2011 News
April 23, 2012Join Us for the Spring Athletic Alumni Challenge
The Lake Forest College Athletic Department is excited to host the second annual Spring Athletic Alumni Challenge. “This day provides such a great opportunity for all of the former players to come back to campus and not only play in a game together, but also share their life experiences with our current student-athletes,” explains Athletic Director Jackie Slaats, "We are excited to continue building on last year's success and establish a lasting tradition."
December 19, 2011
Heather Noll Named Foresters' Head Volleyball Coach
Lake Forest College Director of Athletics Jackie Slaats announced Tuesday that Heather Noll will be the next head coach of the Forester volleyball team. Noll replaces Jennifer Saylor, who resigned at the end of the 2011 season.
December 4, 2011
Tia Rupnik Named Foresters' Most Valuable Player
The Lake Forest College Athletic Department held its annual Fall Sports Awards Ceremony on Sunday, December 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest. Junior libero Tia Rupnik was named the Most Valuable Player of the Forester volleyball team and classmate Courtney Faulstick was selected as the squad's Most Improved Player.
November 16, 2011
Jennifer Saylor Resigns as Foresters' Head Volleyball Coach
Lake Forest College head volleyball coach Jennifer Saylor officially announced earlier this week that she would not be returning for a fifth season as head coach. The College's search for her replacement begins immediately.
November 16, 2011
Jennifer Saylor Named MWC Coach of the Year, Three Foresters All-MWC
The Midwest Conference released its end-of-season awards for volleyball on Wednesday and Lake Forest College was well-represented. Jennifer Saylor was voted the MWC Coach of the Year, Cori Cooper and Tia Rupnik were First Team All-MWC selections, and Molly McCloskey was named to the Second Team.
November 10, 2011
Tia Rupnik Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Volleyball player Tia Rupnik was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday for her performance at the Midwest Conference Tournament the previous weekend.
November 8, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last weekend's MWC Tournament.
November 5, 2011
Foresters Finally Fall in MWC Tournament Final
The Lake Forest College volleyball team had its season come to an end Saturday as the Foresters fell 25-19, 25-16, 25-15 at St. Norbert College in the Midwest Conference Tournament final. Junior Molly McCloskey led the visitors with a dozen kills in the match.
November 4, 2011
Foresters Defeat Monmouth in Four Sets, Advance to MWC Tournament Final
The Lake Forest College volleyball team defeated Monmouth College 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19 in the semifinals of the Midwest Conference Tournament at St. Norbert College on Friday. The Foresters are now 15-13 on the season and will face league champion St. Norbert in tomorrow's tournament final at 1:00 p.m.
November 3, 2011
Cori Cooper Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Volleyball player Cori Cooper earned her second Forester Athlete of the Week award this year on Thursday after recording 42 kills, including the 1,000th of her career, and leading Lake Forest to a 2-1 record over the weekend.
November 2, 2011
Midwest Conference Volleyball Tournament Preview
The Forester volleyball team is competing in the four-team Midwest Conference Tournament at league champion St. Norbert College this weekend. Lake Forest is the #3 seed and will face second-place Monmouth College in Friday's 4:30 p.m. semifinal. Saturday's afternoon's final starts at 1:00.
November 1, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
November 1, 2011
Cori Cooper Repeats as MWC Offensive Performer of the Week
Lake Forest College volleyball player Cori Cooper earned her second consecutive Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week on Tuesday after helping the Foresters win two of four matches and clinch a spot in next weekend's MWC Tournament.
October 29, 2011
Foresters Defeat Lawrence and Alverno, Qualify for MWC Tournament
The Lake Forest College volleyball team defeated visiting Lawrence University 25-19, 25-16, 25-15 on Saturday to clinch a spot in next weekend's four-team Midwest Conference Tournament. The Foresters then closed out the regular season with a 25-15, 28-26, 23-25, 25-23 triumph over Alverno College. Junior Cori Cooper had a match-high 18 kills against Lawrence and reached the 1,000-kill mark for her career against Alverno.
October 28, 2011
Lake Forest Falls in Five to St. Norbert
The Forester volleyball team was defeated 15-25, 25-20, 25-23, 21-25, 15-12 by visiting St. Norbert College Friday night. Freshman Torie Pasiewicz led Lake Forest with 26 assists and she added a career-high 22 digs as well as an ace.
October 26, 2011
Foresters' Loss at Carroll Drops MWC Record to 5-2
The Lake Forest College volleyball team was defeated 25-19, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 at Carroll University Wednesday night. The Foresters are now 5-2 in Midwest Conference play while the Lady Pioneers raised their league record to 5-3.
October 25, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
October 25, 2011
Cori Cooper Named MWC Offensive Performer of the Week
Lake Forest College volleyball player Cori Cooper was named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week on Tuesday after helping lead the Foresters to victories in three of four matches in a three-day span.
October 22, 2011
Foresters Win the Important One in Triangular Split
The Lake Forest College volleyball team won its third Midwest Conference match in as many days on Saturday, defeating visiting Grinnell College 25-22, 24-26, 25-13, 25-16. The Foresters fell 25-13, 25-22, 23-25, 36-34 to Trinity International University later in the afternoon. Lake Forest juniors Cori Cooper and Molly McCloskey combined for 74 kills on the day.
