Women's Volleyball 2008-2009 News

Seniors Tamara Bulatovic and Bala Huseinovic Named to 2008 AD3I All-Independent Women’s Volleyball
Seniors Tamara Bulatovic and Bala Huseinovic Named to 2008 AD3I All-Independent Women’s Volleyball

December 12, 2008

Senior middle blocker Tamara Bulatovic (Queens, NY / Grover Cleveland) and outside hitter Bala Huseinovic(Brooklyn, NY / New Utrect) were named to the 2008 Association of Division III Independents Women's Volleyball Team Honorable Mention.

Women’s Volleyball Captures 5th Straight Hudson Valley Title
Women’s Volleyball Captures 5th Straight Hudson Valley Title

November 02, 2008

St. Joseph’s swept New Rochelle in the semifinals and Sarah Lawrence in the championship match of the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference Championships held in Bronxville, NY at Sarah Lawrence College on Sunday afternoon. This is the fifth straight Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference title and the Lady Bears have not lost a HVWAC match in three seasons.

Volleyball Caps Regular Season With 12 Game Win Streak
Volleyball Caps Regular Season With 12 Game Win Streak

October 29, 2008

The Lady Bears Volleyball team finished their 2008 season with another straight set victory over the Old Westbury Panthers on Wednesday night in front of a large crowd as the student body celebrated Spirit Day. Also in attendance were members of the NCAA Membership Committee conducting a campus visit as part of the NCAA provisional membership process. The victory increases the Lady Bears' winning streak to 12 and they haven't dropped a set in the last 8 matches. After starting the season at 4-4, adjusting to the new coaching staff, the Lady Bears now sit at 16-4 going into the Hudson Valley Women's Athletic Conference Tournament this weekend.

Volleyball Beats Purchase In Straight Sets on Senior Night
Volleyball Beats Purchase In Straight Sets on Senior Night

October 27, 2008

The Lady Bears Volleyball Team sent their seniors off in a blaze of glory with a victory against Purchase College Monday night (continuing their 11 game winning streak) in front of a large crowd full of memorable faces such as the men’s basketball team and friends and family members supporting the shining stars of the night: seniors Tamara Bulatovic, Jaime Mascetti, Bala Huseinovic and Justine Sheha.

Volleyball Sweeps St. Joseph's - LI Tournament and Defeats New Rochelle, Increases Streak to 10
Volleyball Sweeps St. Joseph's - LI Tournament and Defeats New Rochelle, Increases Streak to 10

October 18, 2008

After being snubbed from a bid to compete in the USCAA national tournament, the Lady Bears showed their resilience and continued their dominant play winning 3 matches on the week, all straight set victories.

Volleyball Extends Winning Streak to 5, Sits 12th in Latest USCAA Poll
Volleyball Extends Winning Streak to 5, Sits 12th in Latest USCAA Poll

October 08, 2008

The Lady Bears easily defeated NYC College of Technology on Wednesday night in straight sets by a score of 25-12, 25-15, 25-11. During their 5 match winning streak, the Lady Bears have only dropped 2 sets and have held opponents to an average of 15 points a set.

Tamara Bulatovic Named USCAA Player of the Week, Lady Bears Sweep HVWAC Honors
Tamara Bulatovic Named USCAA Player of the Week, Lady Bears Sweep HVWAC Honors

October 08, 2008

Senior middle-hitter Tamara Bulatovic (Queens, NY / Grover Cleveland) was named the USCAA Player of the Week for the Week ending October 5th.

Lady Bears Drop Lightning in 4 Sets
Lady Bears Drop Lightning in 4 Sets

October 06, 2008

The Lady Bears defeated Lehman College 3-1 on Monday night at the new home of the Lady Bears, Brooklyn Technical High School. With the win, the Lady Bears impove to an overall record of 8-4 (3-0 HVWAC) and extend their winning streak to 4. The loss drops Lehman College to an overall record of 7-5.

Volleyball Sweeps Tri-Match, Earns Solo 1st in Hudson Valley
Volleyball Sweeps Tri-Match, Earns Solo 1st in Hudson Valley

October 04, 2008

Lady Bears Volleyball swept Cooper Union and Sarah Lawrence on Saturday in Bronxville, NY to improve to 7-4 overall and remain undefeated (3-0) in conference play. The Lady Bears now sit in first place atop the Hudson Valley Women's Athletic Conference. St. Joseph's is currently on a three game winning streak, the longest of this season.

Lady Bears Volleyball defeats St. Elizabeth, Takes Share of 1st Place
Lady Bears Volleyball defeats St. Elizabeth, Takes Share of 1st Place

September 30, 2008

The Lady Bears defeated the College of St. Elizabeth Screaming Eagles 3-1 in a Hudson Valley Conference matchup on Tuesday night in Morristown, NJ. St. Joseph’s improves to 5-4 overall (2-0 HVWAC) and St. Elizabeth’s drops to 7-5 (3-1 HVWAC). The win puts the Lady Bears in a 3-way tie with Sarah Lawrence and St. Elizabeth’s atop the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference.

Lady Bears Volleyball Comeback Bid Against Patchogue Falls Short
Lady Bears Volleyball Comeback Bid Against Patchogue Falls Short

September 27, 2008

After easily defeating Yeshiva University in straight sets in the home opener on Thursday night, the Lady Bears faced their cross-campus rival St. Joseph's - Patchogue on Saturday morning at Brooklyn Technical High School.

Lady Bears Volleyball Defeats York, Falls to Ramapo
Lady Bears Volleyball Defeats York, Falls to Ramapo

September 19, 2008

Regrouping from the sudden resignation of coaches Michael Schober and Mario Tang, the Lady Bears returned to action on Friday night against York College under new head coach, Kathleen O’Neill(SJC ’05). The Lady Bears had a strong showing defeating the Cardinals in straight sets (25-15, 25-8, 25-17) giving O’Neill her first collegiate win as a head coach. Seniors Tamara Bulatovic (Queens, NY / Grover Cleveland) and Bala Huseinovic (Brooklyn, NY / New Utrecht) led the attack with 7 kills each and freshman Victoria Curran (Queens, NY / Mary Louis) had 11 assists.