United States Coast Guard Academy - Department of Athletics

Coast Guard saw its streak of postseason appearances come to an end as the Bears, who had made six straight appearances in postseason play (ECAC or NCAA Tournament) finished 14-16 overall and 5-4 in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC).

The Bears got off to a tough start, dropping their first six matches of the season, four at the very tough Haverford Tournament to open the season, and they were never able to get over the .500 mark.

The team did however keep its streak of appearances in the NEWMAC tournament semifinals alive as the fourth-seeded Bears beat fifth-seeded Smith 3-0 in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals for the eighth straight season.

Nicole Gurr earned All-America honors for the third straight season.

NEW LONDON, CONN.--(11/19/08)--Coast Guard Academy senior Nicole Gurr continues to collect the postseason honors after her magnificent career which was capped with her third straight spot on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America team.

Gurr, the Bears all-time leader with 1,815 kills, was named All-New England by the New England Women’s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) for the fourth straight season. She was named to the second team this year after earning first team honors in 2006 and 2007. Gurr was also named to the second team in 2005.

Nicole Gurr earned first team All-NEWMAC honors for the fourth straight season.

NEW LONDON, CONN.--(11/11/08)--Coast Guard Academy senior Nicole Gurr was named to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All-conference first team for the fourth straight season in voting by the league's ten head coaches.

Gurr, the Bears’ all-time leader with 1,815 kills, also earned an invitation to the New England Women’s Volleyball Association (NEWVA) Senior Classic which will be held at Wellesley College on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

During her brilliant career, Gurr earned several accolades including second-team All-America honors as a sophomore and honorable mention All-America honors last season. She is also a three-time All-New England selection.