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VOLLEYBALL OUTLASTS WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Box Score While the first set seemed like an easy win, Trinity began to struggle right from the jump in the second set, allowing Washington Adventist to catch up to tying it up 1-1. After losing the second and third sets, the Trinity University volleyball team won the fourth and fifth sets clenching the match 3-2 (25-14, 21-25, 13-25, 25-19, 15-12) Monday night.
The win couldn’t have come at a better time being it was the annual ‘Fan Fun Day’ for the Tigers. Fans received free food and Trinity athletic T-shirts for attending the event.
Trinity (3-11) finished with 56 digs and 21 kills as sophomore libero Natasha Dennis had 13 of those 56 digs for the Tigers. Senior Lakia Meriwether led the team with 8 kills on the night as sophomore Brittany Wilkerson posted 13 of the teams 14 assists.
Washington Adventist battled hard in the fifth set but the Tigers never gave up, winning the last set by three.
The Tigers will be back in action at 7 p.m. on Thursday against PSU-Abington at home.
Edited: October 16th, 2012
Student-Athlete Profile of the Week
Ellen Bethea
A native of New Haven, Connecticut, Ellen Bethea is a senior volleyball captain at Trinity. As an Elementary Education major, Ellen has a GPA of 3.0.
1. Who has been the biggest influence on your life?
My nieces and nephews have a huge influence on everything I do. I strive to be better for them, and set a good example. Hopefully someday I might be an influence on their life as well.
2. What is your favorite movie?
Ever since the movie Love and Basketball came out, I have watched it about every day. I would say that has to make it my favorite movie.
3. Do you have any hidden talents?
I have been dancing since I was three; I do ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. I also sing, although very few people know that.
4. Who is your favorite teacher at Trinity?
Dr. Calderone, my department head (Elementary Education); she is always there to help me whenever I need it. Her enthusiasm about teaching and elementary education inspires me to better myself and makes learning exciting.
5. What is your favorite part of being a Trinity student-athlete?
I love that I am able to do well in my studies and also succeed on the court, being a student-athlete helps me to balance my schedule. It’s also nice just knowing that people watch me on the court and remember me. For example, I was walking down the hall the other day and someone said, “That’s number 15”, that made me smile. It’s also nice to meet different people while traveling, and network with other athletes and coaches.
6. Tell me something about yourself that now many people may know.
When I was younger I used to play on a boys tackle football team, my cousin and I were the only girls on the team. I played until I was 12 and we even went to nationals!
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I have a lot of younger cousins and I used love pretending they were ill and taking care of them. Since this was so fun to me, I used to imagine being a doctor.
Edited: October 1st, 2012
Volleyball wins another one
Trinity volleyball won its second match (2-10) beating Washington Adventist 3-1 in Tacoma Park, MD, Sept. 25th. Box Score
As a team, Trinity had 26 kills, 17 aces, and 1 block. Lakia Meriwether had 10 kills, one ace; and Ellen Bethea had eight kills and three aces. Leading the team in assists and digs was Brittany Wilkerson with 19 assists and 8 digs.
This win brings the Tigers to 2-10. Trinity plays Cecil college on Monday (7pm) and travels to Front Royal, VA to play Christendom (7pm).
Edited: September 27th, 2012
Tigers Win First Match of Season
Box Score, On Saturday Sept. 15, 2012 Trinity University Volleyball Tigers beat Medgar Evers 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 20-25, 25-20).
Sophomore Brittany Wilkerson led the Tigers with 5 kills on 9 total attacks, 16 assists, 3 aces, and 5 digs. Senior Lakia Meriwether had 10 kills on 27 total attacks, 2 aces, 2 digs, and 3 blocks.
Trinity improved to 1-7 while Medar Evers is now 0-6. Volleyball is back in action tonight in the Trinity Center at 7pm against Christendom.
Edited: September 17th, 2012
A Bright Future For The Tigers
Edited: September 9th, 2012
Athlete of the Week
This week’s athlete of the week is Freshman Volleyball player Shelby Swann. Shelbyplays the libero position, and her defensive play is what makes her a standout. When asked who inspired her to play volleyball, Shelby replied, “I started in the 9th grade, I was curious about the sport and needed a fall sport to play before basketball season.” Volleyball has become an important part of her life next to her love for basketball. She plans to play during this upcoming basketball. Basketball is her passion, but it’s difficult for her to choose which sport is her favorite. When asked how she prepares for games, she said, “I let music get me pumped before a game.” On her iPod, she enjoys listening to rapper Lil Wayne or Paramour. I asked Shelby what exactly helps her be the contributor that she is, “being that I am at the libero position, I am depended on to play defense.” She didn’t seem to want to talk too much about her contributions, but instead glorifies junior, Ellen Bethea and freshman, Keisha Johnson for their vocal strength, and the energy and inspiration they bring to the entire team. Aside from sports, Shelby plans to pursue a career in physical therapy, which will keep her around sports.
Submitted by Denesha Jones
Edited: October 6th, 2011
Tigers Volleyball Wins in 5
September 22, 2011
The Trinity Tigers volleyball team defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg in a close 5 set match. Junior Ellen Bethea led the team with a total of 24 attack points and 4 digs. Junior, Lakia Meriweather and Freshman Keesha Johnson both had a total of 21 attack points for the game. The Tigers are scheduled to face Rosemont college on Monday.
Submitted by Denesha Jones
Edited: September 27th, 2011
Volleyball Wins in 5 Sets…
September 15, 2011
The Trinity Tigers Volleyball team won their first match of the season beating Valley Forge Christian College is 5 sets. Junior Captain Ellen Bethea led the team with 17 digs and 6 attack points. Freshman Keesha Johnson followed with 14 digs and Senior Captain Asia Barnett contributed 16 assists. The Tigers are now 1-4 on the season.
Edited: September 20th, 2011
Bethea Named Player of the Week
For Immediate Release September 20, 2011Bethea named Association of Division III Independents volleyball Player of the Week
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Trinity Washington University junior left side hitter Ellen Bethea (New Haven, Conn.) has been selected as the Association of Division III Independents volleyball Player of the Week. Bethea tallied 17 digs and contributed six kills in Trinity’s first win of the season, a five-set victory over Valley Forge (19-25, 23-25, 26-24, 25-20, 15-6). She also chipped in four service aces.
Edited: September 20th, 2011
Tigers Volleyball
September 10, 2011
The Trinity Tigers Volleyball team fell to the Gators of Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers kept it close in the first two sets only losing by a few points. Junior Ellen Bethea led the team with 30 digs followed by Freshman Shelby Swan who had 17. The Tigers are in action again Thursday night where they will face Valley Forge Christian College. Game time is 7:00 pm.
Edited: September 14th, 2011
