Lady Eagle volleyball signs two for 2012 season
December 12, 2011
The Carson Newman Volleyball Head Coach Shannon Mincey added 2 players to her roster for the 2012 campaign during the early signing period.
Carson-Newman’s James earns All-Region honors
November 21, 2011
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman's Nikki James has been named to the 2011 Daktronics NCAA Division II Southeast Region Volleyball team.
James was the nation's leading blocker for much of the second straight season. She is averaging 1.61 blocks per set, which is second in Division II (by .01). She has 69 block solos and 111 block assists on the year.
Lady Eagles push top-seeded Wingate to five sets, fall 3-2 in SAC Tournament
November 11, 2011
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Six points was all it took to steal away No. 8-seeded Carson-Newman College’s storybook ending. After trailing 2-0, the Lady Eagles volleyball team did what no team has been able to do this season, force the Wingate Lady Bulldogs into a fifth and deciding set. In the end, the breaks went top-seeded Wingate’s way and they held on to a 3-2 victory in the opening round of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.
Lady Eagles’ James named All-SAC, Santarelli earns All-Freshman Team honors
November 10, 2011
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman’s Nikki James has been named to the 2011 All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team, and Lauren Santarelli has been named to the All-SAC Freshman Team, as part of the year-end awards the league announced Thursday.
Lady Eagles face top-seeded Wingate in SAC Tournament on Friday
November 7, 2011
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are the No. 8 seed and face top-seeded and unbeaten Wingate University on Friday afternoon in the 2011 Fool Lion South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Tournament played at Mars Gymnasium in Harrogate, Tenn.
December 12, 2011
Lady Eagle volleyball signs two for 2012 season
The Carson Newman Volleyball Head Coach Shannon Mincey added 2 players to her roster for the 2012 campaign during the early signing period.
November 21, 2011
Carson-Newman’s James earns All-Region honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman's Nikki James has been named to the 2011 Daktronics NCAA Division II Southeast Region Volleyball team. James was the nation's leading blocker for much of the second straight season. She is averaging 1.61 blocks per set, which is second in Division II (by .01). She has 69 block solos and 111 block assists on the year.
November 11, 2011
Lady Eagles push top-seeded Wingate to five sets, fall 3-2 in SAC Tournament
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Six points was all it took to steal away No. 8-seeded Carson-Newman College’s storybook ending. After trailing 2-0, the Lady Eagles volleyball team did what no team has been able to do this season, force the Wingate Lady Bulldogs into a fifth and deciding set. In the end, the breaks went top-seeded Wingate’s way and they held on to a 3-2 victory in the opening round of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.
November 10, 2011
Lady Eagles’ James named All-SAC, Santarelli earns All-Freshman Team honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman’s Nikki James has been named to the 2011 All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team, and Lauren Santarelli has been named to the All-SAC Freshman Team, as part of the year-end awards the league announced Thursday.
November 7, 2011
Lady Eagles face top-seeded Wingate in SAC Tournament on Friday
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are the No. 8 seed and face top-seeded and unbeaten Wingate University on Friday afternoon in the 2011 Fool Lion South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Tournament played at Mars Gymnasium in Harrogate, Tenn.
November 5, 2011
Lady Eagles handle Brevard to end regular season, 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College Volleyball team ended its regular season with a win Saturday night, downing South Atlantic Conference rival Brevard College 3-1 at Holt Field House.
November 4, 2011
Harper’s career high leads Lady Eagles past Lenoir-Rhyne in five
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Freshman Rachel Harper had a career-high 19 kills and senior Carly Swisher matched her with 19 more as the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles beat visiting Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2, on Friday night in Jefferson City.
November 2, 2011
Mars Hill topples C-N on Tuesday night, 3-0
MARS HILL, N.C. - Mars Hill's Marissa Wixson posted a season-high 20 kills and to go along with 14 digs and led her team to a three-set match victory over Carson-Newman on Tuesday inside Stanford Arena. The Lions (13-11, 8-10 South Atlantic Conference) defeated the Lady Eagles (15-13, 5-11) by scores of 25-22, 25-14 and 25-20.
October 30, 2011
Block Party Continues: James, Lady Eagles lead nation in blocks
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the second straight season, no one is better than Carson-Newman’s Nikki James at turning back opponents at the net. The C-N senior and middle blocker leads the nation in blocks per set. She averages 1.67 per game in this week’s NCAA statistics.
October 28, 2011
Lady Eagles handle Maryville in four sets, 3-1
MARYVILLE, TENN. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles surrendered a tight second set, but controlled the other three to beat Maryville College on the road in non-conference play on Thursday night, 3-1. C-N won by a score of 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, and 25-18, to improve to 15-12 overall.
October 27, 2011
Lady Eagles are No. 7 in NCAA Volleyball Regional Rankings
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are seventh in this week’s NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Rankings, released late Wednesday. C-N is trying to make its fourth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The top eight teams in the poll advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament, which begins the weekend of Nov. 17.
October 25, 2011
Lady Eagles can't hold early lead in loss to Tusculum, 3-1
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles let a dominant first-set win slip away in three tight set losses in a 3-1 defeat to Tusculum College at Pioneer Arena on Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference play.
October 22, 2011
Lady Eagles fall in five sets to Newberry
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force a fifth set, but couldn’t put away visiting Newberry College, falling 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in Holt Fieldhouse. The Wolves rallied from a 10-6 deficit in the fifth set to improve to 12-12 and 5-9 in SAC play. C-N falls to 14-11 overall and 5-9 in SAC play.
October 21, 2011
Swisher swings Lady Eagles to sweep of Anderson
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman senior Carly Swisher (Ft. Collins, Colo.) had 14 kills to lead the Lady Eagles to a sweep of visiting Anderson (S.C.) on Friday night in Holt Fieldhouse. C-N won 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-17) to improve to 14-10 overall and 5-8 in South Atlantic Conference play. Anderson falls to 7-17 and 4-9 overall.
October 18, 2011
Swisher leads Lady Eagles to sweep of Milligan
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman Volleyball team made quick work of visiting Milligan College Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse, recording a 3-0 sweep; 25-18, 25-24 and 25-20. The win breaks a three-game losing streak for the Lady Eagles, who are 13-10 on the season with a 4-4 record at home.
October 15, 2011
Lady Eagles fall to Wingate on Friday Night
Wingate, N.C.----The 15th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs swept the visiting Eagles of Carson-Newman College in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action Friday night in Cuddy Arena. The Bulldogs won by scores of 25-11, 25-17 and 31-29 to improve to 20-0 overall and 11-0 in the SAC.
October 15, 2011
Catawba tops Lady Eagles in four sets
SALISBURY, NC -- Catawba moved into a tie for second place in the South Atlantic Conference volleyball race with a four-set win over visiting Carson-Newman on Saturday afternoon at Goodman Gym. The Catawba Indians improved to 14-6 overall and 8-4 in the SAC with the 25-15, 21-25, 26-16 and 25-20 victory. The Lady Eagles fall to 12-10 and 4-8.
October 11, 2011
Lincoln Memorial sweeps Lady Eagles on Tuesday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Lincoln Memorial’s Blaire Fowler (Fort Worth, Tex.) had 15 kills as the visiting Railsplitters swept Carson-Newman in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action on Tuesday night in Holt Fieldhouse.
October 11, 2011
Swisher, Santarelli earn named to Pepsi Beach Bash All-Tournament Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Carson-Newman’s Carly Swisher (Fort Collins, Colo.) and Lauren Santarelli (Colorado Springs, Colo.) have been named to the Pepsi Beach Bash All-Tournament Team, held last weekend at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
October 9, 2011
Lady Eagles split Saturday matches at Beach Bash; Top Shepherd, 3-1
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Senior Carly Swisher had 15 kills as Carson-Newman wore down Shepherd University, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Pepsi Beach Bash. The Lady Eagles, with the 3-1 (30-28, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18) win, improve to 12-7 overall.
October 7, 2011
Lady Eagles extend win streak to six at Beach Bash; Top Davis and Elkins, thump JCSU
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles beat Davis and Elkins, 3-1, and swept Johnson C. Smith, 3-0, to extend its season-high win streak to six matches after Friday’s two wins at the Pepsi Beach Bash in West Palm Beach, Fla. With the wins, the Lady Eagles are now 11-6 on the season and will face Shepherd University and Seton Hill on Saturday afternoon.
October 3, 2011
Carson-Newman's James earns SAC Player of the Week honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman middle hitter Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) has been named SAC Player of the Week, and Mars Hill libero Maggie Murphy is the league's Specialist of the Week, the league announced on Monday. James led Carson-Newman to a 3-0 week that has the Eagles back among the top teams in the SAC standings.
October 1, 2011
Lady Eagles sweep Brevard to cap perfect week in SAC play
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Carly Swisher had 11 kills and freshman Ashley Ferris added nine more as the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles swept Brevard, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference play. With the sweep (25-20, 25-18, 25-16), Carson-Newman improves to 9-6 overall and 4-5 in SAC play. The win is C-N’s fourth straight in SAC play.
September 30, 2011
Swisher, James block L-R’s path, 3-2
HICKORY, N.C. – Carson-Newman’s Carly Swisher (Colorado Springs, Colo.) had 18 kills and Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) added 10 blocks as the Lady Eagles rallied from a 2-1 deficit to top L-R, 3-2 (22-25, 25-13, 19-25, 29-27 and 15-13), on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action.
September 27, 2011
Lady Eagles rally from slow start to bounce Mars Hill, 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College volleyball team fell behind early, came back with a vengeance Tuesday night at Holt Field House. Just a few points away from going down two sets to zero, the Lady Eagles buckled down, winning three consecutive sets to finish off Mars Hill 17-25, 25-23, 26-24 and 25-13 in a South Atlantic Conference match up.
September 24, 2011
Lady Eagles get on track in SAC play, sweep Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. - Perhaps feeling the effects of a crushing five-set defeat at the hands of Lincoln Memorial a night earlier, the Wolves couldn't match Carson-Newman's intensity falling 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-19) at Eleazer Arena on Saturday afternoon.
September 23, 2011
Anderson sweeps Lady Eagles on Friday night
ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson volleyball team took advantage of Carson-Newman miscues to defeat the Lady Eagles, 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-19) in South Atlantic Conference action Friday night at the Abney Athletic Center. Following a five-day layoff, Anderson (5-8, 3-1 SAC) claimed its second straight victory and has won three of its last four outings, while Carson-Newman slipped to 5-6 overall and 0-5 in the league and has dropped three of its last four contests.
September 23, 2011
Livestats/Live Video available for both C-N volleyball matches this weekend
Livestats and a live video feed of Carson-Newman's two road volleyball contests at Anderson and Newberry this weekend are available online.
September 20, 2011
Lincoln Memorial tops Lady Eagles in four sets
HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles dropped their 2011 South Atlantic Conference road debut, 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-19), at Lincoln Memorial University on Tuesday evening. LMU improves to 7-2 with the win and 3-1 in SAC play, while C-N falls to 5-5 overall and 0-4 in league play.
September 16, 2011
Lady Eagles sweep visiting Lander on Friday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – National blocking leader Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) had six blocks and freshman Lauren Santarelli (Colorado Springs, Colo.) had 12 kills as the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles swept visiting Lander on Friday night in Holt Fieldhouse. C-N won 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 26-24) to improve to 5-4 on the year. Lander falls to 6-5.
