Greensboro College Announces 2021 Volleyball Schedule The Pride Return to Fall Action for the 2021 Season GREENSBORO, N.C.—Greensboro College volleyball head coach Kevin Troup announced the Pride’s 2021 schedule earlier this afternoon, marking a return to Fall action for the first time since Greensboro’s appearance in the 2019 USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) Volleyball Tournament. The schedule features 32 games, trips to two out-of-conference tournaments, mid-week non-conference action, non-conference matches against USA South West Division teams, and a full 18-match USA South schedule. The schedule’s size is over double what the Pride played in a shortened Spring schedule, postponed…

ROME, Ga.—-Greensboro College Volleyball’s Sarah Oakes, Hailey Stout (Elon, N.C./Western Alamance), Carly Uhlir, and Kayce Jo Harris all collected All-USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) honors as announced by the conference earlier today upon the completion of the Spring 2021 season. Oakes, Stout, and Uhlir collected All-USA South East Division Second Team honors while Kayce Jo Harris was named to the league’s All-Sportsmanship Team. Oakes finishes her second season with the Pride standing tied for sixth place in blocking assists (26) and tenth in total blocks (34) in the USA South. The sophomore topped her career-high in total blocks (10)…

RALEIGH, N.C.—-Carly Uhlir tallied her fourth double-double of the season as Greensboro College dropped a Wednesday evening USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) East Division First Round matchup with William Peace University, 3-1 (25-21, 25-14, 22-25, 25-11). The Pride outhit the Pacers in the first set, .241 to .172, as the Pride amassed 13 kills in the set compared to the Pacers’ eleven. The first set featured numerous lead changes as the Pride held a lead as large as four points in the set. William Peace rallied to score six of the last nine points in the set to earn…

RALEIGH, N.C.—Greensboro College’s Carly Uhlir tallied 14 kills and 27 digs as the Pride dropped two contests to William Peace University Saturday afternoon. The Pacers took the first USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) contest, 3-0 (26-24, 25-12, 25-9), and the second non-conference contest, 3-1 (25-18, 19-25, 25-18, 25-14). The Pride (7-6, 4-3 USA South) and the Pacers (12-1, 7-0 USA South were entangled in a tight contest in the first match as Greensboro it .270 compared to William Peace’s .268. No lead was larger than three at any point of the first set as both sides went back and…

GREENSBORO, N.C.—Greensboro College’s Saniyya Green led the Pride with 15 total kills over both matches of Thursday evening’s doubleheader with Mary Baldwin University. The Pride claimed the USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) match, 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-15), and took the second non-conference contest, 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-23, 25-14). Green was one of two graduating students playing their last regular-season matches in Hanes Gym along with Kaylee Freed (Mount Airy, N.C./North Surry). Green led the Pride (7-4, 4-2 USA South) in kills in the first match, logging no attack errors on her way to hitting .467 for the match. Greensboro…

GREENSBORO, N.C.—Greensboro College’s Carly Uhlir posted 26 kills and 25 digs over the Pride’s Saturday morning and afternoon doubleheader with Meredith College. The Avenging Angels squeaked out a victory in the opening USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) contest, 3-2 (25-22, 20-25, 21-25, 25-18, 14-16), while the Pride took the non-conference contest that followed, 3-1 (25-19, 25-17, 27-25, 25-23). Uhlir led the team offensively in the first match with 16 kills and .220 hitting percentage while also amassing 13 digs for her second double-double of the season. She posted her third double-double of the year in the second match by…

MISENHEIMER, N.C.—Greensboro College’s Hailey Stout (Elon, N.C./Western Alamance) totaled 21 kills and 14 digs over Saturday morning and afternoon’s matches at Pfeiffer University as the Pride split two contests with the Falcons. Greensboro took the USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) match, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-17), while the Falcons claimed the non-conference contest that followed, 3-0 (17-25, 20-25, 22-25). Stout tallied a double-double in the first match with a career-high 16 kills and 12 digs while hitting .393 for the match. Stout only posted five attacking errors out of 28 attempts. The Pride (4-3, 3-1 USA South) hit .237 for…

DANVILLE, Va.—Averett University’s Lauren Montren tallied 21 total kills over Saturday afternoon’s contests as the Cougars claimed both matches over Greensboro College. Averett took the first USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) contest, 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-18), and the second non-conference contest, 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-19). Averett hit .276 over the first contest compared to the Pride’s .085. Averett posted a .351 hitting percentage in the second set as the Pride countered hitting .111, their highest of the first match. Katrina O’Neill led the Pride (3-2, 2-1 USA South) hitters with six kills while hitting .111. Hailey Stout (Elon, N.C./Western…

GREENSBORO, N.C.—Three Greensboro College hitters tallied eight kills each as the Pride claimed a Wednesday evening USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) victory over Methodist University, 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-20). The Pride (3-0, 2-0 USA South) and the Monarchs (0-2, 0-2 USA South) played a tight first set with the Monarchs as the largest lead for either side came when the Pride went up 23-20 on a Hailey Stout service ace. The Pride hit .195 in the set compared to the Monarchs’ .167 as the Pride benefited from four services aces to claim the set. Greensboro improved their hitting in…

