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Baker celebrates a block by senior Makaila Garcia. The Cats record 11 block against William Penn University in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball update

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor September 28, 2019

The Wildcat’s Volleyball team is approximately halfway through their season and their current overall record stands at 9-14 and 3-4 in Heart of America Conference play. The Wildcats opened conference...

Junior Sophie Heldenbrand digs a serve from a University of St. Mary player in set one. Baker goes on to win the first two sets then finish day one of the Baker invitational with a fifth set win.

Volleyball Baker Invitational

Story by Justin Toumberlin, Photo Editor September 9, 2019

Senior Olivia Brees awaits the serve from senior Jenna Sackman. The Cats beat Culver-Stockton in 3 sets.

Volleyball season ends against CMU

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 6, 2017

The Baker volleyball team's season came to an end on Oct. 31 with a loss against Central Methodist University. The Wildcats fell in three sets against the Eagles, 25-20, 25-20, 25-21. The team posted...

Sophomore Shannon Bond and senior Crystal Simon jump to block a spike during the match against Missouri Valley on Sept. 17 in Collins Gym. Baker won in three straight sets, handing Missouri Valley its first loss of the season.

Volleyball takes Evangel in three sets

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 30, 2017

The Baker volleyball team defeated Evangel in three sets Friday night while celebrating senior night inside the Collins Center. The Wildcats kept it close in all three sets, defeating the Crusaders...

Freshmen Megan Milroy and Morgan Thomas, senior Michelle Tennant, and junior Gabby Miller laugh and cheer together from the sidelines. The game took place in the Collins Center on Sept. 26.

Volleyball falls to Central Methodist

September 27, 2017

The Wildcats fell short in three sets, 25-22, 25-23, 25-18, to Central Methodist inside the Collins Center on Sept. 26. The 'Cats are now 8-12 on the season and 1-7 within the Heart of America Athletic...

Volleyball team looks for strong conference tourney run

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer October 31, 2016
After starting the season 3-14, the Baker University volleyball team has a chance to finish the regular season with a winning record in conference play. Even as expectations have tempered from before the season started, the Wildcats still hope to make a deep run in the upcoming Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament.

Volleyball team goes 1-1 over the weekend

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer October 11, 2016
The Baker University volleyball team is now 2-3 in the Heart after winning back-to-back conference games over Benedictine and Graceland. The 'Cats are 5-15 overall.
Sophomore Olivia Brees celebrates a point for Baker. The Wildcats won the match in four sets. Image by Elizabeth Hanson.

Volleyball team earns first Heart win

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor October 5, 2016
The Baker volleyball team earned its first Heart of America Athletic Conference win on Dig Pink Night. The Wildcats defeated Benedictine in four sets (25-17, 21-25, 25-20, 26-24). The win put Baker at 4-14 overall, 1-3 in the Heart.
Olivia Brees sends the ball back over the net against MNU on Sept. 27. Brees had five kills in the match. Image by Shelby Stephens.

No. 8 MNU downs Baker on Rivalry Night

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor September 28, 2016
MidAmerican Nazarene University defeated the Baker University volleyball team, 3-0 on Rivalry Night in the Collins Center.

Volleyball deafeats Lindenwood-Belleville in four sets

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 18, 2016
The Baker volleyball team defeated the Lindenwood-Bellevile Lynx in four sets (16-52, 25-23, 25-22, 25-19) on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Head coach Matt Windle motivates the team during a timeout in the second set against Peru State on Sept. 13 in the Collins Center.

Volleyball team looks to find stride

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer September 14, 2016
After five home losses, the the Baker Wildcat volleyball players will look to find their stride in Heart conference play.

Volleyball team looks ahead after slow start

Story by Riley Kemmer, Writer September 8, 2016
With a tough Bellevue Tournament and a match against No. 1 Columbia completed, the Baker University volleyball team is looking ahead to five straight home matches.
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