September 11, 2009
Women's Volleyball Opens 09 Season With 2-0 Record at Brandeis Invite
The Williams College volleyball team (2-0) went undefeated in day one of the Brandeis Invitational Tournament. Wins of 3-0 over Rhode Island College (25-10, 25-13, 25-16) and 3-1 over tournament host Brandeis (20-25, 25-23, 25-14, 25-22) give the Ephs positive momentum as they head into day two, facing opponents UMass Boston and Trinity College.
July 23, 2009
Ephs earn 4th AVCA Team Academic Award in last 5 years
Retiring head coach Fran Vandermeer closed out her impressive Williams career with a 4th AVCA Team Academic Award in 5 years, complimenting the 2008 NESCAC & New England titles and a trip to the NCAA Elite Eight.
April 16, 2009
Christi Kelsey named volleyball coach at Williams
Christi Kelsey, formerly the first assistant at Harvard University, will succeed Fran Vandermeer as the head coach of Williams volleyball.
February 24, 2009
Eph Volleyball receives NEWVA Team Academic Award
A stellar season that found the Ephs advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after winning the NESCAC title and the NCAA New England Regional received even more recognition with the NEWVA Team Academic Award
November 20, 2008
Ephs fall to Ohio Northern in the NCAA Elite 8
The Williams College volleyball team (28-13) saw their magical season come to end Thursday night in the NCAA Elite 8. The New England region champion Ephs fell to #8 Ohio Northern (34-4), 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-13), in the final quarterfinal match hosted by Illinois-Wesleyan
November 18, 2008
Ephs head to the Elite 8/Watch Ephs vs. Ohio Northern
The Williams College volleyball team (28-12) rides their twelve match winning streak all the way into the Elite 8 which begins Thursday night against Ohio Northern (33-4) at 9:30 PM EST.
November 17, 2008
Ballon-Landa, Anderson named All-New England, Honorable Mention All-America by AVCA
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Williams College sophomores Kate Anderson (OPP) and Nicole Ballon-Landa (middle blocker) have been selected 1st Team All-New England by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
November 15, 2008
Ephs claim New England regional title, trip to Elite 8
The Williams College volleyball team (28-12) finished one of the most improbable runs to a championship title Saturday night by defeating Wellesley, 3-1 (27-25, 17-25, 25-23, 25-21)
November 14, 2008
Ephs advance to the Sweet 16 with win against Springfield
After their eleventh consecutive victory Friday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament against top seeded Springfield, 3-0 (27-25, 25-15, 25-15), the Ephs find themselves in the Sweet 16, for the first time since 2004, and just one win away from the New England region title
November 14, 2008
Anderson, Ballon-Landa named 1st Team All-New England, All-NESCAC
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Williams College sophomores Kate Anderson (outisde hitter) and Nicole Ballon-Landa (middle blocker) have been selected 1st Team All-New England by the New England Women's Volleyball Association (NEWVA) and 1st Team All-Conference by the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
November 13, 2008
Ephs down Keene State 3-0 to advance to NCAA 2nd Round
Fran Vandermeer's Ephs extended their current win streak to 10 with a 3-0 win over Keene State in the first round NCAA Tournament game played at Tufts. The Ephs will face the winner of Springfield and Maine Maritime tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 PM at Tufts.
November 10, 2008
Ephs head back to Medford -- this time for NCAA Tournament to play Keene State
Fran Vandermeer's 4th-seeded Ephs downed Middlebury, Tufts and Amherst to claim their second straight NESCAC title and the NESCAC's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. Under Fran Vandermeer the Ephs have advanced to the NCAA Tourney in six of the last nine years.
November 10, 2008
Hitchcock selected as NESCAC Player of the Week
November 9, 2008
Ephs topple Amherst, 3-1, for 2008 NESCAC Championship
MEFORD, MA- The Williams College volleyball team (25-12) rode a late season nine-match winning streak all the way to a NESCAC championship Sunday afternoon. For the second straight year, the Ephs defeated Amherst for the title in the thrilling 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-12, 25-21) match.