September 13, 2011
Tusculum rallies to top Lady Eagles, 3-2, in five-set thriller
JEFFERSON CITY- The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles entered Tuesday night’s contest with Tusculum in search of their first South Atlantic Conference win. It appeared as if they were headed in that direction, winning the first two games.
September 10, 2011
Lady Eagles split Saturday matches; Top Converse 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles split a pair of volleyball matches on Saturday afternoon in Jefferson City, falling to Catawba in South Atlantic Conference play, 3-0, before beating Converse College, 3-1, in the nightcap.
September 9, 2011
Video Webcast Available for C-N Volleyball Sept. 9-10, Soccer at TC Sept. 9 & 11
Carson-Newman volleyball and soccer matches over the weekend can be followed by accessing the following links.
September 3, 2011
Lady Eagles beat Erskine, sweep Francis Marion to finish 3-1 at FMU Invitational
FLORENCE, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles won both of their matches on Saturday afternoon at the Francis Marion Invitational, beating Erskine, 3-1, and sweeping Francis Marion, 3-0. The Lady Eagles finish the tournament 3-1 to open the 2011 season.
September 2, 2011
Lady Eagles open 2011 with sweep of Belmont Abbey
FLORENCE, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles came up with the crucial points late in close sets in a 3-0 sweep of Belmont Abbey to open their 2011season early Friday morning at the Francis Marion Invitational. The Lady Eagles won their opening match 25-23, 25-14, 26-24 to open the season with the win.
August 31, 2011
Lady Eagles Open 2011 Season at Francis Marion Tournament Beginning Friday
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles begin their quest for a fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance and their first South Atlantic Conference title under eighth-year head coach Shannon Mincey this Friday as the 2011 volleyball season begins.
August 16, 2011
James, Swisher receive preseason All-SAC volleyball honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman seniors Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) and Carly Swisher (Fort Collins, Colo.) have been named to the 2011 preseason All-South Atlantic Conference volleyball team, league officials announced Tuesday. James received first team honors, while Swisher garnered second team honors.
August 16, 2011
Lady Eagles picked to finish third in 2011 SAC volleyball race
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are picked to finish third in the 2011 South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
August 15, 2011
Lady Eagles report to camp; Begin preparations for 2011 season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles and eighth-year head coach Shannon Mincey reported to preseason camp on Monday to begin preparations for the 2011 volleyball season. The Lady Eagles have put together back-to-back seasons in which they have reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament, most recently on the strength of an opening-round win over rival Tusculum.
June 22, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts about her mission trip to Brazil with Athletes in Action
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Carson-Newman sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Bryant (Gainesville, Ga.) is playing volleyball in Brazil on a mission trip with Athletes in Action. Bryant shares her thoughts while on the mission trip.
June 20, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts about her mission trip to Brazil with Athletes in Action
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Carson-Newman sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Bryant (Gainesville, Ga.) is playing volleyball in Brazil on a mission trip with Athletes in Action. Bryant shares her thoughts while on the mission trip.
June 14, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant set to play volleyball in Brazil with Athletes in Action
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Bryant (Gainesville, Ga.) will be heading to Brazil to play volleyball on a mission trip with Athletes in Action from June 16-30.
June 9, 2011
Update from Honduras: Carson-Newman's Bowlin, Hayes share their thoughts on day one of their mission trip to Honduras
Carson-Newman juniors Rachael Bowlin and Angelle Hayes are on a mission trip in Honduras. Check back for updates on their trip.
June 7, 2011
Henderson signs with Carson-Newman volleyball
Coach Mincey writes her thoughts on Sarah Henderson a Carson-Newman volleyball signee whose life changed nearly three years ago when she was injured in a near-fatal accident.
April 9, 2011
Second to None: D-II's Top Blocker, C-N's Nikki James
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Statistically, no one was better than Carson-Newman’s Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) this season. The Lady Eagles’ middle blocker finished the 2010 season as the national leader in blocks, topping NCAA Division II statistics with a 1.73 block per set average in leading the her squad in a second consecutive NCAA Tournament second round berth.
March 25, 2011
Update from Bulgaria: Carson-Newman's Bryant gives her final update on her mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Bryant gives her final update on the trip.
March 23, 2011
Update from Bulgaria: Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts on days two and three of her mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Check back for updates on Bryant's trip overseas.
March 22, 2011
Update from Bulgaria: Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts on day one of her mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Check back for updates on Bryant's trip overseas.
March 20, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant set to go on spring break mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is going on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Check back for updates on Bryant's trip overseas.
November 29, 2010
Carson-Newman's Mozgai, James garner postseason accolades
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman senior outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) and junior middle hitter Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) have earned several postseason accolades after leading the Lady Eagles to another successful season in 2010.
November 22, 2010
Carson-Newman volleyball signs five student-athletes for 2011 season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball program signed five student-athletes for the 2011 season during the early signing period, head coach Shannon Mincey announced Monday.
November 20, 2010
Lady Eagles' season comes to an end with 3-0 loss to Flagler in NCAA Southeast Region semifinals
WINGATE, N.C. — Second-seeded Flagler College eliminated the sixth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-21) victory on Saturday night in the semifinals of the NCAA Southeast Region Tournament at Cuddy Arena.
November 19, 2010
Lady Eagles battle back to upset third-seeded Tusculum, 3-1, in NCAA Southeast Region Volleyball Tournament, will play Flagler on Saturday
WINGATE, N.C. — The sixth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team bounced back from a first-set loss to win three straight sets as it knocked off third-seeded Tusculum, 3-1 (17-25, 25-22, 25-23, 27-25), on Friday afternoon in the opening round of the 2010 NCAA Southeast Region Tournament at Cuddy Arena.
November 18, 2010
Lady Eagles set to face Tusculum in opening round of NCAA Tournament on Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College volleyball team will travel all the way to Wingate, N.C. to face a familiar opponent in the first round of the NCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament. The Lady Eagles play rival Tusculum College Friday at noon.
November 15, 2010
Sixth-seeded Lady Eagles set to face third-seeded Tusculum on Friday at noon
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The match time for Friday's NCAA Southeast Region Volleyball Tournament contest between sixth-seeded Carson-Newman and third-seeded Tusculum has been set for noon in Wingate, N.C.
November 14, 2010
Lady Eagles earn No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play Tusculum in opening round
INDIANAPOLIS — The Carson-Newman volleyball team received the No. 6 seed for the 2010 NCAA Southeast Region Tournament, NCAA officials announced Sunday night.
November 13, 2010
Lady Eagles fall to top seed Wingate, 3-0, in SAC Tournament semifinals
SALISBURY, N.C. — Top-seeded Wingate defeated the fourth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-19), on Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament at Goodman Gymnasium.
November 12, 2010
Lady Eagles win thriller against Catawba, 3-2, in opening round of SAC Tournament
SALISBURY, N.C. — The fourth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team held off fifth-seeded Catawba, 3-2 (24-26, 27-25, 25-23, 18-25, 17-15), on Friday afternoon in the first round of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament at Goodman Gym.
November 11, 2010
Lady Eagles remain at No. 6 in final regular season NCAA Southeast Region rankings
INDIANAPOLIS — The Carson-Newman volleyball team remained at No. 6 in this week's NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings, NCAA officials announced Wednesday.
November 11, 2010
Lady Eagles Head to Salisbury for SAC Tournament, Face Host Catawba on Friday
JEFFERSON CITY — It’s the volleyball postseason and that’s when Carson-Newman College becomes more dangerous than ever. The Lady Eagles in recent years have made a habit of playing best when it’s needed the most.
November 11, 2010
Carson-Newman's Mozgai, James earn All-SAC volleyball honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Carson-Newman volleyball team placed two players on the 2010 All-South Atlantic Conference team, league officials announced Thursday.
November 7, 2010
Lady Eagles earn No. 4 seed in 2010 Food Lion SAC Volleyball Tournament
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Carson-Newman volleyball team is the No. 4 seed in this week's 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Tournament, league officials announced Saturday.
November 6, 2010
Lady Eagles end regular season with 3-2 win at Lenoir-Rhyne
HICKORY, N.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team closed out regular season play with a 3-2 (25-22, 11-25, 25-14, 16-25, 15-12) victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Shuford Gymnasium.
November 5, 2010
Carson-Newmans picks up sweep at Brevard, 3-0
Brevard, N.C. - Seven Tornados recorded kills in Friday evening’s match against Carson-Newman College, but the Eagles used a pair of 17 kill performances by Nikki James and Carly Mozgai as Brevard fell in SAC action, 27-25, 25-17, 25-20.
November 4, 2010
Lady Eagles move up to sixth in NCAA Southeast Region rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman volleyball team moved up one spot to No. 6 in this week's NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings, NCAA officials announced Wednesday.
November 2, 2010
Mars Hill tops Carson-Newman, 3-1, on Senior Night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team fell to Mars Hill, 3-1 (18-25, 27-29, 25-19, 25-27) on Senior Night Tuesday in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 30, 2010
Lady Eagles sweep Barton, Converse
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team picked up a pair of wins on Saturday afternoon at Converse College.
October 26, 2010
Lady Eagles Fall in Four Sets to Tusculum
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team fell to Tusculum, 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 20-25, 15-25), on Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference play at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 25, 2010
Lady Eagles to Host Dig for the Cure on Tuesday for Match with Tusculum
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team will be hosting "Dig for the Cure" in support of breast cancer awareness on Tuesday for its match with South Atlantic Conference rival Tusculum.
October 23, 2010
Lady Eagles Finish 1-1 in Tri-match at Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team went 1-1 on Saturday as a part of a tri-match at Anderson (S.C.) at the Abney Athletic Center.
October 22, 2010
Lady Eagles cruise to sweep at Newberry, 3-0
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles squeezed out a 25-22 win in the second set, and cruised in the first and third sets, to sweep Newberry College on Friday evening, 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-10), at Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C.
October 21, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball Ranked Seventh in NCAA Southeast Region Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman volleyball is ranked seventh in the first NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings of the season, NCAA officials announced Wednesday.
October 16, 2010
Wingate Defeats Lady Eagles in Three Sets
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team fell to Wingate, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference play at Holt Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs won by the scores of 25-12, 25-18 and 25-17.
October 15, 2010
Lady Eagles Sweep Catawba, 3-0
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-21, 27-25, 25-18) sweep of Catawba on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 12, 2010
Carson-Newman falls at LMU, 3-1
HARROGATE, Tenn. -- Senior Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) amassed 13 kills, but it wasn't enough to keep the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles from dropping a South Atlantic Conference match to Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday night, 3-1, in Harrogate, Tenn.
October 2, 2010
Lady Eagles Fall to Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to wins in the first two sets on Saturday against Lenoir-Rhyne, but the Bears rallied to win the final three as they defeated the Lady Eagles 3-2 (18-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-15, 15-11) in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 1, 2010
Lady Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Six Matches with 3-1 Victory over Brevard
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Senior Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) tallied a match-high 16 kills and junior Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) added 15 kills to lead the Carson-Newman volleyball team to a 3-1 (29-27, 22-25, 25-12, 29-27) victory over Brevard on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 29, 2010
Carson-Newman’s James leads nation in blocks
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman middle blocker Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) is the NCAA D-II leader in blocks per set in this week’s NCAA statistics. James is averaging 1.74 blocks per set for the 10-3 (4-3 SAC) Lady Eagles. She is third nationally with 27 solo blocks, and had seven block in Tuesday night’s win at Mars Hill, 3-2. For the year, she has 82 total blocks.
