2011 A&M-COMMERCE VOLLEYBALL

February 17, 2012
DAKOTA CROCKETT RECOGNIZED AS SCHOLAR-BALLER AWARD WINNER
A&M-Commerce volleyball player Dakota Crockett has been recognized as a Scholar-Baller program award recipient, in conjunction with the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS). She was presented with her certificate and authentic Scholar-Baller medal during a timeout at the men's baketball game against West Texas A&M on February 15.

December 9, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE 2011 VOLLEYBALL SEASON REVIEW
Texas A&M University-Commerce closed out the 2011 volleyball season with an overall record of 11-17 and 6-14 in Lone Star Conference play. The Lions finished tied for ninth in the LSC standings with Incarnate Word, one match back of both Texas A&M-Kingsville and Midwestern State.

November 11, 2011
ROBERTSON, BOND NAMED CAPITAL ONE ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT SECOND TEAM
A&M-Commerce middle blocker Rachel Robertson and outside hitter Kayla Bond have both been named to the Capital One Academic All-District VI second team.

November 9, 2011
ROBERTSON, NEAL REPEAT AS ALL-LONE STAR CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
A&M-Commerce middle blocker Rachel Robertson and setter Jordan Neal have repeated as All-Lone Star Conference selections, announced today by league officials. Robertson was named a first team All-LSC honoree while Neal repeats as a second team selection.

November 5, 2011
LIONS CLOSE OUT 2011 SEASON WITH 3-1 VICTORY OVER EASTERN NEW MEXICO
Four different players recorded double-digit kills as A&M-Commerce closed out the 2011 season on a high note, downing Eastern New Mexico 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22 at the Field House.

November 3, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE HANGS TOUGH BUT FALLS TO NO. 13 WEST TEXAS A&M, 3-1
Ezon Onditi had a career night, posting 19 kills and 17 digs, and the Lions won a riveting second-set victory, but 13th-ranked West Texas A&M proved to be too much to handle down the stretch, handing the Lions an 18-25, 25-23, 20-25, 22-25 defeat at the Field House.

November 1, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS HEARTBREAKING 3-2 DECISION AT TARLETON STATE
A&M-Commerce took two of the first three sets against Tarleton State and was serving for match point in the fifth, but the Lions couldn’t hold on, dropping a heartbreaking 25-23, 17-25, 25-23, 19-25, 14-16 match to Tarleton State at Wisdom Gym South.

November 1, 2011
FINAL WEEK OF REGULAR SEASON HAS LIONS FIGHTING FOR POSTSEASON SPOT
A&M-Commerce begins the final week of the regular season with three key matches as it tries to qualify for the Lone Star Conference Championship.

October 29, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS 3-0 DECISION TO A&M-KINGSVILLE
A&M-Commerce got off to a slow start and was unable to recover, dropping a 22-25, 17-25, 16-25 decision to A&M-Kingsville.

October 27, 2011
ROBERTSON'S CAREER NIGHT LEADS LION RALLY PAST CARDINALS, 3-2
Rachel Robertson had arguably her best night in a Lion uniform, knocking down a career-best 24 kills and adding 10 digs for her first career double-double as A&M-Commerce rallied from a 2-0 deficit to upend Incarnate Word 3-2 at the Field House.

October 25, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE SWEEPS TEXAS WOMAN'S ON DIG PINK NIGHT
The first time A&M-Commerce and Texas Woman's met up this season, the Lions needed five sets to squeak by the Pioneers. Tuesday night, three was all they would need as the Lions dominate the Pioneers 25-18, 25-15, 25-20 at the Field House.

October 25, 2011
LIONS HOST PIONEERS TUESDAY IN "DIG PINK" MATCH FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
A&M-Commerce begins the stretch run of the 2011 volleyball season, playing five of its final six matches at the Field House. The Lions have three key Lone Star Conference matches this week, beginning with Texas Woman’s Tuesday at 7 p.m.

October 22, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE FALLS IN THREE TO 17TH-RANKED ANGELO STATE
A&M-Commerce saw firsthand why Angelo State is one of the top teams in the country as the Lions suffer a 14-25, 7-25, 20-25 defeat at the hands of the 17th-ranked Rambelles at Stephens Arena in San Angelo.

