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2011-12 PRESS RELEASES
May 25, 2012George Fox Sets Separate Morning/Afternoon Bruin Volleyball Camps for July 30-Aug. 2
NEWBERG, Ore. - Separate George Fox University summer volleyball camps, for players in grades 6-8 in the morning and for grades 9-12 in the afternoon, have been announced by Bruins’ head volleyball coach Steve Grant for Monday-Thursday, July 30-August 2, 2012, here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
November 10, 2011
ALL-NWC: Bruins’ Reeves, Kerr Accorded Honorable Mention for All-Conference Team
NEWBERG, Ore. - Ending their George Fox University careers on a high note, libero Patti Reeves and right-side hitter Stephanie Kerr have received honorable mention for the 2011 All-Northwest Conference Women’s Volleyball Team as voted on by the league’s nine coaches, Reeves repeating an honor she also earned last year.
November 8, 2011
Record-Setting Reeves Wins BAA Award, Honorable Mention for NWC Weekly Honor
NEWBERG, Ore. - With 52 digs in George Fox’s two season-ending matches, libero Patti Reeves has been named the Bruin Athletic Association Women’s Athlete of the Week for the second time this fall for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, and also received honorable mention for the Northwest Conference Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week.
November 5, 2011
LINFIELD 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Reeves Sets Digs Record but Bruins Fall to Wildcats in Five
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Senior libero Patti Reeves had 40 digs and ended her career as the all-time leader in digs per set for George Fox University, but that was not enough to prevent the Bruins from dropping a 3-2 decision to the Linfield College Wildcats in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball action Saturday night here at Ted Wilson Gym.
November 4, 2011
GEORGE FOX 3, PUGET SOUND 1: Bruins Deal Loggers’ NCAA Hopes Serious Setback
NEWBERG, Ore. – Outside hitters Erin Campbell and Stephanie Kerr combined for 27 kills, leading the George Fox University Bruins to a 3-1 upset of the University of Puget Sound and seriously damaging the Loggers’ post-season hopes in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
November 3, 2011
Burk Wins BAA Award, HM for NWC Honors; Final Games Coming Up for Two Seniors
NEWBERG, Ore. - Two fine matches at the net while leading the George Fox Bruins to a pair of road wins have earned middle blocker Tiffany Burk the Bruin Athletic Association Women’s Athlete of the Week and honorable mention for the Northwest Conference Women’s Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 24-30.
October 28, 2011
GEORGE FOX 3, WILLAMETTE 1: Campbell’s Kills Help Bruins Keep Bearcats at Bay
SALEM, Ore. – Rookie outside hitter Erin Campbell collected 14 kills, six more than any other hitter in the match, in leading the visiting George Fox University Bruins to their second straight road win, a 3-1 decision over the Willamette University Bearcats in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball Friday night here at the Cone Field House.
October 26, 2011
GEORGE FOX 3, PACIFIC 1: Strong Middle Game Leads Bruins to Upset Win over Boxers
FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Middle blockers Tiffany Burk and Kylee Adderson combined for 14 kills and a .448 hitting percentage on offense and led a defensive effort that produced 12 blocks as the George Fox University Bruins stunned the Pacific University Boxers 3-1 in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball Wednesday night here at the Stoller Center.
October 22, 2011
PAC LUTHERAN 3, GEORGE FOX 0: Lutes Breeze by Bruins with Solid All-Around Show
PARKLAND, Wash. – For the second time this season the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes, ranked 23rd in the latest AVCA / NCAA Division III national poll, displayed an all-around game and swept the George Fox University Bruins 3-0 in a Northwest Conference volleyball match Saturday night here at Olson Auditorium.
