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11.30.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Pool Play Woes Continue; St. Mary Sweeps MU 3-0
The Madonna volleyball team dropped their second straight pool play match at the NAIA National Tournament after St. Mary (NE) swept the Crusaders 3-0 on Thursday morning in Columbia, Missouri. MORE

11.29.2006 | Volleyball
SCAD Knocks Off No. 6 Crusaders in First Pool Play Match
The Madonna volleyball team was upset in the opening game of pool play at the 2006 NAIA National Tournament after Savannah College of Art & Design knocked off the Crusaders in five games, 3-2 (25-30, 30-23, 30-26, 27-30, 12-15). MORE

11.18.2006 | Volleyball
Next Stop: Columbia, Missouri; Crusaders Win Regional Title
The seventh-ranked Madonna volleyball team clinched a berth in their fifth straight NAIA National Tournament after sweeping Cornerstone on Saturday in the Region VIII Championship game.
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11.18.2006 | Volleyball
Fuelling, Inman and Tihomirova Team Up to Lead MU to 3-1 Win over Indiana Tech in Regional Semis
Seventh-ranked Madonna advanced to the NAIA Region VIII Championship game after defeating Indiana Tech 3-1 on Saturday morning in the regional semifinals at Indiana Wesleyan in Marion.
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11.16.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Seek Fifth Straight Trip to NAIA National Tournament
Head Coach Jerry Abraham looks to guide the seventh-ranked Crusaders to their fifth consecutive berth in the NAIA National Tournament. Madonna will begin this quest on Saturday at the NAIA Region VIII Tournament.
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11.12.2006 | Volleyball
Inman Headlines All-WHAC Team
Caryn Inman was named Player of the Year and Inta Grinvalds earned Freshman of the Year headlining the All-WHAC selections released following the Crusaders conference tournament title on Saturday. Overall, seven Madonna volleyball players earned spots on the all-conference squads.
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11.11.2006 | Volleyball
Madonna Wins WHAC Tournament Title
Caryn Inman surpassed 2,000 career kills with 34 on the day while guiding the Crusaders to their third straight WHAC Tournament title with a 3-1 decision over Cornerstone on Saturday afternoon at the Activities Center.
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11.10.2006 | Volleyball
Top Seeded Crusaders Advance to Championship Game
The top-seeded Madonna volleyball team advanced to the WHAC Tournament Championship game after defeating UM-Dearborn, 3-0, by scores of 30-17, 30-16, 30-18 on Friday night before a packed Activities Center.
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11.6.2006 | Volleyball
Inman Tabbed WHAC Player of the Week
Madonna senior middle hitter Caryn Inman (pictured) was tabbed conference player of the week by the league office on Monday.
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11.3.2006 | Volleyball
No. 7 Crusaders Celebrate Senior Night with Sweep
Caryn Inman recorded 19 kills and Heather Spooner posted seven kills as Madonna swept Indiana Tech, 3-0, on Senior Night at the Activities Center.
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10.31.2006 | Volleyball
Madonna Sweeps Aquinas 3-0 on Voll-O-Ween
The Madonna volleyball team swept Aquinas 3-0 during Voll-O-Ween in the Activities Center. Madonna head coach Jerry Abraham was honored prior to the game for winning 800 career games. MORE | Photo Gallery

10.30.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Sweep Weekly WHAC Honors
The Madonna volleyball team swept all three WHAC weekly honors in a press release by the league office on Monday. MORE

10.26.2006 | Volleyball
Inman Leads No. 7 Crusaders to 23rd Straight Win
The Madonna volleyball team defeated Warner Southern in three straight games (30-13, 30-16, 30-21) on Thursday night in Lake Wales, Florida, earning their 23rd consecutive victory. MORE

10.24.2006 | Volleyball
Madonna Sweeps Davenport
The Madonna volleyball team improved to 12-0 in conference play and 31-2 overall with a 3-0 sweep at Davenport by scores of 30-18, 30-20 and 30-23 on Tuesday night. MORE

10.23.2006 | Volleyball
Grinvalds Named WHAC Setter of the Week
For the third time this season, Madonna freshman Inta Grinvalds has been named WHAC Setter of the Week. MORE