GREENSBORO, N.C.–Greensboro College’s Carly Uhlir tallied 22 total kills in the afternoon as the Pride claimed a Saturday afternoon doubleheader sweep of North Carolina Wesleyan College. The Pride claimed the first contest, an official USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) contest, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-23), and the Pride took the non-conference contest that followed, 3-0 (25-11, 28-26, 25-18). Uhlir posted a .231 hitting percentage in the opener. She was one of two Pride (2-0, 1-0 USA South) players with double-digit kills in the opening contest and tallied a double-double by adding a team-leading 18 digs. Hailey Stout (Elon, N.C./Western Alamance)…

Egbers Named Second-Team All-East Division While Davis Named All-Sportsmanship Courtesy of Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director GREENSBORO, N.C. – Sarah Egbers was named to the second-team All-USA South East Division, the conference announced Thursday. Egbers, a senior from Apopka, Fla., finished the 2019 season with a team-leading 289 kills while also posting 96 digs and 43 blocks. Egbers season-high 20 kills came on Sept. 6 against Randolph College. In addition to Egbers, Barrett Davis was named to the All-Sportsmanship team. For more information on Greensboro College volleyball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.

Volleyball Tops Salem But Falls In USA South Quarterfinals Against Averett Courtesy of Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director DANVILLE, Va. – The Greensboro College volleyball team fell in the USA South Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals against the Cougars of Averett University Tuesday 3-0. Prior to taking on the Cougars, Greensboro rallied back from a 0-2 deficit to defeat the Spirits of Salem College 3-2 in the first round. In the opening set, Salem took an early three-point lead before the Pride rallied back to take an 8-6 lead of their own. Following the Pride run, Salem rallied back…

Volleyball Splits Final USA South Tri-Match At Methodist from Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Greensboro College volleyball team split a pair of USA South Athletic Conference matches at Methodist University Saturday. The Pride defeated the host Monarchs in five sets to open the day before falling in five sets to William Peace University. Against the Monarchs, Greensboro dropped the opening set before winning the next two by scores of 25-22 and 25-11 to take a 2-1 lead. However, Methodist was able to send the match into a fifth set with a 25-16 victory in…

Volleyball Tops Mary Baldwin On Senior Day from Wes Gullett, Sports Information Director at Greensboro College GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College volleyball team defeated the Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin University Wednesday 3-0. Greensboro toll the opening set by a 25-19 score before extending their lead to two sets with a 25-17 win in Set 2. Following the second set victory, Greensboro raced out to a 6-0 lead in the third set behind the serve of Carly Uhlir. After establishing the large lead, the Pride did not look back as they closed out the match with a 25-6 win.…

Egbers Earns All-Division Honors from Wes Gullett, Greensboro College SID GREENSBORO, N.C. – Sarah Egbers was named to the second-team All-East Division, the USA South Athletic Conference announced Thursday. Egbers, a junior right side and outside hitter from Apopka, Fla., posted a team-leading 269 kills on the season, while averaging 2.89 kills per set. Additionally, Egbers recorded 32 service aces and 339 digs. In addition to Egbers All-Division recognition, Jordan Ware was named to the All-Sportsmanship team. For more information on Greensboro College volleyball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.

Volleyball Drops A Pair Of Conference Matches At Home Saturday from Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College volleyball team dropped a set of USA South Athletic Conference matches at home Saturday. Greensboro fell to the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan College to open the day in five sets before suffering a 3-0 setback against Salem College. In the first match, the Bishops jumped out to a two-set lead early before Greensboro rallied back to send the match into a decisive fifth set after recording wins by scores of 25-18 and 25-21. Despite…

Volleyball Drops Road Match Against Bob Jones University Courtesy of Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director GREENVILLE, S.C.– The Greensboro College volleyball team fell to the Bruins of Bob Jones University Thursday, 3-0. The Pride dropped the first set 25-17 before suffering a 25-14 loss in the second set. Greensboro tried to gain momentum in the closing set, but the Bruins’ defense was able to walk away with a 25-18 win. “I am pleased with the way we started the match” Head Coach Kevin Troup said. “About halfway through, Bob Jones University took control and we couldn’t gain back…

Volleyball Grounds Squirrels In USA South Opener from Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College volleyball team opened up USA South Athletic Conference play Tuesday with a three-set victory over the Squirrels of Mary Baldwin University. Greensboro took the opening two sets by identical 25-14 scores before securing the match with a 25-19 win in Set 3. In the second set, the Pride held a 10-8 lead before going on a 7-0 run behind the serve of Tori Belcher. During the run, Alycia Artis tallied two kills, while Jordan Ware, Ruth Matovu and Sarah…

Inclement Weather Forecast From Hurricane Florence Forces Volleyball Schedule Change from Wes Gullett, Greensboro College Sports Information Director GREENSBORO, N.C. – Due the forecast of inclement weather from Hurricane Florence, the Greensboro College Department of Athletics has announced the following change. The Greensboro College volleyball match against Huntingdon College that was scheduled to take place on Thursday night has been moved. The match between the Pride and the Hawks will now be played on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. As of 1 p.m. Monday, all other games are still scheduled for their original dates and start times. For the…