Women's Volleyball

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November 24, 2008
A&M-Commerce volleyball signs seven for 2009
Depth is on the way for a Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team that wrapped up the season with only seven active players, as Lions head coach Mark Pryor announced the signing of seven newcomers for 2009.

November 16, 2008
Addison selected to 2008 LSC All-Tournament Team
After posting 13 kills and 17 digs against Tarleton State in the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament, Texas A&M University-Commerce junior Amy Addison earned 2008 LSC All-Tournament Team honors, league officials announced.

November 13, 2008
Lions garner awards from Lone Star Conference
Texas A&M University-Commerce juniors Lauren Flynn and Perla Faudoa, and sophomore Morgan Ballard each garnered Lone Star Conference honors at a banquet prior to the LSC Tournament in Canyon, Texas, league officials announced.

November 13, 2008
A&M-Commerce falls to Tarleton State, 3-0, in LSC Tournament
Despite a game-high 13 kills and 17 digs from Amy Addison, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions dropped their first round match in the Lone Star Conference Tournament, 25-15, 25-18, 26-24, to Tarleton State on Thursday afternoon in Canyon, Texas.

November 11, 2008
A&M-Commerce volleyball set for LSC Tournament match against Tarleton State
After finishing the regular season with a 15-11 overall record and 7-6 mark in the Lone Star Conference, the Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team is headed to the LSC Tournament for the first time since 2002.

November 8, 2008
MSU defeats A&M-Commerce, 3-1; Lions now look to LSC Tournament
Miranda Byrd led five players in double digit kills to help the Midwestern State Mustangs defeat the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions, 25-18, 25-15, 23-25, 25-18, in the regular season finale on Saturday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

November 6, 2008
Lions fall to Cameron in three; Williams, Flynn honored
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Brittany Williams and junior Lauren Flynn controlled the floor during the pre-match festivities, but the Cameron Aggies took control when the match started and downed the Lions, 25-11, 26-24, 25-20, on Thursday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

November 5, 2008
Lions prepare for Cameron; Williams, Flynn to be honored
Along with Thursday’s match against Cameron at the A&M-Commerce Field House, the Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team will honor senior Brittany Williams and junior Lauren Flynn.

November 1, 2008
Ballard leads A&M-Commerce past Central Oklahoma, 3-0
Sophomore Morgan Ballard slammed a game-high 13 kills and finished with a .611 hitting percentage to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions past the Central Oklahoma Bronchos, 25-17, 25-18, 25-13, on Saturday night in Edmond, Okla.

October 30, 2008
Lions fall to Southwestern Oklahoma State, 3-1
Three players paced Southwestern Oklahoma State with double-digit kills to help the Bulldogs outlast the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions, 25-23, 31-29, 21-25, 25-15, on Thursday night in Weatherford, Okla.

October 28, 2008
Addison named Co-LSC Offensive Player of the Week
After recording a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs against the Texas Woman’s Pioneers, junior Amy Addison was named Co-Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of Week for the first time in her career on Tuesday.

October 23, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce volleyball wins in straight sets over Texas Woman's in LSC play
Amy Addison recorded a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions past the Texas Woman’s Pioneers, 25-18, 25-17, 25-22, on Thursday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

October 21, 2008
Flynn earns LSC weekly honor for second straight week
With 63 digs against Abilene Christian and Angelo State, junior libero Lauren Flynn garnered Co-Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors for the second consecutive week.

October 17, 2008
Lions fall to Angelo State in four
The Texas A&M University Commerce Lions took the early lead after winning the first set, but Angelo State bounced back to win the final three in a 23-25, 26-24, 25-15, 25-12 victory over the Lions on Friday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

October 16, 2008
A&M-Commerce volleyball downs ACU, 3-1
The Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team earned a first set victory for the first time in 10 matches, and then went on to defeat the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 25-23, 25-14, 18-25, 25-21, in Lone Star Conference action on Thursday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

October 15, 2008
Flynn Earns Weekly Recognition; Lions Prepare for Abilene Christian
After collecting 41 digs over two matches against Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M, Texas A&M University-Commerce junior Lauren Flynn surpassed Sara Wedberg’s career digs mark and now is the all-time leader in the A&M-Commerce record books with 1,655 career digs. Adding to her achievement, Flynn was named Co-Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week by the LSC.

October 11, 2008
Flynn sets A&M-Commerce career digs mark in Lions' 3-0 loss to West Texas A&M
Junior Lauren Flynn set a career digs record for Texas A&M University-Commerce, but Melissa Harper charged West Texas A&M with 16 kills to lead the Lady Buffs past the Lions, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19, in Lone Star Conference play on Saturday afternoon.

October 9, 2008
Oberle, Addison lead A&M-Commerce volleyball past Eastern New Mexico, 3-1
Alyssa Oberle and Amy Addison both collected double-doubles to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions past the Eastern New Mexico Zias, 26-28, 25-16, 25-19, 25-21, in Lone Star Conference action on Thursday night in Portales, N.M.

