The Connecticut College Women’s Volleyball team is on fire – it is as simple as that.
They have won their past five matches to contribute to an overall record of 18-4 this season, and are set to play in the NESCAC Championship Tournament for the fifth straight season (host to be determined). Earlier this week, the Camels played at Salve Regina where they shut out the hosts.
Despite the graduating of a few key seniors in the class of 2009 and the addition of several talented freshmen, the volleyball program has not undergone any significant changes to contribute to their success this fall.
Coach Joshua Edmed, who is in his eighth season with the Camels, believes that this, in addition to “the fact that our returning players are more seasoned with our program’s philosophy and not only understand it more but are exuding characteristics that promote our philosophy in all facets of their program affiliation” have been key factors to their success.
In preparation for post-season play, Coach Edmed stated that “we have always focused on the process of things and on what we can control. Our focus will remain in these areas as we prepare for how our team will physically and mentally execute during post season. We have shown that when we play together… [We] have an intense and relentless focus…”
If play continues to be as successful for the Camels in the post season as it has this season, they can be expected to go far.
Before the post-season play, though, the Camels have a final league game to focus on.
The team is now pushing forward towards their upcoming match against Wesleyan and to the tournament play. Earlier this season, the Camels faced Wesleyan at the MIT Invitational.
In this match, Connecticut College came away with a shut out 25-20, 25-9, 25-11 victory over the Cardinals.
Looking forward to Friday, Coach Edmed said, “over the next several days we will continue to put pieces into place that will provide our team with the processes that will have them feeling well educated about Wesleyan and confident and strong about stepping onto the court against them.”
The team will also receive an extra boost of energy from the stands, as it is their Blue Game of the Week. As the Blue Game, fans should expect games with prizes, food, and lots of Camel supporters.
The game will take place on Friday, October 30, at 8 PM in the Luce Fieldhouse.
