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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...

Sophomore hitter Kailey Gallagher goes up for an attack against Montclair State University on Tuesday. The Profs would fall, 3-2. Staff Photo/Jaryd Leady

Volleyball begins home stand with tough loss, host Gold Rush and Youth Night on Friday

Jaryd Leady October 4, 2017

Tough times don't last. Tough people do, and the Rowan volleyball team is a prime example. The profs seemed to be finding their stride with a 2-0 start in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), only...

The Rowan volleyball team celebrates during a game last week. The Profs head to  Stockton on Thursday. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Women’s volleyball looks to bounce back after first NJAC loss

Jaryd Leady September 27, 2017

Rowan volleyball has been heating up as the tense part of the season approaches, with some very important conference games in the coming weeks. Rowan is 5-2 in their last six games, and are off to a...

Sophomore captain Megan Jacobi goes for a serve against Rutgers-Camden on Tuesday. Rowan would win 3-1 to further their winning streak to three games. Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Women’s volleyball wins three in a row, now 2-0 in NJAC

Jaryd Leady September 19, 2017

It's said that "good things come in threes." To name one of the best, how about a BLT? You get the gist. The Rowan women's volleyball team secured a three-game winning streak on Tuesday night, adding their...

Sophomore setter Katelyn Paxton sets freshman outside hitter Lauren Horbacewicz on a one-ball during the Profs Invitational. Rowan would go 3-1 in the weekend tournament. - Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan volleyball goes 3-1 at Invitational, sweep Rutgers-Newark in NJAC opener

Jaryd Leady September 13, 2017

Year-in and year-out, teams take a look back on previous seasons in order to better themselves for the upcoming campaign that knocks on the door. It’s easy to see at first-glance that this journey seamed...

Despite overall record, Rowan volleyball still has postseason hope

Jaiden Campana October 18, 2016

The last quarter of the regular season is knocking on the door for the Rowan volleyball team, and with it comes a shot at the New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament. Despite their sub-par overall...

Three seniors set the standard for Rowan volleyball

Jaiden Campana October 12, 2016

In athletics, success does not come easily. It takes years of hour-long practices to be able to compete at a high level. It takes even more work to be able to make that talent last.  The Rowan volleyball...

Volleyball takes first conference loss, now 3-12 overall

Jaiden Campana September 28, 2016

Inconsistent play has brought the Rowan women’s volleyball team to a 3-12 overall record and a 2-1 record in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The Profs latest loss came when the took on conference...

Rowan volleyball tallies second win in conference play

Jaiden Campana September 21, 2016

After an early schedule filled with away matches, the Rowan volleyball team finally had home-court advantage this Tuesday. This was the first volleyball game played on the Profs' official court in two...

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