July 29, 2010
Regis Volleyball Excels in the Classroom; Earn AVCA Academic Team Award
The 2009-10 Regis volleyball team recently earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) Team Academic Award for its cumulative 3.547 grade point average throughout the academic year.
April 29, 2010
Associate Athletic Director Ann Martin Tabbed as Next Regis Athletic Director
Regis University President Fr. Michael Sheeran, S.J. announced the hiring of Ann Martin as the next director of athletics. Martin replaces longtime Regis Athletic Director Barbara Schroeder who will be retiring in June. Martin has been on the Regis athletic administration staff since 2005.
April 26, 2010
Regis Volleyball Ends Their Spring Season on the Sand Instead of the Hardwood
This spring the Regis Ranger volleyball team decided to finish the spring portion of the 2009-10 season not on the hard court surface but on a sand court. Regis, Colorado Mines, Adams State and New Mexico Highlands all competed with two-person teams.
November 18, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Signs Three Outstanding Student-Athletes for 2010
The Regis Univeristy volleyball team and head coach Frank Lavrisha signed three high school seniors during the National Letter of Intent signing period. Sage Martinson, Lauren Flanagan, and Christina Henzgen will all suit up in blue & gold next fall.
November 12, 2009
Rangers End Season with 3-0 Loss to Metro State in the First Round of the RMAC Volleyball Tournament
The defending RMAC Tournament Champions couldn't defend their title as the Regis volleyball team fell to #23 Metro State in straight sets in the first round of the RMAC Tournament.
November 11, 2009
Howe and Eckhardt Named to 2009 All-RMAC Volleyball Teams
Juniors Jessica Howe and Devin Eckhardt were named to the 2009 All-RMAC Volleyball Second and Third Teams respectively as announced today by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference office.
November 10, 2009
Regis Volleyball Prepares to Defend RMAC Title against #23 Metro State on Thursday Afternoon
The Regis Ranger volleyball team is preparing to defend their 2008 RMAC Tournament Championship with a first round matchup with #23 Metro State. Regis, the six seed, will do battle with the Roadrunners at 12:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday in Kearney, Neb.
November 7, 2009
Ranger Women's Volleyball Takes UC-Colorado Springs to Five Sets but Falls in Regular Season Finale
The regular season finale didn't go as planned for Regis volleyball team as they fall in five sets to UC-Colorado Springs (25-23, 15-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-12). Regis earned the six seed and a date with #3 seed Metro State in the upcoming RMAC Tournament to take place next weekend in Kearney, Neb.
November 6, 2009
Ranger Women's Volleyball Gets Head Coach Frank Lavrisha's 500th Victory with Straight Set Win over Colorado Christian
Head Coach Frank Lavrisha has seen a lot of volleyball since his first game at Regis in the fall of 1986 and after tonight's Regis 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-21) victory over Colorado Christian Lavrisha is now a member of the 500 win club.
October 31, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Fights off Pesky Chadron State on Senior Night in Straight Sets
On senior night the lone senior, Maggie Workman, stepped up and helped the Rangers defeat Chadron State 3-0 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action. Furthermore, the Rangers secured a spot in the RMAC Tournament in two weeks and the win put head coach Frank Lavrisha's total at 499.
October 30, 2009
Regis Rangers Drop to 12-12 with a 3-2 Setback at the Hands of Colorado Mines
The Regis Ranger women's volleyball team couldn't recover from a 2-0 hole in a 3-2 loss to Colorado Mines in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action at the Regis Fieldhouse.
October 25, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Falls to Fifth-Ranked Nebraska-Kearney 3-0
The Rangers completed their five-game road series with a 3-0 loss to the fifth- ranked Nebraska-Kearney Lopers on Saturday. After falling to the Lopers, Regis holds a 12-11 overall record (10-5 RMAC).
October 23, 2009
Rangers Place Four on RMAC All-Academic Teams
The Rangers placed four players on the RMAC All-Academic Teams the conference announced Thursday. Juniors Jessica Howe, Devin Eckhardt, and Kerry Grady along with sophomore Lyz Kann all received honors.
