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LOUISVILLE, KY-Volleyball’s second year continues to impress around the Marygrove community. After suffering a few setbacks, the Mustangs went to Louisville, KY to square off in the 2010 USCAA Early Bird Challenge. The Mustangs finished the weekend even at 2-2, but nearly escaped 3-1 after a five set thriller to cap off the weekend. In game one, the Mustangs set the tone for the weekend with a 4-set win over…

HAMMOND, Ind.-Add another trophy to the case! The Mustangs earned their second trophy in as many years this weekend after topping all competition at the 2010 Crimson Wave Invite. The invitational trophy is set to join the Mustangs 2009 USCAA Nat’l Championship Trophy when the team returns to campus. After a 0-0 stalemate in the first half against the host Crimson Wave, the Mustangs were able to finally climb on…

HAMMOND, Ind.-The men’s soccer team pulled their record to .500 after a 2-0 win over the Tigers of Iowa Wesleyan College. The consolation game victory led the Mustangs to a 3rd place finish at the 2010 Crimson Wave Invite (Calumet College of St. Joseph). A day after suffering a 4-0 setback, the Mustangs got on top early with a 15th minute goal by Jordan Berry (Crestwood/Dearborn, Mich.). Talented newcomer Jad…

HAMMOND, Ind.-The Mustangs opened up the 2010 Crimson Wave Invite (hosted by Calumet College of St. Joseph) against the Tigers of Iowa Wesleyan College. The winner would move on to face host Calumet for the championship on Sunday. Nicole Polite (Schoolcraft College/Sterling Heights, Mich.) was able to get the Mustangs out of their scoring drought with a goal off of a free kick in the first half. After going up…

UPLAND, Ind.-Last year, the Mustangs (all freshmen) endured a 6-0 beating from the hands of the Taylor University Trojans. This year, the more experienced Mustangs hit the road looking to even the score. A fierce battle ensued on the pitch for 55 minutes before a Mustang received his second yellow to put the road team from Detroit down a man. Playing 10-on-11, the Mustangs showed heart as they battled with…

NORTH CANTON, Ohio – The Mustangs hit the pitch at Walsh University (OH) on Tuesday for their second game of the season (first road game). A tight game landed in the home team’s favor as Walsh sent the ‘Stangs home, 2-0. Going into the half down 1-0, the Mustangs looked to regroup in the second frame against a strong Walsh team. The game came down to a battle of the…

LANSING, Mich.-The Mustangs cruised in their 2010 opener to the tune of 8-0 over the host Crusaders of Great Lakes Christian College. The 8-nil tally was a sizeable improvement over last year’s 2-1 and 4-1 victories over the Crusaders. A retooled and re-energized squad, the 2010 version of Mustang men’s soccer eased through their season opening match with a new swagger. The second-year team exhibited the superb talent it possessed last…

DETROIT, MI–Coach Graves made headlines again with the signing of another local standout. Garden City High’s Shannon Pietruszka became the latest to join Mustang Volleyball on Thursday as she signed a letter of intent at her high school. The multi-sport standout leaves the Garden City Cougars this year with a long list of accomplishments. Pietruszka, a 5’4″ libero, has enjoyed success on many levels during her high school career. Peitruszka…

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-Day two of the 2010 Concordia Kick-Off Classic was a lot like day one for the team in green & gold out of Detroit. Another day of competitive matches kicked off at 9am against Ursuline College. The Arrows were stunned early on by a well-executed Mustang attack. In fact, the Mustangs held mirroring 17-12 leads in each of the first two sets over the recently added NCAA Division…

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-The Marygrove College volleyball team opened the 2010 season with a pair of hard-fought losses on the first day of the Concordia Cardinal Kick-Off Classic in Ann Arbor, MI this afternoon. The Mustangs fell to Lourdes College (OH) in straight sets to open their second season of action (25-19, 25-22, and 25-23). The Gray Wolves toppled the Mustangs for their second win of the day after disposing of…