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  • 2009 HAAC Volleyball Tourney Schedule The 2009 edition of the HAAC volleyball tournament is set to begin this Saturday (November 7th). Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/5/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • GU Done in LindenwoodThe Graceland women's volleyball team lost in five to powerful Missouri Baptist side, then fell in three to Friends in St. Charles, MO. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/17/2009 12:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop Two at Lindenwood InviteThe Graceland women's volleyball team fell to #4 Columbia and Dana College in their first two games of the Lindenwood Invitational Tournament. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/13/2009 1:45:00 PM
  • Volleyball Drop Away Match to WildcatsThe Graceland women's volleyball team was defeated three games to nil Tuesday night in Canton, Missouri. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/13/2009 12:40:00 PM
  • Jacket Volleyball Falls In AtchisonThe Graceland women's volleyball traveled to Atchison, Kansas Tuesday evening to face the Benedictine College Ravens. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/6/2009 1:50:00 PM
  • GU Downs Grand View in 3-1 ShootoutThe GU women's volleyball team defeated the Vikings of Grand View Monday, improving their record to 9-6 heading into a long road stand. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/28/2009 6:05:00 PM
  • GU/Pizza Shack Invite Playoff Schedule This weekends 38th Annual GU/Pizza Shack schedule has been released. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/11/2009 10:25:00 PM
  • Jones & Raveill Commit To GracelandHead Coach Stew McDole has signed a pair of Raytown High School volleyball players to the 2009 roster. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/27/2009 5:55:00 PM
  • Coach McDole Inks Missouri StarThe women's volleyball team had a solid season last year but Coach McDole was not satisfied and is looking for improvement. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/6/2009 2:05:00 PM
  • Women’s VB Signs LupardusContinuing with an already stellar incoming freshman class in 2009, Coach McDole announces the signing of Bailey Lupardus Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/20/2009 1:10:00 PM
  • Kelly Rich To Be A YellowjacketIt's always a busy offseason for Stew McDole and his volleyball staff retooling and preparing for the upcoming season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/13/2009 12:50:00 PM
  • Polte States Yellowjacket IntentionsThe women's volleyball team is proud to announce another signing. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/13/2009 12:30:00 PM
  • Jackets Ink Kaylee MillerThe women’s volleyball team has had a busy off-season with all of their recruiting. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/5/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • Two Jackets Named Scholar AthletesThere isn't a single honor on the competitive field that can compare to one bestowed upon those who excel in the classroom. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/11/2008 2:00:00 PM
  • 4 Jackets Named All-Conference The 2008 HAAC All-Conference team was announced last week and four players on the 19-12 Jackets received the honor. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/28/2008 1:55:00 PM
  • McDole Continues Off-Season SigningsThe women's volleyball team would like to announce the signing of another top-notch athlete Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/26/2008 11:50:00 AM
  • Piepergerdes To Play For GUFollowing the end of his volleyball season, Head Coach Stew McDole is already hitting the recruiting trail hard in search of improvement. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/25/2008 11:35:00 AM
  • Women's VB Season Comes To An EndAfter a solid start to the 2008 volleyball season, the women's team were expecting bigger things than were dealt to them Saturday night. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/8/2008 3:10:00 PM
  • Graceland Sweeps MidAmerica in ThreeTonight was a special night for the Graceland women's volleyball team as they defeated MidAmerica in three straight games. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/30/2008 1:10:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Drop Third StraightTonight the women's volleyball team entered the final stretch of conference play. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/28/2008 10:50:00 AM
  • Jackets Drop Second StraightThe women's volleyball team was on the road Thursday night for their second conference game in three days. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/23/2008 2:55:00 PM
  • Volleyball Suffers Tough Conference LossTonight the Lady Yellowjackets faced another tough oppenent in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/21/2008 3:50:00 PM
  • Ta’amu Named Player of the Week Junior opposite hitter Savali Ta’amu has been named HAAC volleyball player of the week for week seven. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/20/2008 4:15:00 PM
  • Jackets Keep Up Quality PlayThe women's volleyball team has been on a roll of late and it's been a very exciting run. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/16/2008 4:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Beat William Jewell Tonight was a special night at the Closson Center as two teams came together to support the Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness foundation. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/14/2008 7:25:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop Three Straight to VikingsFacing a team they had just defeated in three a little over a week ago at home, the Jackets were on the road Thursday at Grandview College. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/9/2008 8:15:00 PM
  • Volleyball Posts Big Conference WinThe women's volleyball team hosted Central Methodist University Tuesday night in Lamoni. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/7/2008 2:15:00 PM