November 8, 2008
Ephs advance to NESCAC final with 3-2 victory over Tufts
The Williams College volleyball team (24-12) won in thrilling fashion, 3-2 (25-22, 26-28, 25-20, 20-25, 15-13), against top seeded Tufts in the NESCAC semifinals
November 7, 2008
Ephs advance to NESCAC semifinals
The Williams College volleyball team (23-12) defeated Middlebury 3-1 (25-15, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17) in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC Championships on Friday evening
November 7, 2008
Ephs down Middlebury, advance to NESCAC semifinals
MEDFORD The fourth seeded Williams College Ephs took care of the #5 seed Middlebury College Panthers, 3-1 (25-15, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17), in a quarterfinal matchup in the NESCAC Volleyball Tournament on Friday evening at Chase Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University.
November 1, 2008
Ephs close out regular season with two NESCAC wins
The Williams College volleyball team (22-12, 7-3) defeated Bates and Bowdoin on Saturday afternoon to close out the regular season and finish the season ranked fourth in the NESCAC standings.
October 31, 2008
Ephs win second straight NESCAC match
The Williams College volleyball team (20-12, 5-3) won their second consecutive NESCAC match Friday night with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-21) victory over Colby
October 29, 2008
Ephs capture NESCAC win over Middlebury
The Williams College volleyball team (19-12, 4-3) ended a two match losing streak within the NESCAC Wednesday night with a 3-1 (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 25-10) over host Middlebury
October 25, 2008
Ephs grab fifth place at Hall of Fame tourney
The Williams College volleyball team (18-12) rebounded on Day 2 of the Hall of Fame Tournament, recording victories over Smith and Brandeis. The victories clinched a fifth place finish overall for the Ephs during the two-day tournament hosted by Smith
October 24, 2008
Ephs fall to Amherst at Hall of Fame Tourney
The Williams College volleyball team (16-12) lost its second match to Amherst in three days, 1-3 (25-13, 16-25, 18-25, 21-25), Friday night in the opening match of the Hall of Fame Tournament
October 21, 2008
Ephs fall to archrival Amherst 3-1
In one of the most anticipated matches of the season, the Williams College volleyball team (16-11, 3-3) fell to conference rival Amherst College (17-4, 6-1) Tuesday night, 3-1 (16-25, 20-25, 25-21, 17-25). The match marked the second consecutive NESCAC defeat and the first home loss of the season for the Ephs.
October 21, 2008
Volleyball kicks off Eph fall/winter webcast schedule tonight vs. Amherst/full schedule
Tonight's regular season match up with arch rival Amherst in Chandler Gym at 7:00 PM will kick off the Ephs' fall/winter video webcast schedule on D3cast.com.
October 19, 2008
Ephs vs. Amherst live on D3cast.com 10/21
The ephs and Amherst will play in Chandler Gym and on the Internet on D3cast.com on 10/21.
October 18, 2008
Ephs Fall to Tufts During NESCAC Weekend
The Williams College Volleyball team (16-10) struggled to find a rhythm against Trufts and fell to the Jumbos in five games (21-25, 19-25, 25-19, 26-24, 9-15). The Ephs faced Tufts at Amherst as part of NESCAC conference competition.
October 11, 2008
Ephs Finish Wash U Invitational with a Split Record
On the final day of the Washington University Invitational Tournament, the Williams College volleyball team (-) ended with a 2-2 overall record. The Ephs dropped the first match to Christopher Newport University 3-1 (25-20, 11-25, 10-25, 23-25), but finished the tournament with a 3-1 win over Baldwin-Wallace College (19-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-17).
October 11, 2008
Ephs gain split on first day of Wash U. Tournament
The Williams College Volleyball team (15-8) gained one win and one loss in the first day of play in the Washington University Invitational Tournament.
