Conference News
2009-10 EIVA news
June 9, 2010Catch Former Nittany Lions Holt and Anderson in FIVB World League Action
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., June 8, 2010 – Former Nittany Lion men’s volleyball players Matt Anderson and Max Holt are both members of the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team competing in the 2010 FIVB World League. Despite suffering two early setbacks to Russia, the pair is back in action with the U.S. Men on June 11 in the first of two matches against Finland.
May 25, 2010
Lipsitz Aids U.S. Men’s A2 Team in Defeat of Mexico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 26, 2010 – Former Nittany Lions men’s volleyball player Max Lipsitz (Williamsville, N.Y.) aided the U.S. Men’s A2 Volleyball Team in a 3-2 (19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-9) defeat of Mexico on Tuesday night in the Pan American Cup in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
May 24, 2010
Former Penn State Players Anderson and Holt Make USA Men's Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 3, 2010) – USA Volleyball has announced its 19-man roster for the 2010 FIVB World League, the world’s premier annual men’s volleyball competition.
May 24, 2010
Lipsitz Earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Honors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 20, 2010 Four Penn State student-athletes have been named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 2, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced on May 20th.
May 24, 2010
Lipsitz Selected to U.S. Men’s A2 Volleyball Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 24, 2010 – Former Nittany Lions men’s volleyball player Max Lipsitz (Williamsville, N.Y.) is one of 14 members selected to the U.S. Men’s A2 Volleyball Team that will compete in the Pan American Cup in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 24-29. In addition, former PSU manager Chris Birch will serve as the team manager and technical coordinator.
May 8, 2010
Top-ranked Stanford Claims 2010 Men’s Volleyball Championship
STANFORD, Calif., May 8, 2010 – Playing in the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship match for the third time in the past five years, No. 12 Penn State fell one win short in its bid for a third national title, falling to top-ranked Stanford, 30-25, 30-20, 30-18 on the Cardinal’s home floor.
May 7, 2010
Penn State Set to Face Stanford in NCAA National Championship
STANFORD, Calif., May 7, 2010 – The third-seeded and 12th-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (24-7) is set to take on top-ranked, No. 1 seed Stanford in the NCAA National Championship at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. The match is slated for 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) and will air live on ESPN2.
May 6, 2010
Nittany Lions Advance to National Championship Match with Sweep of CS Northridge
STANFORD, Calif., May 6, 2010 – The third-seeded Penn State men’s volleyball team (24-7) advanced to the NCAA National Championship match after defeating second-seeded Cal State Northridge (23-10), 3-0 30-21, 30-23, 30-28).
May 1, 2010
Penn State Wins 12th Straight EIVA Tournament, Advances to NCAAs
Heading into Saturday’s EIVA Tournament final, Penn State coach Mark Pavlik expected a major fight out of the Princeton Tigers.
April 29, 2010
Senior Standouts Power Volleyball Into First EIVA Final Since 1998
It wasn’t pretty, but Princeton is headed to the finals of the EIVA tournament.
April 29, 2010
Penn State Advances to EIVA Final on Saturday
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 29, 2010 – It’s been a long, strange year for the Penn State men’s volleyball team, but you wouldn’t know that looking at the team that showed up on Thursday night.
April 28, 2010
George Mason Faces Princeton in EIVA Semifinals on Thursday
FAIRFAX, Va. (April 27, 2010) – Third-seeded George Mason will take on second-seeded Princeton in the semifinals of the EIVA Championship Tournament on Thursday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Rec Hall in University Park, Pa., the home of top-seeded Penn State.
April 28, 2010
Penn State to Host the 2010 EIVA Championship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 27, 2010 – Penn State and Rec Hall is set to host the 2010 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship on Thursday, April 29 and Saturday, May 1. The top-seeded Nittany Lions (21-7) are set to take on fourth-seeded Springfield, who defeated Saint Francis in the EIVA Quarterfinals on April 24, at 8 p.m. on April 29. No. 2 seed Princeton will face No. 3 seed George Mason at 5:30 p.m. in Rec Hall in the first semifinal match. The winner of the two matches will meet on Saturday at 7 p.m. in Rec Hall.
April 24, 2010
George Mason Advances to EIVA Semifinals by Sweeping Rutgers-Newark
FAIRFAX, Va. (April 24, 2010) – Third-seeded George Mason advanced to the EIVA Semifinals with a 3-0 sweep of the sixth-seeded Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders in the quarterfinals of the EIVA Championship Tournament on Saturday evening at the RAC. The Patriots will make their 10th consecutive appearance in the semifinals of the conference tournament next Thursday at Penn State.
