August 3, 2009
Corey Leads All-Navy Volleyball to Gold, Coaches Armed Forces Team in International Play
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College womens volleyball head coach Karen Corey recently returned from coaching the USA Armed Forces Womens Volleyball team in the 30th World Military Volleyball Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This followed a stint as head coach of the All-Navy squad that claimed the gold medal in the Armed Forces Championship.
July 29, 2009
Women's Volleyball Team Collects AVCA Academic Award
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Academic Award for their efforts in the 2008-09 academic year. The Polar Bears are one of 77 Division III institutions to collect the honor, which they also received last season.
May 28, 2009
Women's Volleyball Releases 2009 Schedule
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball has announced their 2009 schedule. The Polar Bears, who lose no letterwinners to graduation, will look to improve on their second-straight 17 win season and become the first Polar Bear team in program history to collect four consecutive seasons of .500 or better.
May 13, 2009
Bowdoin's Corey To Lead All-Navy Women's Volleyball Team
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Karen Corey, Head Coach of the Bowdoin womens volleyball team, has been chosen as the Head Coach to the All-Navy Womens Volleyball team. The All-Navy Sports Program is a national sports program conducted under the Armed Forces Sports Program.
April 29, 2009
Volleyball Team Conducts Youth League in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College womens volleyball team, in conjunction with the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department, recently conducted a three week youth volleyball league. In its third year of existence, the program continues to grow by leaps and bounds. A total of 61 children participated this year and garnered top-notch instruction from Polar Bear student-athletes.
February 26, 2009
Women's Volleyball Team Nets Academic Team Award
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The New England Womens Volleyball Association has announced recipients of the NEWVA Academic Team Award and Bowdoin College was one of 15 schools recognized by the organization for excellence in the classroom. The Polar Bears, who posted a 17-17 record on the court, exceeded the 3.3 GPA standard for the fall semester.
November 25, 2008
NESCAC Announces Fall All-Academic Team Honorees
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Thirty-nine Bowdoin student-athletes have been awarded NESCAC All-Academic recognition in honors announced this week. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached junior academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.35.
November 20, 2008
NESCAC Names Fall All-Sportsmanship Team
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Eight Bowdoin College student-athletes have been recognized as NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team honorees announced on Thursday. The All-Sportsmanship Team is composed of one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team for their positive contributions to sportsmanship.
November 7, 2008
Bowdoin Falls in Opening Round of NESCAC Tourney
MEDFORD, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team saw their season come to a close with a 3-1 loss to Wesleyan in the opening round of the NESCAC Tournament on Friday. The seventh-seeded Polar Bears (17-17) lost to the second-seeded Cardinals (21-6) by game scores of 25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 25-18.
November 6, 2008
Volleyball Opens NESCAC Tournament Play Friday
HADLEY, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team will look to earn their first-ever NESCAC Tournament victory when they open play at the 2008 Championship hosted by Tufts University on Friday. The seventh-seeded Polar Bears (17-16) will look to avenge a regular-season loss to second-seeded Wesleyan (20-6). Match time is slated for 5:00 p.m. Friday.
November 1, 2008
Bowdoin Finishes Regular Season, Earns Seventh Seed
WATERVILLE, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team went 1-2 at a NESCAC meet hosted by College this weekend, clinching the seventh seed in the upcoming conference tournament. The Polar Bears dropped matches to Middlebury and Williams before bouncing back to down Hamilton.
October 29, 2008
Bowdoin Sweeps Endicott in Third Meeting
BEVERLY, Mass. - The third time proved to be the charm for the Bowdoin College volleyball team on Wednesday, as the Polar Bears defeated Endicott College 3-0 in the third match of the year between the squads. With the win, Bowdoin (16-14) avenges a pair of early-season losses to the Gulls (19-14).
October 25, 2008
Volleyball Finishes Seventh at Hall of Fame Tourney
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team took seventh place overall at the Hall of Fame Tournament, splitting a pair of matches Saturday to stand at 15-14 overall this season. The Polar Bears fell to Brandeis 3-0 before bouncing back to beat Smith 3-1. Gillian Page, who led the team in kills over the weekend, was named the All-Tournament team.
October 24, 2008
Polar Bears Fall to Springfield in Hall of Fame Opener
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team fell to Springfield College, 3-1, in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tournament on Friday evening. The Pride held off the Polar Bears by game scores of 25-14, 25-14, 23-25, 25-12.
October 18, 2008
Bowdoin Splits Pair of Matches in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team split a pair of NESCAC matches held at Trinity College on Saturday. The Polar Bears defeated the host Bantams 3-0 before dropping a heartbreaking 3-2 decision to Connecticut College.
October 17, 2008
Bowdoin Falls to Wesleyan at Trinity Meet
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team lost a 3-0 decision to Wesleyan on Friday in a match played at Trinity College. The Polar Bears fall to 13-11 (2-3 NESCAC) while the Cardinals stand at 16-5 (5-1 NESCAC).
