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Volleyball team waits for game to start

Cleaning up at the Calgaard

Tiger Volleyball sweeps the second round of SCAC matches
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

This past weekend, No. 21 Trinity University volleyball hosted two Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) matches, kicking off the second round of conference play in the Calgaard Gymnasium. The...

The Tigers rebounded after a tough road trip to St. Louis, winning two of their three home games at the Trinity National Invitational.

Trinity volleyball reflects on the East-West Battle

Tigers struggle in St. Louis 0-3, rebound on return to Calgaard with 2-1 record in Invitational
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter September 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Tiger volleyball traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to compete in the East-West Battle. The Tigers were ranked fifth and competed against three other nationally ranked teams they had previously...

The Locker Room: Volleyball super senior Maddie Fate

The Locker Room: Volleyball super senior Maddie Fate

Legacy, leadership and contributing to team culture define Fate’s career at Trinity
Maddy Morrow, Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the option for collegiate athletes to play an additional year of their sport was added to make up for lost time, but the NCAA's fifth year of college eligibility will no longer...

Trinity won 3-0 against the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens at Friday's game.

Taking advantage of top-tier Tiger athletics

Trinity University flourishes with both academic and athletic success
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Trinity students are a fortunate group. The campus, within walking distance of everything a student needs, is home to some of the best academics in the US. In addition to a world-class education, Tigers...

Head Volleyball Coach Julie Jenkins

Coach’s Corner: Julie Jenkins

Volleyball Head Coach Julie Jenkins reflects on 1,080 wins, 39 seasons and one legendary career
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

After four decades of work in Calgaard, Trinity University’s Julie Jenkins has done more than enough to add her name to the list of all-time great coaches. Under Jenkins, Trinity Volleyball has earned...

Trinity won 3-0 against the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens at Friday's game.

Tigers volleyball serves at weekend tournament

Trinity wins all four games, sweeping their weekend tournament in Calgaard Gym
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter September 21, 2023

The Trinity Tigers solidified their position as one of the best teams in the country, winning all four games in their home tournament. The weekend was highlighted by a four-set victory of No. 13 MIT, which...

Tigers set up to score a season of success

Trinity women’s volleyball goes 3-1 in the Trinity National Invitation Tournament
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

Trinity Volleyball began their season in Calgaard Gymnasium this past weekend as they hosted the Trinity National Invitation Tournament. The Tigers came into the season ranked number two in the country,...

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Julie Jenkins hits 1,000 wins as Trinity volleyball coach

Celebrating 1,000 wins
Luke Terry, Sports Editor October 6, 2022

Now in her 38th year at the helm of Trinity volleyball, head coach Julie Jenkins has moved further up the all time wins list, surpassing the 1,000 win mark in her time as a Tiger. It makes her just the...

Tigers tangle with Juniata in top-3 matchup

Tigers tangle with Juniata in top-3 matchup

Tigers defeat Juniata to reclaim #2 ranking after Trinity Fall Invitational
Luke Terry, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

A grueling early season schedule saw Trinity volleyball clash with six teams ranked in the top 25 of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll, including four in the top ten. After a hot...

Trinity volleyball perfect in first weekend of play

Trinity volleyball perfect in first weekend of play

Tigers move up to #2 in AVCA poll following wins over two top-10 teams
Nathalie Tawa, Sports Reporter September 8, 2022

288 days after their quarterfinal loss in the NCAA Division III Championship, the Trinity Tigers made their return to the court this past weekend. The Trinity National Invitational, a round robin-style...

Tigers defeat Southwestern in SCAC Volleyball Championship

Tigers defeat Southwestern in SCAC Volleyball Championship

Trinity secures a bid for the National Championship after taking the Conference title
Luke Terry, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

The energy in Calgaard Gymnasium was palpable after a tip from senior middle blocker Emily Ellis dropped among a sea of Pirates from Southwestern University. Leading 22-20, and already ahead in the match...

Coach Julie Jenkins surpassed a historic 1,000 career wins

Coach Julie Jenkins surpassed a historic 1,000 career wins

TU Athletics celebrates Coach Jenkin’s 1,000th career win with a surprise tribute
Alejandra Gerlach, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

This Oct. 30, after finishing the regular season with a victory against Southwestern University, Volleyball Head Coach Julie Jenkins received a special surprise to celebrate 1,000 career wins. After...