April 24, 2010
Princeton Surges Past Sacred Heart, Heads To EIVA Semifinal
For the first time since 2007, the Princeton men's volleyball team is heading to the EIVA semifinal, thanks to a 3-1 comeback victory over a gritty Sacred Heart squad. And for the first time since 1997, the Tigers won't have to deal with Penn State in that semifinal match.
April 24, 2010
Dream Season Continues as Div. III No. 1Springfield Handles Saint Francis, 3-1
Read Springfield and Saint Francis' version of today's match. ament. The Pride ended victorious by the set scores of 31-29, 27-30, 30-22, 30-25.
April 22, 2010
2010 EIVA Honors: All-East and All-Academic Teams
Take the time to recognize and congratulate the student-athletes who have been awarded for their outstanding efforts on the court and in the classrooms.
April 17, 2010
Penn State Defeats Princeton, 3-0 and Wins EIVA Conference Title
Penn State to play on ESPN2 on Thursday night at 9 pm EST.
April 17, 2010
Rutgers-Newark Barely Falls to Princeton, 3-2
NEWARK, NJ – Junior outside hitter Vincent Tuminelli had a match-high 25 kills as Princeton rallied for a 3-2 win over Rutgers-Newark in The Golden Dome. Set scores were 28-30, 30-14, 27-30, 30-28, 15-7 in the 2-hour, 5-minute marathon.
April 17, 2010
Springfield Wins Molten Div. III Invitational by Upsetting UC-Santa Cruz
Springfield wins the Molten Div. III Invitational by settling the No. 1 battle with Santa Cruz. Match scores: 23-30, 32-30, 30-26, 30-22. This is the 6th National Championship for Springfield.
April 17, 2010
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - Springfield Rallies Past Santa Cruz, 3-1, For Sixth National Title
Kenosha, Wisc. - April 17, 2010 - Behind a career-performance from tournament MVP Alberto Bravo, the Springfield College men's volleyball team claimed their sixth national championship on Saturday night after defeating UC Santa Cruz in four games in the 2010 Molten Division III Men's Invitational Volleyball Championship. After dropping the first set, 30-23, Springfield won the final three sets 32-30, 30-26, 30-22.
April 16, 2010
Springfield Sweeps Carthage To Advance To Molten Div. III National Championship
Kenosha, Wisc. - April 16, 2010 - Cal Palumbo pounded out 13 kills, hitting .524, to go along with seven blocks to lead the Springfield College men's volleyball team past host Carthage College, 3-0, in the semifinals of the 2010 Molten Division III Men's Invitational Volleyball Championship on Friday evening.
April 12, 2010
Scarlet Raiders Roll Past Pioneers In Their EIVA Hay Finale
NEWARK, NJ – Junior setter Jeff Zornig had match highs of five aces, 11 digs and eight assisted blocks while fueling the Rutgers-Newark attack with 33 assists in a 3-0 EIVA Hay win over Sacred Heart in The Golden Dome. Set scores were 30-25, 30-25, 30-21.
April 11, 2010
George Mason Drops EIVA Tait Division Match to Princeton in Straight Sets
FAIRFAX, Va. (April 11, 2010) – After winning consecutive matches for the first time since February, George Mason was unable to extend its winning streak to three, losing an EIVA Tait Division men’s volleyball match to Princeton in straight sets on Sunday afternoon at the RAC.
April 10, 2010
George Mason Wins the UV Memorial Match in Four Sets Over Juniata
FAIRFAX, Va. (April 10, 2010) – George Mason took the annual UV Memorial Match in four sets (30-26, 28-30, 30-27 and 30-26) over Juniata College on Saturday afternoon at the RAC.
April 9, 2010
Juniata Moves Past Princeton in Five
HUNTINGDON, Pa.-Juniata College men's volleyball helped its EIVA playoff chances alive by defeating Princeton University, 3-2, Friday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
April 9, 2010
Scarlet Raiders Claim Division Crown With 3-0 Win Over Harvard
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers-Newark clinched the 2010 EIVA Hay Championship by sweeping Harvard, 30-28, 30-26, 30-24, in The Golden Dome.
April 8, 2010
EIVA Division III All-Stars Team 2010
For immediate release: The EIVA Division III All-Stars Team for 2010
April 7, 2010
George Mason Loses Early Lead before Taking Five-Set Win over Saint Francis
FAIRFAX, Va. (April 7, 2010) – George Mason won a crucial five-set EIVA Tait Division men’s volleyball match against the Saint Francis (Pa.) Red Flash on Wednesday evening at the RAC Gym. Final set scores were 30-26, 30-18, 20-30, 25-30 and 15-10.
April 6, 2010
EIVA Hay Player of the Week
Jeff Zornig Rutgers-Newark 6’4” Junior Setter Coto de Caza, CA
April 6, 2010
Red Flash Avenge Senior Day Loss, Down Springfield In Sweep
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 6, 2010) - Nine days ago, on March 28, the Springfield Pride came to Loretto and spoiled Senior Day for the Saint Francis men's volleyball team.