  • Volleyball Finishes Weekend StrongThe women’s volleyball team finished up play Saturday afternoon in the Ashford Invitational after a very strong weekend showing. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/4/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • Volleyball Has Big Day At Ashford InviteThe women's volleyball team is in Clinton, Iowa all weekend for the Ashford University Invitational. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/3/2008 3:10:00 PM
  • Jackets Spike Grandview In ThreeThe women's volleyball team goes out of conference tonight in Lamoni. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/29/2008 3:15:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Beat William Penn Tonight the Graceland women's volleyball team took William Penn in three straight games. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/25/2008 7:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Round Out Play at MO ChallengeThe women's volleyball team got a win Saturday afternoon, their first of the Missouri Challenge. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/20/2008 6:30:00 AM
  • GU Swept In Day 1 of MO ChallengeThe women's volleyball team was in St. Charles, Missouri this afternoon for a conference matchup against #10 Lindenwood. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/19/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Graceland Takes Three Against PiratesAfter a long weekend of play in the GU-Pizza Shack invite, the women's volleyball team didn't take much time off before getting back at it. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/15/2008 9:25:00 PM
  • Jackets Sweep Day 2 Of CompetitionThe women's volleyball team had an early tilt on Saturday morning in the Pizza Shack-GU Invite. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/13/2008 3:30:00 PM
  • First Day Complete - Pairings For Day 2 AnnouncedDay 1 at the GU-Pizza Shack Invite is complete and the day two schedule has been posted. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/12/2008 10:35:00 PM
  • Jackets Have Rough Opening Day The Graceland women's volleyball team had a tough first match in the opener of today's and tomorrow's home VB tourney. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/12/2008 2:30:00 PM
  • 2008 Pizza Shack Invite Schedule ReleasedHead Coach Stew McDole has released the schedule for the 2008 Pizza Shack Invitational. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/11/2008 11:00:00 AM
  • Jackets Lock Down Evangel Coming off of a tough loss last Thursday night against a non-conference opponent, Graceland was looking to get back on track Tuesday night. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/9/2008 8:35:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop First Match Of SeasonThe women's volleyball team was in action tonight against Haskell Indian Nations University of Lawrence, KS tonight. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/4/2008 6:40:00 PM
  • VB Dominates In Conference OpenerThe women's volleyball team was in Kansas City, MO opening conference play on Tuesday evening. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/2/2008 4:05:00 PM
  • Women's VB Goes 4-0 At Preseason TourneyThe women's volleyball team continued their weekend preseason conference tournament on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene on Saturday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/30/2008 12:20:00 PM
  • Volleyball Takes Two In Preseason HAAC TourneyThe Graceland women's volleyball season kicked off the 2008 campaign in stylish fashion. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/29/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Women's Volleyball Deep Into PreseasonContinuing on our journey to cover all five fall sports who have reported on campus so far, we turn the page to Women's Volleyball. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/25/2008 9:40:00 PM
  • Volleyball Releases Impressive 2008 ScheduleHead Coach Stew McDole and the women's volleyball have released their 2008 volleyball schedule. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/27/2008 10:20:00 PM
  • Jacket Volleyball Inks Area StarIn a continuation of what's already been a very strong signing period for the Jacket volleyball team, Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/18/2008 10:30:00 PM
  • Jacket Volleyball Adds Future SetterBefore we know it the athletes for the 2008 fall seasons will be reporting to their prospective sports. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/18/2008 10:05:00 PM
  • Graceland Volleyball Continues to Recruit StrongAs the Jacket volleyball season nears, they continue to add impressive recruits to their 2008 roster. Posted by Aaron Neeley on 5/18/2008 9:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Lock Down Impressive SetterThe Jacket volleyball team has taken a calculated approach to recruiting this year. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/5/2008 11:40:00 AM
  • Volleyball Announces Kristen Hinkle SigningHead Coach Stew McDole is racking up the recruits for the fall season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/5/2008 11:20:00 AM
  • Volleyball Welcomes Kaitlin McGlynnStew McDole has inked another recruit for next year’s volleyball team, Katie McGlynn. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/28/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Volleyball Continues To Build On Successful ProgramHead Women’s Volleyball Coach Stew McDole is a proven collegiate recruiter. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/28/2008 4:55:00 AM
  • Jacket Volleyball Keeps KC Area Pipeline StrongThe Graceland University volleyball team announces the signing of another top recruit for the 2008 season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/24/2008 10:40:00 AM
  • Jackets Sign Two-Sport StarGraceland University’s Volleyball and Track teams are really looking forward to having Amber Sanford as another recruit for next fall. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/23/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Women's Volleyball Continues High Profile SigningsHead Coach Stew McDole and the Volleyball team have been hitting the recruiting trail hard this spring. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/24/2008 11:35:00 AM
