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2007 Volleyball Outlook

First-year head coach Kevin Schaefer looks forward to the opportunity of continuing to move the Tri-State University volleyball program into an MIAA championship team. After suffering through an injury-plagued 2006 season, the Thunder expect a healthy and successful 2007 season. MORE >>

Headlines

11.06 / Roberts Named First Team All-MIAA in Volleyball

Tri-State University junior outside hitter Tia Roberts (Sherwood, Mich./Union City) becomes the first TSU volleyball player to be named first team All-MIAA. Roberts led the Thunder to a turnaround season and a fourth place finish in the MIAA at 10-6. TSU ended the season with an overall record of 13-15. MORE >>

10.30 / TSU Volleyball Season Ends in MIAA Tournament

The #4 seeded TSU Thunder was defeated by #5 seeded Saint Mary’s College in the opening round of the MIAA Volleyball Tournament. The Belles swept the Thunder by scores of 30-19, 30-20, 31-29 at Hershey Hall. MORE >>

10.27 / Bednarski Celebrates Senior Day with Victory

The Tri-State University volleyball team was victorious in their final regular-season match of the year in a 3-1 win over Saint Mary’s at Hershey Hall. TSU took games one and two by scores of 30-26 and 30-23. Saint Mary’s forced a fourth game with a 30-27 victory in game three. TSU sealed the victory with a 30-22 win in game four. MORE >>

10.25 / TSU Volleyball Unable to Hold On to Early Leads

The Tri-State University volleyball team was defeated by the Bluffton University Beavers, 3-0. The Thunder held a seven point lead in the first two games but failed to close out the Beavers. Tri-State fell 27-30, 27-30, and 25-30. MORE >>

10.20 / TSU Volleyball Swept by Hope College

The Tri-State University volleyball team dropped three straight games to Hope College in MIAA action 30-28, 30-17, 30-23. TSU falls to 12-13 overall on the season and 9-6 in conference play. Hope improves to 17-8 and 11-2 in the MIAA. MORE >>

10.17 / TSU Volleyball Improves Record to .500

The Tri-State University volleyball team defeated Alma College three games to one in MIAA action. TSU took games one and two by a 30-21 score. Alma bounced back for a 26-30 win in game three. TSU took the match with a 30-28 victory in game four. MORE >>

10.13 / TSU Volleyball Defeats Adrian and Manchester

The Tri-State University volleyball team went 2-0 on the day. In the morning match, the Thunder swept the Adrian Bulldogs 30-25, 30-23, and 30-25. With the victory the Thunder move within a half game of Adrian for third place. MORE >>

10.10 / TSU Volleyball Falls to Albion College

The Tri-State University volleyball team fell to Albion College in MIAA action. The Thunder held a one game to none advantage with a 30-27 victory in game one. Albion battled back to take the next three games 30-27, 30-25, 30-27. MORE >>

10.05 / TSU Volleyball Splits in Tri-Match at Calvin College

The Tri-State University volleyball team picked up a win and a loss in MIAA play at Calvin College. The Thunder fell to #15 Calvin College in four games 23-30, 30-20, 30-26, 30-25. TSU swept Olivet College by scores of 30-11, 30-23, 30-15. MORE >>

10.03 / TSU Volleyball Improves to 6-3 in MIAA

The Tri-State University volleyball team swept Albion College and picked up their sixth MIAA win of the season. The Thunder won by scores of 30-25, 30-27, and 32-30.The six wins ties the Thunder for the most wins in MIAA play since joining the conference. MORE >>

09.29 / TSU Volleyball Team Stands Fourth in MIAA

The Tri-State University volleyball team went 1-1 at their tri-match at Saint Mary’s College.  The Thunder volleyball team swept Saint Mary’s College 30-20, 30-26, 30-27 in MIAA action in their first match of the day. TSU lost a three game match to Bethel College 30-25, 30-23, 30-27 in non-conference play. MORE >>

09.27 / Thunder Falls in Five-Game Match Against Adrian College

The Tri-State University volleyball team dropped a five-game match (30-25, 21-30, 30-28, 21-30, 15-9) at MIAA rival Adrian College. The win puts Adrian alone in second place in the MIAA with a 6-1 record. TSU currently sits fourth in the conference at 4-3.. MORE >>

09.25 / TSU Volleyball Survives Marathon Match with Olivet

The Tri-State University volleyball team battled to a five game MIAA victory over Olivet College at Hershey Hall. The two teams fought hard with TSU taking games one, three, and five by scores of 30-19, 30-21, and 15-11. Olivet took games two and four by scores of 27-30 and 26-30. TSU took the victory by holding a 53-40 kill advantage and controlled the net with 17.0 team blocks .MORE >>

09.22 / TSU Volleyball Drops Match at Hope College

The Tri-State University volleyball team was defeated by Hope College 30-14, 30-22, 30-21 at DeVos Fieldhouse on the Hope College campus. TSU drops their season record to 5-8 overall and 3-2 in the MIAA. Hope improves to 9-4 and 4-1 in conference action. MORE >>

09.19 / TSU Volleyball Improves to 3-1 in MIAA

The Tri-State University volleyball team defeated visiting Alma College in three straight games to improve their MIAA record to 3-1. TSU is 5-7 overall on the season. TSU took game one 30-21, battled for a 30-28 victory in game two, and secured the win with a 30-24 decision in game three. MORE >>

09.15 / TSU Volleyball Improves to 2-1 MIAA with Win over Kalamazoo

The Tri-State University volleyball team defeated Kalamazoo in three straight games to improve to 2-1 in MIAA play and 4-7 overall. TSU won by scores of 30-20, 30-27, and 30-28. MORE >>

09.13 / #10 Calvin Defeats TSU in MIAA Volleyball Action

The Tri-State University volleyball team was defeated by Calvin College who was ranked 10th in the latest AVCA Division III poll. TSU did not go down without a fight as they forced the Knights into a four game match. Calvin took the first two games 30-24 and 30-25. TSU battled in the third game for a 30-23 victory and the Knights sealed the win with a 30-15 rally in game four. MORE >>

09.08 / TSU Volleyball Goes 1-3 at Hanover Invitational

The Tri-State University volleyball team went 1-3 over the weekend at the Hanover Invitational. TSU opened the invitational with a four game loss to Spalding University, 30-17, 30-26, 29-31, 30-24. The Thunder got swept by eventual champion DePauw 30-20, 30-20, 30-21. TSU started day two of the invitational with a loss to Franklin College in four games 23-30, 30-23, 30-26, 30-22. The Thunder bounced back with a sweep of Olivet College 30-27, 30-25, 30-27. MORE >>

09.04 / Anderson Defeats TSU in Marathon Battle

For the second time this season, Anderson had TSU’s card in a five-game marathon battle. The Ravens jumped ahead by taking the first two games 30-27 and 30-21. TSU held true to their form for the year and battled back in the next two games, 30-17 and 30-21 to force a deciding game five. The two teams rallied back and forth before the Ravens prevailed 16-14. MORE >>

09.01 / TSU Volleyball Starts Season Fifth at Kalamazoo Invitational

The Tri-State University volleyball team opened the 2007 season with competition in the Hornet Invitational hosted by Kalamazoo College. The Thunder went 2-2 over the weekend and Tia Roberts (Sherwood, Mich./Union City) was named to the all-tournament team. MORE >>