April 6, 2010
EIVA Tait Player of the Week
Jordan Varee Saint Francis 6’3” Senior Opposite Conneaut Valley, PA
April 4, 2010
Balanced Scarlet Raiders Sweep Past George Mason, 3-0
NEWARK, NJ – Junior setter Jeff Zornig notched 43 assists to lead a balanced Rutgers-Newark attack in a 3-0 men’s volleyball win over George Mason in The Golden Dome.
April 3, 2010
Princeton Rallies Past Mason To Continue Home Heroics, 3-2
Now it's just getting ridiculous. For the fourth straight home match, all within the Tait Division, the Princeton men's volleyball team went the distance before pulling out a victory even more thrilling than the previous one.
April 3, 2010
No. 9 Penn State Squeezes Past No. 15 Ball State, 3-2
MUNCIE, Ind., April 1, 2010 – The ninth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team earned a 3-2 (20-30, 30-28, 30-23, 26-30, 15-10) win against No. 15 Ball State.
April 3, 2010
No. 2 Springfield Clinches Molten Berth After Sweep of NYU
Springfield, Mass. - April 3, 2010 - The Springfield College men's volleyball team punched its ticket to the 2010 Molten Division III Invitational National Championship on Saturday afternoon as it defeated NYU in three games, clinching the EIVA berth for the upcoming national championship.
March 31, 2010
Red Flash Break Streak Against the Eagles, 3-1
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (March 31, 2010) – The Kennedy Sports + Recreation Complex on the campus of Juniata College has long been a house of horrors for the Red Flash.
March 29, 2010
Midura Named AVCA Division I-II National Player Of The Week
LEXINGTON, KY – Sophomore Marcin Midura has been named the Sports Imports/AVCA Division I-II Men’s National Player of the Week after leading Rutgers-Newark to a 2-0 week which included an upset of No. 6 nationally-ranked Penn State.
March 28, 2010
Juniata Wins Five Set Thriller Over Springfield
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College men's volleyball defeated Springfield College in a grueling five set match Saturday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center keeping its hopes alive of receiving a berth into the 2010 Molton Invitational.
March 28, 2010
Red Flash Fall to the Pride, 3-1
LORETTO, Pa. (March 28, 2010) - The Saint Francis men's volleyball team put together a dominant first set, but the Springfield Pride weathered the storm to send the Red Flash to a 3-1 (30-16, 28-30, 28-30, 28-30) loss on Senior Day in Loretto.
March 27, 2010
Rutgers-Newark Shocks No. 6 Penn State, 3-1
NEWARK, NJ – Sophomore outside hitter Marcin Midura notched 22 kills and 10 digs as Rutgers-Newark shocked No. 6 Penn State, 3-1, in The Golden Dome.
March 27, 2010
Balance And Grit Leads Saint Francis To Win Over Princeton, 3-2
LORETTO, Pa. (March 27, 2010) - The Red Flash were to able to stop history from repeating itself against the Princeton Tigers, putting together a terrific fifth set to defeat their EIVA Tait rivals 3-2 (30-21, 20-30, 30-28, 26-30, 15-7) on Saturday in Loretto.
March 26, 2010
No. 6 Penn State Claims EIVA Title With 3-0 Sweep of Princeton on Senior Night
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., March 26, 2010 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team claimed the 2010 EIVA title with a 3-0 (30-20, 30-24, 30-24) win against Princeton on Friday evening.
March 24, 2010
Rutgers-Newark Sweeps Sacred Heart In EIVA Hay Play
FAIRFIELD, CT – Sophomore outside hitter Eduardo Hernandez collected a match-high 15 kills to lead a balanced Rutgers-Newark attack in a 3-0 EIVA Hay win over Sacred Heart in the Pitt Center. Set scores were 30-26, 30-26, 30-16.
March 24, 2010
Nally Sets Career Dig Mark As No. 1 Springfield Grinds Out 3-1 Win Over Harvard
Springfield, Mass. - March 23, 2010 - Senior AJ Nally recorded 16 kills and 17 digs, becoming the program's all-time career leader for digs, as the Springfield College men's volleyball team grinded out a 3-1 victory over Harvard in non-conference action on Tuesday.
March 23, 2010
Juniata Falls to #6 Penn State
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Juniata College men's volleyball team fought hard in the third set, but ultimately dropped the match 3-0 against sixth-ranked Penn State University, Saturday night at Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
March 22, 2010
EIVA Mourns the Loss of NECVA Commissioner Michael Ricciardi
The EIVA wishes the Ricciardi family peace and hopes that they will find comfort with the fact that Mike was loved by many and will be remembered as a wonderful ambassador of our sport.