September 28, 2010
Lady Eagles outlast Mars Hill, 3-2
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Carson-Newman volleyball team held off Mars Hill in five games inside Stanford Arena. The Lady Eagles won by scores of 17-25, 25-21, 25-20, 24-26 and 15-9 to improve to 10-3 overall, 4-3 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Lions fall to 5-6 overall, 2-6 in the league.


September 27, 2010
Carson-Newman's Mozgai Named SAC Volleyball Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
September 25, 2010
Lady Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Four Matches with 3-0 Sweep of Anderson
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team stretched its winning streak to four matches with a 3-0 (27-25, 26-24, 25-18) sweep of Anderson on Saturday in South Atlantic Conference Action at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 24, 2010
Lady Eagles Roll to 3-0 Sweep of Newberry
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-8) victory over Newberry in South Atlantic Conference action on Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 21, 2010
Lady Eagles Defeat Maryville College, 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to a two-set lead on its way to a 3-1 (25-14, 25-16, 19-25, 25-19) victory over Maryville College on Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 15, 2010
Lady Eagles sweep Milligan, 3-0
Milligan College, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2010) --- Senior outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) has a team-high 14 kills and sophomore libero Angelle Hayes (Brentwood, Tenn.) had 26 digs as the Lady Eagles swept a road match Wednesday night at Milligan College, 3-0.
September 14, 2010
Mozgai gets 1,000th career kill, Lady Eagles fall to Tusculum, 3-1
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Carson-Newman senior Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) recorded 11 kills, including the 1,000th of her career, but the Lady Eagles dropped their third-straight South Atlantic Conference road match 3-1 to rival Tusculum College on Tuesday night at Pioneer Arena.
September 11, 2010
Lady Eagles Fall to Wingate, 3-0, in SAC Play
Wingate, N.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (15-25, 17-25, 17-25) decision to Wingate on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Cuddy Arena.
September 10, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball Swept by Catawba, 3-0, for First Loss of Season
SALISBURY, N.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team suffered its first loss of the 2010 season on Friday night, falling to Catawba 3-0 (28-30, 23-25, 24-26) in South Atlantic Conference action at Goodman Gym.
September 10, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball a Finalist for AVCA Play of the Week
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman volleyball team is a finalist for this week's America Volleyball Coaches Association Play of the Week .
September 9, 2010
Lady Eagles Look to Remain Perfect During Tough SAC Road Trip this Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — If a game can define a season, Carson-Newman College's 3-2 win over Lincoln Memorial University on Sept. 7 will hopefully fit the bill. The Lady Eagles battled the 4-0 Lady Railsplitters to standstill, taking the win in the final two points in the fifth game. The undefeated Carson-Newman women will need the momentum this weekend when they face the top two teams in the South Atlantic Conference, Wingate and Catawba.
September 7, 2010
Lady Eagles 4-0 at Francis Marion Invitational
FLORENCE, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles gutted out a tough 3-1 win over home-standing Francis Marion University on Saturday morning en route to a perfect 4-0 start to the 2010 season at the FMU Volleyball Invitational on the weekend.
September 7, 2010
Lady Eagles Hold Off Lincoln Memorial, 3-2, to Remain Undefeated
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team held off a late Lincoln Memorial comeback to claim a 3-2 (25-16, 25-17, 18-25, 22-25, 16-14) victory over the Railsplitters on Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 7, 2010
Carson-Newman's James Named SAC Volleyball Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman middle hitter Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) has been named the first South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the 2010 season, the league announced Tuesday.
August 29, 2010
Lady Eagles Look to Build on Success of 2009
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - I want my players to leave this season with a very special feeling about their time together. 'Time together' is going to be a key ingredient in our success. We have fallen just short of the finish line for the past 2 years. Although we have had very successful seasons in the big picture of Carson-Newman volleyball, a first place finish is something our team will aim for. That won't be our only aim though and we will be bound together by more than just a desire to win. Spiritual growth, academic success, volunteering our services, and being more involved on campus will also be among the many things we spend time on.
August 17, 2010
Lady Eagles Picked Third in SAC Preseason Volleyball Poll
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team has been picked to finish third in the South Atlantic Conference in a vote of the league's head coaches, conference officials announced Tuesday.
August 17, 2010
Mozgai, James Garner Preseason All-SAC Volleyball Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Two Lady Eagles have been named to the 2010 preseason All-South Atlantic Conference volleyball team, league officials announced Tuesday.
July 26, 2010
Former Lady Eagle Stepp Named Head Volleyball Coach at Jefferson County
DANDRIDGE – Energetic, competitive, hard-working and tough. Those are words that Carson-Newman head coach Shannon Mincey uses to describe former player Salem Stepp.
June 9, 2010
Lady Eagles Add Four to 2010 Volleyball Signing Class
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball program has added four signees for the 2010 season, head coach Shannon Mincey announced Wednesday.
April 7, 2010
Lady Eagle Nikki James Coaches Upward Basketball Team
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman sophomore Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) spent part of her winter giving back to the community as a basketball coach in the Upward organization of Jefferson County. James, a standout volleyball player for the Lady Eagles and a business administration major at C-N, showed her love for teaching and sports by taking on a team of eight first through third-grade girls named the Sparks.
January 6, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball Signs Lindsey Bryant For The 2010 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman volleyball has signed one recruit during the early signing period. Lindsey Bryant will don the orange and blue of the Lady Eagles next fall, Head Volleyball Coach Shannon Miney announced today.
December 8, 2009
Carson-Newman’s Stephanie Cutter Named All-Southeast Region Honorable Mention By The AVCA
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Carson-Newman senior setter Stephanie Cutter was selected as an honorable mention All-Southeast Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after a strong senior season. The senior capped off an impressive career, leading the Lady Eagles to their first-ever NCAA Division II tournament win on Nov. 19 over Catawba, and a 23-10 overall record with a 12-4 mark in South Atlantic Conference play.
November 23, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Places Two On The All-Southeast Region Tournament Team
WINGATE, N.C. – Carson-Newman saw two of its players named to the All-Southeast Region Tournament Team after advancing to the second round of the 2009 NCAA Division II Tournament. Senior outside hitter Jessica Schachleiter (Cincinnati, Ohio) and junior outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) took home all-tournament honors as the Lady Eagles progressed to the round of 32 for the first time in school history.
November 21, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Wins First-Ever NCAA Playoff Match, 3-2, Over Catawba Friday
WINGATE, N.C. - Carson-Newman College won a suspenseful fifth set to take a 3-2 (11-25, 25-23, 25-20, 22-25, 19-17) victory over Catawba College in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional volleyball tournament Friday night. The win was the first in NCAA postseason play in Carson-Newman history.
November 21, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Ends 2009 Season With 3-0 Loss To Wingate In Southeast Region Semifinals
WINGATE, N.C. - The No. 24 and top-seeded Wingate University Volleyball Team (36-1) hit .389 for the match as it swept Carson-Newman College (23-10), 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-19), in NCAA Division II Southeast Region Semifinal action at Cuddy Arena Saturday night. Wingate reaches the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.
November 18, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball NCAA Tournament Bound
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Volleyball Team has reached the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. This time out, the Lady Eagles want to take it one step farther. C-N will take on SAC-rival Catawba College, Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m., at Cuddy Arena in Wingate, N.C.
November 15, 2009
Wingate Wins Fourth-Straight Food Lion SAC Tournament Title With A 3-1 Victory Over Carson-Newman Sunday
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 24 and top-seeded Wingate University Volleyball Team (34-1) hit .295 as a team for the match as the Bulldogs defeated #2 Carson-Newman (22-9) 3-1 (25-9, 23-25, 25-21, 25-23) Sunday afternoon at Pioneer Arena on the campus of Tusculum College. With the win, Wingate becomes the first school to ever win four straight SAC tournaments.
November 15, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Draws Fourth Seed For 2009 NCAA Division II Southeast Region Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (22-9) has received the fourth seed for the 2009 NCAA Division II Southeast Region Tournament, NCAA officials announced Sunday night. The Lady Eagles will take on the Lady Catawba Indians of Catawba College on Friday in the region quarterfinal match. The eight-team tournament will take place on the campus of Wingate University for the second straight year as the Bulldogs claimed the top seed.
November 14, 2009
Carson-Newman Outlasts Lincoln Memorial In The Semifinals Of The 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Carly Mozgai led all players with 19 kills, including the all-important final one as Carson-Newman advanced to the 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament final against Wingate with the five set win over Lincoln Memorial, 25-20, 15-25, 30-28, 21-25 and 15-12.
November 13, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Advances To The Semifinals Of The 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament, Defeating Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-1
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The second-seeded Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (21-8) took advantage of 13 team blocks as it defeated #7 Lenoir-Rhyne University (19-15), 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 27-29, 25-18), Friday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament. With the victory, the Lady Eagles advance to take on the winner of the Newberry-Lincoln Memorial match on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
November 12, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball To Face Lenoir-Rhyne In 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament Quarterfinals
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After finishing second in South Atlantic Conference play for the second straight year, the Carson-Newman College Volleyball team must now turn their attention to tournament time. The #2 Lady Eagles will take on the seventh-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears Friday at 5:00 p.m., in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament.
November 7, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Locks Up Second Place With A 3-1 Victory Over Catawba Saturday In SAC Action
SALISBURY, N.C. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (20-8, 11-4 SAC) secured second place in the 2009 South Atlantic Conference Regular Season as it defeated Catawba College (16-10, 9-7 SAC) by a 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 29-27) score Saturday afternoon at Goodman Gymnasium. The Lady Eagles also achieved their fourth 20-win season under the tutelage of sixth-year Head Coach Shannon Mincey and their seventh since 2001.
November 6, 2009
No. 23 Wingate Volleyball Outlasts Carson-Newman Onslaught, 3-2, Friday Night In SAC Action
WINGATE, N.C. – The Wingate University Volleyball Team (30-1, 15-0 SAC) got all that it could handle from Carson-Newman College (19-8, 11-4 SAC) Friday night at Cuddy Arena, as the Bulldogs held on to defeat the Lady Eagles by a 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21, 17-15) score in South Atlantic Conference action. C-N came as close as anybody has to handing Wingate its first SAC loss since the 2006 season.
November 5, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Multimedia Information For This Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball will complete the 2009 South Atlantic Conference regular season this weekend as it travels to Wingate University and Catawba College. The Lady Eagles are looking to avenge losses from earlier this season to both teams.
November 3, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats King, 3-2, In 2009 Home Finale Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (19-7) kept their win streak alive Tuesday night as the Lady Eagles defeated the King College Tornado (21-8) by a 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 28-30, 15-8) score at Holt Fieldhouse. The match was the final regular season home contest for C-N this year. With the win, Carson-Newman evened the season series with King at 1-1.
November 2, 2009
Carson-Newman’s Cutter Garners SAC Specialist of the Week Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman’s Stephanie Cutter (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.
October 31, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Brevard, 3-0, Saturday Afternoon In South Atlantic Conference Action
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (18-7, 11-3 SAC) withstood strong rallies from Brevard College (12-14, 1-13 SAC) Saturday afternoon as it defeated the Tornados, 3-0 (25-23, 29-27, 25-23), in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse. With the win, the Lady Eagles retain sole possession of second place in the league.
