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• May 05, 2023

VINCENNES, Ind. – The two-time defending Region 24 Champion Vincennes University volleyball program is proud to announce another sophomore signing with setter Josephine Mulligan (Saint John, Ind.) signing with NAIA Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “I chose Keiser University to continue my volleyball career because the program is a winning team and hard working in every practice,” Mulligan said. “I feel that I will end my volleyball career reaching my potential.” “Joie is a long, athletic player with good individual skills,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “We generally like to recruit tall setters who can play in the front row if needed for a 5-1 offense. Joie has played some front row for two years and can hold her own at the net. She has developed her blocking skills, which she was never coached with before coming here. She is also left-handed, so she can hit the ball on the second contact when she is in the front row.”

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• April 26, 2023

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University volleyball sophomore Lara Gomes de Castro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) officially signed to continue her volleyball career at the next level Wednesday afternoon, signing with NAIA Union College in Barbourville, Ky. “One of the main reasons for choosing Union College was the high quality of the Psychology department,” Gomes said. “But my meeting with Coach Wise also played a big role in my decision. As well as the large amount of International Students in their community. Coach Sien and I also talked a lot about the program since two other VU athletes have gone there and had successful volleyball careers and did well academically.” Gomes really came into her own this past season for the Trailblazers, finishing with 215 digs, 34 aces and six set assists.

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• March 18, 2023

VINCENNES, Ind. – The two-time defending Region 24 Champion Vincennes University volleyball team made another big addition to their 2023 recruiting class this week with the addition of libero Grace Flexter from Oblong High School in Illinois. Flexter is a five-foot two defensive specialist/libero who joins the Trailblazer volleyball program as a recipient of VU’s Val-Sal Scholarship. “Grace initially contacted us due to her interest in our Nursing major and volleyball program,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “She had quite a bit of interest from a number of other programs and was highly recruited. We needed to recruit at least one person in the DS/L position for 2023. We wanted to get another experienced person like Morgan Netcott who has played their entire career in that position. Grace, who comes from the same club program as 2021 Region 24 Player of the Year Grace Earp, fits the bill with her skillset and athletic potential. Not only is she experienced but she has been well coached.”

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• November 06, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The 2022 Region 24 Champion Vincennes University volleyball team hit the floor for the first time since their Region 24 tournament win last weekend for the Midwest District B Championships at VU Sunday afternoon. The Trailblazers faced off in the District Semi-Finals against Iowa Western Community College. The Reivers picked up the win over the Blazers in four sets, 15-25, 25-22, 18-25, 17-25. The opening set began as a back-and-forth battle, with each time trading side outs before Iowa Western picked up a massive 9-0 scoring run on their way to closing out set one 25-15.

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• October 22, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University volleyball team celebrated Sophomore Recognition Day Saturday at the Physical Education Complex in style, finishing out the 2022 regular season with a 25-9, 25-19, 25-22 sweep over Region 24 opponent Kaskaskia College and a 25-10, 25-12, 25-11 sweep over Kankakee Community College. Vincennes began the day in the final Region 24 regular season game of the year against Kaskaskia College. VU set the tone early for the day with sophomore setter Josephine Mulligan (Saint John, Ind.) beginning the game with an 8-0 scoring run.

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• October 08, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore setter Hannah Graber (Montgomery, Ind.) was recognized before Saturday’s match against St. Louis Community College after reaching the 1,000-career set assist milestone last night against Snead State. Graber’s 23 set assists against the Parsons Friday night gave her exactly 1,001 set assists as a member of the Trailblazers. “Since I started at VU in 2016, Hannah is only the third setter to reach this milestone,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “Pretty much every year since I’ve been here, we have run a six-two or two-setter system and that, of course, makes it more challenging to reach 1,000 set assists because you are splitting time with another setter.”

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• September 30, 2022

MATTOON, Ill. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball team closed out a tough week of games Friday night with their third Region 24 victory in just four day beating host Lake Land 25-20, 25-16, 25-21. VU closed out the week with three Region 24 victories, putting their season record at 8-0 in Region 24 play and extending their Region 24 winning streak to 20 matches. Set one began as a battle. The Lakers were playing shorthanded and that caused the Blazers to have to adjust on the fly.