October 4, 2008
Lions rally to beat Henderson State, 3-2
Despite dropping the first two sets, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions rallied back to win the next three games and earn a 25-27, 18-25, 25-22, 25-23, 15-8, victory over Henderson State on Saturday morning.

October 3, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce volleyball downs Ouachita Baptist, 3-1
The Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team finished with a .351 hitting percentage and three players recorded double digit kills to lead the Lions past Ouachita Baptist, 23-25, 27-25, 25-18, 25-21, on Friday night in Arkadelphia, Ark.

October 2, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce volleyball hopes to build off early success
One year can make a big difference, at least for the first half of the season. The 2008 Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team is finding that out after a 3-1 victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday (Sept. 27) helped the Lions improve to 9-6 overall and 3-1 in Lone Star Conference play.

September 27, 2008
Lions down A&M-Kingsville, 3-1, in LSC play
After dropping the first set, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions roared back to win the next three to take a 19-25, 26-24, 25-14, 25-18 victory over the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas in Lone Star Conference play on Saturday afternoon.

September 25, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce volleyball falls to Tarleton State, 3-1
Texas A&M University-Commerce rallied to tie the match at one apiece after two sets, but Tarleton State edged the Lions in the next two games to grab a 25-19, 13-25, 25-22, 25-21, Lone Star Conference victory on Thursday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

September 20, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce defeats East Central to remain unbeaten in LSC play
Alyssa Oberle collected 17 kills and five digs to keep the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions undefeated in Lone Star Conference play with a 24-26, 25-22, 25-20, 27-25 victory over East Central on Saturday afternoon.

September 18, 2008
Oberle, Addison push Texas A&M-Commerce past SOSU in LSC opener
Alyssa Oberle recorded a career-high 22 kills and Amy Addison added a double-double with 12 kills and 13 digs to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions past the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm, 27-29, 25-21, 25-10, 20-25, 15-12, in their Lone Star Conference opener on Thursday night.

September 16, 2008
Faudoa, Flynn earn LSC weekly honors
Texas A&M University-Commerce juniors Lauren Flynn and Perla Faudoa garnered weekly honors from the Lone Star Conference after helping the Lions post a 3-1 record at the 2008 Harding Classic volleyball tournament last weekend.

September 13, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce wins three games at 2008 Harding Classic
After a 3-1 victory over Henderson State on Saturday afternoon, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions dropped their only match of the 2008 Harding Classic volleyball tournament, 25-20, 25-21, 25-17, to Harding on Saturday night.

September 12, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce wins first two games at Harding Tournament
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions went 2-0 on the first day of the Harding volleyball tournament with two 3-1 wins over Ouachita Baptist and Arkansas-Monticello on Friday, pushing their record to 5-4 for the season.

September 9, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce's Flynn, Faudoa earn awards for play at Bearcat Challenge
The Lone Star Conference announced Tuesday that Texas A&M University-Commerce junior libero Lauren Flynn earned Lone Star Conference Co-Defensive Player of Week honors after her performance in the SBU Bearcat Challenge Tournament last weekend.

September 6, 2008
Lions fall to SBU, Rockhurst on day two of SBU Tournament
Alyssa Oberle’s and Brittany Williams’ 15 kills apiece weren’t enough for Texas A&M University-Commerce as the Lions fell 25-21, 19-25, 25-19, 25-18 to Southwest Baptist in the SBU Tournament on Saturday morning in Bolivar, Mo.

September 5, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce goes 1-1 on first day at SBU Tournament
Brittany Williams, Alyssa Oberle and Morgan Ballard recorded double digit kills to lead the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions past Missouri S&T, 25-14, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18, in their second game of the SBU Tournament in Bolivar, Mo.

September 4, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce Starts 2-1; Set for SBU Tournament This Weekend
For the fourth time in six years, the Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team started its season off with a victory after a 25-8, 25-11, 25-10 win over Paul Quinn to open the A&M-Commerce tournament last Friday.

August 30, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce Falls to SOSU in Finale of A&M-Commerce Tournament
Southeastern Oklahoma State went undefeated through the Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball tournament and claimed first place with a 25-22, 25-18, 25-17 victory over the Lions in the final match of the tourney.

August 29, 2008
Texas A&M-Commerce Begins Tournament with Two Victories
The Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team began the season with a 25-8, 25-11, 25-10 victory over Paul Quinn in the A&M-Commerce volleyball tournament on Friday night.

July 31, 2008
A&M-Commerce Volleyball Picked 12th in LSC Preseason Poll
The Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball team received 159 points and was picked to finish 12th in the Lone Star Conference preseason poll announced on Thursday.

July 15, 2008
Mark Pryor Named Head Volleyball Coach at Texas A&M-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Commerce announced today the hiring of Mark Pryor as the new head volleyball coach.

June 24, 2008
Jana Starkweather Selected for NCAA Degree-Completion Award
Texas A&M University-Commerce volleyball player Jana Starkweather recently was one of 86 individuals selected as a recipient of the NCAA Division II Degree Completion Award.