November 7, 2009
Husson Finishes Second In NAC Volleyball Tournament
Castine, Maine – Husson University lost to Maine Maritime Academy in the North Atlantic Conference Volleyball Championship to claim second place in the NAC. Husson University beat Castleton 3-1 but fell to Maine Maritime 3-0 in the championship.
November 3, 2009
McKay, Kish and Olstad Selected to NAC All Conference Volleyball Team
Husson will have the support of three North Atlantic Conference (NAC) All Conference team members as they take on Castleton in the NAC semifinals on November 7. Kaitlyn McKay (So., Lincoln, RI) was named to the NAC First Team All conference. Hannah Olstad (Fy., Farmington, NH) and Marion Kish (Sr., Wallingford, CT) were selected to the NAC Second Team All Conference.
October 28, 2009
Husson Falls to Colby 1-3
Bangor, ME – The Husson University Eagles ended the regular season dropping a 1-4 match to the Colby College Mules. With the loss, Husson falls to 13-14 and Colby ends their season with a record of (8-16). Husson finished second in the North Atlantic Conference and will play in the NAC semifinals on November 7.
October 25, 2009
Husson Volleyball Splits 1-1
Husson University fell to Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and won against Eastern Nazerene. The Eagles lost to WPI in three straight games (25-11, 25-19, and 25-16). The Engineers offense was led by Kim Woodward (Clifton Park, NY) recording nine aces and two kills, while Belinda Nwagbara (Santa Rosa, CA) combined four aces with eight kills. The Engineers would combine for a total of 26 kills and 29 aces, as the Eagles finished with 13 kills and 2 aces.
October 22, 2009
Eagles Sweep Thomas 3-0
Bangor, ME – Husson University swept Thomas College 3-0 in tonight’s North Atlantic Conference Volleyball match. Game scores were 25-11, 25-15, 25-15. With the win, the Eagles improve to 12-12 (6-1 conf.) and the Terriers fall to 6-12 (1-5 conf).
October 20, 2009
Eagles Breeze By Huskies 3-0
The Husson Eagles swept the Universtiy of Southern Maine Huskies 3-0 (25-18, 25-16,25-21). With the win, the Eagles improve to 11-12 on the season while the Huskies fall to 4-13. The evening’s games were played with a “Dig Pink” theme in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October 17, 2009
Husson Sweeps U. Maine Farmington
Castine, Maine - The Husson University Eagles swept the U. Maine Farmington Beavers 3-0 to secure a big North Atlantic Conference (NAC) win. Game scores were 29-27, 25-12, 25-8. With the win Husson improves to8-8-2 (3-0-2 conf.).
October 15, 2009
Monks Down Eagles 3-1
Bangor, ME - The Husson University Eagles played host to the St. Joseph’s College Monks and dropped a 1-3 series at Husson’s Newman Gymnasium. Game scores for the match were 24-26, 25-15, 23-25, 15-25. With the loss, Husson falls to 9-12 while St. Joseph’s improves to 13-10 on the season.
October 10, 2009
Eagles Split on the Day - Lose to Dartmouth, Beat Salem State
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA-Husson University's volleyball team defeated Salem State and lost to U Mass Dartmouth in non-conference volleyball matches at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday. UMass Dartmouth defeated Husson, 25-15, 25-16 and 25-18. Husson rebounded with a victory over Salem State , 25-20, 25-22 and 25-20.
October 4, 2009
Husson Flies Past Johnson State and Lyndon State
LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Husson University women’s volleyball earned two victories at Saturday's quad-match against Johnson State and Lyndon State. With the wins, the Eagles improve to 4-1 in North Atlantic Confernece Play.
September 30, 2009
Mariners Clip Eagles
Castine, Maine - The Lady Mariner Volleyball team hosted the Husson University Eagles for a conference match-up Wednesday evening at Margaret Smith Gymnasium. MMA won the match 3-0 behind the trio of Chelsea Ward (Homer, AK), Amy Young (Cumberland, ME), and Jennifer Dixon (Woodstock, MD).
September 22, 2009
Eagles Fall to Owls
Bangor, ME – The Husson Eagles were no match for the U. Maine Presque Isle Owls losing 15-25, 25-22,15-25, 18-25. With the loss, Husson falls to 4-8 on the season. The Owls were led by Michelle Ferry (Sr., Princeton, ME) who contributed 10 kills, 20 digs and 3 aces and Johannah Bubar (Jr., Riverview, NB) adding 8 kills, 3 aces, and 7 blocks.
September 18, 2009
Eagles Ranked Second in Preseason Poll
Husson placed second in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) preseason coaches poll. The Eagles return two first team all-conference performers, senior Marion Kish (Wallingford, CT) and 2008 NAC Rookie of the Year Kaitlyn McKay (Lincoln, RI).
September 16, 2009
Eagles Break in New Court With a Win
The Husson Eagles won their home opener against U. Maine Machias 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 25-12). playing for the first time on the brand new Newman Gymnasium’s Center court.
September 10, 2009
Husson Ousts Farmington 3-1
Husson University ousted the University of Maine at Farmington Wednesday 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-20, 25-23) at Dearborn Gymnasium in Farmington, in an NAC non-conference matchup.
September 8, 2009
Armstrong Joins Volleyball Staff
Amanda Armstrong has been named assistant coach for the Husson University volleyball program. Armstrong was one of the top players for the U. Maine Orono before they dropped their program in 2008. This will be her first opportunity to coach at the college level.
September 4, 2009
Volleyball Names Captains
Head Coach Pat Debeck has announced his 2009 captains for the Husson University volleyball team. Senior Marion Kish (Wallingford, CT) and sophomore Kaitlyn McKay (Lincoln, RI) have been named captains for the 2009 season.
September 4, 2009
Eagles Open The Season
Husson University volleyball team opens their season today at the Hartwick Invitational. 2008 NAC Coach of the Year Pat Debeck will look to build on their first NAC regular season title a year ago. The Eagles finished undefeated in NAC play (6-0) and 13-9 overall in 2008.
September 3, 2009
Volleyball Game Moved
The Husson University women’s volleyball game scheduled at Newman Gymnasium on September 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm against U. Maine Farmington will now be played AT U. Maine Farmington. Newman Gymnasium floor is being refinished and will not be completed in time to host the match.
August 20, 2009
Newman Gym Starts to Shine
View the progress of Newman Gymnasium floor. The first coat of polyurethane was applied to the floor and the nature grains of the maple floor are incredible. The next step will be to begin taping the floor for the volleyball and basketball lines to be painted. Check in this weekend to see how the floor is progressing.
August 20, 2009
Fall Athletes Arrive On Campus
The athletic fields will come alive as pre-season camp begins this week at Husson University as four sports report for the fall. Football, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, and Volleyball get under way this week. Student-athletes will move into the dorms and begin receiving physicals starting on Tuesday, August 18th with practices starting later this week.
August 14, 2009
Newman Gymnasium Floor Receiving Facelift
A long-planned renovation of the Newman Gymnasium floor has begun. The venerable floor turned 40 this year and was in dire need of a face lift. The current maple floor is one of the best in New England and when the first phase is completed, the wood grain will show its original characteristics.