October 30, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Escapes Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2, In A Thriller At Holt Fieldhouse Friday Night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College and Lenoir-Rhyne University Volleyball Teams battled back and forth in a thriller in South Atlantic Conference action Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse. The Lady Eagles defeated the Bears, 3-2 (25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 23-25, 15-12), to retain sole possession of second place in the SAC standings. C-N honored its five seniors before the match as a part of Senior Weekend.
October 29, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Jumps To Fifth In NCAA Division II Southeast Region Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team moved up two spots to fifth in this week’s NCAA Division II Southeast Region Rankings, NCAA officials announced Thursday. These rankings, calculated by a mathematical formula, are the official determinant for postseason play at the Division II level.
October 28, 2009
Carson-Newman Defeats Mars Hill, 3-0, In A Record-Setting Night Tuesday On The Road
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (16-7, 9-3 SAC) defeated Mars Hill College (9-14, 2-12 SAC) by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-22) margin Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference action to take sole position of second place in league play. The contest was played at North Buncombe High School due to a leak in the roof at Stanford Arena on the campus of Mars Hill.
October 26, 2009
Carson-Newman's Stephanie Cutter Named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Stephanie Cutter has been named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist of the Week, SAC officials announced Monday. Cutter wins the award for the second time this season.
October 23, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Routs Queens, 3-0, Friday Afternoon At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (15-7) posted their best hitting percentage of the year (.493) Friday afternoon as it blew past Queens (N.C.) University by a 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-13) score at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 21, 2009
Scheduling Changes Made For Carson-Newman Volleyball This Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. – The Carson-Newman Mid-Season Volleyball Tournament has been changed due to illness affecting some of the teams involved. Originally a two-day event, the tournament will now consist of a doubleheader featuring Carson-Newman College, Lincoln Memorial University and Queens (N.C.) University on Friday, Oct. 23.
October 20, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Tusculum, 3-2, In A Five-Set Thriller Tuesday In SAC Action
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (14-7, 8-3 SAC) won a five-set thriller over Tusculum College (15-11, 6-6 SAC), 3-2 (25-15, 22-25, 23-25, 25-13, 16-14), Tuesday evening at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference play. With the victory, the Lady Eagles sweep the season series with the Pioneers.
October 17, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Newberry, 3-0, Saturday In South Atlantic Conference Action
Newberry, S.C. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (13-7, 7-3 SAC) jumped on Newberry College (15-11, 5-6 SAC) early and didn’t look back as the Lady Eagles prevailed by a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-22) score Saturday afternoon at Eleazer Arena in South Atlantic Conference action.
October 15, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Listed Seventh In The First NCAA Division II Southeast Region Rankings Of The Season
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team is listed seventh in the first NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings of the season, NCAA officials announced Thursday. These rankings, calculated by a mathematical formula, are the official determinant for postseason play at the Division II level.
October 14, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Sweeps Lincoln Memorial, 3-0, To Split The Season Series With The Lady Railsplitters
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (12-7, 6-3 SAC) got back on the winning track Tuesday night as it defeated Lincoln Memorial University by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-23) score at Holt Fieldhouse in South Atlantic Conference action. With the win, the Lady Eagles move into a tie for second place in SAC play with the Lady Railsplitters, who have lost three straight.
October 10, 2009
Catawba Volleyball Downs Carson-Newman, 3-0, Saturday At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Catawba College Volleyball Team (11-7, 4-4 SAC) defeated Carson-Newman College (11-7, 5-3 SAC) by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-15) score in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday morning at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 9, 2009
Wingate Volleyball Snaps Carson-Newman's Win Streak With A 3-1 Win Friday At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Wingate University Volleyball Team (19-1, 7-0 SAC) remained perfect in South Atlantic Conference Play Friday evening as it defeated Carson-Newman College (11-6, 5-2 SAC) by a 3-1 (23-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-16) score at Holt Fieldhouse. With the victory, the Bulldogs snapped the Lady Eagles' five-match win streak.
October 5, 2009
Carson-Newman's Jasmine Clark Named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Jasmine Clark has been named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday. It is the second straight week that a Lady Eagle has earned conference honors.
October 3, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Sweeps Brevard, 3-0, In South Atlantic Conference Action Saturday Afternoon
BREVARD, N.C. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (11-5, 4-1 SAC) took advantage of a superb afternoon from its middle hitters as the Lady Eagles defeated the Tornados of Brevard College (10-6, 1-5 SAC) in South Atlantic Conference action by a 3-1 (25-19, 25-20, 25-23) score Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Gymnasium.
October 2, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2, In A South Atlantic Conference Thriller Friday Night
HICKORY, N.C. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (10-5, 4-1 SAC) battled back twice and outlasted Lenoir-Rhyne University (13-6, 1-3 SAC) Friday night at Shuford Memorial Gymnasium in South Atlantic Conference action. Senior middle Katie Troyer (Plain City, Ohio) posted her 1,000th kill as a Lady Eagle during the match.
September 29, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Sweeps Mars Hill, 3-0, In South Atlantic Conference Action Tuesday At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (9-5, 3-1 SAC) defeated Mars Hill College (7-7, 1-5 SAC), 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-12), Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse. Five Lady Eagles tallied seven or more kills in the match.
September 28, 2009
Carson-Newman's Stephanie Cutter Wins South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Stephanie Cutter (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist of the Week, league officials announced today. This is the first time this season and the first time since Oct. 13, 2008 that a Lady Eagle has been named league player of the week.
September 22, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Downs Tusculum, 3-1, In South Atlantic Conference Action Tuesday Night
Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (8-5, 2-1 SAC) pushed its South Atlantic Conference win streak to two matches Tuesday evening as it defeated Tusculum College (7-7, 1-3 SAC) by a 3-1 (20-25, 25-11, 25-17, 25-22) score at home. The Lady Eagles are currently 6-1 in the friendly confines of Holt Fieldhouse.
September 19, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Comes From Behind To Defeat Newberry, 3-1, Saturday At Holt Fieldhouse
Jefferson City, Tenn. - Carson-Newman College (7-5, 1-1 SAC) took advantage of 15.5 blocks Saturday as it defeated visiting Newberry College (9-7, 1-2 SAC) by a 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 31-29) score in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse. Three players recorded at least seven blocks in the match for the Lady Eagles.
September 15, 2009
Lincoln Memorial Volleyball Downs Carson-Newman, 3-0, To Open South Atlantic Conference Play
Harrogate, Tenn. - The Lincoln Memorial University Volleyball team (8-2, 1-0 SAC) picked up its first South Atlantic Conference win of the season Tuesday night as it defeated visiting Carson-Newman College (6-5, 0-1 SAC) in straight sets, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-19), at Mars Gymnasium. The Lady Railsplitters have defeated the Lady Eagles three straight times dating back to November 14, 2008.
September 12, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Downs Anderson, 3-1, Saturday At Lincoln Memorial
Harrogate, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (6-4) got back on the winning track after a six-day layoff Saturday as it defeated Anderson University (6-3) by a 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 28-26, 25-20) score. The match was the first of a double-header hosted by Lincoln Memorial as the Trojans faced off against the Lady Railsplitters in the nightcap.
September 5, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Splits Its Pair Of Matches On Day Two Of The Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge
Banner Elk, N.C. - Carson-Newman College (4-5) split its final two matches of the Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge Saturday at Williams Gymnasium, first defeating host school Lees-McRae College (4-2), 3-1, and rounded out the tournament with a loss to the University of West Alabama (7-2), 3-0.
September 4, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Splits A Pair Of Matches Friday At The Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge
Banner Elk, N.C. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (4-3) went 1-1 on day one of the Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge Friday at Williams Gymnasium as it defeated Mount Olive College (0-6), 3-0, and dropped the nightcap to Flagler College (3-4), 3-0.
September 1, 2009
King Volleyball Sweeps Carson-Newman, 3-0, Tuesday Evening In Bristol
Bristol, Tenn. - The King College Volleyball Team (1-1) took advantage of a .268 (47-17-112) to .150 (33-18-100) hitting margin over Carson-Newman College (3-2) as the Tornado defeated the Eagles, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-22), Tuesday evening at the King College Student Convocation & Recreation Center.
August 29, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Splits A Pair Of Matches On The Final Day Of The Chick-fil-A Invitational Saturday
Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (3-1) split its pair of matches Saturday to conclude play in the Chick-fil-A Invitational. The Lady Eagles fell to the Javelinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville, 3-0, in their first outing of the day before defeating the University of Charleston (W.Va.) Golden Eagles, 3-0, to wrap up tournament play on a high note.
August 28, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Opens The 2009 Campaign With Two Wins At The Chick-fil-A Invitational Friday
Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (2-0) picked up two wins Friday as the host of the Chick-fil-A Invitational at Holt Fieldhouse. The Lady Eagles defeated Glenville State College, 3-0, in their afternoon outing and outlasted a strong Francis Marion University squad, 3-1, in the nightcap.
August 27, 2009
C-N Looks to Build Upon Success of 2008
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team will showcase many new faces for the 2009 season, as five newcomers will be counted on to produce for the Eagles.
August 26, 2009
Chick-fil-A Volleyball Invitational Hosted by Carson-Newman
Holt Fieldhouse - Jefferson City, Tenn. August 28-29, 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 1:00 Carson-Newman 3, Glenville State 0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14)
August 21, 2009
Carson-Newman Set to Face Lee in Exhibition
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team will tune up for next week's regular season opener with an exhibition at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. tonight. C-N coach Shannon Mincey said playing a team of Lee's caliber will be very beneficial for her squad.
August 7, 2009
Lady Eagles Begin Preparations for 2009 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team returned to campus on Friday for the start of preseason practice. Lady Eagle coach Shannon Mincey, who enters her sixth season at the helm of the program, is looking forward to getting the 2009 campaign underway.
August 5, 2009
Three Lady Eagles Earn Preseason All-SAC Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team landed three members on the preseason All-South Atlantic Conference teams, league officials announced Wednesday.
August 5, 2009
Lady Eagles Picked Second in SAC Preseason Poll
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team is picked to finish second in the South Atlantic Conference in a vote of the league's head coaches, conference officials announced Wednesday.
May 28, 2009
Rafalowski Earns Head Coaching Position
May 22, 2009
Lady Eagles Announce 2009 Volleyball Schedule
April 27, 2009
Lady Eagle Volleyball Adds Three for 2009 Season
March 9, 2009
Lady Eagles hold clinic for handicapped Jefferson County students
February 20, 2009
C-N signee named Region III Player of the Year
December 19, 2008
Lady Eagle Volleyball Signs Two for 2009
November 30, 2008
Mozgai named to the All-Southeast Region Team
November 21, 2008
Lady Eagles' Season Ends With 3-1 Loss to LMU
November 20, 2008
C-N Volleyball Team Ready To Make First NCAA Appearance Since 2002
November 16, 2008
Lady Eagles Wait for NCAA Announcement
November 16, 2008
Times set for NCAA Volleyball Tournament
November 14, 2008
Lincoln Memorial Edges Carson-Newman 3-2 in SAC Tournament Semifinal Match
Lady Eagle volleyball signs two for 2012 season
The Carson Newman Volleyball Head Coach Shannon Mincey added 2 players to her roster for the 2012 campaign during the early signing period.
November 21, 2011
Carson-Newman’s James earns All-Region honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman's Nikki James has been named to the 2011 Daktronics NCAA Division II Southeast Region Volleyball team. James was the nation's leading blocker for much of the second straight season. She is averaging 1.61 blocks per set, which is second in Division II (by .01). She has 69 block solos and 111 block assists on the year.
