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Rowan's Natalie Ogden going for a kill during a game. Ogden played in all games this past weekend, recording 23 kills in Rowan's 2-3 loss against Gettysberg. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Rowan Volleyball Faces Early Season Setbacks

Colin Cameron September 8, 2021

On Sept. 3, Rowan women’s volleyball played their first game in 665 days, after their 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  It wasn't without an early season set back though,...

The volleyball team huddles during a game in 2019. Photo/ Multimedia Editor Christian Browne

Volleyball eyeing second seed for NJAC tournament

Cory Hartbatkin October 30, 2019

It’s the final week of the season for the Profs as they get ready to take on Rutgers-Newark in their final New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) matchup of the season, where a victory would almost guarantee...

Megan Jacobi, center, gets ready to hit the ball in a game earlier this year. Photo / Multimedia Editor Christian A Browne.

Volleyball taking it day by day leading into NJACs

Cory Hartbatkin October 23, 2019

With the season winding down, the Profs are currently in an excellent position. Despite the 14-14 record on the season, the Profs took care of business in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)...

Kailey Gallagher goes up for a spike against Kean University in an NJAC matchup on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - Multimedia Editor / Dyone Payne

Volleyball embracing “dark horse” label

Cory Hartbatkin September 9, 2019

The new school year is upon us, which means the start of fall sports. And one team is really poised for a standout season. The women’s volleyball team is off to a blistering 5-2 start after losing...

Rowan women's volleyball takes on Kean University in an NJAC matchup on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - Staff Photographer/Dyone Payne

How sweep it is! Volleyball routs Rutgers-Camden to secure first-round bye in NJAC Tournament

Jaiden Campana October 23, 2018

Just one year after squeezing into the postseason as a five-seed, the Rowan volleyball team has earned a first-round bye in the 2018 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship Tournament. The...

Erin Keegan, senior outside hitter for Rowan University celebrates her 1000th career dig with her teammates and coaches on Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

Erin Keegan’s milestone of 1K digs defines the gold standard that is Rowan volleyball

Jaiden Campana October 10, 2018

Confetti sprinkled down from the ceiling and giraffes flooded the Esbjornson Gymnasium. At least that's what Rowan women's volleyball coach Deana Jespersen and the father of senior Erin Keegan wanted...

Erin Keegan, senior outside hitter for Rowan University celebrates her 1000th career dig with her teammates and coaches on Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

Keegan records 1000th collegiate dig under the wing of Jespersen

Jaryd Leady October 6, 2018

When people hear the word millennium, the first thing they think of is a thousand. The last thing they would expect is a milestone for volleyball. Senior outside hitter Erin Keegan received her 1000th...

Rowan Women's volleyball plays Lebanon Vallley College in the first match of the Profs Tri-Match, on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Multimedia Editor/Jaryd Leady

After a three-game slump, volleyball wins crucial NJAC matchup against Montclair

Jaiden Campana September 26, 2018

A clean sweep at Ramapo College brought Rowan volleyball to an even 1-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference and to 10-4 for the season last Thursday. Two days later, they were heartbroken by William...

Head coach Deana Jespersen shares a moment with her team before a game at the Profs Invitational this year. The team is 10-4 on the season. Staff Photographer/Ray Baldassari

For the Rowan volleyball team, it’s all about enjoying the ride

John DeBenedictis September 19, 2018

The rare secret formula for success is a coveted, although abstract,` prize in the sports community. However, fifth year head coach Deana Jespersen seems to have found it for the Rowan volleyball team...

The volleyball team huddle up before heading to action at the Profs Invitational. The team went 4-0 on the weekend. Staff Photographer/Ray Baldassari

Welcome to a New Age: Volleyball’s freshman and sophomore classes show out at Profs Invitational

Jaiden Campana September 12, 2018

Down two sets to one and on the brink of falling a pair of games under .500, the Rowan volleyball team found themselves clinging to a 19-18 lead in set four, pushing for a fifth. The tug of war would...

Juniors Jamie Shirtz and  Erin Keegan go up for a block earlier this year during the Profs Invitational. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan volleyball’s season comes to an end against Montclair State University

Jaryd Leady November 1, 2017

The women’s volleyball team had their season come to a close against Montclair State University on Tuesday night in the first round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Rowan lost in four sets...

Freshman outside hitter Taylor Modica goes up for a kill against Stevenson University this past weekend at the Rowan Quad. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Women’s volleyball secures spot in NJAC Tournament with win over William Paterson

Jaryd Leady October 23, 2017

After a disappointing 9-23 season in 2016, the Rowan women's volleyball team has improved in the win column this year, with four games still to play. In the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), the...

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