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Cal volleyball prepares for Utah’s two-setter offense

The Cal volleyball team — predicted to finish seventh in the Pac-12 — has established itself as a team that can upset anyone in the conference and the country. The Bears swept Colorado on Wednesday night in a match that was never very close. The Buffaloes, although unranked themselves, previously Read More…

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Cal volleyball snaps losing streak in win over Arizona

During a sloppy night of volleyball, all the Bears had to do was not beat themselves to claim a victory over Arizona. The Wildcats (10-4, 0-2 Pac-12) came into Berkeley on Friday night looking for their first conference win, but they couldn’t correct their own mistakes and mental errors and Read More…

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Live blog: Cal volleyball vs Stanford

For the first game of the regular season, the Cal volleyball team faces against No. 7 Stanford. Can the underdog Bears start their campaign on a bang with an upset over their nemesis? How will veteran leaders like Adrienne Gehan and Michelle Neumayr, who overcame injuries that would eventually keep Read More…

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Two is a coincidence, three is a trend

When the Bears play Stanford in the Big Spike on Wednesday, they will have as tough an opponent on their hands as they will all year. Cal is playing a team that is ranked No. 7 and is returning all six of its starters and its libero from 2012. The Read More…

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UC Davis stuns Cal volleyball, 3-1

DAVIS — When Cal lost in five sets to Kansas State, fans were hoping it was just a fluke. After all, this was the team that started with a perfect 7-0 record and 21 straight sets won. But that loss was not a fluke. The Bears (7-2) fell to UC Read More…

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Brace Yourself: How Michelle Neumayr’s injuries made her a team leader

In 2011 Michelle Neumayr suffered a horrific injury that would eventually keep her from volleyball for two years. Though she couldn't have predicted it then, that time on the bench has made her a better athlete, player and teammate.

Michelle Neumayr knew something was wrong, but she didn’t want to admit it. In July 2012, Neumayr was ready to get back on the court. During her entire freshman year, she was forced to sit out with a torn ACL, and after a season spent rehabbing her knee, she was Read More…