10.19.2006 | Volleyball
No. 7 Crusaders Pick Up Win #30 After Five Game Match
The seventh-ranked Madonna volleyball team defeated UM-Dearborn, 3-2, on Thursday night in Dearborn, improving the Crusaders mark to 30-2 this season. MORE

10.17.2006 | Volleyball
Abraham Becomes Second NAIA Coach to Earn 800th Win
Madonna head coach Jerry Abraham notched his 800th win on Tuesday, becoming just the second NAIA coach to ever reach the historic milestone. MORE

10.16.2006 | Volleyball
Grinvalds Earns WHAC Setter of the Week Honors
Madonna freshman setter Inta Grinvalds was named WHAC Setter of the Week in a press release by the league office on Monday afternoon. MORE

10.13.2006 | Volleyball
No. 10 Madonna Routs Concordia, 3-0
The 10th-ranked Madonna volleyball team defeated Concordia in convincing fashion on Friday night at the Activities Center. MORE

10.12.2006 | Volleyball
No. 10 Crusaders Defeat Siena Heights, 3-0
League leading Madonna swept Siena Heights, 3-0, by scores of 30-19, 30-16 and 30-21 on Thursday night in the Activities Center. MORE

10.10.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Sweep Cornerstone
The #10 ranked Madonna volleyball team took firm hold of the conference lead Tuesday night with a three game sweep of visiting Cornerstone. MORE

10.5.2006 | Volleyball
Inman Guides No. 10 Volleyball to 3-0 Sweep over Indiana Tech
Senior middle hitter Caryn Inman (Oxford, Mich./Oxford HS) collected 19 kills on .467 hitting to lead the 10th ranked Madonna volleyball team to a sweep of Indiana Tech (30-28, 30-27, 30-16) in Fort Wayne on Thursday night. MORE

10.3.2006 | Volleyball
Madonna Wins 15th Straight after Defeating Aquinas, 3-0
The ninth-ranked Madonna volleyball team earned a 3-0 win over Aquinas on Tuesday night in Grand Rapids. MORE

10.2.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Sweeps Conference Player of the Week Awards
The Madonna volleyball team swept the weekly conference awards announced on Monday afternoon in a press release by the league office. MORE

9.30.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Post 2-0 Mark at Tri-Match
The Madonna volleyball team defeated Indiana-Southeast and King (TN) on Saturday at the Georgetown College Tri-Match in Georgetown, Kentucky. MORE

9.29.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Win 12th Straight
The Madonna volleyball team won its 12th straight contest after defeating Georgetown (KY), 3-0, by scores of 30-19, 30-15 and 30-27 on Friday night. MORE

9.26.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Overtake First Place in WHAC with Win over UM-Dearborn
The ninth-ranked Madonna volleyball team moved into first place in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference standings after a 3-1 win over Michigan-Dearborn on Tuesday night at the Activities Center. MORE

9.23.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Claims Tournament Title
The ninth-ranked Madonna volleyball team claimed the championship at the Pepsi Bash at the Beach Tournament after defeating Palm Beach Atlantic, 3-0. MORE

9.22.2006 | Volleyball
No. 9 Crusaders Post Two Wins at Palm Beach Atlantic Tournament
The No. 9 Madonna Crusaders collected wins over Northwood (FL) and Embry-Riddle (FL) on the opening day of the Pepsi Bash at the Beach Tournament on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University on Friday. MORE

9.19.2006 | Volleyball
Eighth-Rated Crusaders Sweep Concordia
The No. 8 Madonna Crusaders defeated the Concordia Cardinals, 3-0 (30-17, 30-9, 30-15), on Tuesday night at Concordia Fieldhouse in Ann Arbor. MORE

9.18.2006 | Volleyball
Inman Tabbed WHAC Player of the Week
Madonna senior middle hitter Caryn Inman was tabbed Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Player of the Week announced on Monday afternoon by the league office. MORE

9.15.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Sweep Spring Arbor, 3-0
Eight different Crusaders tallied kills as the Madonna volleyball team defeated Spring Arbor, 3-0 (30-14, 30-25, 30-28) to move to 14-2 on the season. The win marked the Crusaders� 13th sweep in 16 matches this year. MORE

9.14.2006 | Volleyball
No. 8 Crusaders Roll Past Davenport, 3-0
The Madonna volleyball team posted a 3-0 sweep over Davenport on Thursday night at the Activities Center. Lubovj Tihomirova led all players with 14 kills in MU's win. MORE