March 22, 2010
George Mason Erases Two-Set Deficit to Down IPFW, 3-2
FAIRFAX, Va. (March 20, 2010) – The George Mason men’s volleyball team fell behind early but rallied to win the final three sets to take a 3-2 victory over IPFW on Saturday evening at the RAC. Final set scores were 25-30, 28-30, 30-28, 30-18 and 15-12.
March 22, 2010
George Mason Falls to No. 14 Ohio State in Four Sets
FAIRFAX, Va. (March 22, 2010) – The George Mason men’s volleyball team took a set from No. 14 Ohio State on Monday evening at the RAC but were unable to overcome the Buckeyes, falling by a final score of 3-1. Final set scores were 27-30, 30-26, 26-30 and 26-30.
March 22, 2010
No. 14 Ohio State Upsets No. 6 Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., March 21, 2010 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (16-4) suffered a 3-1 (25-30, 30-20, 27-30, 23-30) No. 14 Ohio State (13-7) on Sunday evening.
March 19, 2010
Kvidahl’s 21 Kills Not Enough as George Mason Falls to Ball State, 3-1
FAIRFAX, Va. (March 19, 2010) – Despite 21 kills by freshman outside hitter Michael Kvidahl, the George Mason men’s volleyball team was unable to overcome the Ball State Cardinals on Friday evening at the RAC.
March 19, 2010
No. 6 Nittany Lions Sweep Red Flash
Loretto, Pa., March 19, 2010 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team secured a 3-0 (30-19, 30-19, 30-26) sweep of EIVA foe Saint Francis (8-9, 1-4). The Nittany Lions are back in action on Sunday, March 21 against No. 14 Ohio State.
March 19, 2010
Scarlet Raiders Rally From 2-0 Hole To Down IPFW
NEWARK, NJ – Sophomore outside hitter Marcin Midura posted match-highs of 23 kills and a dozen digs as Rutgers-Newark rallied from two sets down for a 3-2 win over IPFW in The Golden Dome.
March 14, 2010
No. 9 Penn State Defeats No. 6 Long Beach, 3-0
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2010 – The No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions defeating No. 6 Long Beach in three sets by scores of 30-28, 30-28 and 30-27. PSU improves to 15-3 overall this season and heads back east to take on Saint Francis (Pa.) on Friday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in Loretto, Pa.
March 13, 2010
Rookie Heroics Sends Princeton To Second Place In EIVA
With second place on the line in the EIVA Tait Division, the Princeton men's volleyball team climbed on the shoulders of a freshman to carry it from yet another 2-0 hole.
March 12, 2010
Sunder and Price Lead No. 9 Lions in 3-1 Setback to No. 4 BYU
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 12, 2010 – The ninth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team suffered a 3-1 setback at the hands of the fourth-ranked Brigham Young Cougars (11-7).
March 11, 2010
No. 9 Penn State Claws to a 3-2 Win at No. 11 UC Irvine
IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2010 – The ninth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (14-2) fought to a 3-2 (33-31, 30-25, 26-30, 28-30, 16-14) victory against No. 11 UC Irvine (11-11) on Wednesday night.
March 9, 2010
Rutgers-Newark Sweeps NYU To Take Fifth Straight
NEWARK, NJ – Sophomore Marcin Midura paced a balanced Rutgers-Newark attack as the Scarlet Raiders downed NYU, 3-0, for their fifth straight victory.
March 8, 2010
EIVA Hay Player of the Week
on Keller Rutgers-Newark 6’6” Senior Middle Reading, Pa.
March 8, 2010
EIVA Tait Player of the Week
AJ Nally Springfield 6’4” Senior Outside Rochester, N.Y.
March 6, 2010
No. 9 Penn State Earns 3-0 Win Against George Mason
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., March 6, 2010 – The ninth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team earned a 3-0 (30-24, 30-22, 30-16) win against George Mason on Saturday evening. Penn State is now 13-2 overall with a 6-0 record in EIVA play.
March 5, 2010
George Mason Falls in Five Sets to Rutgers-Newark
FAIRFAX, Va. (March 5, 2010) – The George Mason men’s volleyball team took a 2-1 lead against Rutgers-Newark on Friday evening at the RAC Gym, but the Patriots were unable to hold on for the win.
March 5, 2010
No. 3 Springfield Knocks Off Rival and Top-Ranked Juniata, 3-1
Springfield, Mass. - March 5, 2010 - The Springfield College men's volleyball team knocked off rival and top-ranked Juniata College in four games in a EIVA Tait Conference match on Friday evening.
March 3, 2010
No. 9 Penn State Sweeps No. 13 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3, 2010 – The ninth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team secured a 3-0 (30-26, 30-27, 30-18) victory against Ohio State (10-7) on Wednesday night. Penn State improves to 12-2 overall.
