2011-12 EIVA News
August 28, 2012
Princeton's Ensbury and Harvard's White Representing USA Junior National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2012) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the 2012 U.S. Men’s Junior National Volleyball Team 12-player roster that will compete at the 2012 NORCECA Men’s Junior (U-21) Continental Championship being held Aug. 27- Sept. 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
August 3, 2012
Two EIVA Teams Recognized By AVCA For Academic Achievement
George Mason, Harvard two of seven programs nationally
July 8, 2012
Anderson Named to 2012 Olympic Team
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., July 6, 2012 – Former Penn State men’s volleyball player Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.) has been named to the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team’s Olympic squad.
June 12, 2012
Three Nittany Lions Named Volleyball Magazine All-Americans
NIVERSITY PARK, Pa., June 12, 2012 – Three members of the Penn State’s men’s volleyball team were honored as Volleyball Magazine All-Americans. Redshirt seniors Joe Sunder (Greensburg, Pa.) and Edgardo Goas (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and freshman Aaron Russell (Ellicott City, Md.) all picked up the annual award.
May 26, 2012
Men's Volleyball Division I-II Fan Choice National Player of the Year -- Second round
One more day to vote for Penn State's Edgardo Goas.
May 23, 2012
Fan Choice Player of the Year contest starts this week
Sixty-five players have been selected for the Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Year tournament field.
May 21, 2012
In a Class of Their Own
The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) is in its 40th year as the leading men’s volleyball conference in the east. Founded as the Eastern Collegiate Volleyball League (ECVL) in 1971, the EIVA changed to its current name in 1985.
May 8, 2012
EIVA Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A large fan base was in attendance to cheer on the Penn State men’s volleyball team during last Saturday’s Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Championship match.
May 7, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: May 7
Final EIVA weekly release.
May 7, 2012
Anderson and U.S. Men Aim to Qualify for 2012 Olympics
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 7, 2012 – Former Nittany Lion Matt Anderson is a member of the 2012 U.S. Men’s National team aiming to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
May 4, 2012
No. 8 Penn State's Season Ends with a 3-1 Loss to No. 2 UC Irvine in NCAA National Semifinals
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Penn State men's volleyball team (23-6) saw its season come to an end Thursday night with a 3-1 (18-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-19) loss to top-seeded UC Irvine (25-5) in the NCAA National Semifinals.
May 2, 2012
No. 4 Seed Penn State Faces Top-Seeded UC Irvine in NCAA National Semifinals
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 2, 2012 – The fourth-seeded Penn State men’s volleyball team (23-5) is set to face No. 1 seed UC Irvine on Thursday, May 3 at 9 pm ET.
April 30, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: April 30
Check out the EIVA Playoffs All Tournament Team and Most Outstanding Player!
April 29, 2012
Men’s Volleyball Earns No. 4 Seed in 2012 NCAA National Semifinals
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 29, 2012 – The eighth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (23-5) has earned the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Championship.
April 28, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Triumphs Over George Mason, 3-1
University Park, Pa.--Although Penn State has been on the EIVA Tournament trophy plenty of times, it needed a win Saturday night to completely cover each nameplate on one side of that piece of hardware.
April 28, 2012
Sunder Earns Second Team AVCA All-America Honors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 26, 2012 – Redshirt senior men’s volleyball player Joe Sunder (Greensburg, Pa.) was named a second team AVCA All-American, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Thursday.
April 28, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Men’s Volleyball Wins 14th Straight EIVA Championship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 28, 2012 – The eighth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (23-5) earned a 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22) victory against George Mason Saturday evening to take the EIVA Championship title.
April 26, 2012
EIVA Look-In: Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State comes into the EIVA Semifinals as the top seed after completing the EIVA regular season with a perfect 14-0 record.
April 26, 2012
Watch EIVA Semifinals Tonight at 5:30 and 8:00
EIVA Semifinals are tonight at Penn State. Watch in person or online at www.GoPSUsports.com. (Live stats and video available)
April 26, 2012
#3 George Mason Defeats #2 Harvard in EIVA Semifinal Match, 3-0
George Mason got a whole bunch of different monkeys off their backs Thursday night.
April 26, 2012
#1 Penn State Sweeps #4 Princeton in EIVA Semifinal Match
For Penn State Thursday night, it was business as usual.