October 20, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Jumps Out to 2-0 Lead but Fall 3-2 to 21st Ranked Metro State
The Regis Ranger volleyball team was trying to break a 12-match losing streak at Metro State. After the first two sets it looked like that was going to happen, however the Roadrunners came back to win the final three sets to stun the Rangers 3-2.
October 17, 2009
Rangers Win First Two Sets, but Fall in Five to Adams State in RMAC Volleyball
The Regis Ranger volleyball team took the first two sets from Adams State tonight in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action but was unable to hold on as the Grizzlies came back to defeat Regis 3-2.
October 16, 2009
Rangers Fight Off Pesky Thunderwolves for 3-2 Victory in RMAC Volleyball
The Regis Ranger volleyball team started out slow again falling in the first set, 25-23 to CSU-Pueblo, but was able to come back to win their 10th in the last 12 matches with a 3-2 RMAC victory.
October 15, 2009
Junior Jessica Howe's Career High 26 Kills Propels Rangers to 3-1 Victory Over Western State
Junior All-American Jessica Howe's career-high 26 kills helped the Regis Ranger volleyball team dispense of Western State 3-1 in the first of their three matches in three nights. Regis lost the first set 25-21 but came back to win the next three 25-20, 25-21, 25-18.
October 10, 2009
Rangers Rebound from Loss to Mesa State with 3-2 Defeat of Fort Lewis
A tale of teams was the story tonight for the Regis Rangers volleyball team. Regis dropped the first set to Fort Lewis in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in a manner not consistent with the Rangers over the past eight games. Regis, however, responded and defeated the Skyhawks 3-2.
October 8, 2009
Regis Volleyball Falls to Mesa State 3-0 in RMAC Action
"Thursday Thrills" weren't so thrilling for Regis as the Rangers volleyball team fell to Mesa State in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tonight in straight sets 25-17, 25-19 and 25-19.
October 3, 2009
Rangers Drop First Set to Western New Mexico but Rally to 3-1 Win; Improve to 7-1 in RMAC Action
The Ranger volleyball team dropped the first set to Western New Mexico in tonights Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference matchup before taking the next three to defeat the Mustangs 3-1. Junior Jessica Howe helped lead the charge with a season-high 19 kills while hitting .351 for the match.
October 2, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Cruises by New Mexico Highlands in Straight Sets During "Dig for the Cure"
The Ranger volleyball team used a powerful offense and an even more powerful defense to cruise past New Mexico Highlands in straight sets (25-12, 25-13, 25-19) in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action.
September 25, 2009
Rangers Can't Find Answer to Eighth-Ranked Nebraska-Kearney in 3-0 Loss
The Regis Ranger volleyball team fell tonight to #8 ranked Nebraska-Kearney in straight sets. The Regis defense couldn't find any answer for the Loper offense as UNK hit .345 on the night.
September 22, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Wins Fifth Straight with Upset Win Over 16th Ranked Metro St.
The Regis Ranger volleyball team won their fifth straight match with a upset victory over 16th-ranked Metro State tonight in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action. In front of a rowdy and raucous crowd, the Ranger women defeated the Roadrunners by scores of 25-20, 25-21, 25-22.
September 19, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Evens Record at 6-6 with a Straight Set Victory over Colorado Christian
The Regis Ranger volleyball team had their perfect RMAC record, 3-0, on the line tonight against Colorado Christian and were able to defend their home court in a straight set victory. Regis used great offense, hitting .378 in the match, compared to just .038 for the Cougars.
September 19, 2009
Rangers Rally from 0-2 Hole to Take Match Over UC-Colorado Springs 3-2
The Regis Ranger volleyball team found themselves down 2-0 to the Mountain Lions of UC-Colorado Springs in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action this evening at the Regis Fieldhouse. But something happened after coming out of the locker room for the third set and Regis rallied to win the match 3-2.
September 14, 2009
Sophomore Middle Blocker Lyz Kann Named RMAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
Sophomore middle blocker Lyz Kann was named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her superb performances in two Regis wins over Chadron State and Colorado Mines last week.
