'Winds add two more to class of 2008 Apr 14, 2008
MACOMB - The Western Illinois volleyball team has added two more members to the class of 2008, as Krissy Bergquist and Megan Toczek have signed National Letters of Intent. Bergquist will help bolster the right side, after the loss of four-time all-conference member Ashley Baker. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Winds add talented trio to roster for 2008 Nov 22, 2007
MACOMB - The Western Illinois volleyball team will have three new faces for the 2008 season, as Cait Egan, Allison Gilbert, and Brooke Stittleburg have singed National Letters of Intent to play for the Westerwinds. Egan, a native of Evergreen Park, is a 6-foot, 1-inch middle hitter. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Westerwinds season ends early Nov 19, 2007
- Senior Michelle Donnelly recorded nine kills and four total blocks for the Western Illinois volleyball team as it fell 3-0 (38-36, 30-19, 30-25) to No. 1 South Dakota State in The Summit League Championship semifinals. Junior Monique Houston led the team with 12 kills. (Macomb Journal, IL)
'Winds to begin league tourney Nov 16, 2007
The Western Illinois volleyball team will be making the trip to Fort Wayne for the second-straight week, but this time to participate in The Summit League Volleyball Championship, November 16-17. The Westerwinds open the tournament with a match against top-seeded South Dakota State, November 16 at 4 p.m. (CST). (Macomb Journal, IL)
WIU loses match; gains tourney spot Nov 13, 2007
CHICAGO - Junior Monique Houston recorded 21 kills and added seven digs in the Western Illinois volleyball team's 3-2 (18-30, 30-26, 14-30, 31-29, 15-8) loss to Illinois-Chicago in the final regular-season match of the 2007 season. Senior Michelle Donnelly also added 14 kills and a new career-best 11 total blocks (3-8), while senior Amy Sauerwein tallied 16 kills and 16 digs. (Macomb Journal, IL)
'Winds prep for final push Nov 8, 2007
The Western Illinois volleyball team will be playing its final three matches of the regular season this weekend, including the final two Summit League contests. The Westerwinds (14-13, 10-4 Summit League) face IPFW, Friday, November 9 at 6 p.m. (CST) and Oakland, Saturday, November 10 at 4 p.m. (CST). (Macomb Journal, IL)
WIU volleyball prepares for final home matches of the 2007 season Oct 31, 2007
The Western Illinois volleyball team will play its final three home matches of the 2007 season. The Westerwinds (12-12, 9-3 The Summit League) enter the week in a five-way tie for first in the conference standings with IPFW, North Dakota State, Oral Roberts, and South Dakota State. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Western goes the distance in beating Oral Roberts Oct 30, 2007
- Junior Monique Houston recorded a team-high 21 kills and recorded 10 digs to help the Western Illinois volleyball team to a key Summit League victory over conference leader Oral Roberts, 3-2 (22-30, 30-28, 30-26, 30-32, 17-15) Saturday night. The victory moved the Westerwinds (12-12, 9-3 The Summit League) into a five-way tie for first place in the conference standings with the Golden Eagles (14-10, 9-3 The Summit League), IPFW, North Dakota State and South Dakota State. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Winds set to face leader Oct 26, 2007
MACOMB - The Western Illinois volleyball team will compete in two road matches this weekend to close out a three-match road swing. The Westerwinds (10-12, 7-3 The Summit League) are scheduled to face Centenary, Friday at 7 p.m. in Shreveport, La. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Mastodons do in Winds Oct 16, 2007
MACOMB - Junior Monique Houston tallied a career-high 27 kills, but it was not enough to push the Western Illinois volleyball team to victory over IPFW as it fell 3-2 (23-30, 30-26, 26-30, 30-22, 15-17). The Wheeling native also recorded a season high. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Volleyballers head on Dakota swing Sep 29, 2007
MACOMB - The Western Illinois volleyball team will play its final two road matches of a four-match road swing this weekend when the team travels to new conference members South Dakota State and North Dakota State. The Westerwinds (5-8, 2-0 Summit League) will face the Jackrabbits, today at 7 p.m. and then play the Bison Saturday at 6 p.m.. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Baker reaches milestone, but Winds lose in five Sep 18, 2007
MACOMB - Senior Ashley Baker had a recorded setting day for the Western Illinois volleyball team, recording her 1,000th career kill during the third game of the five-game loss to Drake, 3-2 (37-35, 20-30, 26-30, 30-13, 21-19). The Fort Wayne, Ind. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Winds picked 5th in volleyball poll Aug 22, 2007
ELMHURST - The Western Illinois volleyball team was picked to finish fifth in the inaugural season of The Summit League, behind the three new member institutions and Oral Roberts. IPFW was chosen as the preseason favorites, with 58 points and three first place votes. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Volleyballers to scrimmage Aug 13, 2007
MACOMB - Western Illinois University sports fans are invited to come on out to Western Hall Wednesday, August 22 as the Western Illinois Volleyball team will host its Purple and Gold Scrimmage. The scrimmage is slated to begin at 6 p.m. Admission to scrimmage is free. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Volleyball squad finishes 0-3 at NIU tourney Aug 29, 2006
DEKALB - The Western Illinois volleyball fell in three games in its final match of the Comfort Inn and Suites Northern Illinois Invitational Saturday evening losing to the home team 30-22, 30-26, 30-19. NIU's Kate McCullagh led all players with 20 kills, and notched a hitting percentage of. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Westerwinds begin drills for upcoming campaign Aug 11, 2006
Macomb Journal-Macomb, Illinois. Friday, August 11, 2006. (Macomb Journal, IL)
