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FIRST ROUND: Wednesday, Nov. 13 | at #3 & #4 seeds
#6 Ursinus at #3 Franklin & Marshall, 7 p.m.
#5 Haverford at #4 Gettysburg, 7 p.m.
SEMIFINALS: Friday, Nov. 15 | at #1 & #2 seeds
Higher seeded first round winner at #2 Swarthmore, 7 p.m.
Lower seeded first round winner at #1 Johns Hopkins, 7 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Sunday, November 17 | at highest remaining seed
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The fifth-seeded Haverford College volleyball team (13-12, 6-4 CC) enters postseason play with a Centennial Conference First Round contest against host fourth-seeded Gettysburg (22-4, 7-3 CC) on Wednesday evening at Bream Gymnasium in Gettysburg. Pa ( 7 p.m.). Haverford and Gettysburg are each making a 20th appearance in the Centennial Conference tournament, as the Fords have now qualified in 20 of 24 tournaments.
Welcome to the Block Party
Expect a block-heavy evening on Wednesday. Haverford ranks second in the Centennial Conference, and 23rd in all of NCAA Division III, with 2.16 blocks per set. The Fords are second only to top-seeded Johns Hopkins (2.49). Gettysburg is just outside the top 50 in 51st (1.91).
So, We Meet Again
Haverford and Gettysburg met at Gooding '84 Arena during the regular season, with Gettysburg escaping in four sets. The visitors took things in four sets despite a valiant effort from the Fords, who nearly forced a fifth. Gia Frank led with a career-high 16 kills, while Eliana Brown notched a double-double with 12 kills and 11 digs. Taylor Jones added 11 kills, and Cameryn DeBlecourt set a career-best with 26 assists. After rallying to take the third set, Haverford held a late lead in the fourth, but Gettysburg clinched it 26-24.
Fords In the National Statistical Rankings
Senior middle blocker Taylor Jones currently ranks 23rd in the nation in hitting percentage, a mark that is also tops in the Centennial Conference (.369). Jones is also in the top 50 in Division III for blocks per set (1.00) and total blocks (93).
Hey, You're Not the Garnet!
The Fords will be opening their Centennial Conference tournament journey against a team other than Swarthmore for just the second time since 2012, when they played these very same Bullets in a CC First Round contest at Gooding Arena, prevailing in a 3-0 sweep.
A Postseason Pedigree
In total, Haverford has hoisted the Centennial Conference championship trophy on four occasions, rising to the top of the conference in consecutive seasons from 2006 to 2009. Haverford also made the NCAA tournament as an at-large selection in 2014 and 2021.
Last Time Out
Haverford spoiled Senior Day for rival Swarthmore on Saturday, prevailing in a five-set thriller inside Tarble Pavilion to cap off the regular season on a high note. The set scores were 25-22, 19-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-12, as Haverford secured a valuable Hood Trophy point in the series. At the conclusion of fall competition in the all-sports series, Haverford now leads the Hood Trophy race, 3.5 to 2.5.
The Fords notched 17 service aces, their highest in a match since the 2019 season against Bryn Mawr. Haverford's emphatic win was powered by strong performances from Gia Frank and Taylor Jones, who combined for 29 kills.
Quite Frank-ly, Sensational
Haverford College volleyball sophomore Gia Frank (Van Nuys, Calif. / Oakwood School) has been named the Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week following standout performances that helped the Fords secure a playoff spot with crucial victories over Muhlenberg and Swarthmore.
Frank, a powerful force at opposite hitter, averaged an impressive 3.63 kills per set on a .421 hitting percentage across the week, contributing significantly to Haverford's success in those two victories. In Wednesday's matchup against Muhlenberg, Frank dominated at the net with a game-high 13 kills, averaging 4.33 kills per set, while hitting at a .407 clip. She also added five blocks and two digs, leading the Fords to a decisive 3-0 sweep over the Mules.
Scouting the Bullets
Gettysburg is vying for its 12th conference title and a return to the NCAA tournament after earning their first at-large bid last season. Junior Alycen Radolovic leads the squad with 254 kills, while Erin Gonzalez and Clare Farrell also average over 2.0 kills per set for the Bullets. Setters Kendall Erpenbeck, Halle Feth, and Sophie Nasir have shared playmaking duties. Defensively, freshman Nala Shearer has 335 digs, with Mary Huegel topping the team with 103 blocks.
Ticket Information
The Centennial Conference has announced that Hudl will serve as the official ticket provider for Centennial Conference Championship events. Hudl provides fans access to purchase tickets online for each round of the Centennial postseason. Fans will use their smartphone to gain access at championship events through a simple and secure ticket validation process. There will be no cash sales at the site of competition; however, tickets can be purchased on-site with a smartphone via QR code. Centennial Conference students, faculty, and staff MUST show their college IDs at the ticket table in order to receive free admission.
Ticket Pricing
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students age six through high school and senior citizens. Children five and under as well as students and staff from conference institutions are free.
Haverford Volleyball on the Centennial Digital Network
All Centennial postseason matches are streamed live via the Centennial Conference Digital Network. The digital network is also available to Centennial fans through a customized mobile app, online, and through CC streaming applications for Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Android TV, and Roku devices.
NCAA Selection Show
The NCAA Division III volleyball field will be announced on Monday at 1 p.m via an NCAA.com selection show.
Follow the Fords
Haverford fans wishing to follow Haverford throughout postseason action should bookmark the Centennial Conference Digital Network and be sure to follow @HCFords_Sports on Twitter and @HCFordsSports on Instagram.