October 21, 2011
LEWIS & CLARK 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Bruins Challenge Red-Hot Pioneers but Fall in Five
NEWBERG, Ore. – Extending their winning streak to five in a row, the red-hot Lewis & Clark College Pioneers pulled out a harder-than-expected 3-2 road win over the upset-minded George Fox University Bruins in Northwest Conference women’s volleyball action Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
October 15, 2011
WHITMAN 3, GEORGE FOX 1: Missionaries Earn First NWC Win at Bruins’ Expense
NEWBERG, Ore. – One night after pushing the first-place Whitworth University Pirates to the limit in a 3-2 loss, the George Fox University Bruins suffered their second-worst hitting match of the season in a 3-1 loss to the last-place Whitman College Missionaries in Northwest Conference volleyball action Saturday here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
October 14, 2011
WHITWORTH 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Record-Setting Blocking Rallies Pirates Past Bruins
NEWBERG, Ore. – A record-setting night of blocking by both Ka’Ipo Rocha and her Whitworth University teammates enabled the visiting Pirates to rally from a 2-0 deficit against the upset-minded George Fox University Bruins for a 3-2 victory in Northwest Conference volleyball Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
October 13, 2011
Kerr Named BAA Athlete of the Week for Oct. 3-9; Weekend Series with the Whits
NEWBERG, Ore. - After posting back-to-back matches with double-figure kills, George Fox volleyball right-side hitter Stephanie Kerr has been named the Bruin Athletic Association Women’s Athlete of the Week for Oct. 3-9, as well as receiving honorable mention for the Northwest Conference Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week.
October 8, 2011
LINFIELD 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Bruins Buried as Wildcats Climb Out of Deep Hole
NEWBERG, Ore. – Unable to finish what they started, the George Fox University Bruins surrendered a two-sets-to-none lead and an early edge in the fifth set to the Linfield College Wildcats, who made off with a 3-2 Northwest Conference volleyball win and spoiled the Bruins’ Homecoming match Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center.
October 7, 2011
PUGET SOUND 3, GEORGE FOX 0: No. 19 Loggers Slip Past Bruins in Three Close Sets
TACOMA, Wash. – Overcoming an outstanding offensive evening by George Fox University senior Stephanie Kerr, the 19th-ranked University of Puget Sound Loggers held off an upset bid by the visiting Bruins in three tight sets for a 3-0 Northwest Conference women’s volleyball victory Friday here at Memorial Fieldhouse.
September 30, 2011
GEORGE FOX 3, WILLAMETTE 1: Bruins Overpower Bearcats to Notch First Home Win
NEWBERG, Ore. – Utilizing a 50-30 advantage in kills and a 12-7 margin in service aces, the George Fox University Bruins notched their first home victory of the season with a 3-1 win over the Willamette University Bearcats in a Northwest Conference women’s volleyball match Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
September 28, 2011
PACIFIC 3, GEORGE FOX 1: Takashima Takes Down Bruins as Visiting Boxers Prevail
NEWBERG, Ore. – Unable to find an answer for the red-hot hand of Pacific University’s Kelsy Takashima, the George Fox University Bruins dropped three straight sets after winning the first one as the visiting Boxers prevailed 3-1 in Northwest Conference volleyball Wedensday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
September 24, 2011
PAC LUTHERAN 3, GEORGE FOX 0: Lutes Batter Bruins Behind Boatload of Blocks
NEWBERG, Ore. – Behind a boatload of blocks - 16 in all, with 32 block assists - the 19th-ranked Pacific Lutheran University Lutes completely shut down the George Fox University offense en route to a 3-0 sweep of the Bruins in a Northwest Conference volleyball match Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
September 23, 2011
LEWIS & CLARK 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Stats Do Lie as Pios Topple Bruins in NWC Clash
PORTLAND, Ore. – Despite a marked offensive superiority in kills, hitting percentage, and assists, the George Fox University Bruins were unable to put away the Lewis & Clark College Pioneers and dropped a 3-2 decision to the Pios in a Northwest Conference women’s volleyball match Friday night here at the Pamplin Sports Complex.