April 26, 2012
EIVA Look-In: Harvard Crimson
Harvard enters tonight’s match as the second seed in the EIVA Semifinals. Ranked in the AVCA Top 15 Coaches Poll for the first time in program history, the Crimson recorded the third highest win total in program history with 18.
April 25, 2012
EIVA Look-In: George Mason Patriots
George Mason won four of its final five EIVA conference matches to earn the third seed in the Championship that starts Thursday at Penn State, where it will face second-seed Harvard.
April 24, 2012
EIVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Uvaldo Acosta
A former player and coach at George Mason, Uvaldo Acosta was already a star in the volleyball community and was looking to shoot even higher before a tragic accident on a team trip took his life in 1998.
April 24, 2012
EIVA Honors 2012 All-Academic Team
Please congratulate members of the EIVA All-Academic Team who perform in the classroom and on the court.
April 24, 2012
Penn State, Harvard, George Mason, Princeton Vie For NCAA Semifinal Berth
This weekend four men’s volleyball teams from the east will battle it out in University Park, Pa., for the right to advance to the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship, to be held May 3 and 5 and hosted by the University of Southern California. No. 2 Seed Harvard (18-5, 10-4 EIVA) will face No. 3 Seed George Mason (12-16, 8-6 EIVA) in the first EIVA Semifinal at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday while top-seeded Penn State (21-5, 14-0 EIVA) will face No. 4 Seed Princeton (13-9, 7-7 EIVA) in the second semifinal, slated for 8:00 p.m.
April 24, 2012
EIVA Look-In: Princeton Tigers
After coming through in the clutch with two five-set victories to propel it to the playoffs, Princeton is battle-tested as it heads into the EIVA semifinal match against Penn State Thursday night in University Park, Pa. EIVAVolleyball.com checked in with head coach Sam Shweisky and senior libero Dexter Scobee.
April 23, 2012
EIVA Recognizes Top Performers of 2012
Look at who received EIVA honors: All-EIVA first and second teams, EIVA Newcomer of the Year, Uvaldo Acosta Memorial EIVA Player of the Year and the Bob Sweeney Coach of the Year
April 23, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: April 23
Check out this week's players of the week, EIVA playoffs and more. Read for yourself.
April 23, 2012
EIVA Title On the Line Thursday & Saturday
Penn State to host EIVA playoffs: Thursday (4/26) EIVA Semifinal matches at 5:30 & 8:00 pm. Saturday (4/28) EIVA Final match at 7:00 pm. Tickets: $8/adult, $5/youth. Call 1-800-nittany or purchase in person.
April 21, 2012
NJIT Wins at Sacred Heart, 3-1, in 2012 Season Finale
FAIRFIELD, CT—The NJIT men's volleyball team rallied for a 3-1 win over Sacred Heart in EIVA men's volleyball action Saturday afternoon in the season finale for both squads.
April 21, 2012
No. 7 Men's Volleyball Defeats Saint Francis on Senior Night
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The No. 7 Penn State men's volleyball team defeated EIVA Saint Francis, 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-23) on Senior Night.
April 21, 2012
Resilience, Youth Power Princeton To Both Thrilling Win And EIVA Playoffs
Eight sets ago, the Princeton men's volleyball team stared down a disastrous ending to its 2012 season.
April 20, 2012
George Mason Shuts Down Rutgers-Newark, 3-0
FAIRFAX, Va. - The George Mason men's volleyball team won its fourth-consecutive conference match with a 3-0 sweep of Rutgers-Newark on Friday evening at The RAC.
April 19, 2012
EIVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Ivan Marquez
Named the first Executive Director of the EIVA in 2003, Ivan Marquez has been involved in the EIVA’s administration since 1996 and has been instrumental in its development and advancement.
April 18, 2012
EIVA Semifinals and Championship Match
Penn State to host EIVA playoffs: Next Thursday (4/26) EIVA Semifinal matches at 5:30 & 7:30 pm. Saturday (4/28) EIVA Final match at 7:00 pm. Tickets: $8/adult, $5/youth. Call 1-800-nittany or purchase in person.
April 18, 2012
Princeton Rallies In Marathon Thriller, Keeps Postseason Dream Alive
With its playoff chances on life support, the Princeton men's volleyball team pulled together a three-set stretch of clutch play and came away with a 3-2 home victory over NJIT.
