2012 News

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The Wittenberg volleyball traveling party poses in front of the Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain.
Tigers Make The Most Of Training Trip To Spain

In preparation for a promising 2013 season, the Tigers bonded through a trip to Spain that was equal parts training and education.

Head Coach Paco Labrador discusses strategy during a training session prior to a team trip to Spain. Photo by Erin Pence
Tigers Prepare For 2013 Season With Trip To Spain

For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Wittenberg volleyball team will participate in a training trip to Spain.

File Photo | Erin Pence
Coaches, Players To Host One-Day Clinic For 4th-8th Graders March 10

Wittenberg volleyball coaches and players are offering five hours of instruction for players in grades four through eight on Sunday, March 10.

Hallie Donathan '13 is counseled by Wittenberg Head Coach Paco Labrador during a 2012 match. File Photo | Erin Pence
Wittenberg Hosts Volleyball Coaching Clinic March 17

Head Coach Paco Labrador, who has won 323 matches in just 10 seasons at Wittenberg, offers seven hours of coaching instruction.

Kara Seidenstricker celebrates with her teammates after another winning point during the 2012 season. She swept a series of Freshman of the Year awards, including league, region and All-America. File Photo | Erin Pence
Seidenstricker Leads All-Americans As Freshman Of The Year

Kara Seidenstricker earned National Freshman of the Year; she was joined by Christina Gilene and Andrea Behling on the 2012 All-America honor roll.

Volleyball standouts Jessica Batanian (left) and Kara Seidenstricker (right). File Photo | Erin Pence
TSN Interviews: Jessica Batanian '13 & Kara Seidenstricker '16

The Tiger Sports Network's Tyson Agler '14 sat down with volleyball standouts senior Jessica Batanian and freshman Kara Seidenstricker to recap the 2012 season.

Haley Mucha recorded four blocks in the NCAA Division III Tournament regional final loss to Calvin. Photo by Paul Evans
Tigers Come Up Just Short In Regional Final Loss At Calvin

Wittenberg nearly pulls off same feat as 2011 before Calvin rallies for 3-2 NCAA Division III Tournament Round of 16 victory.

Jessica Batanian was a standout on the court and in the classroom for the Tigers in 2012. File Photo | Erin Pence
Batanian Earns Second-Team Academic All-District Honors

Jessica Batanian has performed admirably in the classroom and on the court during her collegiate career, leading to Academic All-District honors.

Volleyball Viewing Party Saturday At Founders
Volleyball Viewing Party Saturday At Founders

Wittenberg fans are invited to join the rest of the Tiger community at Founders Pub to watch live video of the Regional Championship Match at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Director of Athletics and Recreation Garnett Purnell (blue shirt with back to camera) leads the Wittenberg cheering section during a 3-0 win over Hope. Photo by Paul Evans
Tigers Sweep Hope To Reach NCAA Tournament Round Of 16

Wittenberg won its 14th straight match in 2012 and its eighth straight NCAA Division III Tournament match with a 3-0 victory against Hope.

Andrea Behling (18) and Christina Gilene (20) are among four Tigers named to the 2012 All-Great Lakes Region honor roll. File Photo | Erin Pence
Four Tiger Volleyball Standouts Earn All-Region Honors

Kara Seidenstricker, Christina Gilene, Jessica Batanian and Andrea Behling earn 2012 all-region awards.

The Tigers turned in another fine team performance in a 3-0 win over Ohio Northern to open the 2012 NCAA Division III Tournament. Photo by Paul Evans
Tigers Sweep ONU To Open NCAA Regionals

The Wittenberg Tigers ran their NCAA Division III Tournament winning streak to seven with a 3-0 first round sweep of Ohio Northern in a match played at Calvin College.

The Wittenberg Tigers celebrated their 18th NCAC Tournament title on Saturday, Nov. 3, after a win over DePauw. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Earn 18th NCAA Division III Tournament Berth

Wittenberg opens its national title defense with a trip to Calvin, where last year's run started, for a first-round match against longtime rival Ohio Northern.

Kara Seidenstricker (9) and Christina Gilene swept the 2012 NCAC special awards. File Photo | Erin Pence
Seidenstricker, Gilene Sweep Top 2012 NCAC Awards

Kara Seidenstricker was named NCAC Newcomer and Player of the Year and Christina Gilene picked up her second straight NCAC Libero of the Year award.

(From left) Jessica Batanian, Haley Mucha and Melissa Emming combined for 20 kills in a 3-0 win over Wooster. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Advance To 21st Straight NCAC Championship Match

Wittenberg topped Wooster for the second straight year in the conference tournament semifinals to earn a spot in the title match against DePauw.

Wittenberg University Volleyball - 2012 NCAC Tournament Champions. Photo by Erin Pence
Tigers Claim 18th NCAC Tournament Title In 21 Years

Wittenberg saved its best for last with a 3-0 sweep of DePauw to earn NCAC Tournament crown and automatic berth in NCAA Division III Tournament.