The University of Calgary Dinos women’s volleyball team traded in four bronze medals for a silver medal at this year’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Dinos lost to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 29-27, 20-25, 15-9) in the gold medal match on Saturday. In the CIS quarterfinal… Continue reading Silver beats bronze
Tag: Volleyball
Men’s volley season ends with nail-biter
With high expectations the Dinos men’s volleyball team took to the court on Feb. 13 looking to advance to the Canada West final four and the CIS championships. Coming into the post-season with the strongest record any of the current players had seen, and with the added boon of home-court advantage, the Dinos hit the… Continue reading Men’s volley season ends with nail-biter
Lady v-ballers win big when it counts
The University of Calgary women’s volleyball team moved one step closer to the Canadian Interuniversity Sports championships with the defeat of the University of Regina Cougars at the Jack Simpson on Feb. 13-15, and a bronze medal win at the Canada West Final Four in Edmonton from Feb. 20-22. They defeated the Cougars 2-0 in… Continue reading Lady v-ballers win big when it counts
Senior trio gets proper send-off, kicks more ass
By Brad Halasz
Where do you see yourself in five years? Will you have the same job, friends, lifestyle? Chances are you won’t. That is why the longevity of senior trio Holly Harper, Julie Young and Lauren Perry is to be admired. The veteran Dinos women’s volleyball stars took their final regular season game in stride at the… Continue reading Senior trio gets proper send-off, kicks more ass
Dinos turn WolfPack into puppies
Determined to stamp their season of growth and improvement with an emphatic exclamation mark, the men’s volleyball team stormed the Jack Simpson Gym this weekend and dismantled the Thompson Rivers WolfPack with sweeps both Friday (25-19, 25-15, 25-22) and Saturday (25-22, 25-14, 25-23). This ensured second-place in the Canada West conference and the privilege of… Continue reading Dinos turn WolfPack into puppies
Dinos overcome shaky sets to down Wesmen
With three weekends of play left before the post-season, the University of Calgary men’s volleyball team entered the Jack Simpson gym last Friday and Saturday with the mandate of maintaining second-place in the Canada West conference. Despite the intimidating task of taking on the then third-place University of Winnipeg Wesmen, the Dinos overcame bouts of… Continue reading Dinos overcome shaky sets to down Wesmen
Menís volleyball squad in solid position after break
It was win–win for the University of Calgary men’s volleyball team last weekend as the Dinos swept the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, effectively protecting their spot as the second–place team in the Canada West conference. Showing a growth in confidence both defensively and offensively, the Dinos managed to overcome their nerves and put a… Continue reading Menís volleyball squad in solid position after break
Lacny settles into setter position
By Brad Halasz
Sarah Lacny knows that when an opportunity comes along you take it. The setter for the University of Calgary Dinos women’s volleyball team is flourishing in her second year with the team, as an injury sustained by Kathyrn Moncks has given Lacny the chance to prove herself as a starter. “Sarah’s doing phenomenal,” said first-year… Continue reading Lacny settles into setter position
Men’s volleyball team optimistic despite being shutout by Bears
By Brad Halasz
The University of Calgary Dinos men’s volleyball team was shutout in two straight games against the University of Alberta Golden Bears last weekend. Despite the 0-3 loss on Friday (22-25, 28-30, 22-25) followed by a similar 0-3 shutout Saturday (21-25, 20-25, 15-25) the Dinos are optimistic future battles against the top team in the Canada… Continue reading Men’s volleyball team optimistic despite being shutout by Bears
Volleyball team embraces the new Knight life
By Brad Halasz
Jesse Knight is used to a culture of winning. Perhaps that is why his transition was seamless when he was named head coach of the University of Calgary women’s volleyball team for the 2008-09 season. “I came to a program that is very healthy,” he said. “I’m really excited to be a part of this.”Knight’s… Continue reading Volleyball team embraces the new Knight life