October 8, 2008
Ephs defeat SUNY-New Paltz, remain undefeated at home
The Williams College volleyball team (14-7) remained undefeated at home and extended their season-best seven match winning streak Wednesday night with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-13, 25-21, 25-22) victory over visiting SUNY-New Paltz
October 6, 2008
Emily Avis named NESCAC Volleyball Player of the Week
October 4, 2008
Ephs go undefeated at Williams Invitational
The Williams College volleyball team (13-7) extended its season high winning streak to six matches by going undefeated at the Williams Invitational
October 3, 2008
Ephs Sweep Day One in Williamstown Invitational
The Williams College volleyball team dominated on day one of the Williams Invitational. The Ephs defeated both SUNY-Oneonta (25-16, 25-11, 25-12) and Western New England College (25-9, 25-10, 25-14) in three straight games.
September 27, 2008
Ephs Win Silver Bracket at MIT Invitational
The Williams college volleyball team ended this weekends MIT Invitational tournament by defeating Wellesley 3-2 (25-17, 25-15, 21-25, 15-7), Bates 3-0 (25-18, 25-9, 25-13), and clenching the top spot in the sliver competition bracket.
September 26, 2008
Ephs split on Day 1 of MIT Invitational
The Williams College volleyball team (7-7) split two matches on the first day of the MIT Invitational, setting up a spot in tomorrow's silver bracket.
September 20, 2008
Ephs defeat Trinity and Wesleyan at NESCAC Weekend
The Williams College volleyball team (6-6, 1-1) rebounded in the second day of the NESCAC weekend, taking down Trinity College 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-11) and Wesleyan 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 25-20).
September 19, 2008
Ephs fall to Conn College in NESCAC opener
The Williams College volleyball team (4-6, 0-1) dropped its first match of the NESCAC weekend to Conn. College Friday night, 3-2 (25-17,15-25,25-13,18-25,13-15).
September 16, 2008
Ephs fall to Union 3-1
The Williams College volleyball team (4-5) dropped a non
conference match to Union Tuesday night. The Ephs only won one set en route to the 3-1 (25-22, 18-25, 34-32, 25-20) defeat.
September 13, 2008
Ephs End Brandeis Invitational With a Split
The Williams College volleyball team (4-4) went 1-1 on the second and final day of the Brandeis Invitational tournament.
September 12, 2008
Ephs split on Day 1 of Brandeis Invitational
The Williams College volleyball team (3-3) split the first two matches at the Brandeis Invitational Friday night. The Ephs won 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-19) in their tournament opener but later fell to host Brandeis 3-1 (25-19, 26-28, 25-18, 25-22) on the main court.
September 9, 2008
Ephs win home and conference opener against Hamilton
The Williams College volleyball team (2-2) was able to bounce back from an injury riddled first weekend to win its home and conference opener against Hamilton Tuesday night.
September 6, 2008
Ephs split in final day of the NESCAC/NEWMAC Challenge
The Williams College volleyball team (1-2) went 1-1 in Day 2 of the NESCAC/NEWMAC challenge hosted by Wesleyan.
September 5, 2008
Ephs drop season opener at Wesleyan
The Williams College volleyball team (0-1) dropped their season opener, 3-2, to Wesleyan on Friday night.
September 5, 2008
Ephs' season-opener at Wesleyan on the web live
September 4, 2008
Ephs open 2008 season Friday at Wesleyan; match to be webcast
When you have over 90% of your roster back from a 28-8 team that won the NESCAC title and played in the NCAA Tournament, it's hard not to be optimistic about the season ahead.
October 20, 2007
Ephs finish second at Hall of Fame Tourney
The Williams College womens volleyball team advanced to the championship of the Hall of Fame tournament Saturday afternoon, before falling to champion MIT 3-0 (30-26, 30-25, 30-28).
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Ephs shock No. 1 seed, advance to NCAA Regional final
MEDFORD, Mass. The Williams College Ephs, the #4 seed in the New England Regional, upset the #1 seed Springfield College Pride, 3-0 (27-25, 25-15, 25-15), to advance to the Regional Finals of the 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship on Friday evening at Cousens Gymnasium on the campus of Tufts University.