March 3, 2010
Scarlet Raiders Take Third Straight With Win At NJIT, 3-0
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers-Newark junior setter Jeff Zornig piled up 44 assists as the Scarlet Raiders continued their torrid hitting in a 3-0 sweep of NJIT in an EIVA Hay match in the Fleischer Center.
March 1, 2010
Juniata Sweeps NYU
NEW YORK - Senior middle Evan Halteman (Perkiomenville, Pa./Christopher Dock) and sophomore middle Ben Wolff (Meadville, Pa./Meadville) combined to pound out 16 kills while playing error-free volleyball, and lead Juniata College men's volleyball to a commanding 3-0 win over New York University at the Coles Sports Center.
March 1, 2010
EIVA Tait Player of the Week
Ryan Wolf Penn State 6’3 Sophomore Outside York, Pa.
March 1, 2010
EIVA Hay Player of the Week
Jeff Zorning Rutgers-Newark 6’4” Junior Setter Coto de Caza, Ca.
March 1, 2010
Nally Leads No. 3 Springfield Past Sacred Heart, 3-0
Springfield, Mass. - March 2, 2010 - AJ Nally posted 19 kills at a .400 clip to go along with nine digs and five blocks to lead the Springfield College men's volleyball team past visiting Sacred Heart in three games on Tuesday evening.
February 26, 2010
No. 7 Nittany Lions Roar Past Tigers
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 26, 2010 – The seventh-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team took on the Princeton Tigers (4-5, 0-2 EIVA) Friday evening and secured a 3-0 (30-16, 30-13, 30-25) victory.
February 25, 2010
George Mason Snaps Losing Streak with Five-Set Win over Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - George Mason snapped a four-match losing streak with a five-set win over EIVA Tait Division rival Springfield College on Thursday evening at Blake Arena in Springfield, Mass.
February 23, 2010
Rutgers-Newark Hits Its Way Past Highlanders
NEWARK, NJ – Junior setter Jeff Zornig (Coto de Caza, A/Tesoro HS) had 41 assists to fuel a Rutgers-Newark attack which hit .432 while adding a match-high six aces as the Scarlet Raiders downed neighborhood rival NJIT, 3-0, in an EIVA Hay match in The Golden Dome.
February 23, 2010
Red Flash Snap Skid With 3-1 Win Over Juniata
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 23, 2010) - The Saint Francis men's volleyball team snapped two match losing streaks both overall and in the EIVA Tait with a sound 3-1 (33-35, 30-17, 30-23, 30-17) victory over the Juniata Eagles in Loretto on Tuesday night.
February 22, 2010
George Mason Drops Match to Springfield, 3-1
FAIRFAX, Va. (February 21, 2010) – Despite double-doubles from senior outside hitter Luke Maloney and freshman setter Javier Perez, George Mason was unable to overcome the balanced attack of Springfield College on Sunday afternoon at the RAC Gym.
February 22, 2010
Juniata Goes Five With Lewis
HUNITNGDON, Pa. - Juniata College men's volleyball lost a gut wrenching, five set match to Lewis University on Saturday night at Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
February 22, 2010
No. 7 Men’s Volleyball Defeats IPFW, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 20, 2010 – The Penn State men’s volleyball team (10-2) earned a convincing 3-0 (30-21, 30-22, 30-20) win against IPFW on Saturday evening in the South Gym of Rec Hall.
February 19, 2010
George Mason Men’s Volleyball Loses in Straight Sets to No. 15 Lewis
FAIRFAX, Va. (February 19, 2010) – George Mason returned home to the RAC Gym on Friday evening to face a tough nonconference opponent in No. 15 Lewis.
February 19, 2010
Sacred Heart Scores Airtight Win Over Highlanders, 3-2
NEWARK, NJ—Visiting Sacred Heart won the fifth and deciding set, 15-12, to claim a 3-2 win over NJIT in Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Hay Division action Friday night in the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center.
February 19, 2010
No. 7 Nittany Lions Sweep Ball State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 19, 2010 – The seventh-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team earned a convincing 3-0 (30-18, 30-15, 30-22) victory against Ball State of the MIVA. The Nittany Lions (8-2) are back in action tomorrow night at Rec Hall hosting IPFW at 7 p.m. in South Gym.
February 13, 2010
Juniata Dispatches George Mason, 3-0
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College men's volleyball battled in three down-to-the-wire sets and came away with a victory every time on its way to a 3-0 EIVA Tait Division win over George Mason University, Saturday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
February 13, 2010
Penn State Defeats Laval in Rematch, 3-1
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 13, 2010 – The No. 9 Penn State men’s volleyball team came away with a 3-1 (19-30, 30-25, 30-23, 30-23) victory against Laval in the second match in as many days between the two teams. Five Nittany Lions posted double-digit kills as a balanced offense guided Penn State to the win.