  • Women's Volleyball Announces USVBA Camp ScheduleWomen's Head Volleyball Coach Stew McDole announced the 2008 USVBA Volleyball Camp Schedule on Tuesday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/11/2008 5:10:00 PM
  • Jacket Volleyball Pens Top RecruitHead Coach Stew McDole would like to announce the signing of top recruit Hannah Smart. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/6/2008 10:00:00 PM
  • 5 Jackets Garner All-Conference Volleyball Honors The 2007 HAAC All-Conference team was announced Thursday afternoon. Five players on the 17-17 Jackets received the honor. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/15/2007 3:10:00 PM
  • Jackets End Season In Region V Quarter-Finals Women’s Volleyball was back in Liberty, MO in less than a weeks time to face the Cardinals. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/13/2007 3:10:00 PM
  • Graceland's Falls to William Jewell In HAAC Tourney The lady netters were in Liberty, MO Wednesday night trying to win a HAAC conference tournament championship. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/7/2007 3:15:00 PM
  • Graceland Opens HAAC Tourney at Evangel With Win On Saturday November 3 the Graceland University Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Springfield, MO to battle the Evangel Crusaders Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/3/2007 3:15:00 PM
  • Graceland Hosts Avila on Senior Day On a night that Graceland was in need of a sweep to keep their already small hopes alive of hosting a HAAC conference tournament game, they took care of business. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/30/2007 3:25:00 PM
  • Jackets Notch Second Straight Conference Win The Jackets were in Canton, MO. Tuesday night for a conference match-up against the Culver Stockton Wildcats. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/23/2007 3:30:00 PM
  • Women Get Big Win In Springfield Following some difficult, under-achieving losses of late, Graceland had to travel to Springfield, Missouri Saturday for a match-up against the Evangel Crusaders. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/20/2007 3:35:00 PM
  • Graceland Faces BenedictineAfter last nights non–conference win over Grand View College, Graceland was in Atchison, KS Tuesday night trying to get back on the winning track in conference play. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/16/2007 3:35:00 PM
  • Graceland Hosts Non-Conference Grand View The Yellowjackets were back in action tonight for a non-conference match against neighbor Grand View College from Des Moines. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/15/2007 3:40:00 PM
  • Lady Netters Lose to Central Methodist The Graceland University Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Fayette, MO to battle the Central Methodist Eagles. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/13/2007 3:40:00 PM
  • Jackets Comeback Falls Just Short Graceland trailed William Jewell on the road tonight 2-0 and came back to tie the match at 2-2. Their comeback however would fall just short losing in 5. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/9/2007 3:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Finish Second Day At Ashford Invite The women’s volleyball team continued action Saturday afternoon in the Ashford University Invite. Like Friday, Graceland would split on the day. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/6/2007 3:50:00 PM
  • Jackets Split On First Day Of Tourney The Lady Jackets are in Clinton, Iowa Friday and Saturday taking part in the Ashford University Invite. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/5/2007 3:50:00 PM
  • Jackets In Action Against MidAmerica Nazarene Women’s volleyball headed south to Olathe, Kansas Tuesday for a conference matchup with MidAmerican Nazarene. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/2/2007 3:55:00 PM
  • Jackets In Action Homecoming Saturday On the day that Head Volleyball Coach Stew McDole was to be inducted into the Graceland University hall of fame, Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/29/2007 4:00:00 PM
  • Stew McDole Inducted Into Hall of Fame At halftime of the Graceland football game, long time Head Women's Volleyball Coach Stewart Lynn McDole was inducted into the Graceland University Athletics hall of fame. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/29/2007 4:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Square Off With Wildcats September 18, 2007 Lamoni, IA The Lady Jacket volleyball team got a big win Tuesday night as they faced off against the conference leading Baker Wildcats. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/25/2007 4:10:00 PM
  • Lady Jacket's Face Mo Valley In Conference Opener September 18, 2007 Lamoni, IA The Lady Yellowjackets opened conference play Tuesday night and took care of business in short fashion. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/18/2007 4:10:00 PM
  • Lady Jackets Conclude Home TournamentLamoni, IA- Graceland Women's Volleyball hosted its 36th Annual Pizza Shack Invitational this weekend. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/8/2007 4:15:00 PM
  • 36th Annual Pizza Shack Invitational September 7-8, 2007 Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/7/2007 4:15:00 PM
  • Women's Volleyball Falls vs. William Penn August 28, 2007 Oskaloosa, IA The Lady Yellowjackets Volleyball team traveled to Oskaloosa, IA on Tuesday night to take on William Penn. The Jackets came up in defeat 3-1 with scores of 27-30, 30-21, 30-25, 30-26. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/30/2007 4:35:00 PM
  • The Lady Yellowjackets Even Up RecordAugust 30, 2007 Lamoni, IA The Lady Jackets came out ready to play in their home opener this evening vs. the Park University Pirates. “We knew we had to control the first ball all night.” Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/30/2007 4:20:00 PM
  • JV Volleyball Readies for 22nd Annual Junior Varsity Invitational 22nd Annual Graceland Junior Varsity/Community College Invitational September 1, 2007. Contact: If you have questions or needs, contact: Stew McDole Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/29/2007 4:30:00 PM