9.12.2006 | Volleyball
Madonna Sweeps Cornerstone
The fifth ranked Madonna volleyball team swept Cornerstone, 3-0, on Tuesday night in Grand Rapids. MORE

9.11.2006 | Volleyball
Grinvalds Named WHAC Setter of the Week
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference announced Monday afternoon that Madonna freshman Inta Grinvalds has been named WHAC Setter of the Week for September 11, 2006. MORE

9.9.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Rebounds to Take Two
Lubovj Tihomirova's 29 kills helped propel Madonna to a four-game win over Taylor and a runner-up finish in the Julie Martin Tournament. MORE
Complete Tourney Results

9.8.2006 | Volleyball
73-Match Home Streak Snapped
Exactly five years to the day of their last home regular season loss, #5 Madonna fell to Cedarville in three straight games Friday night. MORE
Complete Tourney Results

9.7.2006 | Athletics
Spooner Receives Martin Scholarship
After five years of raising funds to endow a scholarship in the name of Julie Martin, the MU athletic department handed out the first Julie Martin memorial scholarship to Heather Spooner at the annual fundraising dinner Thursday night. MORE

9.5.2006 | Volleyball
Inman Named WHAC Player of the Week
Madonna's Caryn Inman earned WHAC Player of the Week honors after leading the Crusaders to a 3-1 mark at the University of Great Falls Tournament and being named to the All-Tournament Team. MORE

9.2.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Split on Day 2 at Great Falls Tournament
The fifth-ranked Madonna volleyball team dropped their first match of the season in a 3-1 decision to #4 National American at the University of Great Falls Tournament on Saturday morning and then rebounded with a 3-0 win over Minot State on Saturday afternoon. MORE

9.1.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Move to 7-0 With Montana Wins
The No. 5 ranked MU volleyball team continued its winning ways, all the way into Montana, a pair of 3-0 wins against Great Falls and Montana State-Northern on Friday at the University of Great Falls Tournament. MORE

8.26.2006 | Volleyball
No. 5 Madonna Claims Early Bird Championship
The Crusaders volleyball team claimed the UM-Dearborn Early Bird Tournament championship with a 3-0 win over #21 Doane (Neb.) on Saturday. MORE

8.26.2006 | Volleyball
No. 5 Madonna Advances to Early Bird Championship
The Crusaders volleyball team advanced to the championship game of the UM-Dearborn Early Bird Tournament after defeating Mt. Vernon Nazarene, 3-0, on Saturday morning. RECAP

8.25.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Take Two Wins in Early Bird Tournament
The Crusaders volleyball team opened up the UM-Dearborn Early Bird Tournament with a pair of wins over Spring Arbor and Tiffin on Friday night. Recap

8.24.2006 | Volleyball
No. 5 Madonna Posts 3-0 Win Over Wayne State
The Madonna volleyball team opened up the 2006 season with a 3-0 victory over NCAA Division II foe Wayne State on Thursday night at the Activities Center. Box Score | Recap

8.16.2006 | Volleyball
Alumni Team Battles Crusaders to Draw
The 2006 Madonna volleyball team debuted Wednesday night against one of their most formidable opponents in recent years, their own alumni squad as each team won two games in a four game match.
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8.16.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Debut at #5 in the Nation
The 2006 Madonna volleyball team was picked at number five in the nation in today's NAIA preseason top 25 following a 48-2 finish in the 2005 season, which ended with a trip to the NAIA Final Four. MORE

8.16.2006 | Volleyball
2006 Team Debuts Versus Star Laden Alumni Tonight
The 2006 Madonna volleyball team will make their debut tonight when the square off in the annual alumni match at the Activities Center. The alumni squad features 19 players, including 17 All-Americans.
GAME PROGRAM

8.9.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Picked to Repeat, Inman Tabbed Co-Top Player
The 2006 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) volleyball preseason All-Conference team and coaches poll were released by the league today with Madonna tabbed as the unanimous choice to win the league and Caryn Inman picked as co-Player of the Year. MORE

8.1.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Adds Two Big Name Coaches
Former Crusader first team All-American setter Ashley Frost and former University of Michigan and Michigan State University assistant coach Ed Tolentino have been added to the 2006 volleyball coaching staff. MORE