October 21, 2011
Foresters 4-1 in MWC after Three-Set Win over Knox
The Lake Forest College volleyball team defeated visiting Knox College 25-16, 25-22, 25-18 Friday night and is now 11-10 overall this season and 4-1 in Midwest Conference play. Forester junior Cori Cooper led all players in the match with 15 kills and six aces.
October 20, 2011
Foresters Win at Beloit, Climb to .500 on the Season
The Lake Forest College volleyball team prevailed 25-13, 25-18, 27-25 at Beloit College Thursday night and is now 10-10 overall and 3-1 in Midwest Conference play this year. Forester junior libero Tia Rupnik tied for the team lead with 11 digs and added five assists and a pair of aces.
October 18, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
October 15, 2011
Foresters Win in Four Games at Ripon College
The Lake Forest College volleyball team defeated host Ripon College 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 25-9 on Saturday and is now 2-1 on the season in Midwest Conference play. Forester junior Kristen Braun had a career-high 14 kills in the contest.
October 12, 2011
After Shaky Start, Foresters Win at Marian
The Lake Forest College volleyball team defeated host Marian University 18-25, 25-15, 25-14, 25-21 Wednesday night. Junior Courtney Faulstick posted a .500 hitting percentage with three aces and four blocks in the match.
October 11, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
October 5, 2011
Foresters Defeated at Dominican
The Lake Forest College volleyball team dropped a 25-20, 25-16, 25-14 decision at Dominican University on Wednesday. The Foresters fell to 7-10 on the season while the Stars raised their record to 15-4.
October 4, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
October 1, 2011
Four Individuals Inducted into Forester Athletic Hall of Fame
The Lake Forest College Athletic Hall of Fame added four members on Saturday as part of the College's annual Homecoming festivities. This year's induction class included players from three different sports as well as a 14-year coach at the College.
September 29, 2011
Foresters Fall at Nation's Seventh-Ranked Team
The Lake Forest College volleyball team dropped a 25-19, 25-15, 25-23 decision Thursday night at Carthage College, the seventh-ranked team in the nation. Junior Cori Cooper led the Foresters with a dozen kills and as many digs.
September 27, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
September 27, 2011
Foresters Defeat Mount Mary in Three Sets
The Lake Forest College volleyball team hosted and defeated Mount Mary College 25-14, 25-11, 25-19 Tuesday night. Forester freshman Torie Pasiewicz had 10 digs and a match-high 24 assists in the contest.
September 24, 2011
Monmouth Stops Foresters from Sweeping Weekend Matches
The Lake Forest College volleyball team was defeated 25-23, 20-25, 27-25, 25-15 at Monmouth College on Saturday less than 24 hours after winning in three sets at Illinois College Friday night. Forester juniors Molly McCloskey and Cori Cooper teid for team-high honors with 20 kills apiece.
September 23, 2011
Foresters Start Conference Play with Three-Set Win at Illinois College
The Lake Forest College volleyball team began the Midwest Conference portion of its 2011 schedule with a 25-18, 25-21, 25-12 victory at Illinois College Friday night. Forester junior Molly McCloskey tied for match-high honors with 14 kills and she added eight digs and a pair of aces.
September 22, 2011
Cori Cooper Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Volleyball player Cori Cooper was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after leading the team in kills during a pair of three-set victories on Saturday.
September 20, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
September 17, 2011
Foresters Sweep North Central and Benedictine at Red & Black Triangular
The Lake Forest College volleyball team defeated host North Central College 25-22,26-24,25-22 and Benedictine University 25-17,25-21,25-22 Saturday afternoon in the annual Red & Black Triangular. Forester junior Cori Cooper pounded out 37 kills on the day.
September 13, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
September 13, 2011
Foresters Defeat MSOE in Five Sets
The Lake Forest College volleyball team posted a 25-17, 16-25, 30-28, 24-26, 15-8 victory over visiting Milwaukee School of Engineering Tuesday night. Junior Molly McCloskey led the Foresters with a career-high 24 kills.
September 10, 2011
Lake Forest Places Sixth at Pizza Hut Classic
The Forester volleyball team defeated Concordia University Wisconsin on Saturday but dropped its other three matches on the weekend to place sixth at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic. Lake Forest junior Tia Rupnik was named to the all-tournament team for the second straight year.
September 7, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for volleyball on Wednesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive and Defensive Performers of the Week.
September 6, 2011
Foresters Drop Home Opener to Wheaton
The Lake Forest College volleyball team was defeated 25-21, 25-13, 25-22 by visiting Wheaton College Tuesday night. Forester junior Molly McCloskey tied for the team lead with nine kills and 14 digs.
September 3, 2011
Lake Forest Starts the Season with a Victory at the Elmhurst Invitational
The Forester volleyball came from behind to edge out Capital University 21-25, 28-30, 25-19, 25-15, 16-14 in its season opener at the Elmhurst College Invitational on Friday. Lake Forest was defeated in its final three matches of the weekend. Junior Kristen Braun had a career-high 11 kills in the opener and a team-high 10 blocks on the weekend.
August 18, 2011
Foresters Picked to Finish Third in MWC
The Midwest Conference released its annual preseason volleyball coaches poll on Thursday and Lake Forest College was picked to finish third in the league. Forester junior libero Tia Rupnik is one of four First Team All-MWC players returning this season.
August 1, 2011
Volleyball Affinity Reunion Set for Homecoming Weekend
Every year the College welcomes back a group of Forester Athletics alumni as part of the Affinity Reunion tradition. In 2011, past volleyball players are invited to return for two days of fun and celebration.
