2009 PRESS RELEASES

November 16, 2009
VB: ALL-REGION - Bruins’ Pledger Receives AVCA All-West Region Honorable Mention
NEWBERG, Ore. - Capping off an outstanding first season with the George Fox University Bruins, middle blocker Eliza Pledger has received honorable mention for the NCAA Division III All-West Region women’s volleyball team as selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

November 11, 2009
VB: ALL-NWC - Three Members of Much-Improved Bruins Earn All-Conference Honors
NEWBERG, Ore. - Three members of the 2009 George Fox University women’s volleyball team which posted in its best record in seven years - Eliza Pledger and Lyndsay Hovee on the Second Team and Kaitlyn Maddams as an honorable mention - have received All-Northwest Conference honors as voted on by the league’s nine coaches.

November 7, 2009
VB: WILLAMETTE 3, GEORGE FOX 0 - Bruins’ Best Year Since ’02 Ends in Loss to Bearcats
SALEM, Ore. - Although they were swept in their Northwest Conference women’s volleyball season finale by the Willamette University Bearcats 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-18) Saturday night here at Cone Fieldhouse, the George Fox University Bruins’ final overall record of 17-7 made 2009 their best year since going 20-6 in 2002.

November 6, 2009
VB: PUGET SOUND 3, GEORGE FOX 1 - Loggers Outblock Bruins to Break Tie for 2nd
NEWBERG, Ore. - In a battle between two of the top blocking teams in the nation, the University of Puget Sound Loggers won a showdown for second place in the Northwest Conference women’s volleyball chase with a 3-1 win (27-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22) over the George Fox University Bruins Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

October 31, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, LINFIELD 1 - Bruins Tame Wildcats to Set Up 2nd-Place Showdown
NEWBERG, Ore. - Setting the stage for a huge showdown for second place in the Northwest Conference women’s volleyball race on Friday, the George Fox University Bruins knocked off the error-prone Linfield College Wildcats 3-1 (25-18, 26-28, 25-19, 25-22) Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

October 30, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, PACIFIC 0 - Bruins Baffle Boxers to Maintain Share of 2nd in NWC
NEWBERG, Ore. - Maintaining their position in the tightly-packed race for second place in the Northwest Conference standings, the George Fox University Bruins took care of the Pacific University Boxers 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-16) in women’s volleyball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

October 28, 2009
VB: Maddams Blocks Way to BAA, NWC HM Honors for Oct. 19-25
NEWBERG, Ore. - Two excellent blocking games and a consistent offensive performance as the Bruins went 1-1 have earned Kaitlyn Maddams the Bruin Athletic Association Women's Athlete of the Week award for Oct. 19-25.

October 24, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, WHITMAN 1 - Bruins Bounce Back to Manhandle Missionaries
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Recovering nicely from their worst offensive night of the season on Friday, the George Fox University Bruins hit .205 and used 14 blocks to knock off the Whitman College Missionaries 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 26-24, 25-13) in a Northwest Conference women’s volleyball match Saturday night here in the Sherwood Center.

October 23, 2009
VB: WHITWORTH 3, GEORGE FOX 0 - Pirates Pay Back Bruins with Return Sweep
SPOKANE, Wash. - After being swept in three straight sets by George Fox University back on Sept. 26 in Newberg, Ore., the Whitworth University Pirates returned the favor Friday night here at the Whitworth Fieldhouse, handing the Bruins a 3-0 setback (25-20, 26-24, 25-17) in a Northwest Conference women’s volleyball match.

October 17, 2009
VB: PAC LUTHERAN 3, GEORGE FOX 1 - Bruins Get a Set but Lutes Get Whole Match
NEWBERG, Ore. - Although they became the first team to win a set from Pacific Lutheran University in Northwest Conference play this season, the George Fox University Bruins could not complete the upset and dropped a 3-1 decision (17-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-17) to the 16th-ranked Lutes Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

October 14, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, LEWIS & CLARK 1 - Bruins Beat Pioneers in Battle for 2nd in NWC
PORTLAND, Ore. - In a battle for sole possession of second place in the Northwest Conference women’s volleyball race, the George Fox University Bruins came away with a 3-1 victory (16-25, 25-16, 25-21, 25-23) over the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers Wednesday night here at the Pamplin Sports Center.

October 14, 2009
VB: Pledger Earns BAA, NWC Athlete of Week Awards for Oct. 5-11
NEWBERG, Ore. - For the second time this season, Eliza Pledger has been named Bruin Athletic Association Women's Athlete of the Week and Northwest Conference Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week, capturing the awards for Oct. 5-11.

October 10, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, PUGET SOUND 1 - Bruins Stun No. 22 Loggers for 8th Straight Win
TACOMA, Wash. - Four George Fox University hitters, set up by Ali Toedtemeier’s career-high 41 assists, posted double-figure kills to lead the Bruins past the 22nd-ranked University of Puget Sound Loggers 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-15, 25-16) for their eighth straight win in Northwest Conference volleyball Saturday night here at Memorial Fieldhouse.

October 9, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, WILLAMETTE 2 - Bruins Edge Bearcats to Run Win Streak to Seven
NEWBERG, Ore. - Down 9-6 in the fifth set, the George Fox University Bruins went on a 9-2 run to pull out a 3-2 victory (25-15, 28-26, 18-25, 22-25, 15-11) over the Willamette University Bearcats for their seventh straight win in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

October 7, 2009
Hovee Earns BAA, NWC Volleyball Player of the Week Honors for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
NEWBERG, Ore. - With double-figure games in kills and digs during two Bruin wins, Lyndsay Hovee has earned Bruin Athletic Association Women's Athlete of the Week and Northwest Conference Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week for Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

October 3, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, PACIFIC 1 - Grant Gets 550th Coaching Win as Bruins Beat Boxers
FOREST GROVE, Ore. - Veteran mentor Steve Grant picked up his milestone 550th coaching win as the George Fox University Bruins bounced back from Pacific University’s best-hitting game of the season in the first set for a 3-1 victory over the Boxers in Northwest Conference volleyball action Saturday night here at the Pacific Athletic Center.