6.7.2006 | Volleyball
Abraham Announces 2006 Recruiting Class
Eight of the areas top high school senior volleyball players have elected to play their collegiate careers at Madonna University. Crusader head coach Jerry Abraham announced on Wednesday (6/7/06) the largest single recruiting class in his 20-year tenure as head coach. All eight student-athletes will enroll at Madonna University in the Fall of 2006. MORE

5.25.2006 | Volleyball
2006 Schedule Released
The Madonna volleyball team will begin defense of their 2005 WHAC title and look for their 10th straight conference crown when they open the 2006 slate versus Wayne State University August 24th.
FULL SCHEDULE

2.12.2006 | Volleyball
Volleyball Celebrates Stellar Season
The Madonna volleyball team put the finishing touches on their most successful season ever with the annual awards banquet on campus Sunday. Senior setter Ashley Frost (left) was named Miss Volleyball, the top honor the program bestows. MORE

1.17.2006 | Volleyball
Crusaders Will Celebrate Championship Season February 12
The Madonna women's volleyball team will cap their stellar 2005 season with their annual awards banquet Sunday February 12th at 2:00 pm. The banquet will be held on campus at Madonna University. For ticket information, please contact the athletic department at 734-432-5608.

12.6.2005 | Volleyball
Frost, Tinina Named to All-America First Team
Madonna University senior volleyball players Natalja Tinina (Riga, Latvia/Purvciems) and Ashley Frost (Lake Odessa, Mich./Lakewood) were named to the NAIA All-America first team in a statement released today. The duo become the first All-America first team selections for Madonna since 2002. More

12.2.2005 | Volleyball
Madonna Heads to Final Four with 3-1 Win in Quarters
The No. 4 ranked Madonna University volleyball team earned their second ever trip to the 'Final Four' with a 3-1 (30-28, 30-21, 23-30, 30-15) win over Texas Wesleyan in quarterfinal action Friday (December 2, 2005) at the NAIA National Championships. Recap

12.2.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Fall in Pool Play Finale, Still in Quarterfinals
The No. 4 ranked Madonna University volleyball team saw their school record 48-match win streak come to a close Friday with a 3-1 (30-20, 16-30, 28-30, 21-30) loss to No. 2 National American (S.D.) in pool play action Friday (December 2, 2005) at the NAIA National Championships. Recap

12.1.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Stay Perfect in Pool Play with 3-1 Win
The Madonna volleyball team was up to the challenge Thursday, playing four tough games with Azusa Pacific (Calif.) before finally overpowering the Cougars, 30-26, 28-30, 30-27, 30-24. Natalja Tinina and Laura Lesko paced the Crusader offense with 23 and 20 kills respectively. Ashley Frost (top) added 61assists in the win. With the victory, Madonna moves to 47-0 overall and 3-0 in pool play with one game left, a match up tomorrow afternoon with National American (S.D.) A win in that match would seal MU's berth in the Elite Eight. Box Score

12.1.2005 | Volleyball
Spiker Tinina Named Academic All-American by CoSIDA
Madonna senior outside hitter Natalja Tinina was named a second team Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) in a statement released today. The Riga, Latvia native became the school's career kills leader and was the WHAC and Region VIII player of the year, while guiding the Crusaders to a perfect 46-0 record.
Complete Release

11.30.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Fire on All Cylinders in Second Win of the Day
The Madonna volleyball team ran their season record to 46-0 and 2-0 at the 2005 National Championships with a 30-12, 30-26, 30-20 win over the Savannah (GA) Art & Design Bees. Four Crusaders hit double figures in kills, led by Laura Lesko's 15. Ashley Frost posted 46 assists. Natalja Tinina, who posted 11 kills in the match, became Madonna's career kills leader, surpassing the late Julie Martin with her 2,860th career kill. Box Score | Abraham Interview
2005 National Championship Bracket

11.30.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Sluggish in 3-0 Opening Match Win
The Madonna volleyball team got overcame numerous unforced errors and the stellar play of IU-Southeast junior Jennifer Mobbs in a 30-18, 34-32, 30-25 opening match win Tuesday. Natalja Tinina posted a team high 18 kills and Ashley Frost added 46 assists in the win, the first in pool play at the 2005 NAIA National Championships. Madonna improves to 45-0 overall while IU-Southeast falls to 32-6. The Crusaders will continue their pool play schedule with a 10:30 pm (ET) match with Savannah Art & Design tonight.
Box Score | Abraham Interview
2005 National Championship Bracket

