Cal Falls to Wheeling Jesuit in Regional Finals

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CAL FALLS TO WHEELING JESUIT IN REGIONAL FINALS

Wheeling, W. Va. -
California was unable to defeat Wheeling Jesuit and lost 3-1 in the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championship Atlantic Regional final in Wheeling, W. Va. on Saturday night. 

The Vulcans dropped the first two sets, and was able to capture a 25-19 third set victory before giving up a 25-16 fourth set. 

The 2012 NCAA postseason appearance was the eighth consecutive for Cal and its 12th in program history. The Vulcans have made it into the regional championship game in each of the last seven seasons and have claimed the title on three occasions (2007-09).

The Vulcans cap their season with a 30-8 overall record. 


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Atlantic Regional Tournament Site


CALIFORNIA TO PLAY IN NCAA REGIONAL FINALS

Wheeling, W. Va. -
California defeated PSAC Champion Gannon 3-1 in the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Atlantic Regional Semifinals in order to advance to the regional finals. Clarion fell 3-2 against Wheeling Jesuit in the semifinal round.

The Vulcans will play Wheeling Jesuit on Saturday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m to determine the Atlantic Regional Champion. Tomorrow night's victor will advance to face the South Regional champion on December 6, in the NCAA Division II Championship Quarterfinals. 

Gannon finishes its season 29-6 overall and Clarion ended 2012 holding an overall record of 24-12. 

For more information and a complete tournament bracket, please click here

Cal vs. Gannon                      Boxscore
Clarion vs. Wheeling Jesuit   Boxscore


Atlantic Regional Tournament Site




CALIFORNIA, GANNON, CLARION ADVANCE IN NCAA TOURNAMENT

Wheeling, W. Va. - 
California, Gannon and Clarion each prevailed against their fellow PSAC women's volleyball opponents in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional on Thursday in Wheeling, W. Va. 

California defeated Shippensburg 3-1 and will face Gannon on Friday, November 30, at 5:00 p.m. Gannon beat Mercyhurst also 3-1 to advance. Clarion defeated Lock Haven in three games and will play Wheeling Jesuit also on November 30, at 7:30 p.m.

The winners of the regional semifinals will face one another in the regional finals to determine which squad will play the South Region winner on December 6, in the championship quarterfinals. 

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Shippensburg vs. Cal      Boxscore
Gannon vs. Mercyhurst   Boxscore
Lock Haven vs. Clarion    Boxscore


Atlantic Regional Tournament Site



NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL BRACKET ANNOUNCEMENT

Link to selection show video


Indianapolis, Ind. - The NCAA Division II volleyball committee announced a field of 64 teams that will compete for the 2012 NCAA D-II Women's Volleyball Championship title, with six PSAC schools gaining entry into the tournament. 

No. 7 Mercyhurst and newly crowned PSAC champion No. 2 Gannon will square-off on Thursday, November 29 at Alma Grace McDonough Center in Wheeling, W. Va., with No. 1 Wheeling Jesuit playing host to the Atlantic Regionals. No. 3 California and No. 6 Shippensburg will battle in the opening round of competition and No. 5 Lock Haven will play No. 4 Clarion also on November 29 in Wheeling, W. Va.

The tournament is made up of eight eight-team regional tournaments; Atlantic, Central, East, Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast and West. The regional winners will advance to the championship finals, December 6-8.  

For more information and a complete tournament bracket, please click here