http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news WPI's well-known culture of high achievement will find its physical expression in the state-of-the-art Sports and Recreation Center. Learn more about this historic project and the ways you can support this new setting for excellence. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/news/111909news 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb111209news Babson Park, MA --- The 2009 NEWMAC All-Academic Volleyball Team was announced Wednesday and includes senior Becca Holmberg. This marked the third straight year Holmberg achieved this mark. She was also honored earlier this fall with her second straight selection to the first team of the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I team. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb111209news 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb110909news Worcester, MA --- For the second straight year, WPI outside hitter Becca Holmberg has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). The senior joins five other honorees in the College Division, which is comprised of NCAA Division II and III and NAIA programs in New England, New York and Eastern Canada. By being named first team, Holmberg advances to the national ballot. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb110909news 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb110309game Wellesley, MA --- Wellesley volleyball advanced to the NEWMAC semifinals with a 3-0 win over WPI this evening at Keohane Sports Center. The Engineers close out their season at 22-8. The 22 wins are the fourth most in program history and the highest in 21 years. Wellesley, 21-9 overall, will face Springfield in the NEWMAC semifinals at 7:30 Friday evening at MIT. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb110309game 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb103109game Worcester, MA --- Bailey Sarber tallied 19 kills and 16 digs to lift WPI to a thrilling 3-2 victory over visiting Wheaton in a key NEWMAC volleyball match-up on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Engineers earn the final spot in the NEWMAC Tournament, qualifying for the postseason for the first time since 2005. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb103109game 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102909game Leicester, MA --- Eight different WPI players tallied multiple kills en route to a 3-0 road win over Becker in non-conference volleyball action on Thursday night. The Engineers, 21-7 overall and winners of 19 of 20 non-conference matches this season, took the win by scores of 25-10, 25-14, 25-9. Becker slips to 9-16 on the year. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102909game 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102709game Worcester, MA --- Becca Holmberg led with a team-best five kills as Volleyball fell to host Springfield 3-0 in NEWMAC Volleyball action Tuesday evening. Belinda Nwagbara, Bailey Sarber, and Elyssa Dorenfeld each added four kills. Kim Woodward handed out 18 assists and Joan Porambo recorded eight digs on the evening. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102709game 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102409game Quincy, MA --- Belinda Nwagbara had a team-high 14 kills over two matches, helping the WPI women's volleyball team to a pair of victories in a non-conference tri-match on Saturday at Eastern Nazarene. The Engineers defeated the hosts in the opener 3-0 before taking another 3-0 sweep over Husson. The Engineers now stand at 20-6 on the season, marking only the fifth time that the team has reached the 20-win plateau. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102409game 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102009game Worcester, MA --- WPI rallied to take games four and five and claim its second straight victory over host Clark with a 3-2 win in NEWMAC women's volleyball action on Tuesday night at the Kneller Athletic Center. WPI was paced by Becca Holmberg, who turned in a 16-kill, 23-dig performance. She was aided by freshmen Bailey Sarber's 10 kills and 17 digs and Belinda Nwagbara's 15 kills. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb102009game 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb101309game Worcester, MA --- WPI's Becca Holmberg notched her 1,000th career dig, but it was not enough as visiting MIT defeated the Crimson and Gray 3-1 in a NEWMAC volleyball contest on Tuesday evening. Bailey Sarber led the way with nine kills and 15 digs while Holmberg collected seven kills and a game-best 19 digs. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb101309game 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100809game Worcester MA --- Rebekah Dion tallied eight kills and six blocks to propel visiting Roger Williams to a 3-1 victory over WPI in non-conference volleyball action on Thursday evening. Bailey Sarber and Becca Holmberg amassed nine and seven kills respectively for WPI, who was defeated for the first time in 18 non-conference contests this fall. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100809game 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100609game Worcester MA --- Senior Bethany Weiss registered 10 kills to go along with four blocks and a ace to lead visiting Smith to a 3-1 victory over WPI in NEWMAC volleyball action Tuesday night. Freshman Bailey Sarber led the charge for the Engineers coming up with a double-double of 14 kills and 14 digs. Alex Rangel turned in 16 assists on the evening while tookie Belinda Nwagbara aided the Crimson attack with five kills and a pair of blocks. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100609game 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100309game Buzzards Bay, MA --- Bailey Sarber led a balanced effort for WPI, leading the WPI women's volleyball team to a pair of victories in a non-conference tri-match on Saturday at Mass Maritime Academy. The Engineers defeated the Buccaneers 3-0 in the opening match before taking another 3-0 win over Mitchell. The two wins boost WPI's record to 17-3 on the season. The Engineers' 17 victories are the program's second most since 1988. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100309game 2009-10-03T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100109game Worcester, MA --- Host WPI posted an impressive .476 hitting percentage en route to a 3-0 victory over non-conference opponent Pine Manor Thursday night at Harrington Auditorium. WPI, winners of 14 straight non-conference contests, improves to 15-3. Five different WPI players shared game high honors with three kills including Kerrin Beovich, Bailey Sarber, and Belinda Nwagbara who each had three attacks in just three attempts. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/news/vb100109game 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z