Week, 2022: "Why D3"
April 10, 2022Division III week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with a Division III institution to observe and celebrate the impact athletics and student-athletes have on campus and in the surrounding community. During the week, members of the Simmons SAAC took a moment to reflect on "Why D3?" and the reasons they chose Division III.
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Celebrating Women's History Month with Volleyball sophomore Jayla Parnell
March 29, 2022Throughout Women's History Month, the Simmons Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will reflect on the importance of celebrating Women's History Month and the inspirations in their life. Today, we feature Simmons volleyball sophomore Jayla Parnell on the inspirations in her life.
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Conners, Fortune Pick Up Regional Honors
December 10, 2021After being named Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year and named to the GNAC All-Rookie Team, sophomore Claire Conners earned regional honors announced this month. The All-GNAC first team selection was one of 12 student-athletes named to the New England Women’s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) All-Rookie Team.
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Conners Named GNAC Rookie of the Year Headlines Four Sharks on All-GNAC Team
November 08, 2021Sophomore outside hitter Claire Conners was named the 2021 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year, announced Tuesday afternoon. The three-time GNAC Rookie of the Week selection highlighted four Sharks on the All-Conference squad.
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Volleyball Season Comes to a Close Falling to Third-Seed Johnson & Wales in Semifinals
November 04, 2021The second-seed Simmons volleyball team (19-7) fell to the third-seed, and defending champion Johnson & Wales University (19-9) in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) semifinals on Thursday evening.
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Volleyball Moves on GNAC Semifinals with Five-Set, 3-2, Win Over Seventh-Seed Lasell
November 02, 2021Simmons volleyball (19-6) is moving on to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) semifinals following a five-set, 3-2, victory over the seventh-seed Lasell University (16-13), Tuesday evening.
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Volleyball Enters AVCA Regional Rankings
November 01, 2021For the first time in program history, Simmons volleyball has entered the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Regional Rankings for Region I.
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Conners Garners Conference Rookie of the Week Accolades
November 01, 2021Sophomore outside hitter Claire Conners was tabbed as the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week for third time, announced Monday afternoon.
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Volleyball Earns First Win Over Johnson & Wales in Seven Years; Clinch Two-Seed In Post-Season Tournament
October 30, 2021Simmons volleyball (18-6, 11-2 GNAC) clinched the second seed in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) post-season tournament sweeping Saturday afternoon’s tri-match against Johnson & Wales, 3-1 and Saint Joseph’s (Maine), 3-0).
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Volleyball Earns Second Seed in GNAC Tournament; Hosts Lasell on Tuesday Evening
October 30, 2021Simmons volleyball (18-6, 11-2 GNAC) earned the second-seed in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) post-season, announced Saturday evening.
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Volleyball Picks Up Second Win over Wentworth This Season with 3-0 Sweep
October 28, 2021Simmons volleyball (16-6) defeated Wentworth Institute of Technology (15-12) in non-conference action, Thursday evening.
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Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Three Games with 3-1 Win Over Lasell
October 26, 2021Simmons volleyball (15-6, 9-3 GNAC) won its third straight game following a four-set, 3-1, victory over Lasell University (13-11, 5-5 GNAC) in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action, Tuesday evening.
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Majkia Named GNAC Rookie of the Week
October 25, 2021First-year middle hitter Nalani Majkia secured Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week honors, announced Monday afternoon. Majkia guided Simmons to a pair of GNAC victories over Anna Maria and Albertus Magnus College to close out the week.
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First-Years Help Volleyball Sweep Albertus Magnus, 3-0
October 23, 2021Simmons volleyball (14-6, 8-2 GNAC) swept Albertus Magnus College (3-20, 1-10 GNAC) in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action on Saturday afternoon.
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Volleyball Earns Seventh GNAC Win Following Sweep of Anna Maria
October 20, 2021Simmons volleyball (13-6, 7-2 GNAC) earned its seventh conference win following a 3-0 sweep of Anna Maria College (5-17, 1-9 GNAC) in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action, Wednesday evening.
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Volleyball Drops Non-Conference Match To Regionally-Ranked Babson
October 19, 2021Simmons volleyball (12-6) dropped a non-conference decision to regionally-ranked Babson College (18-5) in three sets, 3-0, on Tuesday evening.
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Conners Nets GNAC Rookie Accolades for Second Time
October 18, 2021For the second time this season, sophomore Claire Conners earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week honors announced on Monday afternoon.
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Volleyball Knocks Off Next Door Neighbor Emmanuel in Four
October 16, 2021Simmons volleyball (12-5, 6-2 GNAC) picked up a 3-1 victory over neighboring Emmanuel College (7-11, 1-4 GNAC) on Saturday evening.
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Volleyball Falls to Non-Conference Emerson at Home
October 14, 2021Simmons volleyball (11-5) dropped a tough non-conference match to nearby Emerson College (10-6), on Thursday evening. It was the second time the Sharks fell to the Lions this season.
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Volleyball Sweeps Colby-Sawyer, 3-0, in GNAC Action
October 13, 2021Simmons volleyball (11-4, 5-2 GNAC) returned to its winning ways with a 3-0 sweep of Colby-Sawyer College (8-12, 3-4 GNAC) on Wednesday evening. Sophomore Claire Conners posted a .600 attack percentage, leading the Sharks with 13 kills on 20 attempts with just one error.
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Volleyball's Late Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Fifth Set
October 09, 2021Simmons volleyball dropped a tough five-set match to Elms College, 3-2, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action, Saturday afternoon.
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Volleyball Extend Win-Streak to Four with Four-Set Win Over Regis
October 06, 2021Simmons volleyball won its fourth straight match following a 3-1 victory over Regis College on the road in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action, Wednesday evening.
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Volleyball Sweeps Norwich to Grab Its Third Straight GNAC Win
October 01, 2021Hitting .299 as a team, Simmons volleyball (9-3, 3-1 GNAC) picked up its third straight victory following a 3-0 sweep of Norwich University (5-5, 0-3 GNAC), Friday evening.
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Volleyball Continues Its Winning Ways With Sweep of Dean
September 29, 2021Simmons volleyball continued its Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) schedule following 3-0 sweep of Dean on the road, Wednesday evening.
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Volleyball Splits Tri-Match with Rivier, Saint Joseph (Conn.)
September 25, 2021Simmons volleyball (7-3, 1-1 GNAC) opened Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action splitting Saturday afternoon’s tri-match against Rivier University (3-4, 1-0 GNAC) and the University of Saint Joseph (4-8, 1-0 GNAC).
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Volleyball Victorious in a 3-0 Sweep of Non-Conference Westfield State
September 21, 2021Simmons volleyball returned to its winning ways with a 3-0 sweep of non-conference Westfield State University (1-12) on Tuesday evening.
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MIT Outlasts Volleyball in Four Sets, 3-1
September 16, 2021Returning home to the Holmes Sports Center, Simmons volleyball (5-2) dropped its second loss off the season to MIT (9-0) in four sets, 3-1, Thursday evening.
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Conners Grabs GNAC Rookie of the Week Honors
September 13, 2021Sophomore Claire Conners earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week honors announced Monday afternoon. The outside hitter from northern California guided the Sharks to a perfect 3-0 performance at the Trinity Tri-Tournament, which included a pair of five-set wins over Eastern Connecticut State and Trinity College.
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Volleyball Earns Two Five-Set Wins against Eastern Connecticut, Trinity
September 11, 2021Simmons volleyball (5-1) went 3-0 at the Trinity College Tri-Tournament with back-to-back 3-2 wins against Eastern Connecticut State and, host, Trinity College, Saturday afternoon.
