2016-17 Ferris State Volleyball News
Ferris State Athletics Celebrates Success & Unveils "Rise With Us" Campaign
July 27, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - As Ferris State University Athletics gears up for another exciting season, the Bulldogs have unveiled a new theme, encouraging fans to "Rise With Us" while reflecting on recent past success as FSU kicks off the 2017-18 athletics year.
All-America Standouts Zach Hankins & Stephanie Sikorski Chosen As 2016-17 Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"
July 20, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University standout All-America student-athletes have been named the recipients of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog of the Year" Award as sophomore center Zach Hankins (Charlevoix) of the men's basketball team and senior setter Stephanie Sikorski (Rochester Hills/Rochester) of the women's volleyball program were tabbed as the 2016-17 award winners.
Strength & Conditioning Appointments To Elevate Ferris State Athletics
July 11, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced two key personnel moves in the area of Athletics Performance by the elevating of Dave Cencer to Coordinator of Athletics Performance and the hiring of John Hammersmith as the Bulldogs’ first-ever full-time strength and conditioning coach, according to an announcement made today by FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger.
Total of 170 FSU Student-Athletes Garner GLIAC All-Academic Laurels In 2016-17
June 10, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 170 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the recently-completed 2016-17 athletics campaign as announced by the league office on Friday.
Ferris State's Christa Cooper Chosen As AVCA Thirty Under 30 National Award Recipient
April 06, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University women's volleyball assistant coach Christa (Jung) Cooper, who helped lead FSU to its third-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship last fall, has been chosen as a 2017 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 Award recipient.
Challenging Spring Schedule Awaits Three-Time Defending GLIAC Champion Ferris State Volleyball
March 17, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's volleyball program begins its quest for a fourth-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship with a challenging spring schedule as announced by FSU head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm.
Ferris State To Enshrine Seven Individuals & First Team As Hall Of Fame Event Returns In 2017
March 02, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - Six former standout student-athletes along with a highly-successful coach and administrator join one of the school’s most historic teams ever as honorees in the Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2017, which will be enshrined this fall as the prestigious event returns.
Ferris State Volleyball & Football Teams To Be Honored Thursday For Championship Success
February 15, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics will honor and recognize a pair of championship teams for their success in the fall on Thursday (Feb. 16) night during FSU's league home basketball doubleheader against Northern Michigan at Jim Wink Arena.
Three-Time Defending GLIAC Champion Ferris State Unveils Talented 2017 Volleyball Recruiting Class
January 23, 2017
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's volleyball squad, which captured both its third-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Regular Season and Tournament championships this past fall, has announced the addition of five talented prep student-athletes who will join the program as part of its 2017 recruiting class.
GLIAC Champion Ferris State To Hold Winter Youth Volleyball Training Clinics
December 16, 2016
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's volleyball program is providing an opportunity for kids to learn the basics of volleyball through youth training clinics which will be held on Sundays from January 15 to February 19 at FSU's Ewigleben Sports Arena in Big Rapids, Mich.
Ferris State's Sikorski & Cappel Garner AVCA D2 Volleyball All-America Accolades
December 07, 2016
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two Ferris State University women's volleyball players have claimed All-America accolades for the 2016 campaign as the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its postseason award recipients today.
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Volleyball Coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm
December 06, 2016
Bulldog Volleyball head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm joins host Rob Bentley to recap the NCAA Tournament and the 2016 season on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
Memorable Ferris State Volleyball Campaign Comes To An End In Regional Finals
December 03, 2016
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's volleyball team had its memorable season end on Saturday (Dec. 3) night as the Bulldogs fell to the Lewis Flyers in the 2016 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship Match at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
WATCH: Ferris State NCAA Press Conference After Semifinal Win
December 03, 2016
Coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, Jenna Way and Kaley Konjarevich address the media following Friday night's NCAA Regional Semifinal victory over Saginaw Valley State.
FSU Sweeps SVSU To Reach Regional Championship Match For Third Time In Last Four Years!
December 02, 2016
Big Rapids, Mich. - The top-seeded Ferris State University women's volleyball squad advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship match for the third time in four seasons as the Bulldogs swept fifth-seeded Saginaw Valley State by a 3-0 score in the regional semifinals on Friday (Dec. 2) night inside FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
WATCH: Ferris State Post Match NCAA Press Conference
December 02, 2016
Comments from head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm and senior Stephanie Sikorski after the Bulldogs' 3-0 sweep over Truman State in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Quarterfinals.