2011 Volleyball News

June 7, 2012
Setters Camp Moved to Morning Only
The University of Findlay volleyball team has moved their setters camp to morning only on June 13-14.

November 29, 2011
Volleyball Inks 5
The University of Findlay volleyball program announced the signing of five student-athletes in the early signing period who will compete for the Oilers during the 2012 season.

November 28, 2011
Taflinger Receives Regional Honors
Junior Danielle Taflinger was tabbed honorable mention all-Midwest Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for her performances during the 2011 campaign.

November 12, 2011
Taflinger Named 2nd Team All-GLIAC
Sophomore Danielle Taflinger was voted second team all-conference as the league office released their postseason awards on Saturday.

November 6, 2011
Oilers Defeat Huskies 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team knocked off Michigan Tech 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 25-21) on Sunday, November 6, in Houghton, Michigan. With the victory, the Oilers cap off the 2011 campaign with a 9-10 mark in the GLIAC and 15-12 overall.

November 5, 2011
Wildcats Blank Oilers, 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team was defeated 3-0 (15-25, 24-26, 17-25) by Northern Michigan University on Saturday, November 5. With the loss, their first after a nine-game winning streak, and a victory for Wayne State, the Oilers are knocked out of the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Volleyball Tournament.

November 1, 2011
Oilers Knock Off Warriors, 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team earned their ninth straight win with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 32-30) victory over Wayne State University on Tuesday, November 1, at Croy Gymnasium. The Oielrs improve to 14-11 on the 2011 campaign with a 8-9 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Contest (GLIAC).

October 30, 2011
Oilers Fly Past Eagles 3-1
The Oilers won their eighth straight match with a 3-1 decision over Ashland on Sunday

October 28, 2011
Oilers Sweep Storm, Win 7th Straight
The Oilers won their seventh straight contest as they defeated Lake Erie 3-0 on Friday.

October 24, 2011
Taflinger Named GLIAC South Player of the Week
Sophomore Danielle Taflinger earned weekly honors from the GLIAC for her performances over the weekend.

October 22, 2011
Findlay Blanks Ohio Dominican 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team dominated the Panthers of Ohio Dominican 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-17) on Saturday, October 22, at Columbus, Ohio. The Oilers continue on a six game winning streak as they improve to 11-11 this season with a 5-9 record in the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).

October 21, 2011
Oilers Win 5th Straight, Defeat Dragons 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team won their fifth straight match after defeating Tiffin University by a score of 3-1 (25-23, 27-29, 26-24, 25-18) on Friday, October 21 in Tiffin, Ohio. The victory gives the Oilers a 10-11 record on the season with a 4-9 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

October 21, 2011
Oilers Slay the Dragons 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team defeated Tiffin University 3-1 (25-23, 27-29, 26-24, 25-18) on Friday, October 21, at Tiffin, Ohio. With the victory, the Oilers improve to 4-9 in GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) with a 10-11 mark in the 2011 campaign.

October 15, 2011
Oilers Defeat Panthers 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team gained their third win in the GLIAC/GLVC Crossover Tournament when the Oilers defeated Drury University 3-1 (25-15, 26-24, 21-25, 25-14) on Saturday, October 15, in Aurora, Illinois. Findlay advances to 9-11 on the season with the victory.

October 15, 2011
Findlay Knocks Off Quincy 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team knocked off Quincy University 3-1 (19-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-7) on Saturday, October 15, during the GLIAC/GLVC Crossover Tournament held in Aurora, Illinois. The Oilers move to 8-11 this season.

October 14, 2011
Oilers Defeat Prairie Stars 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team knocked off The University of Illinois-Springfield 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-21) on Friday, October 14, at Aurora, Illinois, in the GLIAC/GLVC Crossover Tournament. With the first win of the tournament, Findlay improves to 7-11 in the 2011 campaign.

October 9, 2011
Oilers Blank Lakers 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team knocked off Lake Superior State Univerisy 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-21) on Sunday, October 9, in Croy Gymnasium. With the win, the Oilers improve to 6-11 this season.