October 11, 2008
Volleyball Drops Two on Final Day of Western Swing
HAYWARD, Calif. - The Bowdoin College volleyball team dropped a pair of matches on the second day of the Wild West Invitational to round out their west coast trip. The Polar Bears fell 3-0 to ninth-ranked Cal State-East Bay before falling to Mt. St. Joseph's, 3-1.
October 10, 2008
Volleyball Drops First Two of California Trip
HAYWARD, Calif. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team lost their first two matches at Cal State-East Bay's Wild West Shootout on Friday evening. The Polar Bears dropped a 3-0 decision to Cal Lutheran before falling in a heartbreaker to UC-Santa Cruz, 3-2.
October 8, 2008
Bowdoin Hammers Bates For Key NESCAC Win
LEWISTON, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team earned a key NESCAC victory on Wednesday evening, defeating Bates 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 27-25). The Polar Bears improve to 13-6 (2-2 NESCAC) while Bates falls to 9-10 (0-3 NESCAC).
October 4, 2008
Bowdoin Wins Midcoast Classic
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College volleyball team claimed a pair of victories to earn the 2008 Midcoast Volleyball Classic crown. The Polar Bears went 3-1 overall and placed first ahead of Gordon College and Bates College.
October 3, 2008
Polar Bears Split on Day One of Midcoast
LEWISTON, Maine - The Bowdoin College volleyball team split a pair of matches at the Midcoast Classic on Friday evening. In matches held at Bates College, the Polar Bears defeated Emmanuel 3-0 before falling to Keene State, 3-2.
October 1, 2008
Bowdoin Rallies to Beat Colby in Nailbiter
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team earned their first NESCAC win of the season, capturing a hard-fought 3-2 decision over Colby on Wednesday evening. The Polar Bears (9-5, 1-2 NESCAC) took the victory by game scores of 24-26, 25-19, 25-23, 20-25 and 15-10. The Mules fall to 5-7 (0-3 NESCAC).
September 27, 2008
Polar Bears Take Consolation Bracket at MIT Invitational
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Bowdoin College volleyball team took the consolation bracket of the MIT Invitational with a pair of victories on Saturday. The Polar Bears beat Vassar 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23) and Bridgewater State College 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-18). The Polar Bears stand at 8-5 overall this season.
September 26, 2008
Bowdoin Drops Two at MIT Invitational
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Bowdoin College volleyball team lost a pair of matches at the first day of the MIT Invitational. The Polar Bears fell to Springfield 3-0 (25-12, 27-25, 25-23) and Endicott 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-20). The Polar Bears are classified in the tournament's Bronze Bracket on Saturday and will play Vassar (12:00) and Bridgewater State (2:00).
September 20, 2008
Polar Bears Fall to Tufts, Amherst at NESCAC Meet
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College volleyball team saw their four-match winning streak come to an end with a pair of losses Saturday at a NESCAC Meet hosted by Bates College. The Polar Bears (6-3) dropped a 3-1 decision to Tufts before falling 3-0 to Amherst.
September 15, 2008
Hanczor Named NESCAC Player of the Week
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College first-year volleyball player Kristin Hanczor (Redding, Conn.) has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Co-Player of the Week. Hanczor led the Polar Bears (6-1) to a perfect week as the squad enjoyed their best start to a season since 2003.
September 13, 2008
Bowdoin Cruises to CBB Championship
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team claimed the 2008 CBB Championship with a Saturday sweep of rivals Bates and Colby to push their record to 6-1 for the first time since 2003.
September 10, 2008
Bowdoin Hammers University of New England
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College volleyball team cruised past the University of New England, 3-0, in a non-conference match at Farley Field House Wednesday evening. The Polar Bears (4-1) dispensed of the Nor'easters (1-6) for the sixth straight time, winning by game scores of 25-10, 25-22 and 25-12.
September 7, 2008
Bowdoin Claims Home-Opener Over Swarthmore
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College volleyball team won their home-opener on Sunday afternoon, rallying to defeat Swarthmore 3-1. The Polar Bears (3-1) claimed game scores of 20-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-17.
September 6, 2008
Bowdoin Finishes Second at Endicott Invitational
BEVERLY, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team placed second at the Endicott Invitational this weekend. The Polar Bears split a pair of matches Saturday, defeating Salve Regina 3-0 in the semifinals of the tournament before falling to the host Gulls 3-1 in the championship match.
September 5, 2008
Bowdoin Beats Keene State to Open Season
BEVERLY, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team notched their first win of the season, capturing an opening-round match over Keene State Friday evening at the Endicott Invitational. The Polar Bears claimed a 3-1 victory with game scores of 25-14, 25-20, 22-25, 25-23.
August 1, 2008
Volleyball Nets Academic Honor
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The American Volleyball Coaches Association has recognized the Bowdoin College women's volleyball squad for their excellence in the classroom by honoring the Polar Bears with a 2007-08 AVCA Team Academic Award.

