Hall of Fame
Gerry Burbules Vensel (Women’s Volleyball ’92M) is Gannon’s all-time winningest volleyball coach, winning 162 more matches than the next coach. Already a member of the Metropolitan Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, she produced a 271-61 record during nine seasons (1986-94) as the head coach. The unbelievable success resulted in an .816 winning percentage.
Gannon qualified for the postseason seven times, advanced to five NCAA Division II Tournaments, won three NCAA Division II East Regionals and made three NCAA Division II Elite Eight appearances during her nine-year tenure. The Lady Knights recorded a winning record every season and never had a winning percentage under .634 with Burbules Vensel on the bench. She led the program to at least 40 victories in a season twice.