February 13, 2010
Nally Records 1,000th Career Kill As No. 2 Springfield Downs Princeton, 3-0
Springfield, Mass. - February 12, 2010 - AJ Nally became the seventh player in Springfield College men's volleyball history to record 1,000 career kills as the Pride downed Princeton in three games on Friday evening in EIVA Tait Conference action.
February 12, 2010
Juniata Grinds Out a Win Against Rutgers-Newark
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Juniata College men's volleyball team started off Friday night's match a little sluggish, but went on to post a 3-1 victory over Rutgers University-Newark at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
February 12, 2010
Nittany Lions Defeat Laval, 3-1
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 12, 2010 – The ninth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team dealt Laval a 3-1 (30-27, 33-31, 25-30, 30-27) loss on Friday evening in the first of two exhibition matches. It was standing-room-only in South Gym.
February 12, 2010
Varee Double-Double Not Enough As Red Flash Fall 3-1 To George Mason
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 12, 2010) - Jordan Varee (Conneautville, Pa./Conneaut Valley) posted his team-leading third double-double of the season, but it was not enough as the Red Flash men's volleyball team fell 3-1 (23-30, 30-24, 26-30, 25-30) to the George Mason Patriots on Friday night in Loretto.
February 9, 2010
Princeton's Strong Rally To Win Home Opener, 3-2
Freshman Pat Schwagler had an impressive home debut, recording 22 kills and hitting .576, to help lead the Princeton men's volleyball team to a 3-2 comeback victory over NYU Tuesday night.
February 9, 2010
No. 2 Men's Volleyball Breezes Past NJIT, 3-0
First-year Alistair Matthews tallied 11 kills on 16-errorless swings to lead the Springfield College men's volleyball team to a three-game victory over visiting NJIT on Tuesday night in a non-conference tilt.
February 6, 2010
Juniata Beats NYU, 3-0
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata was in the service zone Saturday night against ninth ranked New York University.
February 6, 2010
Sacred Heart Downs New Haven, 3-0
NEW HAVEN, CT - Craig Harvey recorded a game-high 13 kills, hitting a crisp .478, while Mike Komlanc had ten kills and 11 total blocks to lead the Sacred Heart men's volleyball team to a 3-0 (30-24, 30-20, 30-16) win at the University of New Haven Friday night.
February 5, 2010
Volleyball Claims First Win Of Season, Shweisky Era
A match-high 15 kills from junior Vincent Tuminelli and 51 assists from sophomore setter Scott Liljestrom helped the Princeton men's volleyball team to a 3-0 win at NJIT Friday night.
February 5, 2010
No. 8 Nittany Lions Sweep Scarlet Raiders
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 5, 2010 – The eighth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team earned a 3-0 (30-19, 30-22, 30-21) victory against Rutgers-Newark (1-5) on Friday evening.
February 1, 2010
Penn State Players Blog in English and Spanish
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 1, 2010 – For the first time ever on GoPSUsports.com, fans of the Penn State men’s volleyball team will have unprecedented and comprehensive behind the scenes access to the team.
January 31, 2010
George Mason Closes Road Trip with 3-1 Win at IPFW
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (January 30, 2010) – George Mason closed its three-match road trip with a 3-1 win over IPFW on Saturday evening at Gates Sports Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Patriots hit .314 as a team to even their record at 2-2 on the season.
January 30, 2010
Penn State Suffers 3-2 Setback to Loyola-Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 30, 2010 – The No. 5 Penn State men’s volleyball team (6-2) suffered a 3-2 (26-30, 30-22, 30-24, 24-30, 15-7) setback to Loyola-Chicago on Saturday night. Senior Will Price (Gaithersburg, Md.) led the Nittany Lions with 22 kills.
January 30, 2010
#15 Red Flash Fall In Four To #14 Lewis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (Jan. 30, 2010) – The #15 Red Flash men’s volleyball team recovered from a 3-0 setback the night before against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, but their efforts would not be enough as the Flash dropped a tight 3-1 (28-30, 30-28, 25-30, 28-30) decision to the #14 Lewis Flyers on Saturday.
January 30, 2010
No. 3 Men's Volleyball Handles No. 5 Rivier, 3-0
Springfield, Mass. - January 30, 2010 - The third-ranked Springfield College men's volleyball team hit .453 as a team as it handled visiting Rivier in straight sets on Saturday evening.
January 29, 2010
George Mason Falls on the Road at No. 13 Ohio State, 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (January 28, 2010) – George Mason played competitive volleyball throughout but was unable to overcome No. 13 Ohio State, falling in three sets to the Buckeyes on Thursday evening at St. John Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Set scores were 30-24, 33-31 and 31-29 in favor of Ohio State.