October 20, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS COMPETITIVE SHOWDOWN AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN
A&M-Commerce gave Abilene Christian everything it could handle on its home court, but in the end, the Wildcats got the key points when it counted, outlasting the Lions as A&M-Commerce drops the match 23-25, 27-29, 27-29 Thursday evening.

October 18, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE EMBARKS ON SEASON'S FINAL EXTENDED ROAD TRIP
A&M-Commerce embarks on its final true road trip of the season, beginning Tuesday night with its final non-conference match of the year at Henderson State at 7 p.m.

October 18, 2011
TRIO OF DOUBLE-DOUBLES LEAD LIONS TO 3-1 VICTORY OVER LADY REDDIES
Three Lions recorded double-digit kills with three also notching double-doubles as A&M-Commerce rallied to defeat Henderson State 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21 at the Duke Wells Center in Arkadelphia.

October 15, 2011
CAMERON BLOCK PARTY TOO MUCH AS A&M-COMMERCE FALLS IN FOUR
Rachel Robertson posted another stellar outing, finishing with a match-high 17 kills, but Cameron's blocking proved to be the difference as the Lions fall 14-25, 25-20, 19-25, 23-25 Saturday afternoon at the Field House.

October 13, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE BEGINS HOME STRETCH HOSTING MIDWESTERN STATE, CAMERON
A&M-Commerce opens up the second half of Lone Star Conference play at home this weekend, hosting a pair of conference foes at the Field House.

October 13, 2011
SNYDER, ROBERTSON POWER LIONS TO 3-1 WIN OVER MUSTANGS
Behind a double-double from Breanne Snyder and a near double-double from Rachel Robertson, A&M-Commerce rallied to notch a big 18-25, 26-24, 25-17, 25-22 Lone Star Conference victory over Midwestern State at the Field House.

October 8, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE SWEEPS EASTERN NEW MEXICO IN PORTALES
A&M-Commerce quickly shook off its defeat at 14th-ranked West Texas A&M Thursday, making the trip to Portales, N.M. and handing host Eastern New Mexico a 25-16, 25-21, 26-16 defeat at Greyhound Arena.

October 6, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE FALLS TO 14TH-RANKED WEST TEXAS A&M, 3-0
Playing in one of the toughest venues in the Lone Star Conference, A&M-Commerce dropped a 16-25, 14-25, 25-27 decision to 14th-ranked West Texas A&M Thursday night at the WTAMU Fieldhouse.

October 4, 2011
LIONS LOOKING TO "TURN BACK THE CLOCK" AGAINST DALLAS BAPTIST TUESDAY
A&M-Commerce remains out of Lone Star Conference play for one final match, hosting Dallas Baptist at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at the Field House. The Lions then close out the first half of conference play with the always-tough trip west, facing 14th-ranked West Texas A&M at 7 p.m. Thursday in Canyon before taking on Eastern New Mexico at 8 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 8 in Portales, N.M.

October 4, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE RALLIES TO DOWN DALLAS BAPTIST IN FIVE
Three players notched double-digit kills, led by Rachel Robertson's 20, as A&M-Commerce rallied from a 2-1 deficit to topple Dallas Baptist 25-21, 17-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-8 at the Field House Tuesday night.

October 4, 2011
JORDAN NEAL TABBED LONE STAR CONFERENCE SETTER OF THE WEEK
Sophomore setter Jordan Neal has been named the Lone Star Conference's Setter of the Week, announced today by the conference office.

October 1, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE CLOSES OUT TEXAS WOMAN'S TOURNAMENT WITH SATURDAY SPLIT
A&M-Commerce had a productive final day of the 2011 Holiday Inn & Suites Invitational in Denton, splitting its final two matches to finish the two-day tournament with a 2-2 overall record.

September 30, 2011
LIONS EARN A SPLIT ON OPENING DAY OF TEXAS WOMAN'S TOURNAMENT
Texas A&M University-Commerce notched a split on the opening day of the 2011 Holiday Inn & Suites Invitational at Kitty Magee Arena in Denton.