11.21.2005 | Volleyball
Undefeated Madonna is Third Seed at NAIA Nationals
An undefeated season thus far has garnered the Madonna volleyball team the #3 overall seed at the 2005 NAIA National Championships in San Diego, California. The Crusaders (44-0), who advanced via their regional championship victory, are the top-seed in pool C. Joining MU are previously undefeated National American (S.D.), Azusa Pacific (Calif.), Savannah Art & Design (Ga.) and the opening match opponent Indiana-Southeast. 2005 Tournament Bracket

11.19.2005 | Volleyball
Crusaders Earn Automatic Nationals Bid with Win
The Madonna volleyball team is headed back to San Diego after their Region VIII championship game win over Cornerstone Saturday night. Natalja Tinina, who was named Region Player of the Year after the match paced the Crusader offense with 26 kills. All-Region selection Laura Lesko posted 15 kills and Region Setter of the Year, Ashley Frost contributed 42 assists. Madonna fired on all cylinders in the match including a 16-0 run to start game two, which they led at one point 21-1. The Crusaders will await the seeding of the 2005 National Championships held Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at Point Loma Nazarene University. Box Score | Photos

11.19.2005 | Volleyball
Madonna Rolls to Regional Final
Still undefeated at 43-0 after a three game sweep of Bethel in the Region VIII semi finals Saturday morning, Madonna now awaits Cornerstone in the 5:00 pm championship match. The Crusaders rolled to victory in the morning session, 30-23, 30-6, 30-19. Natalja Tinina posted 15 kills and Kelsey Mack 13 while Ashley Frost added 39 assists in the win. Box Score | Photos11/12/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Take Tournament Crown Over Cornerstone, 3-1
The Madonna volleyball team improved to 42-0 with a 3-1 victory Saturday over Cornerstone, thus claiming the WHAC tournament championship. Natalja Tinina was unstoppable for the Crusaders, connecting for 37 kills while Caryn Inman added 19 and Laura Lesko 16. Ashley Frost provided 70 assists, a season high.
Recap (PDF) | Box Score | Photo Gallery

11/11/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Advance to Title Match, Cornerstone Awaits
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team advanced to the WHAC tournament championship game with a 3-0 semi-final victory Friday night over Indiana Tech. Natalja Tinina paced the Madonna attack with 15 kills while Ashley Frost added 41 assists in the win. MU will square off with rival Cornerstone, winners of Friday's earlier semi-final in the WHAC championship game Saturday at 1:00 pm.
Box Score

11/4/2005 - Volleyball
Senior Night Turns Historic With 3-0 Victory
The Madonna volleyball team said goodbye to four remarkable seniors and hello to the record-books, becoming the first Madonna team of any kind to have a perfect regular season, finishing 40-0 after thir three game sweep of Aquinas Friday night. With the win, Madonna also ties for 10th on the NAIA All-time consecutive match wins list. Seniors Natalja Tinina and Laura Lesko had 13 and 10 kills respectively while senior libero Stefanie DeNardin added 10 digs and senior Ashley Frost posted 39 assists in their regular season home finale. Box Score

11/2/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Clinch Outright Title, Their Ninth Straight
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team moved to 39-0 and 11-0 in WHAC conference play with a 30-11, 30-13, 30-11 sweep of Indiana Tech Thursday night. Natalja Tinina posted a match-high 19 kills and Ashley Frost (right) 38 assists in the victory. With the win, MU claims the 2005 WHAC championship outright and will host the WHAC Final Four.
Box Score

11/1/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Clinch Share of Ninth Straight WHAC Title
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team clinched their ninth consecutive WHAC championship Tuesday with a 30-19, 30-20, 30-20 win at UM-Dearborn. Laura Lesko, Natalja Tinina and Caryn Inman provided the offensive punch with 13, 12 and 11 kills respectively while Ashley Frost added 38 assists in the win. The Crusaders return home Thursday to face Indiana Tech for the first time ever in Livonia in the teams first televised match of the season.
Box Score