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• September 29, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers continue to stay unbeaten in Region 24 play after notching their 19th consecutive Region 24 victory Thursday night on Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at the P.E. Complex. Before the game, members of the VU volleyball team recognized different members of the Vincennes University Faculty and Staff who have made a tremendous impact on them at VU. The Trailblazers rode this wave of support from the pregame festivities into the opening set with the Blazers jumping out to a 16-6 lead after a 7-0 run by sophomore Josephine Mulligan (Saint John, Ind.).

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• September 24, 2022

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Vincennes University volleyball team closed out their weekend down at the Wallace State C.C. Fall Bash Saturday morning with a pair of sweeps. The Trailblazers got going early and took down Walters State C.C. 25-19, 25-16, 25-13 before immediately turning around and defeating Chattanooga State C.C. 25-7, 25-21, 25-15. Vincennes got off to a hot start to the morning, playing nearly 12 hours after their last match Friday night, jumping out to a big lead over Walters State on the back of a 5-0 scoring run by freshman libero Morgan Netcott (Montague, Mich.) and a 9-0 scoring run by freshman Tuana Turhan (Ankara, Turkey).

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• September 10, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers closed out their Blazer Classic weekend Saturday morning at the P.E. Complex by picking up their 10th win of the season in a 25-11, 25-13, 25-16 sweep over Ancilla College. The Trailblazers set the tone early in set one, with VU jumping out to an early 9-2 lead in the opening set. Vincennes continued to hold control of the opening set with a late 6-0 scoring run helping the Blazers grab the 25-11 first set win.

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• September 03, 2022

PERRYSBURG, Ohio – The Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball team head home after weekend Owens CC Tournament in style after sweeping the College of Lake County 25-16, 25-19, 25-23 and Glen Oaks 25-13, 25-10, 25-22. Vincennes got off to a slow start after a late night Friday forced them to return to the Owens CC floor less than 12 hours after their last Friday match. The Trailblazers used a 5-0 scoring run to grab a 10-7 lead and never looked back. VU closed out the set with an 8-0 scoring run to take set one 25-16 over the College of Lake County.

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• August 25, 2022

ULLIN, Ill. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball team hit the road for the first time during the 2022 regular season and came away with a three-set sweep over Region 24 opponent Shawnee 25-6, 25-13, 25-11. This matchup is one of VU’s longest road trips of the season, with the Blazers needing to not only battle a three-hour bus ride, but also a time change and a change in location with the match being played at Century High School in Ullin. Vincennes grabbed control of the opening set quickly, jumping out to a 14-3 advantage over the Saints.

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• August 23, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball team continued their hot start to the 2022 season Tuesday night when the Blazers picked up the three-set sweep over Lincoln Trail College 25-22, 25-13, 25-17. The match did not get off to the best of starts for Vincennes, dropping the first four points of the opening set and nine of the first 11 points to begin the match. VU would rally back to even the score but did not see their first lead until 20-19.

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• August 21, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The 2022 Vincennes University volleyball team began their Region 24 Championship defense Sunday afternoon, opening the season with a tri-match against Region 24 opponent Shawnee and East Central College from Missouri at the P.E. Complex. The Trailblazers began the day by hosting the Shawnee Saints, opening their season with a big Region 24 showdown. VU quickly jumped on top in set one, using a 10-0 scoring run to gain a commanding lead.

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• August 17, 2022

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Volleyball program looks to start the VU Athletics season with a bang on Sunday, August 21, when VU hosts Region 24 opponent Shawnee Community College and East Central (Mo.) College in tri-match action. The Trailblazers are coming off of a historic season in 2021, which saw VU capture their first Region Championship in 15 years and first Region title at the NJCAA Division I level. Never wanting to settle, Head Coach Gary Sien continues to set his sights higher coming into the 2022 season after bringing in another tremendous recruiting class.