September 12, 2009
Rangers Find Stride in Sweep of Colorado Mines
The Regis Ranger volleyball team couldn't have scripted a better opening weekend of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Regis swept through Chadron State and then went into hostile Lockridge Arena where just one night previous, Colorado Mines upset #14 Metro State. The Rangers used a career-high 12 kills from sophomore Lyz Kann to outplay the Orediggers in a three-set sweep.
September 11, 2009
Rangers Soar Past Chadron State in RMAC Opener
Regis used a balanced offensive attack to soar past the Chadron State Eagles in the Rangers Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener 3-0. The Rangers hit .194 in the match while limiting the Eagles to a .044 attack percentage.
September 5, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Can't Find Touch in 3-0 Loss to #19 Lewis University
The Regis volleyball team has one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the country and it didn't get any easier for them as they took on #19 Lewis University. The Flyers (4-3) got 17 kills from Stephanie Sagat to dispatch of the Rangers (2-5) in straight sets.
September 5, 2009
Regis Volleyball Falls to #8 Southwest Minnesota State 3-1 at Colorado Premier Challenge
The Regis Ranger volleyball team are finding out just how premier the Colorado Premier Challenge is. For the second time in less than a week Regis was pitted against Southwest Minnesota State and unfortunately the outcome was the same. The Rangers fell to the Mustangs by scores of 25-22, 16-25, 18-25, 16-25.
September 5, 2009
Regis Can't Find Rhythm After Taking First Set From Western Oregon; Fall in Four to the Wolves
The last two coaches in Regis history pitted their teams against each other today in the final game of the 2009 Colorado Premier Challenge. Regis and 23-year head man Frank Lavrisha fell to Western Oregon 3-1 who is coached by former Regis coach Brad Saindon (1984-85). Game scores were 25-15, 25-19, 25-16, 25-20.
September 4, 2009
Rangers Outhit #15 West Florida but Fall in Three Sets
The Regis Ranger volleyball team outhit 15th ranked West Florida .195 to .190 but was unable to get past the Argos, falling 3-0. The Rangers, now 2-3 on the season, got a combined 25 kills from juniors Jessica Howe and Kerry Grady.
September 3, 2009
Rangers Set to Co-Host Prestigous Colorado Premier Challenge
The Regis Ranger volleyball team returns to action tomorrow as they co-host the prestigous Colorado Premier Challenge with Metro State. Regis gets underway at 3:30 p.m. on Friday against 15th ranked West Florida at the Regis Fieldhouse.
August 29, 2009
Regis Can't Find Answer to #8 Southwest Minnesota State, Falling in Straight Sets
The Ranger volleyball team finished the Augustana/Spring Hill Suites Invitational with a 2-2 record after falling to eighth-ranked Southwest Minnesota State in straight sets (17-25, 17-25, 17-25).
August 28, 2009
Regis Volleyball Wins Two at Augustana/Spring Hill Suites Invitational
The Ranger volleyball team used solid hitting to dispense of Northern State in five sets and Missouri Western St. in straight sets. Regis got a combined 30 kills from junior all-american Jessica Howe and helped Regis hit a .222 and .202 respectively.
August 27, 2009
Ranger Volleyball Falls to #22 Ranked Augustana 3-1
The Regis Ranger volleyball team opened their 2009 season against #22 ranked Augustana and came up short falling 3-1 (18-25, 19-25, 25-16, 21-25). Regis hit .191 compared to .316 for Augustana.
August 27, 2009
Rangers Open 2009 Season Against Nationally Ranked Augustana
The Regis Ranger volleyball team gets their season underway this evening in Sioux Falls, S.D. against #22 ranked Augustana College. The two teams have met six previous times with both teams winning three. The game, set for 7:00 p.m. (CT), will be broadcast free online. Simply go to http://www.northernsun.tv/ and register to watch your Rangers in action.
August 17, 2009
Rangers Tabbed Third in RMAC Preseason Poll; Junior Jessica Howe Named Preseason All-RMAC
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) released its preseason volleyball information today with the Regis Rangers predicted third overall and third in the East Division. Regis finished the season in 2008 with a 19-12 record and will enter the 2009 season as defending RMAC Tournament champions.