November 11, 2011
Lady Eagles push top-seeded Wingate to five sets, fall 3-2 in SAC Tournament
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Six points was all it took to steal away No. 8-seeded Carson-Newman College’s storybook ending. After trailing 2-0, the Lady Eagles volleyball team did what no team has been able to do this season, force the Wingate Lady Bulldogs into a fifth and deciding set. In the end, the breaks went top-seeded Wingate’s way and they held on to a 3-2 victory in the opening round of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.
November 10, 2011
Lady Eagles’ James named All-SAC, Santarelli earns All-Freshman Team honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman’s Nikki James has been named to the 2011 All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team, and Lauren Santarelli has been named to the All-SAC Freshman Team, as part of the year-end awards the league announced Thursday.
November 7, 2011
Lady Eagles face top-seeded Wingate in SAC Tournament on Friday
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are the No. 8 seed and face top-seeded and unbeaten Wingate University on Friday afternoon in the 2011 Fool Lion South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Tournament played at Mars Gymnasium in Harrogate, Tenn.
November 5, 2011
Lady Eagles handle Brevard to end regular season, 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College Volleyball team ended its regular season with a win Saturday night, downing South Atlantic Conference rival Brevard College 3-1 at Holt Field House.
November 4, 2011
Harper’s career high leads Lady Eagles past Lenoir-Rhyne in five
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Freshman Rachel Harper had a career-high 19 kills and senior Carly Swisher matched her with 19 more as the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles beat visiting Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2, on Friday night in Jefferson City.
November 2, 2011
Mars Hill topples C-N on Tuesday night, 3-0
MARS HILL, N.C. - Mars Hill's Marissa Wixson posted a season-high 20 kills and to go along with 14 digs and led her team to a three-set match victory over Carson-Newman on Tuesday inside Stanford Arena. The Lions (13-11, 8-10 South Atlantic Conference) defeated the Lady Eagles (15-13, 5-11) by scores of 25-22, 25-14 and 25-20.
October 30, 2011
Block Party Continues: James, Lady Eagles lead nation in blocks
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the second straight season, no one is better than Carson-Newman’s Nikki James at turning back opponents at the net. The C-N senior and middle blocker leads the nation in blocks per set. She averages 1.67 per game in this week’s NCAA statistics.
October 28, 2011
Lady Eagles handle Maryville in four sets, 3-1
MARYVILLE, TENN. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles surrendered a tight second set, but controlled the other three to beat Maryville College on the road in non-conference play on Thursday night, 3-1. C-N won by a score of 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, and 25-18, to improve to 15-12 overall.
October 27, 2011
Lady Eagles are No. 7 in NCAA Volleyball Regional Rankings
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are seventh in this week’s NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Rankings, released late Wednesday. C-N is trying to make its fourth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The top eight teams in the poll advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament, which begins the weekend of Nov. 17.
October 25, 2011
Lady Eagles can't hold early lead in loss to Tusculum, 3-1
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles let a dominant first-set win slip away in three tight set losses in a 3-1 defeat to Tusculum College at Pioneer Arena on Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference play.
October 22, 2011
Lady Eagles fall in five sets to Newberry
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force a fifth set, but couldn’t put away visiting Newberry College, falling 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in Holt Fieldhouse. The Wolves rallied from a 10-6 deficit in the fifth set to improve to 12-12 and 5-9 in SAC play. C-N falls to 14-11 overall and 5-9 in SAC play.
October 21, 2011
Swisher swings Lady Eagles to sweep of Anderson
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman senior Carly Swisher (Ft. Collins, Colo.) had 14 kills to lead the Lady Eagles to a sweep of visiting Anderson (S.C.) on Friday night in Holt Fieldhouse. C-N won 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-17) to improve to 14-10 overall and 5-8 in South Atlantic Conference play. Anderson falls to 7-17 and 4-9 overall.
October 18, 2011
Swisher leads Lady Eagles to sweep of Milligan
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman Volleyball team made quick work of visiting Milligan College Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse, recording a 3-0 sweep; 25-18, 25-24 and 25-20. The win breaks a three-game losing streak for the Lady Eagles, who are 13-10 on the season with a 4-4 record at home.
October 15, 2011
Lady Eagles fall to Wingate on Friday Night
Wingate, N.C.----The 15th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs swept the visiting Eagles of Carson-Newman College in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action Friday night in Cuddy Arena. The Bulldogs won by scores of 25-11, 25-17 and 31-29 to improve to 20-0 overall and 11-0 in the SAC.
October 15, 2011
Catawba tops Lady Eagles in four sets
SALISBURY, NC -- Catawba moved into a tie for second place in the South Atlantic Conference volleyball race with a four-set win over visiting Carson-Newman on Saturday afternoon at Goodman Gym. The Catawba Indians improved to 14-6 overall and 8-4 in the SAC with the 25-15, 21-25, 26-16 and 25-20 victory. The Lady Eagles fall to 12-10 and 4-8.
October 11, 2011
Lincoln Memorial sweeps Lady Eagles on Tuesday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Lincoln Memorial’s Blaire Fowler (Fort Worth, Tex.) had 15 kills as the visiting Railsplitters swept Carson-Newman in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action on Tuesday night in Holt Fieldhouse.
October 11, 2011
Swisher, Santarelli earn named to Pepsi Beach Bash All-Tournament Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Carson-Newman’s Carly Swisher (Fort Collins, Colo.) and Lauren Santarelli (Colorado Springs, Colo.) have been named to the Pepsi Beach Bash All-Tournament Team, held last weekend at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
October 9, 2011
Lady Eagles split Saturday matches at Beach Bash; Top Shepherd, 3-1
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Senior Carly Swisher had 15 kills as Carson-Newman wore down Shepherd University, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Pepsi Beach Bash. The Lady Eagles, with the 3-1 (30-28, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18) win, improve to 12-7 overall.
October 7, 2011
Lady Eagles extend win streak to six at Beach Bash; Top Davis and Elkins, thump JCSU
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles beat Davis and Elkins, 3-1, and swept Johnson C. Smith, 3-0, to extend its season-high win streak to six matches after Friday’s two wins at the Pepsi Beach Bash in West Palm Beach, Fla. With the wins, the Lady Eagles are now 11-6 on the season and will face Shepherd University and Seton Hill on Saturday afternoon.
October 3, 2011
Carson-Newman's James earns SAC Player of the Week honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman middle hitter Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) has been named SAC Player of the Week, and Mars Hill libero Maggie Murphy is the league's Specialist of the Week, the league announced on Monday. James led Carson-Newman to a 3-0 week that has the Eagles back among the top teams in the SAC standings.
October 1, 2011
Lady Eagles sweep Brevard to cap perfect week in SAC play
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Carly Swisher had 11 kills and freshman Ashley Ferris added nine more as the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles swept Brevard, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference play. With the sweep (25-20, 25-18, 25-16), Carson-Newman improves to 9-6 overall and 4-5 in SAC play. The win is C-N’s fourth straight in SAC play.
September 30, 2011
Swisher, James block L-R’s path, 3-2
HICKORY, N.C. – Carson-Newman’s Carly Swisher (Colorado Springs, Colo.) had 18 kills and Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) added 10 blocks as the Lady Eagles rallied from a 2-1 deficit to top L-R, 3-2 (22-25, 25-13, 19-25, 29-27 and 15-13), on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action.
September 27, 2011
Lady Eagles rally from slow start to bounce Mars Hill, 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College volleyball team fell behind early, came back with a vengeance Tuesday night at Holt Field House. Just a few points away from going down two sets to zero, the Lady Eagles buckled down, winning three consecutive sets to finish off Mars Hill 17-25, 25-23, 26-24 and 25-13 in a South Atlantic Conference match up.
September 24, 2011
Lady Eagles get on track in SAC play, sweep Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. - Perhaps feeling the effects of a crushing five-set defeat at the hands of Lincoln Memorial a night earlier, the Wolves couldn't match Carson-Newman's intensity falling 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-19) at Eleazer Arena on Saturday afternoon.
September 23, 2011
Anderson sweeps Lady Eagles on Friday night
ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson volleyball team took advantage of Carson-Newman miscues to defeat the Lady Eagles, 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-19) in South Atlantic Conference action Friday night at the Abney Athletic Center. Following a five-day layoff, Anderson (5-8, 3-1 SAC) claimed its second straight victory and has won three of its last four outings, while Carson-Newman slipped to 5-6 overall and 0-5 in the league and has dropped three of its last four contests.
September 23, 2011
Livestats/Live Video available for both C-N volleyball matches this weekend
Livestats and a live video feed of Carson-Newman's two road volleyball contests at Anderson and Newberry this weekend are available online.
September 20, 2011
Lincoln Memorial tops Lady Eagles in four sets
HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles dropped their 2011 South Atlantic Conference road debut, 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-19), at Lincoln Memorial University on Tuesday evening. LMU improves to 7-2 with the win and 3-1 in SAC play, while C-N falls to 5-5 overall and 0-4 in league play.
September 16, 2011
Lady Eagles sweep visiting Lander on Friday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – National blocking leader Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) had six blocks and freshman Lauren Santarelli (Colorado Springs, Colo.) had 12 kills as the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles swept visiting Lander on Friday night in Holt Fieldhouse. C-N won 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 26-24) to improve to 5-4 on the year. Lander falls to 6-5.
September 13, 2011
Tusculum rallies to top Lady Eagles, 3-2, in five-set thriller
JEFFERSON CITY- The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles entered Tuesday night’s contest with Tusculum in search of their first South Atlantic Conference win. It appeared as if they were headed in that direction, winning the first two games.
September 10, 2011
Lady Eagles split Saturday matches; Top Converse 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles split a pair of volleyball matches on Saturday afternoon in Jefferson City, falling to Catawba in South Atlantic Conference play, 3-0, before beating Converse College, 3-1, in the nightcap.
September 9, 2011
Video Webcast Available for C-N Volleyball Sept. 9-10, Soccer at TC Sept. 9 & 11
Carson-Newman volleyball and soccer matches over the weekend can be followed by accessing the following links.
September 3, 2011
Lady Eagles beat Erskine, sweep Francis Marion to finish 3-1 at FMU Invitational
FLORENCE, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles won both of their matches on Saturday afternoon at the Francis Marion Invitational, beating Erskine, 3-1, and sweeping Francis Marion, 3-0. The Lady Eagles finish the tournament 3-1 to open the 2011 season.
September 2, 2011
Lady Eagles open 2011 with sweep of Belmont Abbey
FLORENCE, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles came up with the crucial points late in close sets in a 3-0 sweep of Belmont Abbey to open their 2011season early Friday morning at the Francis Marion Invitational. The Lady Eagles won their opening match 25-23, 25-14, 26-24 to open the season with the win.
August 31, 2011
Lady Eagles Open 2011 Season at Francis Marion Tournament Beginning Friday
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles begin their quest for a fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance and their first South Atlantic Conference title under eighth-year head coach Shannon Mincey this Friday as the 2011 volleyball season begins.
August 16, 2011
James, Swisher receive preseason All-SAC volleyball honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman seniors Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) and Carly Swisher (Fort Collins, Colo.) have been named to the 2011 preseason All-South Atlantic Conference volleyball team, league officials announced Tuesday. James received first team honors, while Swisher garnered second team honors.
