When the final point hit the floor of Cal women’s volleyball first-round NCAA tournament match, the squad saw a sight they thought they would never have to see again: North Carolina celebrating an NCAA tournament victory at the expense of the Bears. In 2011, Cal suffered an agonizing first-round loss Read More…
If the Cal volleyball team (15-15) wants to advance past the first round, its four seniors must guide the squad. With nine underclassmen, the Bears need every bit of team leadership they can get. For the third consecutive year, Cal faces No. 24 North Carolina (25-5) in the NCAA volleyball Read More…
As Cal women’s volleyball walked off the court following their loss against No. 2 Stanford Friday night, the team’s postseason dreams were up in the air. The rivalry match was the last chance for the Bears (15-15, 9-11) to make a strong impression on the selection committee. But they had Read More…
The situation is simple: Sitting at a mediocre 14-14 overall record, the Cal women’s volleyball team has two games left. Teams need at least a .500 record to be considered for the NCAA tournament. The squad will end the season against No. 1 Stanford on Nov. 23, a game in Read More…
Cal senior Kat Brown could not stand to see her team squander away an opportunity to upset No. 5 Washington on Wednesday night. Following the battle with the Huskies, Brown’s expression said it all. She would not let Cal (14-12, 8-8) lay an egg against last-place Washington State (12-16, 2-14) Read More…
As far as conference competition goes, the Cal volleyball team faces its toughest weekend of the season. If the Bears win both their upcoming battles, the results would do wonders for a team that has fallen out of the rankings. At Haas Pavilion, the Bears take on No. 6 USC Read More…
Arizona setters Lauren Fuller and Chanel Brown are any opposing defense’s nightmares. Though they are both undersized by volleyball standards, their combined talents allow the Wildcats to put them on the court at the same time in a 6-2 offense. The Cal volleyball team travels to the Grand Canyon State Read More…
Middle hitter Kat Brown is at the core of the Cal volleyball team’s blocking regiment, and came up big for the No. 4 Bears this weekend. Cal blanked then-No. 15 Oregon on Friday night, and earned a 3-1 victory over Oregon State on Sunday afternoon.
Gehan Injury Update: Adrienne Gehan suffered a dislocated left ankle last Friday night against Colorado. An MRI revealed ligament damage, though she did not break anything. The 6-foot-3 outside hitter is on crutches with a boot on her foot.
After the Cal volleyball team’s practice on Tuesday, coach Rich Feller was beaming. The team ended the practice with a six-on-six scrimmage, never letting its communication or energy waver. Players were diving for every ball, even ones that were well out of reach. Hitters and blockers were going up with Read More…