September 17, 2011
GEORGE FOX 3, WHITMAN 0: Bruins Sweep Missionaries Behind Season’s Best Hitting
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Led by the combined total of 21 kills from Stephanie Kerr and Erin Campbell, the visiting George Fox University Bruins picked up their first Northwest Conference women’s volleyball victory of the season with a 3-0 win over the Whitman College Missionaries Saturday evening here at the Sherwood Center.
September 16, 2011
WHITWORTH 3, GEORGE FOX 1: Pirates Dispatch Bruins in NWC Opener for Both
SPOKANE, Wash. – Opening Northwest Conference women’s volleyball action against the defending league champions proved to be a difficult task for visiting George Fox University as the youthful Bruins dropped a 3-1 decision to the veteran Whitworth University Pirates Friday night here at the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
September 10, 2011
POSADA ROYALE INVITATIONAL: Bruins Split Final Matches in SoCal Tournament
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Playing close sets as they had been doing all weekend, the George Fox University Bruins dropped a 3-1 decision to Occidental College but rebounded for a 3-1 win over Whittier College on the final day of the Posada Royale Invitational Volleyball Tournament Saturday here at California Lutheran University’s Gilbert Arena.
September 10, 2011
BAA PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Defensive Whiz Reeves Wins First Weekly Athletic Honor
NEWBERG, Ore. - Picking up where she left off last year as one of the best defensive players in George Fox volleyball history, libero Patti Reeves totaled 117 digs in five matches to earn the first Bruin Athletic Association Women’s Athlete of the Week award for Aug. 29-Sept. 4 and honorable mention for the NWC Volleyball Student-Athlete of the Week.
September 9, 2011
POSADA ROYALE INVITATIONAL: Bruins Drop Two Matches by Total of 15 Points
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - On the first day of play in the Posada Royale Invitational Women's Volleyball Tournament Friday here at California Lutheran University, the George Fox University Bruins fell to the University of La Verne and Chapman University by 3-0 scores in each match but by a total of only 15 points overall.
September 4, 2011
NORTHWEST INVITATIONAL: Bruins Beat Double Eagles to Finish 4-0 in Tournament
PORTLAND, Ore. – Completing the Northwest Invitational Women’s Volleyball Tournament with a perfect 4-0 record, the George Fox University Bruins improved to 4-1 on the season by defeating the Edgewood College Eagles 3-0 and the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles 3-1 Sunday here at the Pamplin Sports Center.
September 3, 2011
NORTHWEST INVITATIONAL: Bruins Pick Up First Wins in Tourney at Lewis & Clark
PORTLAND, Ore. – Picking up their first two wins of the young women’s volleyball season, the George Fox University Bruins cruised past the Mayville State University Comets 3-0 and the host Lewis & Clark College Pioneers 3-1 in the Northwest Invitational Tournament Saturday here at the Pamplin Sports Center.
September 1, 2011
SIMPSON 3, GEORGE FOX 2: Bruins Fall to Red Hawks in Highest-Scoring 5th Set Ever
NEWBERG, Ore. – After battling back from a two-sets-to-none deficit to force a tie, the George Fox University Bruins fell in their 2011 women’s volleyball season opener to the Simpson University Red Hawks 3-2 in the longest fifth set in team rally-scoring history Thursday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
August 30, 2011
PREVIEW: New-Look Bruins Counting on Newcomers to Fuel Climb in NWC in 2011
NEWBERG, Ore. – Bolstered by eight newcomers to their 2011 roster – well over half of the team members – the new-look George Fox University Bruins will count heavily upon some fresh faces to fuel a hoped-for climb in the Northwest Conference women’s volleyball standings during the upcoming season.
August 15, 2011
NWC POLL: Bruins Tabbed to Tie for 7th in Tightly-Packed Conference Volleyball Poll
NEWBERG, Ore. - With a lineup that will feature four new starters and only six returning letter winners in all, the George Fox University Bruins have been tabbed to finish in a tie for seventh in the upcoming 2011 Northwest Conference volleyball race as determined by a pre-season poll of the league’s nine coaches.
