2023 Women's Volleyball News

Trio of Guerra, McGinty, Meltsin Tabbed CSC Women’s Volleyball Academic All-District
Trio of Guerra, McGinty, Meltsin Tabbed CSC Women’s Volleyball Academic All-District

December 12, 2023

Rachel Guerra, Jillian McGinty, and Rachel Meltsin are the first Bears in recorded program history to earn academic honors from College Sports Communicators.

Skyline Conference Reveals Fall 2023 All-Sportsmanship Teams
Skyline Conference Reveals Fall 2023 All-Sportsmanship Teams

November 24, 2023

Lauren Van Der Kamp, Joshua Gordon, Casey Hobbs, Christian Chimborazo, and WVB were all selected to their sport’s All-Sportsmanship teams by their respective coaches.

Giacchi Named Assistant AD for Recreation and Facilities
Giacchi Named Assistant AD for Recreation and Facilities

November 20, 2023

Joining St. Joseph’s in April as head women's basketball coach, Joe Giacchi stepped into the assistant athletic director role last week.

Women’s Volleyball’s Season Culminates at Mount Saint Mary
Women’s Volleyball’s Season Culminates at Mount Saint Mary

November 02, 2023

Martina Urgo and Rachel Guerra combined for two-thirds of the Bears’ kills on the night. SJBK concludes their campaign at 4-7 in Skyline play (6-12 overall).

Urgo, Meltsin Post Double-Doubles in Women's Volleyball's Defeat to Sarah Lawrence
Urgo, Meltsin Post Double-Doubles in Women's Volleyball's Defeat to Sarah Lawrence

October 24, 2023

Martina Urgo had 11 kills and as many assists while Rachel Meltsin dished out 24 assists to go with 11 digs of her own.

Women's Volleyball Secures Senior Night Sweep of Purchase
Women's Volleyball Secures Senior Night Sweep of Purchase

October 19, 2023

Seniors Rachel Guerra and Autumn Poppett combined for six kills. Rachel Meltsin recorded her second double-double while Mireia Alba finished with 10 kills.

Sibling School St. Joseph’s (Long Island) Bests Women’s Volleyball in Straight Sets
Sibling School St. Joseph’s (Long Island) Bests Women’s Volleyball in Straight Sets

October 17, 2023

Martina Urgo slammed a team-high nine kills while Mireia Alba had a match-leading 14 digs.

Women’s Volleyball Spreads Wealth in Win Over Yeshiva
Women’s Volleyball Spreads Wealth in Win Over Yeshiva

October 15, 2023

Eight Bears registered kills and aces in the straight-set win. Rachel Guerra boosted the attack with a season-best eight kills.

Megan Valentine Appointed St. Joseph’s (Brooklyn) Director of Athletics and Recreation
Megan Valentine Appointed St. Joseph’s (Brooklyn) Director of Athletics and Recreation

October 03, 2023

Valentine, the third female athletic director in University history, brings 17 years worth of experience in intercollegiate athletics to Clinton Hill.

Women’s Volleyball Drops Hard-Fought Contest to Farmingdale State
Women’s Volleyball Drops Hard-Fought Contest to Farmingdale State

October 02, 2023

Mireia Alba turned in team highs of seven kills and 13 digs while having a match-best four service aces.

Women’s Volleyball Drops Two at Inaugural Battle of Brooklyn Tri-Match
Women’s Volleyball Drops Two at Inaugural Battle of Brooklyn Tri-Match

September 30, 2023

Martina Urgo and Mireia Alba led the SJBK attack in defeats to Pratt and Brooklyn College. Bears welcome Farmingdale State to The Hill Center on Monday night.

Trio with Double-Doubles Lifts Women’s Volleyball Past SUNY Maritime in Skyline Opener
Trio with Double-Doubles Lifts Women’s Volleyball Past SUNY Maritime in Skyline Opener

September 25, 2023

Rachel Meltsin (33 assists, 13 digs), Martina Urgo (12 kills, 13 digs), and Autumn Poppett (10 kills, 13 digs) all logged their first double-doubles of the season in the Bears’ five-set victory.

Women’s Volleyball Flies Past York in Straight Sets
Women’s Volleyball Flies Past York in Straight Sets

September 21, 2023

The Bears overpower the Cardinals en route to a 3-0 win. Autumn Poppett led the attack with 10 kills while Rachel Meltsin had 18 assists and seven service aces.