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Anderson named to USCAA All-Tournament Team!

Following the 2008 USCAA Volleyball National Championships, the All-Tournament Team was announced and Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) was among seven players chosen.

2008 USCAA All-Tournament Team
Paige Dellis - Spalding University (Tournament MVP)
Allison Woosley - Spalding University
Kelsey Foreman - Florida College
Susan Johnson - Florida College
Kristie Anderson - Robert Morris-Springfield
Alison Hamilton - Southern Virginia University
Ashley Inge - Taylor-Fort Wayne

Congratulations! 

Anderson, DeGroot earn All-American honors as Springfield Eagles advance in USCAA Championships!

Fort Wayne, IN - The Robert Morris-Springfield Volleyball split their pool matches in the opening day of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship Tournament, dropping their first to Rochester College (MI) before defeating the tournament's #1 seed, Florida College.  The Springfield Eagles will move into seeded play on Friday, October 24, 2008, on the campus of Taylor University-Fort Wayne.

After defeating Rochester twice during the regular season, RMS came out smoking in the first game, defeating RC 25-12.  The Warriors bounced back to sweep the next three games and the match.

With that loss in hand and the #1-seeded and three-time defending national champion Falcons in their sights, the Springfield Eagles may have been excused if they foresaw an early exit from the tournament. 

That was not to be, as Coach Mark Moore's charges stepped up to win the first two games of the match 25-20 and 25-13.  Showing the class of a champion, FC came back to win the third game in a near wipe-out 25-9.  Undeterred by that outcome, RMS took the fourth--and the match--with a 25-14 win.

"Beating a major USCAA power like Florida is a big step for us," said Coach Moore.  "We're in only our third year of competition and we've got a chance to make some noise in this tournament."

The Springfield Eagles will face Southern Virginia, the winner of Pool B, in their quarterfinal game on Friday at 11:30 AM EST.

At the national tournament banquet Kristin Anderson (above at left) was named a first-team USCAA All-American, the first in the history of the Springfield Volleyball program.  Anderson, a junior from Elkhart, IL, finished second in the nation in kills at 452.  She was also ranked 13th in digs with 407.

Casey DeGroot (New Berlin, IL, at right above) earned a spot on the USCAA Academic All-American team for her performance in the classroom and on the court.

Springfield Eagles begin USCAA VB National Tourney!

Fort Wayne, IN - The Robert Morris-Springfield Volleyball team begins pool play in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association 2008 National Tournament on Thursday, October 23, 2008, on the campus of Taylor University-Fort Wayne.  The Springfield Eagles will take on Rochester College (MI) at 11:00 AM, then take on #1 seed Florida College at 5:00 PM.

RMS has a 3-1 record against teams in tournament, having split a two-match series with Rochester and defeated the University of Cincinnati-Clermont and Taylor-Fort Wayne.

Junior Kristie Anderson (Elkhart, IL) was named USCAA Player of the Week for her play against Rochester and UCC with a 65 kill, 38 dig, 10 ace performance in a five-match week; she was also named to three all-tournament teams over the course of the season.  Freshman setter Alicia Nicholas (Ashland, IL) was another USCAA Player of the Week when she dished out 164 assists in five matches.

"We've played well against some of the other teams in the field," said Coach Mark Moore, in his second season at the helm of the Springfield Eagles.  "We can make some noise if we play well over the next couple of days."

The USCAA is the national association dedicated to "leveling the playing field for America's small colleges."  The RMC-Springfield Women's Soccer won the USCAA national title in 2007, and the RMS Softball team was national champion in 2006.  The Men's & Women's Basketball teams in Springfield are consistently ranked in the USCAA national Top 10.

2008 USCAA Volleyball National Championship
October 23 – October 25, 2008
Hosted by: Taylor University Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne, IN

This is the first year the tournament field has been expanded to nine teams which will result in three pools of three teams.  Each team will play two games in their pool play.  All matches are three-out-of-five.

Top three seeds:
1 – Florida College
2 – Cincinnati-Clermont
3 – Southern Virginia University

Pool A                         Pool B                                     Pool C
Florida College            Southern Virginia                      Cincinnati-Clermont
Rochester College        Taylor Univ. Fort Wayne          Spalding University
Robert Morris           Unity College                            Penn State representative

USCAA Players of the Week!

USCAA Update
October 21, 2008

Women's Volleyball - Player of the Week
Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) - Anderson produced 65 kills, 38 digs and 10 aces in a 4-1 week for the Lady Eagles.  Anderson led them to victories over USCAA opponents Rochester, OSU-Marion and Cincinnati-Clermont.

Congratulations!

Lady Eagles capture three wins in Ohio!

Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) had a three-match total of 87 assists to lead Robert Morris to three wins in a quadrangular meet.

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) had 20 kills and Nicholas had 35 assists in their win over Rochester College.

Anderson had 15 kills and Nicholas had 29 assists in their second match, a victory over the host school Ohio State-Marion.

Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) had nine kills and Nicholas added 23 assists in their final victory over Cincinnati-Clermont.

Anderson, Eagles sweep Trailblazers!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) powered Robert Morris with 12 kills and two service aces leading the Lady Eagles to a 25-13, 25-17 and 25-20 sweep over Lewis & Clark.

Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) added eight kills, 11 digs and two service aces for the Eagles (14-17).

Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) recorded 29 assists.

Eagles even their record at 13-13!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) recorded 13 kills, six service aces, and 18 digs to lead Robert Morris to a 20-25, 25-23, 25-18, and 25-20 win over host Knox College.

Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) added 11 kills and Molly Ryan (junior; Waverly, IL) led the Lady Eagles with 24 digs.

Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) had 31 assists for Robert Morris.

The Lady Eagles evened their record at 13-13.

Eagles defeat Flo Valley!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) had 14 kills, 20 digs and three aces to lead Robert Morris in a 25-19, 25-16, 17-25, 25-20 win over Florissant Valley.

Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) and Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) each had 10 kills for the Eagles.  Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) contributed with 30 assists.

USCAA Player of the Week
September 30, 2008

Women's Volleyball - Setter of the Week

Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) - Alicia dished out 164 assists in five matches this week.  She also added eight kills, six aces and 22 digs.

Congratulations Alicia on being named Setter of the Week!       

Eagles sweep Lewis & Clark!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) slammed 12 kills and Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) had 30 assists to lead Robert Morris past Lewis & Clark 25-13, 26-24 and 25-12.

Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) added 10 kills and two aces, and Sarah Reeter (junior; Mt. Pulaski, IL) supplied five kills and two aces.

Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) had 20 digs and Molly Ryan (junior; Waverly, IL) added 12.

Two Lady Eagles honored on Senior Night!

Sarah Reeter (Junior; Mt. Pulaski, IL) - Will be graduating in the Spring 2009
Renae Krueger (Senior; Elkhart, IL) - Will be graduating in the Spring 2009

First USCAA Volleyball Coaches Poll Released!

USCAA Update
September 23, 2008

The Lady Eagles of Robert Morris-Springfield currently sit in 8th Place of the first coaches poll released.

The final top eight teams receive bids to compete for the national championship hosted by Taylor-Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN on October 23-25, 2008.

Degroot and Nicholas named to All-Tournament Team!

Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) and Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) were named to the Taylor-Fort Wayne Invitational All-Tournament Team.

Congratulations to Casey and Alicia!

Robert Morris loses two!

Robert Morris-Springfield ended the two-day Taylor-Fort Wayne Tournament with a 1-3 record after losing two matches their first day of competition.

The Eagles (8-10 overall) lost to the tournament champions Purdue North-Central 23-25, 25-17, 29-27, 25-22 in their first match.  Oakland City University handed Robert Morris a 25-20, 29-27, and 25-23 defeat in their second contest.

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) led the Eagles with 20 kills on the day.  Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) had 17 kills and Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) added 14 kills.  Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) had 52 total assists and Molly Ryan (junior; Waverly, IL) collected 19 digs against Oakland City.

Angels rally past Lady Eagles!

Lincoln Christian College overcame a two-game deficit and rallied to defeat the host 21-25, 26-28, 25-20, 25-20, 15-9.

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) led Robert Morris with 23 kills, while Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) chipped in with 13 kills. 

Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) had 42 assists for the Eagles.

Lady Eagles topple Knox College!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) had 19 kills, 13 digs and two aces to lead Robert Morris-Springfield past Knox College.

Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) added nine kills, Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) collected 41 assists and Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) had nine digs for the Lady Eagles.

Anderson named to All-Tournament Team!

Kristie Anderson (junior, Elkhart, IL) has been named to the North Park University Invitational All-Tournament Team.

Congratulations!

Rend Lake nips Ealges!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) led Robert Morris with five aces and 23 kills.

Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) recorded 16 kills and Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) added 42 assists.

Eagles fall to Oakland City!

Robert Morris-Springfield's Alicia Nicholas (freshman; Ashland, IL) had 27 assists, eight kills, and 12 digs, but NCAA Div. II Oakland City University defeated the Lady Eagles 25-15, 25-17 and 25-23.

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkhart, IL) had 12 kills and Casey Degroot (junior; New Berlin, IL) added six kills and 13 digs.

Robert Morris is now 4-4.

Anderson named to All-Tournament Team!

Junior outside hitter Kristie Anderson (Elkhart, IL) was named to the Monmouth College Volleyball Invitational All-Tournament Team.  Anderson and the Lady Eagles went 1-2 in the tournament losing to the host school for third place.

The Lady Eagles defeated Rockford College in their opening match taking three-out-of-five before dropping their next match to Cornell in three games.

Monmouth needed four games to defeat the Lady Eagles for third place.

Robert Morris-Springfield is currently 2-2 on the young season.

Lady Eagles start 2008 with victory!

Kristie Anderson (junior; Elkart, IL) had 12 kills and Maris McCulley (junior; Springfield, IL) served eight aces Thursday, August 28, 2008 to lead Robert Morris-Springfield to a 25-16, 25-7 and 25-9 sweep of Florissant Valley in the season opener for the Eagles.

Anderson also had three aces and two blocks, and McCulley added seven kills.

Molly Ryan (junior; Waverly, IL) and Rachel Charles (sophomore; Waverly, IL) each recorded 12 assists for the Lady Eagles.

2007 Final Stats and Awards!

2007 USCAA Scholar All-America Team
Erica King (senior; Jacksonville, IL)

2007 USCAA Honorable Mention All-America Team
Erica King

2007 USCAA Honorable Mention Player of the Week
Erica King

2007 Monmouth College Invitational Tournament All-Tournament Team
Erica King

2007 USCAA Individual Statistics @ www.theuscaa.com

Attack Percentage
#22 - Sarah Reeter (sophomore; Mt. Pulaski, IL)

Kills Per Game
#10 - Erica King
#12 - Kristie Anderson (sophomore; Elkhart, IL)

Assists Per Game
#4 - Jamie Shoot (sophomore; Lerna, IL)

Digs Per Game
#3 - Molly King (freshman; Rock Island, IL)
#8 - Kristie Anderson
#13 - Erica King