January 29, 2010
George Mason in Four Sets at Ball State
MUNCIE, Ind. (January 29, 2010) – Sophomore outside hitter Andrew Dentler tallied a match-high 22 kills but it wasn’t enough as the George Mason men’s volleyball team lost in four sets to Ball State on Friday evening at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Ind. Set scores were 23-30, 33-31, 19-30 and 29-31.
January 29, 2010
Penn State Secures 3-1 Win Against Lewis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Jan. 29, 2010 – The No. 5 Penn State men’s volleyball team dealt Lewis a 3-1 (30-26, 28-30, 30-25, 30-20) loss on Friday night. Penn State improves to 6-1 overall.
January 29, 2010
Loyola Roughs Up #15 Red Flash In Straight Sets
CHICAGO, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2010) - The #15 Red Flash men's volleyball team had a five-match winning streak snapped on Friday, as it fell to the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers 3-0 (26-30, 21-30, 21-30) in straight sets.
January 26, 2010
Juniata Drops 3-0 Decision to Rival Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Juniata College men's volleyball climbed the mountain over to Rec Hall to play its first road match against Division I foe and EIVA Tait rival Penn State University.
January 25, 2010
EIVA Tait Player of the Week
Edgardo Goas Penn State 6’5” RS Sophomore Setter San Juan, Puerto Rico
January 25, 2010
EIVA Hay Player of the Week
Mike Komlan Sacred Heart 6’5” Sophomore Middle St. Croix, Virgin Islands
January 24, 2010
#15 Red Flash Extend Win Streak to Five With 3-1 Victory Over Harvard
LORETTO, Pa. (Jan. 24, 2010) – The #15 Red Flash men’s volleyball team extended a five-match winning streak, prolonging what has been their best start to a season in 15 years, with a 3-1 (30-20, 30-32, 30-24, 31-29) win over the Harvard Crimson on Sunday.
January 23, 2010
Juniata Sweeps Harvard, 3-0
HUNTINGDON, Pa.-Juniata College men's volleyball blew by Harvard University, 3-0, Saturday evening for the Eagles' first win of the season at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center. The Eagles combined for a hitting percentage of .285, while Harvard attacked at a .103 rate.
January 23, 2010
Saint Francis Escapes Rutgers-Newark Upset Bid In Golden Dome Classic & Tournament Team
NEWARK, NJ – No. 15 Saint Francis edged host Rutgers-Newark, 3-2, in the final match of The Golden Dome Classic behind 20 kills and five aces by senior outside hitter Jordan Varee (Conneautville, PA/Conneaut Valley HS). Set scores were 28-30, 23-30, 30-25, 30-21, 15-13.
January 22, 2010
George Mason Season Outlook
FAIRFAX, Va. (January 22, 2010) – After advancing to the semifinals of the EIVA Championship Tournament for the ninth consecutive season in 2009, the George Mason men’s volleyball team has its sights set on advancing back to the championship match, and hopefully moving on to the NCAA Championships in 2010.
January 22, 2010
Scarlet Raiders Take Lewis To Fifth Set In Golden Dome Classic, 2-3
NEWARK, NJ – Senior outside hitter Nathan Klaas (Orland Park, IL/Sandburg HS) pounded down 25 kills with seven assisted blocks and two aces to help #14 Lewis hold off a Rutgers-Newark rally in five sets in the opening session of The Golden Dome Classic.
January 22, 2010
Penn State Sweeps Springfield in Front of 1,500 At Blake Arena
Springfield, Mass. - January 23, 2010 - The Springfield College men's volleyball team opened up EIVA Tait Conference in impressive fashion as it dropped a hard-fought three set to rival Penn State in front of 1,500-plus at Blake Arena on Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions won the match by the game scores of 33-31, 30-22, 30-26.
January 18, 2010
Juniata Drops Season Opener to Ohio State, 3-0
HUNTINGDON, Pa.-Juniata College men's volleyball hit .116 for the match compared to Ohio State's .234 as the Eagles dropped their season opener to the Buckeyes, 3-0, Monday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.
January 18, 2010
EIVA Tait Player of the Week
Will Price Penn State 6'5" Opposite Senior Gaithersburg, Md.
January 18, 2010
EIVA Hay Player of the Week
Kalani Efstathiou Sacred Heart 6'6" Senior Outside Beaverton, Or.
January 17, 2010
Red Flash Stun #11 Ohio State Buckeyes In Four Sets
LORETTO, Pa. (Jan. 17, 2010) – In front of a vociferous crowd and playing their best match of the season, the Red Flash men’s volleyball team upset the #11-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in Loretto on Sunday.
January 16, 2010
No. 6 Penn State Tops Saint Francis, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The sixth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team dealt EIVA opponent Saint Francis (Pa.) a 3-0 (30-22, 30-20, 30-20) loss on Friday evening.