October 2, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, LINFIELD 0 - Bruins Blank Wildcats for Third Straight NWC Sweep
McMINNVILLE, Ore. - Led by a trio of frontline players who combined for a .455 hitting percentage, the visiting George Fox University Bruins posted their third straight three-set sweep of a Northwest Conference foe with a 3-0 win (25-17, 28-26, 25-17) over the Linfield College Wildcats in women’s volleyball action Friday night here at Ted Wilson Gym.

September 26, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, WHITWORTH 0 - Bruins Sizzle on Offense in Racing Past Pirates
NEWBERG, Ore. - Sizzling on offense with 44 kills and only nine errors for a red-hot hitting percentage of .350 for the match, the George Fox University Bruins sailed past the Whitworth University Pirates 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-15) in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball action Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

September 25, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, WHITMAN 0 - Bruins Streak Past Missionaries for First NWC Win
NEWBERG, Ore. - Running off winning streaks of seven, eight, and six points to build leads in three consecutive sets, the George Fox University Bruins picked up their first Northwest Conference win of the season 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 20-18) over the Whitman College Missionaries in women’s volleyball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

September 22, 2009
VB: GEORGE FOX 3, CORBAN 1 - Bruins Pack Away Warriors Behind Panico and Pledger
NEWBERG, Ore. - Outside hitter Jennifer Panico and middle blocker Eliza Pledger combined for 23 kills and a robust .487 hitting percentage, leading the George Fox University Bruins to a 3-1 win (25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 25-21) over the never-say-die Corban College Warriors in a non-conference women’s volleyball match Tuesday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

September 19, 2009
GEORGE FOX 3, NW CHRISTIAN 0: Bruins Block Beacons to Return to Wins Column
NEWBERG, Ore. - Breaking out of their modest two-game losing streak, the George Fox University Bruins returned to the win column with a good defensive effort as they knocked off the Northwest Christian University Beacons 3-0 (25-13, 27-25, 25-20) in a non-conference women’s volleyball match Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

September 18, 2009
PACIFIC LUTHERAN 3, GEORGE FOX 0: Lutes Down Bruins to Open NWC Title Defense
PARKLAND, Wash. - Winner of three straight Northwest Conference women’s volleyball championships and favored to make it four in a row this season, the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes began their title defense with a 3-0 victory (25-18, 25-22, 25-21) over the George Fox University Bruins Friday night here at Olson Auditorium.

September 16, 2009
LEWIS & CLARK 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Bruins Fall to Pioneers in Conference Lidlifter
NEWBERG, Ore. - In a match that statistically played to a virtual standstill, the George Fox University Bruins had no answer for middle hitter Katherine Fiedler, who led the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers to a come-from-behind 3-2 victory in the Northwest Conference women’s volleyball opener for both teams Wednesday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

September 12, 2009
CAL-LU-FORNIA INVITATIONAL: Bruins Finish 4-0 by Dropping Dominican and Pomona
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Losing only one set all day, the George Fox University Bruins completed the Cal-Lu-fornia Invitational Women’s Volleyball Tournament as one of two unbeaten teams in the 14-team tournament by defeating the Dominican University Stars from Illinois 3-0 and the Pomona-Pitzer Colleges Sagehens 3-1 Saturday afternoon here at California Lutheran University’s Gilbert Arena.

September 11, 2009
CAL-LU-FORNIA INVITATIONAL: Bruins Down Chapman and Redlands in Five Each
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Battling from behind twice in the first match and getting ahead early before hanging on at the end in the second, the George Fox University Bruins defeated both Chapman University and the University of Redlands 3-2 in five-set matches in the Cal-Lu-fornia Invitational Women’s Volleyball Tournament that began here Friday at California Lutheran University’s Gilbert Center.

September 8, 2009
GEORGE FOX 3, WALLA WALLA 0: Bruins Whip Wolves to Win Home Opener
NEWBERG, Ore. - Getting the home portion of their 2009 season started on a good note, the George Fox University Bruins swept the Walla Walla University Wolves 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-17) in a non-conference women’s volleyball match Tuesday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

September 2, 2009
WARNER PACIFIC 3, GEORGE FOX 1: Bruins Fade Away Against Knights in Season Opener
PORTLAND, Ore. - After a strong start that earned them a win in the first set of the evening, the George Fox University Bruins saw their hitting efficiency fade away in successive sets as the Warner Pacific College Knights rallied for a 3-1 victory (17-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-14) in a non-conference women’s volleyball match Wednesday night here at C.C. Perry Gym.

September 1, 2009
PREVIEW: Bruins Hope to Rise in NWC Behind Much-Improved Offense
NEWBERG, Ore. - It has been a while since the George Fox University women’s volleyball team has been a serious contender in the Northwest Conference, but with one of their tallest front lines in recent years, the Bruins have high hopes of being more of a factor in the 2009 race.

August 18, 2009
NWC POLL: Bruins Tabbed for 7th in Pre-Season NWC Coaches’ Poll
NEWBERG, Ore. - With a gaping hole in the middle following the graduation of their top two blockers, the George Fox University Bruins have been picked to finish seventh in the 2009 Northwest Conference women’s volleyball race in a pre-season poll of the conference’s nine coaches.