2023 Women's Volleyball News

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Taylor Myers
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Taylor Myers

February 01, 2024

The student-athlete spotlight is a monthly Q&A feature from the Penn State Altoona Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

Four Lions Named to CSC Academic All-District Women’s Volleyball Team
Four Lions Named to CSC Academic All-District Women’s Volleyball Team

December 12, 2023

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Four Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball student-athletes were recognized for their success in the classroom on Tuesday afternoon, when the College Sports Communicators (CSC) organization announced its Academic All-District women’s volleyball teams.

Kasun Announced as Head Men’s, Women’s Volleyball Coach
Kasun Announced as Head Men’s, Women’s Volleyball Coach

December 08, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. – Bob Kasun was announced as the head coach of the Penn State Altoona men’s and women’s volleyball teams on Friday afternoon.

Five Lions Picked to AMCC Fall Sportsmanship Team
Five Lions Picked to AMCC Fall Sportsmanship Team

December 07, 2023

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its Fall All-Sportsmanship Team on Thursday afternoon, and it included a student-athlete from each of Penn State Altoona’s five fall sports programs.

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Women’s Volleyball Falls to No. 1 Juniata in NCAA Regional

November 16, 2023

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball team made its third NCAA postseason appearance in program history on Thursday night, when the Lions faced No. 1 Juniata College in the first round of this week’s NCAA Division III Tournament regional at Memorial Gymnasium.

Five Earn Women’s Volleyball Postseason Awards from AMCC
Five Earn Women’s Volleyball Postseason Awards from AMCC

November 14, 2023

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Five members of the Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball program picked up postseason honors from the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, as the league announced its all-conference team and other postseason awards on Tuesday morning.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Alfred State, 11-12-23 (AMCC Championship Match)
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Alfred State, 11-12-23 (AMCC Championship Match)

November 14, 2023

No. 1 seed Penn State Altoona women's volleyball hosted No. 3 seed Alfred State College for the AMCC championship on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Adler Arena. The Lions defeated the Pioneers 3-1 to secure their third-ever conference title and earn an automatic berth to compete in the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Women’s Volleyball Draws Juniata in NCAA Regional
Women’s Volleyball Draws Juniata in NCAA Regional

November 13, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball learned on Monday afternoon that it would be facing No. 1 Juniata College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament this week.

WE ARE THE CHAMPS! Women’s Volleyball Tops Alfred State for AMCC Gold
WE ARE THE CHAMPS! Women’s Volleyball Tops Alfred State for AMCC Gold

November 12, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball team won its third Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference title in program history on Sunday afternoon, when the top-seeded Lions defeated No. 3 seed Alfred State College 3-1 in Adler Arena.

Photo by Lorraine Miner
Lions Come Back from Two-Set Deficit to Earn Championship Berth

November 11, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. – No. 5 seed La Roche University won the first two sets of Saturday afternoon’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Women’s Volleyball Tournament semifinal round match in the Adler Arena, but No. 1 seed Penn State Altoona roared back to win 3-2 and advance to tomorrow’s conference championship match.

Penn State Altoona Set to Host AMCC Women’s Volleyball Final Four
Penn State Altoona Set to Host AMCC Women’s Volleyball Final Four

November 09, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. – With Wednesday night’s results in the books, the final four teams are set to compete in this weekend’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Women’s Volleyball Tournament semifinal and championship matches, hosted by Penn State Altoona in its Adler Arena.

Batrus Picks Up Sixth AMCC Weekly Award
Batrus Picks Up Sixth AMCC Weekly Award

November 06, 2023

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball’s junior libero Anna Batrus (Altoona, PA/Altoona) was announced as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, making it the league-high sixth time that she has garnered that recognition this season.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Alfred State, 10-28-23
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Alfred State, 10-28-23

November 05, 2023

Penn State Altoona women's volleyball pulled out an exciting 3-2 win over AMCC opponent Alfred State College on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Adler Arena. Video by Lorraine Miner

Photo by Forrest Schwinn
Women’s Volleyball Clinches AMCC’s Top Seed in Saturday Tri-Match

November 04, 2023

AURORA, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball team was back on the road Saturday, facing Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Wells College and non-conference foe Alfred University in a tri-match at Wells’ Farenthold Athletic Wing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Carlow, 10-17-23
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Carlow, 10-17-23

November 03, 2023

The Penn State Altoona women's volleyball team welcomed new AMCC opponent Carlow University to Adler Arena on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and the Lions won 3-0. Video by Lorraine Miner

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Penn State Behrend, 10-14-23
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Volleyball vs. Penn State Behrend, 10-14-23

November 03, 2023

The Penn State Altoona women's volleyball team hosted AMCC opponent Penn State Behrend on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Adler Arena, and the home Lions came away with a 3-0 sweep. Video by Lorraine Miner