2017 Kangaroo Volleyball News
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Austin College Mourns the Loss of Rebekah Bowden
February 15, 2018The Austin College community is extremely saddened today to learn of the death of senior Rebekah Bowden of Flint, Texas, following a single vehicle accident in Sherman. -
43 'Roos Named to SCAC Fall Academic Honor Roll
February 02, 2018LAWRENCEVILLE, Texas - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference has announced the members of the 2017 Fall Academic Honor Roll, and 43 members of the Austin College cross country, soccer, and volleyball teams have earned the distinction.
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Austin College Finishes Fifth at SCAC Volleyball Championship
November 04, 2017KERRVILLE, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team swept Centenary College 3-0 to earn fifth place at the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday. The 'Roos finish the year with a record of 25-13 overall.
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'Roo Volleyball Falls to Texas Lutheran
November 03, 2017KERRVILLE, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team took the opening set but dropped the next three in a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Texas Lutheran in the opening round of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday morning.
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'Roos Ready for Postseason Play
November 02, 2017SHERMAN, Texas - With the regular season completed, the Austin College men's and women's soccer teams, as well as the volleyball team, now turn their attention to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference postseason.
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Bowden Named Defensive Co-Player of the Week
October 31, 2017LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Austin College volleyball player Rebekah Bowden has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Co-Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
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Bowden, Ingle Named All-SCAC
October 30, 2017LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Austin College volleyball players Rebekah Bowden and Katie Ingle have been named All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers for the 2017 season, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Coast Past Belhaven
October 27, 2017SHREVEPORT, La. - The Austin College volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 victory over Belhaven on Friday night in the team's opening match at the Centenary College Halloween Tournament.
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'Roos Sweep Jarvis Christian and Arlington Baptist
October 24, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team gave its six seniors a memorable Senior Night, sweeping both Jarvis Christian College and Arlington Baptist College by scores of 3-0.
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'Roo Volleyball Drops Pair to Trinity and Southwestern
October 22, 2017SHREVEPORT, La. - The Austin College volleyball team wrapped up the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season with a pair of losses to No. 5-ranked Trinity and No. 3-ranked Southwestern, bringing the team's record to 20-11 overall and 6-8 in conference play.
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Volleyball Notches 20th Win for 20th Straight Season
October 21, 2017SHREVEPORT, La. - With a 3-1 win over Schreiner in their first match of the day on Saturday, the Austin College volleyball team reached the 20-win mark for the 20th straight season. The 'Roos later fell to TLU, bringing their record to 20-9 overall.
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The Kangaroo and the Alligator
October 19, 2017This summer, Austin College junior volleyball player Dakota Jeffcoat worked with all manner of Texas wildlife, but the aspiring zoologist found her true passion working with one of the largest alligators in the state.
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'Roo Volleyball Clinches Spot in SCAC Tournament
October 13, 2017COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Austin College volleyball team went 2-1 this weekend with wins over Centenary and the University of Dallas, in addition to a loss to No. 2-ranked Colorado College. The two victories for the 'Roos were enough to clinch a spot in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament.
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'Roo Volleyball Splits Second Day in California
October 07, 2017LA VERNE, Calif. - The Austin College volleyball team wrapped up its trip to California with a split of its two matches on Saturday, defeating the University of Scranton 3-1 before falling 3-1 to Whittier. The 'Roos are now 17-7 overall this year.
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'Roos Knock Off No. 14 La Verne to Go 2-0 on Day One of Leopard Invitational
October 06, 2017LA VERNE, Calif. - The Austin College volleyball team won both of its matches on the first day of the Leopard Invitational, defeating UC Santa Cruz 3-1 and capping off the day with a huge 3-1 victory over No. 14-ranked La Verne.
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'Roo Volleybal Splits on Day One of SCAC Cross-Divisional
September 30, 2017SEGUIN, Texas - The Austin College volleyball team fell to No. 4-ranked Trinity 3-1 but bounced back with a 3-0 sweep of Schreiner on day one of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Cross-Divisional on Saturday.
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Volleyball Holds Off SAGU in Five Set Win
September 26, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team got out to a two set lead but had to fight off Southwestern Assemblies of God University as the Lions battled back to force a fifth set, where the ‘Roos were able to emerge with the victory. The ‘Roos are now 13-3 overall on the year with the win.
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'Roo Volleyball Closes SCAC Divisional Strong
September 24, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team finished up the first weekend of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference with a convincing victory over the University of Dallas, sweeping the Crusaders 3-0. The ‘Roos are now 12-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
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'Roo Volleyball Splits on Day One of SCAC Divisional
September 23, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team opened the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference slate with a 3-0 victory over Centenary, but the ‘Roos would close out day one of the SCAC Divisional with a 3-0 loss to No. 3-ranked Colorado College. The ‘Roos are now 11-3 overall and 1-1 in SCAC play.
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Volleyball Splits on the Road with Centre and Hendrix
September 16, 2017CONWAY, Ark. - The Austin College volleyball team cruised to a three set victory over Centre College before falling in a tightly contested five set match at host Hendrix College on Saturday, bringing the team's overall record to 9-2 on the year.
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Volleyball Cruises Past Johnson & Wales
September 14, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team used a .306 team hitting percentage and 10 service aces to cruise to a three set victory over visiting Johnson & Wales University on Thursday night. The 3-0 victory brings the team’s record to 8-1 overall this season.
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Bowden Named SCAC Defensive Player of the Week
September 11, 2017LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Austin College volleyball player Rebekah Bowden has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Complete Weekend Sweep at AC Invitational
September 09, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team completed its weekend sweep at the Austin College Invitational, topping LeTourneau and Louisiana College both by scores of 3-0 on Saturday. The ‘Roos are now 7-1 overall on the season with the wins.
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'Roo Volleyball Tops Concordia and Occidental
September 08, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team notched a pair of victories on day one of the Austin College Invitational, defeating Concordia-Texas 3-1 before coming from behind to top Occidental 3-2 in the nightcap.
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'Roo Sweep Day Two of Austin College Classic
September 02, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team topped both Sul Ross and Howard Payne by scores of 3-0, and head coach Ed Garza earned his 600th career coaching victory as the ‘Roos improved to 3-1 to open the season.
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Volleyball Splits on Day One of Austin College Classic
September 01, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College volleyball team opened the 2017 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Lawrence University, before falling just short of a comeback bid in a 3-2 loss to McMurry to cap off day one of the 22nd Annual Austin College Classic.
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2017 Fall Media Days - Austin College Volleyball
September 01, 2017
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'Roo Volleyball Set to Open 2017 Campaign
August 31, 2017The Austin College volleyball team enters its 22nd season under heard coach Ed Garza, and will be kicking off the 2017 with the 22nd Annual Austin College Classic on Friday with matches against Lawrence and McMurry.
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Fall Camp Kicking Off for 2017
August 14, 2017The fall sports season is here, as Austin College gears up for the 2017-2018 academic year. The 'Roo football team returned to campus last week, and volleyball, soccer, and cross country will all be reporting for camp on August 17.
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Coach Ed Garza Hosting High Intensity Volleyball Camp at Austin College
July 11, 2017Austin College head volleyball coach Ed Garza, one of the winningest coaches at the NCAA Division III level, will be hosting his High Intensity Volleyball Camp on July 21-22 in the Mason Athletic Complex.