August 16, 2011
Lady Eagles picked to finish third in 2011 SAC volleyball race
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles are picked to finish third in the 2011 South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
August 15, 2011
Lady Eagles report to camp; Begin preparations for 2011 season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles and eighth-year head coach Shannon Mincey reported to preseason camp on Monday to begin preparations for the 2011 volleyball season. The Lady Eagles have put together back-to-back seasons in which they have reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament, most recently on the strength of an opening-round win over rival Tusculum.
June 22, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts about her mission trip to Brazil with Athletes in Action
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Carson-Newman sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Bryant (Gainesville, Ga.) is playing volleyball in Brazil on a mission trip with Athletes in Action. Bryant shares her thoughts while on the mission trip.
June 20, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts about her mission trip to Brazil with Athletes in Action
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Carson-Newman sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Bryant (Gainesville, Ga.) is playing volleyball in Brazil on a mission trip with Athletes in Action. Bryant shares her thoughts while on the mission trip.
June 14, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant set to play volleyball in Brazil with Athletes in Action
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman sophomore outside hitter Lindsey Bryant (Gainesville, Ga.) will be heading to Brazil to play volleyball on a mission trip with Athletes in Action from June 16-30.
June 9, 2011
Update from Honduras: Carson-Newman's Bowlin, Hayes share their thoughts on day one of their mission trip to Honduras
Carson-Newman juniors Rachael Bowlin and Angelle Hayes are on a mission trip in Honduras. Check back for updates on their trip.
June 7, 2011
Henderson signs with Carson-Newman volleyball
Coach Mincey writes her thoughts on Sarah Henderson a Carson-Newman volleyball signee whose life changed nearly three years ago when she was injured in a near-fatal accident.
April 9, 2011
Second to None: D-II's Top Blocker, C-N's Nikki James
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Statistically, no one was better than Carson-Newman’s Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) this season. The Lady Eagles’ middle blocker finished the 2010 season as the national leader in blocks, topping NCAA Division II statistics with a 1.73 block per set average in leading the her squad in a second consecutive NCAA Tournament second round berth.
March 25, 2011
Update from Bulgaria: Carson-Newman's Bryant gives her final update on her mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Bryant gives her final update on the trip.
March 23, 2011
Update from Bulgaria: Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts on days two and three of her mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Check back for updates on Bryant's trip overseas.
March 22, 2011
Update from Bulgaria: Carson-Newman's Bryant shares her thoughts on day one of her mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Check back for updates on Bryant's trip overseas.
March 20, 2011
Carson-Newman's Bryant set to go on spring break mission trip to Bulgaria
Carson-Newman freshman outside hitter Lindsey Bryant is going on a spring break mission trip to Bulgaria led by the C-N Campus Ministries. Check back for updates on Bryant's trip overseas.
November 29, 2010
Carson-Newman's Mozgai, James garner postseason accolades
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Carson-Newman senior outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) and junior middle hitter Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) have earned several postseason accolades after leading the Lady Eagles to another successful season in 2010.
November 22, 2010
Carson-Newman volleyball signs five student-athletes for 2011 season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball program signed five student-athletes for the 2011 season during the early signing period, head coach Shannon Mincey announced Monday.
November 20, 2010
Lady Eagles' season comes to an end with 3-0 loss to Flagler in NCAA Southeast Region semifinals
WINGATE, N.C. — Second-seeded Flagler College eliminated the sixth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-21) victory on Saturday night in the semifinals of the NCAA Southeast Region Tournament at Cuddy Arena.
November 19, 2010
Lady Eagles battle back to upset third-seeded Tusculum, 3-1, in NCAA Southeast Region Volleyball Tournament, will play Flagler on Saturday
WINGATE, N.C. — The sixth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team bounced back from a first-set loss to win three straight sets as it knocked off third-seeded Tusculum, 3-1 (17-25, 25-22, 25-23, 27-25), on Friday afternoon in the opening round of the 2010 NCAA Southeast Region Tournament at Cuddy Arena.
November 18, 2010
Lady Eagles set to face Tusculum in opening round of NCAA Tournament on Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman College volleyball team will travel all the way to Wingate, N.C. to face a familiar opponent in the first round of the NCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament. The Lady Eagles play rival Tusculum College Friday at noon.
November 15, 2010
Sixth-seeded Lady Eagles set to face third-seeded Tusculum on Friday at noon
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The match time for Friday's NCAA Southeast Region Volleyball Tournament contest between sixth-seeded Carson-Newman and third-seeded Tusculum has been set for noon in Wingate, N.C.
November 14, 2010
Lady Eagles earn No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play Tusculum in opening round
INDIANAPOLIS — The Carson-Newman volleyball team received the No. 6 seed for the 2010 NCAA Southeast Region Tournament, NCAA officials announced Sunday night.
November 13, 2010
Lady Eagles fall to top seed Wingate, 3-0, in SAC Tournament semifinals
SALISBURY, N.C. — Top-seeded Wingate defeated the fourth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-19), on Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament at Goodman Gymnasium.
November 12, 2010
Lady Eagles win thriller against Catawba, 3-2, in opening round of SAC Tournament
SALISBURY, N.C. — The fourth-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball team held off fifth-seeded Catawba, 3-2 (24-26, 27-25, 25-23, 18-25, 17-15), on Friday afternoon in the first round of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament at Goodman Gym.
November 11, 2010
Lady Eagles remain at No. 6 in final regular season NCAA Southeast Region rankings
INDIANAPOLIS — The Carson-Newman volleyball team remained at No. 6 in this week's NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings, NCAA officials announced Wednesday.
November 11, 2010
Lady Eagles Head to Salisbury for SAC Tournament, Face Host Catawba on Friday
JEFFERSON CITY — It’s the volleyball postseason and that’s when Carson-Newman College becomes more dangerous than ever. The Lady Eagles in recent years have made a habit of playing best when it’s needed the most.
November 11, 2010
Carson-Newman's Mozgai, James earn All-SAC volleyball honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Carson-Newman volleyball team placed two players on the 2010 All-South Atlantic Conference team, league officials announced Thursday.
November 7, 2010
Lady Eagles earn No. 4 seed in 2010 Food Lion SAC Volleyball Tournament
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Carson-Newman volleyball team is the No. 4 seed in this week's 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Tournament, league officials announced Saturday.
November 6, 2010
Lady Eagles end regular season with 3-2 win at Lenoir-Rhyne
HICKORY, N.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team closed out regular season play with a 3-2 (25-22, 11-25, 25-14, 16-25, 15-12) victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Shuford Gymnasium.
November 5, 2010
Carson-Newmans picks up sweep at Brevard, 3-0
Brevard, N.C. - Seven Tornados recorded kills in Friday evening’s match against Carson-Newman College, but the Eagles used a pair of 17 kill performances by Nikki James and Carly Mozgai as Brevard fell in SAC action, 27-25, 25-17, 25-20.
November 4, 2010
Lady Eagles move up to sixth in NCAA Southeast Region rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman volleyball team moved up one spot to No. 6 in this week's NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings, NCAA officials announced Wednesday.
November 2, 2010
Mars Hill tops Carson-Newman, 3-1, on Senior Night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team fell to Mars Hill, 3-1 (18-25, 27-29, 25-19, 25-27) on Senior Night Tuesday in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 30, 2010
Lady Eagles sweep Barton, Converse
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team picked up a pair of wins on Saturday afternoon at Converse College.
October 26, 2010
Lady Eagles Fall in Four Sets to Tusculum
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team fell to Tusculum, 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 20-25, 15-25), on Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference play at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 25, 2010
Lady Eagles to Host Dig for the Cure on Tuesday for Match with Tusculum
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team will be hosting "Dig for the Cure" in support of breast cancer awareness on Tuesday for its match with South Atlantic Conference rival Tusculum.
October 23, 2010
Lady Eagles Finish 1-1 in Tri-match at Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team went 1-1 on Saturday as a part of a tri-match at Anderson (S.C.) at the Abney Athletic Center.
October 22, 2010
Lady Eagles cruise to sweep at Newberry, 3-0
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles squeezed out a 25-22 win in the second set, and cruised in the first and third sets, to sweep Newberry College on Friday evening, 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-10), at Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C.
October 21, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball Ranked Seventh in NCAA Southeast Region Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman volleyball is ranked seventh in the first NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings of the season, NCAA officials announced Wednesday.
October 16, 2010
Wingate Defeats Lady Eagles in Three Sets
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team fell to Wingate, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference play at Holt Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs won by the scores of 25-12, 25-18 and 25-17.
October 15, 2010
Lady Eagles Sweep Catawba, 3-0
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-21, 27-25, 25-18) sweep of Catawba on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 12, 2010
Carson-Newman falls at LMU, 3-1
HARROGATE, Tenn. -- Senior Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) amassed 13 kills, but it wasn't enough to keep the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles from dropping a South Atlantic Conference match to Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday night, 3-1, in Harrogate, Tenn.
October 2, 2010
Lady Eagles Fall to Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to wins in the first two sets on Saturday against Lenoir-Rhyne, but the Bears rallied to win the final three as they defeated the Lady Eagles 3-2 (18-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-15, 15-11) in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 1, 2010
Lady Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Six Matches with 3-1 Victory over Brevard
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Senior Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) tallied a match-high 16 kills and junior Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) added 15 kills to lead the Carson-Newman volleyball team to a 3-1 (29-27, 22-25, 25-12, 29-27) victory over Brevard on Friday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 29, 2010
Carson-Newman’s James leads nation in blocks
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman middle blocker Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) is the NCAA D-II leader in blocks per set in this week’s NCAA statistics. James is averaging 1.74 blocks per set for the 10-3 (4-3 SAC) Lady Eagles. She is third nationally with 27 solo blocks, and had seven block in Tuesday night’s win at Mars Hill, 3-2. For the year, she has 82 total blocks.
September 28, 2010
Lady Eagles outlast Mars Hill, 3-2
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Carson-Newman volleyball team held off Mars Hill in five games inside Stanford Arena. The Lady Eagles won by scores of 17-25, 25-21, 25-20, 24-26 and 15-9 to improve to 10-3 overall, 4-3 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Lions fall to 5-6 overall, 2-6 in the league.


September 27, 2010
Carson-Newman's Mozgai Named SAC Volleyball Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
September 25, 2010
Lady Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Four Matches with 3-0 Sweep of Anderson
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team stretched its winning streak to four matches with a 3-0 (27-25, 26-24, 25-18) sweep of Anderson on Saturday in South Atlantic Conference Action at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 24, 2010
Lady Eagles Roll to 3-0 Sweep of Newberry
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-8) victory over Newberry in South Atlantic Conference action on Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 21, 2010
Lady Eagles Defeat Maryville College, 3-1
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team cruised to a two-set lead on its way to a 3-1 (25-14, 25-16, 19-25, 25-19) victory over Maryville College on Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 15, 2010
Lady Eagles sweep Milligan, 3-0
Milligan College, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2010) --- Senior outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) has a team-high 14 kills and sophomore libero Angelle Hayes (Brentwood, Tenn.) had 26 digs as the Lady Eagles swept a road match Wednesday night at Milligan College, 3-0.
September 14, 2010
Mozgai gets 1,000th career kill, Lady Eagles fall to Tusculum, 3-1
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Carson-Newman senior Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) recorded 11 kills, including the 1,000th of her career, but the Lady Eagles dropped their third-straight South Atlantic Conference road match 3-1 to rival Tusculum College on Tuesday night at Pioneer Arena.
September 11, 2010
Lady Eagles Fall to Wingate, 3-0, in SAC Play
Wingate, N.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (15-25, 17-25, 17-25) decision to Wingate on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Cuddy Arena.
