2016-17 Maranatha Volleyball News

29 Sabercats Garner NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors
29 Sabercats Garner NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors

June 09, 2017

For the 2016-17 season, the Sabercats landed 29 student-athletes on the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Lists.

Top 10 Moments from 2016-17
Top 10 Moments from 2016-17

May 22, 2017

2016-17 held many memorable moments. Here is what we at mbusabercats.com chose as the Top 10.

Renz Named AVCA Player of the Year for NCCAA Volleyball
Renz Named AVCA Player of the Year for NCCAA Volleyball

December 08, 2016

Alison Renz added another accolade to her award-laden career, as she was announced the AVCA's National Player of the Year for the NCCAA.

NCCAA Fall All-America Recipients Announced
NCCAA Fall All-America Recipients Announced

December 07, 2016

Players of the Year Alison Renz and Wira Wama highlight the NCCAA All-Americans for the 2016-17 Fall season.

Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly
Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly

December 06, 2016

13 Sabercats finished their four-year careers during the 2016 fall season, and were recognized in Maranatha's Athletic Awards Chapel

NCCAA Players of the Year: Alison Renz and Wira Wama
NCCAA Players of the Year: Alison Renz and Wira Wama

November 22, 2016

The NCCAA announced that Alison Renz and Wira Wama were named national players of the year for their respective sports.

2016 Volleyball Season Review
2016 Volleyball Season Review

November 22, 2016

The 26-5 Sabercats repeated the spectacular feat of 2015: sweeping the NCCAA National Championship without dropping a set.

Only Perfect: Sabercats Win DII Title With Five Straight Sweeps
Only Perfect: Sabercats Win DII Title With Five Straight Sweeps

November 19, 2016

The Sabercats repeated their inexorable 2015 title run by winning the 2016 NCCAA title without dropping a set.

Sabercats Sweep Group, Roll to National Semifinal
Sabercats Sweep Group, Roll to National Semifinal

November 18, 2016

The Sabercats swept the Randall University Saints to advance to the NCCAA DII National Semifinal.

Sabercats Blank Knights to Advance to NCCAA National Championship
Sabercats Blank Knights to Advance to NCCAA National Championship

November 18, 2016

In a rematch from the 2015 national tournament pool play, the Sabercats defeated the Knights of Kentucky Christian University 3-0 to advance to the national championship.

2016 AD3I Selections Announced
2016 AD3I Selections Announced

November 17, 2016

Twenty-one players were named to the All-Independent Teams in a competitive year in the AD3I, highlighted by Alison Renz's Player of the Year honor.

Two for Two: Sabercats Sweep to Begin Title Defense
Two for Two: Sabercats Sweep to Begin Title Defense

November 17, 2016

The Sabercats swept the Grace Bible College Tigers and the Bruins of Bob Jones University in straight sets to open their NCCAA Nationals showing.

2016 NCCAA National Championship Preview
2016 NCCAA National Championship Preview

November 09, 2016

Four teams from MBU are headed to the Fall NCCAA DII National Championships.

Three Sabercats Earn Regional Player of the Year Honors
Three Sabercats Earn Regional Player of the Year Honors

November 05, 2016

Alison Renz, Audrey Risma, and Wira Wama garnered the NCCAA North Region Award for 2016

Sabercats Conquer Pilots in Regional Championship Thriller
Sabercats Conquer Pilots in Regional Championship Thriller

November 05, 2016

In a five-set nail-biter, the Sabercats defeated their familiar rivals to win the North Region Crown

Sabercats Advance to NCCAA Regional Championship with Win over Faith
Sabercats Advance to NCCAA Regional Championship with Win over Faith

November 04, 2016

The Sabercats continued their undefeated streak in the NCCAA with a regional semifinal win over the Eagles.