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Athletics Adds Men’s Volleyball

By Theresa Morrissey, Assistant Sports editor LIU has added Men’s Volleyball to their athletics program. The team is the newest addition to the campus’ roster of 34 sports.  Athletic Director Dr. William Martinov is excited about the newest addition to LIU Athletics.   “We’re excited about our new men’s volleyball program.…

Women’s Volleyball 12 Game Win Streak

By Rakwan Hedgemond Staff Writer The women’s volleyball team has been on a hot streak, winning 12 games straight since the season began on Sept. 1. The team’s record was 21-3 before falling to their ECC rival Molloy College on September 19. The team has five freshmen, who have worked…

Volleyball for a Cause

By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer The Macho Foundation is sponsoring a Volley for M.A.C.HO or Volleyball For a Cause on Wednesday, March 22 at the Pratt Recreation Gymnasium from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per person, with five to seven players per team. There will…

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By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a 3-0 victory against Mercy College in the home opener, the Pioneers had similar results against Queens and Stonehill College, beating both of them on Friday, Oct. 7, in Stonehill’s backyard. In its first match against the Knights from Queens College, the volleyball team…

Women’s Volleyball

By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Thursday, Dec. 3, the fifth-seeded Pioneers got an incredible performance from sophomore outside-hitter Danielle Valenza, who totaled a match-high 19 kills, but it wasn’t enough to get passed fourth-seeded NYIT in the NCAA Division II Championship East Region quarterfinal. NYIT ultimately won the hard…

Women’s Volleyball

By Michael Otero Sports Editor Looking to end their season on a high note in front of their fans at the Pratt Recreation Center, the Pioneers did so with three straight wins. They clinched an ECC Tournament spot on Thursday, Nov. 12, when they dismantled Mercy College 3-0. In that…

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By Michael Otero Sports Editor Three sets were all it took for the Pioneers to take care of Roberts Wesleyan College on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Green and Gold won the match easily, winning each set by at least 12 points. Freshman outside-hitter Rachel Londot notched her 12th double- double…

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By Michael Otero Sports Editor The Pioneers wasted little time in dismantling Molloy College on Thursday, Oct. 22, as they handled them easily and won the match in straight sets, 3-0. In a tightly contested first set, the Pioneers went on a 6-2 run late to grab a commanding lead…