September 10, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball Swept by Catawba, 3-0, for First Loss of Season
SALISBURY, N.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team suffered its first loss of the 2010 season on Friday night, falling to Catawba 3-0 (28-30, 23-25, 24-26) in South Atlantic Conference action at Goodman Gym.
September 10, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball a Finalist for AVCA Play of the Week
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman volleyball team is a finalist for this week's America Volleyball Coaches Association Play of the Week .
September 9, 2010
Lady Eagles Look to Remain Perfect During Tough SAC Road Trip this Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — If a game can define a season, Carson-Newman College's 3-2 win over Lincoln Memorial University on Sept. 7 will hopefully fit the bill. The Lady Eagles battled the 4-0 Lady Railsplitters to standstill, taking the win in the final two points in the fifth game. The undefeated Carson-Newman women will need the momentum this weekend when they face the top two teams in the South Atlantic Conference, Wingate and Catawba.
September 7, 2010
Lady Eagles 4-0 at Francis Marion Invitational
FLORENCE, S.C. - The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles gutted out a tough 3-1 win over home-standing Francis Marion University on Saturday morning en route to a perfect 4-0 start to the 2010 season at the FMU Volleyball Invitational on the weekend.
September 7, 2010
Lady Eagles Hold Off Lincoln Memorial, 3-2, to Remain Undefeated
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team held off a late Lincoln Memorial comeback to claim a 3-2 (25-16, 25-17, 18-25, 22-25, 16-14) victory over the Railsplitters on Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse.
September 7, 2010
Carson-Newman's James Named SAC Volleyball Player of the Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman middle hitter Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) has been named the first South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the 2010 season, the league announced Tuesday.
August 29, 2010
Lady Eagles Look to Build on Success of 2009
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - I want my players to leave this season with a very special feeling about their time together. 'Time together' is going to be a key ingredient in our success. We have fallen just short of the finish line for the past 2 years. Although we have had very successful seasons in the big picture of Carson-Newman volleyball, a first place finish is something our team will aim for. That won't be our only aim though and we will be bound together by more than just a desire to win. Spiritual growth, academic success, volunteering our services, and being more involved on campus will also be among the many things we spend time on.
August 17, 2010
Lady Eagles Picked Third in SAC Preseason Volleyball Poll
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman volleyball team has been picked to finish third in the South Atlantic Conference in a vote of the league's head coaches, conference officials announced Tuesday.
August 17, 2010
Mozgai, James Garner Preseason All-SAC Volleyball Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Two Lady Eagles have been named to the 2010 preseason All-South Atlantic Conference volleyball team, league officials announced Tuesday.
July 26, 2010
Former Lady Eagle Stepp Named Head Volleyball Coach at Jefferson County
DANDRIDGE – Energetic, competitive, hard-working and tough. Those are words that Carson-Newman head coach Shannon Mincey uses to describe former player Salem Stepp.
June 9, 2010
Lady Eagles Add Four to 2010 Volleyball Signing Class
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman volleyball program has added four signees for the 2010 season, head coach Shannon Mincey announced Wednesday.
April 7, 2010
Lady Eagle Nikki James Coaches Upward Basketball Team
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman sophomore Nikki James (Cookeville, Tenn.) spent part of her winter giving back to the community as a basketball coach in the Upward organization of Jefferson County. James, a standout volleyball player for the Lady Eagles and a business administration major at C-N, showed her love for teaching and sports by taking on a team of eight first through third-grade girls named the Sparks.
January 6, 2010
Carson-Newman Volleyball Signs Lindsey Bryant For The 2010 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman volleyball has signed one recruit during the early signing period. Lindsey Bryant will don the orange and blue of the Lady Eagles next fall, Head Volleyball Coach Shannon Miney announced today.
December 8, 2009
Carson-Newman’s Stephanie Cutter Named All-Southeast Region Honorable Mention By The AVCA
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Carson-Newman senior setter Stephanie Cutter was selected as an honorable mention All-Southeast Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after a strong senior season. The senior capped off an impressive career, leading the Lady Eagles to their first-ever NCAA Division II tournament win on Nov. 19 over Catawba, and a 23-10 overall record with a 12-4 mark in South Atlantic Conference play.
November 23, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Places Two On The All-Southeast Region Tournament Team
WINGATE, N.C. – Carson-Newman saw two of its players named to the All-Southeast Region Tournament Team after advancing to the second round of the 2009 NCAA Division II Tournament. Senior outside hitter Jessica Schachleiter (Cincinnati, Ohio) and junior outside hitter Carly Mozgai (Greensboro, N.C.) took home all-tournament honors as the Lady Eagles progressed to the round of 32 for the first time in school history.
November 21, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Wins First-Ever NCAA Playoff Match, 3-2, Over Catawba Friday
WINGATE, N.C. - Carson-Newman College won a suspenseful fifth set to take a 3-2 (11-25, 25-23, 25-20, 22-25, 19-17) victory over Catawba College in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional volleyball tournament Friday night. The win was the first in NCAA postseason play in Carson-Newman history.
November 21, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Ends 2009 Season With 3-0 Loss To Wingate In Southeast Region Semifinals
WINGATE, N.C. - The No. 24 and top-seeded Wingate University Volleyball Team (36-1) hit .389 for the match as it swept Carson-Newman College (23-10), 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-19), in NCAA Division II Southeast Region Semifinal action at Cuddy Arena Saturday night. Wingate reaches the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.
November 18, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball NCAA Tournament Bound
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Volleyball Team has reached the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. This time out, the Lady Eagles want to take it one step farther. C-N will take on SAC-rival Catawba College, Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m., at Cuddy Arena in Wingate, N.C.
November 15, 2009
Wingate Wins Fourth-Straight Food Lion SAC Tournament Title With A 3-1 Victory Over Carson-Newman Sunday
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 24 and top-seeded Wingate University Volleyball Team (34-1) hit .295 as a team for the match as the Bulldogs defeated #2 Carson-Newman (22-9) 3-1 (25-9, 23-25, 25-21, 25-23) Sunday afternoon at Pioneer Arena on the campus of Tusculum College. With the win, Wingate becomes the first school to ever win four straight SAC tournaments.
November 15, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Draws Fourth Seed For 2009 NCAA Division II Southeast Region Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (22-9) has received the fourth seed for the 2009 NCAA Division II Southeast Region Tournament, NCAA officials announced Sunday night. The Lady Eagles will take on the Lady Catawba Indians of Catawba College on Friday in the region quarterfinal match. The eight-team tournament will take place on the campus of Wingate University for the second straight year as the Bulldogs claimed the top seed.
November 14, 2009
Carson-Newman Outlasts Lincoln Memorial In The Semifinals Of The 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - Carly Mozgai led all players with 19 kills, including the all-important final one as Carson-Newman advanced to the 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament final against Wingate with the five set win over Lincoln Memorial, 25-20, 15-25, 30-28, 21-25 and 15-12.
November 13, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Advances To The Semifinals Of The 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament, Defeating Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-1
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The second-seeded Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (21-8) took advantage of 13 team blocks as it defeated #7 Lenoir-Rhyne University (19-15), 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 27-29, 25-18), Friday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament. With the victory, the Lady Eagles advance to take on the winner of the Newberry-Lincoln Memorial match on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
November 12, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball To Face Lenoir-Rhyne In 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament Quarterfinals
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After finishing second in South Atlantic Conference play for the second straight year, the Carson-Newman College Volleyball team must now turn their attention to tournament time. The #2 Lady Eagles will take on the seventh-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears Friday at 5:00 p.m., in the quarterfinals of the 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament.
November 7, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Locks Up Second Place With A 3-1 Victory Over Catawba Saturday In SAC Action
SALISBURY, N.C. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (20-8, 11-4 SAC) secured second place in the 2009 South Atlantic Conference Regular Season as it defeated Catawba College (16-10, 9-7 SAC) by a 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 29-27) score Saturday afternoon at Goodman Gymnasium. The Lady Eagles also achieved their fourth 20-win season under the tutelage of sixth-year Head Coach Shannon Mincey and their seventh since 2001.
November 6, 2009
No. 23 Wingate Volleyball Outlasts Carson-Newman Onslaught, 3-2, Friday Night In SAC Action
WINGATE, N.C. – The Wingate University Volleyball Team (30-1, 15-0 SAC) got all that it could handle from Carson-Newman College (19-8, 11-4 SAC) Friday night at Cuddy Arena, as the Bulldogs held on to defeat the Lady Eagles by a 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21, 17-15) score in South Atlantic Conference action. C-N came as close as anybody has to handing Wingate its first SAC loss since the 2006 season.
November 5, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Multimedia Information For This Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball will complete the 2009 South Atlantic Conference regular season this weekend as it travels to Wingate University and Catawba College. The Lady Eagles are looking to avenge losses from earlier this season to both teams.
November 3, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats King, 3-2, In 2009 Home Finale Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (19-7) kept their win streak alive Tuesday night as the Lady Eagles defeated the King College Tornado (21-8) by a 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 28-30, 15-8) score at Holt Fieldhouse. The match was the final regular season home contest for C-N this year. With the win, Carson-Newman evened the season series with King at 1-1.
November 2, 2009
Carson-Newman’s Cutter Garners SAC Specialist of the Week Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carson-Newman’s Stephanie Cutter (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) has been named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.
October 31, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Brevard, 3-0, Saturday Afternoon In South Atlantic Conference Action
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (18-7, 11-3 SAC) withstood strong rallies from Brevard College (12-14, 1-13 SAC) Saturday afternoon as it defeated the Tornados, 3-0 (25-23, 29-27, 25-23), in South Atlantic Conference action at Holt Fieldhouse. With the win, the Lady Eagles retain sole possession of second place in the league.
October 30, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Escapes Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2, In A Thriller At Holt Fieldhouse Friday Night
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College and Lenoir-Rhyne University Volleyball Teams battled back and forth in a thriller in South Atlantic Conference action Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse. The Lady Eagles defeated the Bears, 3-2 (25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 23-25, 15-12), to retain sole possession of second place in the SAC standings. C-N honored its five seniors before the match as a part of Senior Weekend.
October 29, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Jumps To Fifth In NCAA Division II Southeast Region Rankings
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team moved up two spots to fifth in this week’s NCAA Division II Southeast Region Rankings, NCAA officials announced Thursday. These rankings, calculated by a mathematical formula, are the official determinant for postseason play at the Division II level.
October 28, 2009
Carson-Newman Defeats Mars Hill, 3-0, In A Record-Setting Night Tuesday On The Road
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (16-7, 9-3 SAC) defeated Mars Hill College (9-14, 2-12 SAC) by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-22) margin Tuesday night in South Atlantic Conference action to take sole position of second place in league play. The contest was played at North Buncombe High School due to a leak in the roof at Stanford Arena on the campus of Mars Hill.
October 26, 2009
Carson-Newman's Stephanie Cutter Named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Stephanie Cutter has been named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist of the Week, SAC officials announced Monday. Cutter wins the award for the second time this season.
October 23, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Routs Queens, 3-0, Friday Afternoon At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (15-7) posted their best hitting percentage of the year (.493) Friday afternoon as it blew past Queens (N.C.) University by a 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-13) score at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 21, 2009
Scheduling Changes Made For Carson-Newman Volleyball This Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. – The Carson-Newman Mid-Season Volleyball Tournament has been changed due to illness affecting some of the teams involved. Originally a two-day event, the tournament will now consist of a doubleheader featuring Carson-Newman College, Lincoln Memorial University and Queens (N.C.) University on Friday, Oct. 23.