10/25/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Roll Through Cornerstone, 3-0
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team finished off their regular season sweep of Cornerstone, defeating the host Golden Eagles 3-0 (30-23, 30-27, 30-11)in Grand Rapids Tuesday night. Natalja Tinina posted a game-high 20 kills while Caryn Inman chipped in 18 and Ashley Frost posted 50 assists in the victory. With the win, Madonna stays perfect at 36-0 overall and 9-0 in WHAC play.
Box Score | Abraham Interview | Frost Interview | Inman Interview

10/22/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Now 35-0 After Big Guns Tournament Title
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team upped their record to 35-0 with two more victories Saturday. The Crusaders defeated St. Francis (IL) and Taylor (IN) for the Big Guns Tournament championship in Joliet, Illinois. The win marked the fifth tournament crown of the season and increased their school record match win streak to 36.
Match One Stats | Match Two Stats

10/21/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Hot in Day One of Big Guns Tournament
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team continued to roll through their competition Friday with a pair of 3-0 victories at the Big Guns tournament in Joliet, Illinois. Madonna disposed of Illinois Tech and St. Ambrose (IA), increasing their win streak to 34 matches.
Match 1 Stats | Match 2 Stats

10/18/2005 - Volleyball
Win Streak Runs to 32 with Sweep of Siena Heights
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team took just over an hour to defeat WHAC foe Siena heights University Tuesday night for their 32nd straight victory dating back to the 2004 season. Natalja Tinina paced the offensive attack with 24 kills while Laura Lesko added nine and Ashley Frost posted 35 assists. With the win, MU improves to 31-0 and 8-0 in conference play.
Box Score | Photo Gallery

10/14/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Stay Perfect with Sweep at Concordia
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team ran their season record to 30-0 and 7-0 in WHAC play with a three game sweep at Concordia Friday night. The Crusaders had to play much of the match without Player-of-the-Year candidate Natalja Tinina who left early in game two with a back problem. Fellow Latvian Lubovj Tihomirova (top) picked up the slack with a career-high 8 kills in the win. Ashley Frost continued her torrid pace with 39 assists. Box Score

10/13/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Run Win Streak to 30 by Taming Cougars
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team extended their win streak to 30 matches dating back to last season with a three-game sweep of visiting Spring Arbor Thursday night. Nitalja Tinina led the offensive charge with 19 kills while Ashley Frost added 32 assists and Laura Lesko a pair of blocks. Box Score

10/7/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Trip Up Wolves, Stay Unbeaten
Kelsey Mack, Natalja Tinina and Caryn Inman each posted double-digit kills in No. 4 Madonna's 30-13, 30-14, 30-25 WHAC victory over UM-Dearborn Friday night. With the win, Madonna improves to 27-0 on the season and stays perfect in WHAC play at 5-0.
Box Score

10/4/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Run Win Streak to 27 Straight at Aquinas
The #4 ranked Madonna volleyball team rolled into Grand Rapids and came away with their 27th straight win, dating back to last season, in three games over Aquinas, 30-23, 30-26, 30-23 Tuesday night.
Box Score

9/30/2005 - Volleyball
Spikers Set School Record for
Best Start at 25-0
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team ran through play Friday in the Crusader Classic, defeating St. Francis (IN) and Windsor in three games each. With the victories the Crusaders eclipsed the 2003 Elite Eight squads record for the best start ever as they move to 25-0. Match One Stats | Match Two Stats

9/27/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Top Cornerstone, Tie Best Start Ever
The No. 4 Madonna volleyball team ran their season record to 23-0 with a four game victory over #21 Cornerstone 30-16, 27-30, 30-21, 30-19 Tuesday night. Freshman Kelsey Mack recorded 24 kills and Caryn Inman added 17 while Ashley Frost posted 65 assists in the win. With the victory, the Crusaders tie the 2003 Elite Eight Crusaders for the best start in school history.
Box Score | Photo Gallery

9/24/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Bash the Beach with Tournament Win at PBAU
The one-two punch of Natalja Tinina and Ashley Frost was too much for the competition at the Pepsi Bash at the Beach as both earned All-Tournament honors on their way to five three-game wins Friday and Saturday. The Crusaders disposed of Embry Riddle and host Palm Beach Atlantic Saturday to claim their fourth tournament title of the season. Frost was named tournament MVP for her efforts.

9/23/2005 - Volleyball
Streak Continues at Pepsi Bash
Natalja Tinina and Kelsey Mack combined for 65 kills in three matches, leading the No. 4 Crusaders to three sweeps in day one action of the Pepsi Bash at the Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida Friday. With the victories, MU's win streak reaches 21 matches dating back to last season.