October 8, 2011
Timberwolves Top Oilers 3-2
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell 3-2 (25-23, 17-25, 18-25, 25-20, 6-15) to Northwood University on Saturday, October 8 in Croy Gymnasium. The loss gives the Oilers a 5-11 record on the season with a 2-9 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

October 2, 2011
Hillsdale Defeats Findlay 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team was defeated 3-1 (29-27, 16-25, 26-28, 21-25) by Hillsdale College on Sunday, October 2, in Hillsdale, Michigan. The Oilers fall to 5-10 overall with a 2-8 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

October 1, 2011
Warriors Defeat Oilers 3-2
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell 3-2 (20-25, 27-25, 23-25, 27-25, 9-15) to Wayne State University on Saturday, October 1, in Detroit, Michigan. With the loss, the Oilers drop to 2-7 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action and 5-9 overall.

September 28, 2011
Oilers Win 3-0 Over Blue Knights
The University of Findlay volleyball team defeated Urbana University 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-17) on Wednesday, September 28 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers a 5-8 record on the season.

September 25, 2011
Oilers Blank Cardinals 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team defeated Saginaw Valley State University 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-16) on Sunday, September 25, in University Center, Michigan. The Oilers improve to 4-8 this season with a 2-6 conference record. The Cardinals drop to 5-2 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action and 6-5 overall.

September 24, 2011
Lakers knock off Oilers 3-2
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 25-13, 23-25, 14-16) against #20 Grand Valley State University on Saturday, September 24 in Allendale, Michigan. With the loss, the Oilers drop to 3-8 this season with a 1-6 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The GVSU Lakers improve to 4-3 mark in the conference with a 7-4 record overall.

September 23, 2011
Bulldogs Bite Oilers, Win 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team was defeated by a score of 3-0 (16-25, 22-25, 23-25) by Ferris State University on Friday, September 23 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 3-7 record on the season with a 1-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

September 18, 2011
Oilers Drop 3-1 Decision To Panthers
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-27, 21-25) to Ohio Dominican University on Sunday, September 18 in Croy Gymnasium. The loss gives the Oilers a 3-6 record on the season with a 1-4 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

September 16, 2011
Dragons Defeat Oilers 3-1
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 21-25, 20-25) to Tiffin University on Friday, September 16 in Croy Gymnasium. The loss gives the Oilers a 3-5 record on the season with a 1-3 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

September 10, 2011
Eagles knock off Oilers 3-2
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell 3-2 (29-31, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 9-15) against Ashland University on Saturday, September 10, at Ashland, Ohio. The loss brings the Oilers to a 3-4 record on the season.

September 9, 2011
Oilers Win 3-0 Over Lake Erie
The University of Findlay volleyball team evened their record at 3-3 on the season with a 3-0 (25-8, 25-22, 25-12) win over Lake Erie College on Friday, September 9 in Painesville, Ohio. The victory also evens the Oilers conference record as they now stand at 1-1 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

September 7, 2011
#11 Chargers Blank Oilers 3-0
The University of Findlay volleyball team fell to #11 Hillsdale College, 3-0, at Croy Gymnasium on Wednesday September, 7. With the loss, the Oilers now have a mark of 2-3 on the 2011 season with a 0-1 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

September 7, 2011
VonIns Named GLIAC Player of the Week
Senior setter Jessica VonIns of The University of Findlay volleyball team was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week on Wednesday, September 7 for her performances at the Oredigger Classic in Golden, Colorado.

September 3, 2011
Oilers Go 2-0 On Saturday In Colorado
The University of Findlay volleyball team won two matches on Saturday, September 3 in Golden, Colorado, defeating Colorado Mesa 3-2 (25-20, 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 16-14) and winning 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-11) against Fort Lewis. The wins even the Oilers record at 2-2 on the year.

September 2, 2011
Oilers Drop 2 In Colorado
The women's volleyball team lost their first two contests of the season while competing in the 2011 Oredigger Volleyball Classic.

August 25, 2011
Oilers Picked To Finish 4th In South Division
The University of Findlay volleyball team was picked to finish fourth in the South Division of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) this year as the league office unveiled their annual Preseason Coaches Poll on Thursday, August 25.

August 4, 2011
2011 Oilers Outlook Bright
The Oilers return 12 letter winners and five starters from last year and welcome a strong recruiting class of freshmen into the fold. The 2011 edition of the Oilers will feature a wealth of depth, supplied by a strong corps of returners and a handful of talented freshmen.

August 4, 2011
7th Straight AVCA Team Academic Award
The University of Findlay women's volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches' Association's Team Academic Award for the 7th straight year.