October 20, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Tusculum, 3-2, In A Five-Set Thriller Tuesday In SAC Action
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (14-7, 8-3 SAC) won a five-set thriller over Tusculum College (15-11, 6-6 SAC), 3-2 (25-15, 22-25, 23-25, 25-13, 16-14), Tuesday evening at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference play. With the victory, the Lady Eagles sweep the season series with the Pioneers.
October 17, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Newberry, 3-0, Saturday In South Atlantic Conference Action
Newberry, S.C. – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (13-7, 7-3 SAC) jumped on Newberry College (15-11, 5-6 SAC) early and didn’t look back as the Lady Eagles prevailed by a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-22) score Saturday afternoon at Eleazer Arena in South Atlantic Conference action.
October 15, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Listed Seventh In The First NCAA Division II Southeast Region Rankings Of The Season
INDIANAPOLIS – The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team is listed seventh in the first NCAA Division II Southeast Region rankings of the season, NCAA officials announced Thursday. These rankings, calculated by a mathematical formula, are the official determinant for postseason play at the Division II level.
October 14, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Sweeps Lincoln Memorial, 3-0, To Split The Season Series With The Lady Railsplitters
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (12-7, 6-3 SAC) got back on the winning track Tuesday night as it defeated Lincoln Memorial University by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-23) score at Holt Fieldhouse in South Atlantic Conference action. With the win, the Lady Eagles move into a tie for second place in SAC play with the Lady Railsplitters, who have lost three straight.
October 10, 2009
Catawba Volleyball Downs Carson-Newman, 3-0, Saturday At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Catawba College Volleyball Team (11-7, 4-4 SAC) defeated Carson-Newman College (11-7, 5-3 SAC) by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-15) score in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday morning at Holt Fieldhouse.
October 9, 2009
Wingate Volleyball Snaps Carson-Newman's Win Streak With A 3-1 Win Friday At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Wingate University Volleyball Team (19-1, 7-0 SAC) remained perfect in South Atlantic Conference Play Friday evening as it defeated Carson-Newman College (11-6, 5-2 SAC) by a 3-1 (23-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-16) score at Holt Fieldhouse. With the victory, the Bulldogs snapped the Lady Eagles' five-match win streak.
October 5, 2009
Carson-Newman's Jasmine Clark Named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Jasmine Clark has been named South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, league officials announced Monday. It is the second straight week that a Lady Eagle has earned conference honors.
October 3, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Sweeps Brevard, 3-0, In South Atlantic Conference Action Saturday Afternoon
BREVARD, N.C. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (11-5, 4-1 SAC) took advantage of a superb afternoon from its middle hitters as the Lady Eagles defeated the Tornados of Brevard College (10-6, 1-5 SAC) in South Atlantic Conference action by a 3-1 (25-19, 25-20, 25-23) score Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Gymnasium.
October 2, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Defeats Lenoir-Rhyne, 3-2, In A South Atlantic Conference Thriller Friday Night
HICKORY, N.C. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (10-5, 4-1 SAC) battled back twice and outlasted Lenoir-Rhyne University (13-6, 1-3 SAC) Friday night at Shuford Memorial Gymnasium in South Atlantic Conference action. Senior middle Katie Troyer (Plain City, Ohio) posted her 1,000th kill as a Lady Eagle during the match.
September 29, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Sweeps Mars Hill, 3-0, In South Atlantic Conference Action Tuesday At Holt Fieldhouse
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (9-5, 3-1 SAC) defeated Mars Hill College (7-7, 1-5 SAC), 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-12), Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse. Five Lady Eagles tallied seven or more kills in the match.
September 28, 2009
Carson-Newman's Stephanie Cutter Wins South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman College's Stephanie Cutter (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Specialist of the Week, league officials announced today. This is the first time this season and the first time since Oct. 13, 2008 that a Lady Eagle has been named league player of the week.
September 22, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Downs Tusculum, 3-1, In South Atlantic Conference Action Tuesday Night
Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (8-5, 2-1 SAC) pushed its South Atlantic Conference win streak to two matches Tuesday evening as it defeated Tusculum College (7-7, 1-3 SAC) by a 3-1 (20-25, 25-11, 25-17, 25-22) score at home. The Lady Eagles are currently 6-1 in the friendly confines of Holt Fieldhouse.
September 19, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Comes From Behind To Defeat Newberry, 3-1, Saturday At Holt Fieldhouse
Jefferson City, Tenn. - Carson-Newman College (7-5, 1-1 SAC) took advantage of 15.5 blocks Saturday as it defeated visiting Newberry College (9-7, 1-2 SAC) by a 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 31-29) score in South Atlantic Conference volleyball action Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse. Three players recorded at least seven blocks in the match for the Lady Eagles.
September 15, 2009
Lincoln Memorial Volleyball Downs Carson-Newman, 3-0, To Open South Atlantic Conference Play
Harrogate, Tenn. - The Lincoln Memorial University Volleyball team (8-2, 1-0 SAC) picked up its first South Atlantic Conference win of the season Tuesday night as it defeated visiting Carson-Newman College (6-5, 0-1 SAC) in straight sets, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-19), at Mars Gymnasium. The Lady Railsplitters have defeated the Lady Eagles three straight times dating back to November 14, 2008.
September 12, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Downs Anderson, 3-1, Saturday At Lincoln Memorial
Harrogate, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (6-4) got back on the winning track after a six-day layoff Saturday as it defeated Anderson University (6-3) by a 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 28-26, 25-20) score. The match was the first of a double-header hosted by Lincoln Memorial as the Trojans faced off against the Lady Railsplitters in the nightcap.
September 5, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Splits Its Pair Of Matches On Day Two Of The Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge
Banner Elk, N.C. - Carson-Newman College (4-5) split its final two matches of the Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge Saturday at Williams Gymnasium, first defeating host school Lees-McRae College (4-2), 3-1, and rounded out the tournament with a loss to the University of West Alabama (7-2), 3-0.
September 4, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Splits A Pair Of Matches Friday At The Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge
Banner Elk, N.C. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (4-3) went 1-1 on day one of the Lees-McRae Carolina Challenge Friday at Williams Gymnasium as it defeated Mount Olive College (0-6), 3-0, and dropped the nightcap to Flagler College (3-4), 3-0.
September 1, 2009
King Volleyball Sweeps Carson-Newman, 3-0, Tuesday Evening In Bristol
Bristol, Tenn. - The King College Volleyball Team (1-1) took advantage of a .268 (47-17-112) to .150 (33-18-100) hitting margin over Carson-Newman College (3-2) as the Tornado defeated the Eagles, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-22), Tuesday evening at the King College Student Convocation & Recreation Center.
August 29, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Splits A Pair Of Matches On The Final Day Of The Chick-fil-A Invitational Saturday
Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (3-1) split its pair of matches Saturday to conclude play in the Chick-fil-A Invitational. The Lady Eagles fell to the Javelinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville, 3-0, in their first outing of the day before defeating the University of Charleston (W.Va.) Golden Eagles, 3-0, to wrap up tournament play on a high note.
August 28, 2009
Carson-Newman Volleyball Opens The 2009 Campaign With Two Wins At The Chick-fil-A Invitational Friday
Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Carson-Newman College Volleyball Team (2-0) picked up two wins Friday as the host of the Chick-fil-A Invitational at Holt Fieldhouse. The Lady Eagles defeated Glenville State College, 3-0, in their afternoon outing and outlasted a strong Francis Marion University squad, 3-1, in the nightcap.
August 27, 2009
C-N Looks to Build Upon Success of 2008
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team will showcase many new faces for the 2009 season, as five newcomers will be counted on to produce for the Eagles.
August 26, 2009
Chick-fil-A Volleyball Invitational Hosted by Carson-Newman
Holt Fieldhouse - Jefferson City, Tenn. August 28-29, 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 1:00 Carson-Newman 3, Glenville State 0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14)
August 21, 2009
Carson-Newman Set to Face Lee in Exhibition
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team will tune up for next week's regular season opener with an exhibition at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. tonight. C-N coach Shannon Mincey said playing a team of Lee's caliber will be very beneficial for her squad.
August 7, 2009
Lady Eagles Begin Preparations for 2009 Season
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team returned to campus on Friday for the start of preseason practice. Lady Eagle coach Shannon Mincey, who enters her sixth season at the helm of the program, is looking forward to getting the 2009 campaign underway.
August 5, 2009
Three Lady Eagles Earn Preseason All-SAC Honors
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team landed three members on the preseason All-South Atlantic Conference teams, league officials announced Wednesday.
August 5, 2009
Lady Eagles Picked Second in SAC Preseason Poll
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Carson-Newman volleyball team is picked to finish second in the South Atlantic Conference in a vote of the league's head coaches, conference officials announced Wednesday.
May 28, 2009
Rafalowski Earns Head Coaching Position
May 22, 2009
Lady Eagles Announce 2009 Volleyball Schedule
April 27, 2009
Lady Eagle Volleyball Adds Three for 2009 Season
March 9, 2009
Lady Eagles hold clinic for handicapped Jefferson County students
February 20, 2009
C-N signee named Region III Player of the Year
December 19, 2008
Lady Eagle Volleyball Signs Two for 2009
November 30, 2008
Mozgai named to the All-Southeast Region Team
November 21, 2008
Lady Eagles' Season Ends With 3-1 Loss to LMU
November 20, 2008
C-N Volleyball Team Ready To Make First NCAA Appearance Since 2002
November 16, 2008
Lady Eagles Wait for NCAA Announcement
November 16, 2008
Times set for NCAA Volleyball Tournament
November 14, 2008
Lincoln Memorial Edges Carson-Newman 3-2 in SAC Tournament Semifinal Match
Season complete. Check back later for next season's schedule.
| Fri., Nov. 11 | Women's Volleyball at Wingate | L, 3-2 | Final |
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| Sat., Nov. 5 | Women's Volleyball vs. Brevard | W, 3-1 | Final |
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| Fri., Nov. 4 | Women's Volleyball vs. Lenoir-Rhyne | W, 3-2 | Final |
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| Tue., Nov. 1 | Women's Volleyball at Mars Hill | L, 3-0 | Final |
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| Thu., Oct. 27 | Women's Volleyball at Maryville (Tenn.) | W, 3-1 | Final |
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| Tue., Oct. 25 | Women's Volleyball at Tusculum | L, 3-1 | Final |
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| Sat., Oct. 22 | Women's Volleyball vs. Newberry | L, 3-2 | Final |
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| Fri., Oct. 21 | Women's Volleyball vs. Anderson (S.C.) | W, 3-0 | Final |
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| Tue., Oct. 18 | Women's Volleyball vs. Milligan | W, 3-0 | Final |
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| Sat., Oct. 15 | Women's Volleyball at Catawba | L, 3-1 | Final |
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| Fri., Oct. 14 | Women's Volleyball at Wingate | L, 3-0 | Final |
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| Tue., Oct. 11 | Women's Volleyball vs. Lincoln Memorial | L, 3-0 | Final |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | Women's Volleyball at Shepherd | W, 3-0 | Final |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | Women's Volleyball at Seton Hill | L, 3-0 | Final |
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| Fri., Oct. 7 | Women's Volleyball vs. Johnson C. Smith | W, 3-0 | Final |
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