January 15, 2010
Penn State Men’s Volleyball Opens Home Slate Against the Red Flash
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Jan. 14, 2010 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team host Saint Francis (Pa.) on Friday, Jan. 15 in its first home match of the season. Action is set for 7 p.m. in Rec Hall.
January 12, 2010
Balanced Effort Gives Red Flash Win In 2010 Season Opener Against NYU, 3-0
LORETTO, Pa. (Jan. 12, 2010 - A balanced effort, replete with contributions from across the line-up, made the difference )as the Red Flash men's volleyball team opened their 2010 season with a 3-0 (30-20, 30-26, 30-22) victory over the New York University Violets on Tuesday in Loretto.
January 11, 2010
Juniata Season Outlook
Juniata embarks on its 2010 campaign with 13 returning letterwinners, including five of the seven starters from the 2009 squad that reached the EIVA Tournament championship match and won the program’s sixth Molten Division III championship.
January 11, 2010
NYU Season Outlook
Matches with Juniata College, Stevens Institute of Technology and Springfield College, the top three Division III teams nationally in 2009, as well as matches with Division I foes Princeton University, St. Francis University, Harvard University, and Rutgers University-Newark, highlight the 2010 season for the New York University men’s volleyball team.
January 10, 2010
No. 5 Penn State Defeats No. 10 Ohio State, 3-1
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 9, 2010 – The No. 5 Penn State men’s volleyball team earned a 3-1 (30-16, 30-27, 24-30, 30-25) victory against No. 10 Ohio State (0-3). Redshirt sophomore Joe Sunder (Greensburg, Pa.) led all players with 17 kills.
January 9, 2010
No. 5 Penn State Defeats No. 12 Hawaii, 3-2
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 8, 2010 – In front of 3,233 fans, the fifth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team defeated No. 12 Hawaii, 3-2 (26-30, 30-26, 30-23, 28-30, 15-9). Four Nittany Lions tallied double-digit kills in the victory.
January 7, 2010
Sunder Leads No. 5 Nittany Lions in 3-0 Setback to No. 1 USC
HONOLULU, Hawaii - The No. 5 Penn State men's volleyball team (0-1) suffered a 3-0 (30-28, 30-24, 30-24) setback to No. 1 Southern California (1-0) in the opening match of the Hawaii Outrigger Invitational. The Nittany Lions take on No. 12 Hawaii on Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. HT (Midnight ET). Live stats and live audio will be available at Hawaiiathletics.com for Friday's match with the Warriors.
January 5, 2010
Penn State Men’s Volleyball Opens 2010 Season at Hawaii Outrigger Invitational
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 5, 2010 – The No. 5 Penn State men’s volleyball team opens its 2010 campaign at the Outrigger Invitational in Honolulu, Hawaii.
December 25, 2009
EIVA Partners with Data Project for 3 Years
EIVA is pleased to announce that we have entered into a three year partnership with Data Project USA to be our Official Video Sharing service.
December 25, 2009
Penn State Season Outlook
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Dec. 8, 2009 – The Penn State men’s volleyball team looks to put another successful season in the books in 2010 with 13 returning letterwinners, including five returning starters.
December 22, 2009
Saint Francis Season Outlook
The 2009 Red Flash men’s volleyball season was filled with excitement from the very beginning, as the team bettered its win total from 2008 and saw its way to the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) semifinal match.
December 21, 2009
EIVA Pre-Season Poll
Check out the pre-season rankings.
December 7, 2009
Players and Fans--NCAA Wants Your Opinion
Colorado Springs, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2009) - USA Volleyball encourages all players and fans of volleyball to take a brief NCAA survey as the collegiate organization attempts to better understand the two groups.
November 13, 2009
Penn State Men’s Volleyball Preps for Fall Contests
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Nov. 12, 2009 – The Penn State men’s volleyball team heads to New York this weekend to test out its new roster prior to its 2010 season opener. The Nittany Lions have three matches scheduled in Buffalo and Rochester.
September 20, 2009
Sam Shweisky Takes the Helm of Princeton's Team
Sam Shweisky, in the middle of his first preseason with the women's volleyball team, spent some time with TigerCam recently to discuss his new position as both the men's head volleyball coach and the women's assistant.
September 14, 2009
Hosack Named Penn State Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Jay Hosack has been named the assistant coach for the Penn State men's volleyball program, head coach Mark Pavlik announced.
September 10, 2009
Sullivan To Join U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team at NORCECA Men's Continental Championship
Springfield, Mass. - October 6, 2009 - Springfield College head men's volleyball coach Charlie Sullivan will serve as an assistant coach for the United States Men's National Volleyball Team when it competes in the NORCECA Men's Continental Championship on Oct. 12-18 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