September 30, 2011
LIONS STEP OUT OF CONFERENCE PLAY FOR WEEKEND TOURNAMENT IN DENTON
Texas A&M University-Commerce takes a break from Lone Star Conference play, heading to Denton, Texas for the 2011 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Volleyball Classic, hosted by Texas Woman’s.

September 24, 2011
ROAD WOES CONTINUE AS LIONS DROP 3-0 DECISION TO JAVELINAS
Texas A&M University-Commerce’s road frustrations continued Saturday as the Lions dropped a three-set decision 17-25, 21-25, 21-25 to Texas A&M-Kingsville at the Steinke Center. A&M-Commerce dropped to 2-8 on the year and 1-7 in Lone Star Conference play while the Javelinas improved to 5-6 and 3-6 in conference play.

September 22, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE OPENS ROAD TRIP WITH 3-1 LOSS AT INCARNATE WORD
Another slow start put A&M-Commerce in the hole early as the Lions were unable to overcome the deficit, falling to Incarnate Word 9-25, 15-25, 25-21, 22-25 at the McDermott Center Thursday evening.

September 20, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE CLOSES OUT HOME STAND WITH 3-0 LOSS TO TARLETON STATE
A&M-Commerce wrapped up its three-match home stand at the Field House, dropping a 19-25, 23-25, 21-25 decision to Tarleton State Tuesday evening. The Lions drop to 2-6 on the year and 1-5 in Lone Star Conference play while the TexAnns improve to 7-5 overall and 3-1 in conference.

September 20, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE CONTINUES CONFERENCE PLAY WITH THREE KEY MATCHES
A&M-Commerce begins another key week in Lone Star Conference action, wrapping up its three-match home stand by hosting Tarleton State on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Field House. The Lions then head south, facing Incarnate Word in San Antonio on Thursday, Sept. 22 before taking on A&M-Kingsville on Saturday, Sept. 24.

September 16, 2011
LIONS FALL TO 20TH-RANKED RAMBELLES IN FOUR
Rachel Robertson posted a season-high 21 kills and a .441 hitting percentage, but it wasn't enough as A&M-Commerce falls to 20th-ranked Angelo State 11-25, 17-25, 25-23, 18-25 at the Field House.

September 15, 2011
PAIR OF LATE RUNS DOOM LIONS AS A&M-COMMERCE FALLS 3-1 TO ABILENE CHRISTIAN
A&M-Commerce saw big nights from both Rachel Robertson and Breanne Snyder, but a pair of late Abilene Christian rallies proved to be the difference as the Lions fall to the Wildcats 19-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-27 at the Field House.

September 13, 2011
ANOTHER BUSY WEEK FOR A&M-COMMERCE BEGINS TUESDAY AT TEXAS WOMAN'S
Texas A&M University-Commerce begins a busy week, facing three Lone Star Conference opponents in a four-day span.

September 13, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE TOPPLES TEXAS WOMAN'S IN FIVE FOR FIRST CONFERENCE WIN
After a pair of tough losses in its first two Lone Star Conference games, A&M-Commerce turned the corner, defeating Texas Woman's 11-25, 25-12, 25-17, 21-25, 15-9 at Kitty Magee Arena Tuesday evening.

September 10, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS FIVE-SET HEARTBREAKER AT CAMERON
Freshman Breanne Snyder had a night to remember, knocking down a career-best and Lion season-high 22 kills, but Cameron was able to get some key points when it counted, handing A&M-Commerce a heartbreaking 20-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22, 13-15 loss at Aggie Gym in Lawton, Okla.

September 9, 2011
SHORTHANDED LIONS DROP 3-0 DECISION TO COLORADO STATE-PUEBLO
Key injuries and a sluggish start proved to be too much to overcome as Texas A&M University-Commerce fell to Colorado State-Pueblo 14-25, 13-25, 14-25 at the Burg Center on the campus of Dallas Baptist University Friday afternoon.

September 8, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE FALLS TO MIDWESTERN STATE, 3-1, IN LSC OPENER
Texas A&M University-Commerce dropped its Lone Star Conference opener, falling 18-25, 9-25, 28-26, 18-25 to Midwestern State at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.