9/20/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Roll to 18-th Straight Win, 3-0 at Siena
The No. 4 ranked Madonna volleyball team swept Siena Heights in three games Tuesday night, 30-13, 30-19, 30-13 for their 18th straight victory dating back to the 2004 season. Natalja Tinina (pictured) recorded a team high 22 kills in the win.
Box Score

9/16/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Win 17th Straight, 3-0 Over Windsor
Laura Lesko (right) and Natalja Tinina combined for 30 kills as Madonna increased their winning streak to 17 matches dating back to the 2004 season with a 3-0 win over Windsor Friday night.. Box Score

9/15/2005 - Volleyball
Lesko's 19-for-20 Night Propels Team to 15th Win
Senior middle hitter Laura Lesko recorded 19 kills in 20 attempts to pace the No. 4 Crusaders to a three game sweep at Olivet College Thursday night. Natalja Tinina added 17 kills and Ashley Frost recorded 41 assists in the win. Box Score

9/14/2005 - Volleyball
Tinina Named NAIA National Player of the Week
Madonna senior outside hitter Natalja Tinina was named the NAIA National volleyball Player-of-the-Week for September 14th in a statement released today. Tinina, a native of Riga, Latvia, led her team to a perfect 4-0 record on the week, averaging 6.25 kills per game with a total of 75 in 12games played. The senior outsider hitter posted two 20-plus kill matches and finished with a .421 hitting percentage. She also recorded 32 digs (2.67 per game) along with three aces. NAIA Release

9/13/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Open WHAC Play with Sweep of Concordia
The No. 6 ranked Madonna volleyball team started the WHAC season with a bang Tuesday, sweeping visiting Concordia 30-13, 30-13, 30-18. Natalja Tinina paced all hitters with 15 kills while Caryn Inman and Kelsey Mack added eight each. Ashley Frost added 36 assists in the win. Box Score

9/10/2005 - Volleyball
Frost Becomes Assists Leader in Tournament Triumph
The No. 6 ranked Madonna volleyball team cruised to victory at the Julie Martin Memorial Tournament Saturday with wins over Walsh and Daemen in three games each. In the process, senior setter Ashley Frost became the school's All-Time assists leader with her 5,146th helper in game one versus Walsh.
Match 1 Stats | Match 2 Stats

9/3/2005 - Volleyball
Sixth Ranked Crusaders Take Second Tournament Title
Ashley Frost, Laura Lesko and Natalja Tinina earned All-Tournament honors as #6 Madonna cruised through the competition at the College of the Ozarks tournament Saturday. Madonna defeated Baker and host Ozarks, running their season record to 9-0 and winning their second tournament of the year.
Match 4 Stats | Match 5 Stats

9/2/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Cruise in Day One of Ozarks Tournament
The Madonna volleyball team ran their season record to 7-0 with three straight wins at the College of the Ozarks tournament Friday. Madonna defeated William Jewell, Evangel and Mid-America Nazarene in three games each. In the nightcap, senior Laura Lesko reeled off 21 straight service points including six aces to seal the win.
Match 1 Stats | Match 2 Stats | Match 3 Stats

8/27/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Take Early Bird Title With Win Over #8 Georgetown
The Madonna volleyball team is off to another solid start, taking home the 2005 UM-Dearborn Early Bird Invitational championship with a pair of wins Saturday. In game one the Crusaders took care of Tiffin in three straight games (30-30-16, 30-20, 30-17) then held off #8 Georgetown (30-23, 24-30, 30-27, 30-26). Senior Natalja Tinina posted 32 kills in the win over Georgetown on her way to All-Tournament honors along with teammate Laura Lesko (19 kills).
Match 1 Stats | Match 2 Stats

8/18/2005 - Volleyball
Volleyball Picked for Ninth Straight Title

8/17/2005 - Volleyball
Volleyball Debuts at #6 in NAIA Poll

7/15/2005 - Volleyball
Crusaders Add Mack to Potent Front Line

3/24/2005 - Volleyball
Volleyball Adds Third to 2005 Class

3/17/05 - Volleyball
Crusaders Ink Two for 2005 Season | Parslow Release | Ellul Release

3/15/05 - Volleyball
2005 Volleyball Schedule Released