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Tiffin University's home volleyball contests will be airing live on the B2 Networks once again in 2008. A total of 9 matches will be shown on the network, with Sports Information Director Shane O'Donnell handling play-by-play duties. The games will also be shown on a tape delayed basis on local Time Warner Channel 10. (more)
GLVC GLIAC Crossover Tournament Information (here)
Dragons beat Bluefield State, Pitt-Johnstown to imrpove to 8-1
Tiffin University (8-1) dominated play on day two at the Davis & Elkins tourney, beating Bluefield State 25-8, 25-19, 25-13 behind 16 aces, including 4 aces each from Lindsey Heller and Amanda Marquardt. Brittany Teaford added 9 kills and 5 blocks. TU then beat Pitt-Johnstown 25-18, 25-16, 25-23 with five hitters posting more than 7 kills each. Giavana DiPietro led the way with 11 kills, while Jess Adams had 37 assists. Brittany Teaford totaled 7 blocks and Heller had 10 digs and 3 aces.Dragons win sixth straight match at Davis & Elkins tourney
Tiffin University (6-1) won both of its matches on day one of the Davis & Elkins tourney, beating District of Columbia 25-12, 18-25, 25-17, 25-17 before beating Davis & Elkins 25-15, 25-15, 25-19. In game one, the Dragons had a balanced offensive attack with Giavana DiPietro (12 kills), Brittany Teaford (11 kills) and Brooke Bernabei (10 kills) leading the way. Jess Adams had 36 assists. In game two, Teaford added 12 more kills while Shannon Burke posted a .500 attack percentage. Adams registered 38 more assists.Dragons beat Heidelberg to improve to 4-1
Tiffin University played well in beating Heidelberg 25-19, 17-25, 25-23, 25-16, improving to 4-1 in the process. After Heidelberg bounced back after dropping game one, the Dragons put together a 8-point lead in game three only to see Heidelberg come back to take a 23-22 lead. But TU rallied behind Lindsey Heller's serve to win the next three points and win a pivotal game three 25-23. TU then continued its strong hitting up front by Brittany Teaford, Beth Willenbrink, and Brooke Bernabei and good setting by Jess Adams to win the final game 25-16.Dragons sweep pair of matches in day two at Clarion
Tiffin University beat Notre Dame in a close match 25-19, 21-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-10 before downing Davis & Elkins 25-27, 25-19, 25-10, 25-10 to improve to 3-1. In the opener Brittany Teaford had 13 kills and 5 blocks, Jess Adams had 46 assists, and Brooke Bernabei had 18 kills. In the second match, Bernabei drilled 20 more kills while Amanda Marquardt had 15 digs and Teaford had 14 kills. Bernabei and Adams were both named to the All-Tourney team.Dragons split on first day of Clarion tourney
Tiffin University dropped their season opening match against Clarion in the first round of the Clarion tourney, falling 22-25, 16-25, 25-20, 21-25 before bouncing back to beat Holy Family 25-20, 25-19, 25-14 in match two. Against Clarion Jess Adams had 33 assists and Brooke Bernabei had 11 kills. Bernabei continued her strong hitting in match two, registering 11 more kills while Shannon Burke had 7 kills. Brittany Teaford had 6 blocks and Adams added 27 assists.Dragons picked sixth in GLIAC poll
Tiffin University was picked sixth in the GLIAC South Division in the 2008 GLIAC Preseason Coaches Poll. Tiffin, entering their first year in the GLIAC, had five points and were behind fifth-place Wayne State's 10 points. Hillsdale edged out Ashland 23-22 for the top spot in the South, with Northwood and Findlay landing in third and fourth place, respectively. Grand Valley State was the clear favorite in the North Division with 24 points, easily ahead of Northern Michigan's 18 points. Ferris State and Michigan Tech tied for third, while Saginaw Valley State and Lake Superior State rounded out the field.Team Camp Information Headquarters (here)
Summer Camp Information
Tiffin University ’s Volleyball Program will be hosting its annual Summer Team Camp from July 10-12, 2008. We offer competitive camp prices (as low as $30 a player) and maximum play opportunities (28 games guaranteed) against solid regional competition. Teams are still eligible to join, but the camp is filling fast. Just mail us the coach’s registration form (click here) with a camp deposit to reserve your team now. For additional camp information, please click here.
Dragons participate in Relay for Life
The Tiffin University Women's Volleyball team participated in the Relay for Life event on April 26, raising over $1,000 for cancer research and awareness. The team collected funds from friends, family, and community members to support the American Cancer Society event held at the Heidelberg campus. "We hope that our small contribution can help support a worthy cause," said Coach T.J. Shouse, "and has raised our team's awareness as to the importance of cancer prevention and research."