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.

Posted: October 16th, 2012 under Volleyball - No Comments.

Be a Tiger “Baller”

Posted: October 10th, 2012 under Basketball - No Comments.

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October 1, 2012

Women’s Soccer Plays to 2OT Draw with Valley Forge

The Trinity Tigers soccer team fought hard to the end for a 1-1 tie against Valley Forge Patriots for their fist tie of the season. With a 0-0 tie up until the last six minutes of the game, Sarah Stark of Valley Forge knocked one in from the top of the 18 yard box in the 85^th minute. Trinity didn’t let down and countered as Senior, Charity Blackwell Placed one in the upper left corner in the last minute of the game making the score 1-1.

With 17 shots on net by Valley Forge, Trinity goal keeper Kyla Brown recorded 16 saves in the game. Stephanie Kriegbaum from Valley Forge recorded five saves for the match. Leading the Patriots for shots were Sarah Stark with ten, Morgan Goodman with nine. For the Tigers, Charity Blackwell had six shots and Asya Tucker three.

Up next, Trinity soccer team will travel to Rosemont College Thursday, Oct. 4^th for a 4pm match.

Posted: October 2nd, 2012 under Soccer - No Comments.

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.

Posted: October 1st, 2012 under Volleyball - No Comments.

Volleyball wins another one

Trinity volleyball won its second match (2-10) beating Washington Adventist 3-1 in Tacoma Park, MD, Sept. 25^th. 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).

Posted: September 27th, 2012 under Volleyball - No Comments.

Student Athlete Profile of the Week

CHARITY BLACKWELL

A native of Fort Washington, Maryland, Charity Blackwell is a senior duel sport athlete at Trinity University. Charity is the captain of the soccer team and a small forward on the basketball team. Not only is Charity a leader on the field, she is a Communications major with a GPA of 3.4.

I met with Charity this morning to pry into her life a little bit and here is what I got!

What is your favorite class at Trinity?

Gangsters and films would have to be my favorite course because it steps outside of the box.

What is your favorite part of being a Trinity student-athlete?

I really like being held to a high standard on and off campus.

Do you have any hidden talents?

Well it’s not really hidden since most people know about it, but I write and perform poetry. I also host our poetry night on campus “Speaking It Real”.

What is something you enjoy doing in your leisure time?

Practicing guitar; no it isn’t a talent yet because I just started this summer!

Who has been the biggest influence on your life?

I know it seems cliché, but it would have to be my mother. She is my motivation to push through every obstacle I come across.

What is your dream job?

I currently have an internship for the chamber of commerce and someday hope to become a sports journalist for ESPN!

Posted: September 24th, 2012 under Basketball, Soccer - No Comments.

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.

Posted: September 17th, 2012 under Volleyball - No Comments.