April 16, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: April 16
Check out the stat leaders! One more week of EIVA regular season play. Follow along to see who earns 3rd & 4th EIVA playoff bids.
April 15, 2012
Ohio State Sweeps George Mason, 3-0
FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason men’s volleyball team put up a tough fight against the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes but fell in straight sets, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon at the RAC.
April 14, 2012
George Mason Rallies to Defeat NJIT in Five-Set Thriller
FAIRFAX, Va. - After falling behind two sets to none, the George Mason men's volleyball team rallied to force a fifth set and eventually took down New Jersey Institute of Technology, 3-2 (17-25, 23-25, 26-24, 25-16, 20-18), on Saturday evening in EIVA action at the RAC.
April 14, 2012
No. 15 Harvard Men’s Volleyball Ends Regular Season on High Note; Defeats Rutgers-Newark, 3-1
NEWARK, N.J.- The No. 15 Harvard men's volleyball team ended its regular season on a high note by defeating Rutgers-Newark, 3-1, and inching closer to wrapping up the No. 2 seed for the EIVA tournament.
April 14, 2012
Volleyball Defeats Baruch To Run Win Streak To Four; Key EIVA Week Awaits
Freshman Cody Kessel recorded 20 kills and nine blocks, while classmate Will Siroky added 12 kills and six blocks, to lead the Princeton men's volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over Baruch College Saturday night.
April 13, 2012
NJIT Men's Volleyball Stuns Number 15 Harvard, 3-1
NEWARK, NJ—NJIT men's volleyball sent its lone senior, Adam Gustafson, out in style, with a 3-1 upset win over Harvard, ranked 15th in the latest AVCA national Division I-II men's volleyball poll, Friday night in the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center in Gustafson's last career home game.
April 12, 2012
EIVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Sweeney
The fact that his name is on the EIVA Coach of the Year award should be the first indication of the impact that Bob Sweeney has had on eastern collegiate volleyball.
April 11, 2012
EIVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Tom Tait
Tom Tait is considered the father of the Penn State men’s and women’s volleyball programs – a pretty impressive feat considering the success of his “children.” After leading one of the best men’s club teams in the nation, he turned the Nittany Lions to Division I status in 1977, also acting as the first women’s head coach from 1976-78.
April 11, 2012
Princeton Runs Win Streak To Three With 3-2 Victory Over Kean
It may have been tougher than the home team anticipated, but the Princeton men's volleyball team ran its win streak to three Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over Kean College.
April 11, 2012
Scarlet Raiders Upend NJIT In Five
NEWARK, NJ – Senior right side Austin Pappas led Rutgers-Newark to a 3-2 upset of NJIT in an EIVA match in Fleisher Center.
April 11, 2012
Pioneers Down Stevens Tech Ducks 3-1
Fairfield, Conn.—Sophomore Bradley Borsay (Richmond, R.I.) led the Sacred Heart men's volleyball team with 18 kills as the Pioneers added another tally to the win column, defeating Stevens Tech 3-1 Wednesday night.
April 9, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: April 9
Penn State wins EIVA regular season title!
April 7, 2012
George Mason Earns Second-Consecutive Sweep with 3-0 Win Over Rutgers-Newark
NEWARK, N.J - The George Mason men's volleyball team swept its second-consecutive EIVA opponent this weekend as it defeated Rutgers-Newark, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon at the Golden Dome.
April 7, 2012
No. 15 Harvard Ranked in AVCA Poll for the First Time in Program History
CAMBRDIGE, Mass. - In what has been arguably one of Harvard men's volleyball's most successful seasons, the Crimson received even more recognition for its hard work as it was featured as the No. 15 ranked team according the American Volleyball Coaches Association weekly poll. Harvard, which has been receiving votes since its California road trip several weeks ago, finally cracked the rankings in today's edition, getting 26 points, four votes behind No. 14 Loyola-Chicago.
April 7, 2012
No. 7 Penn State Clinches EIVA Title with 3-2 Win Against Harvard
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 7, 2012 – The seventh-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (20-3, 13-0 EIVA) clinched their 28th EIVA title with a come-from-behind 3-2 (20-25, 21-25, 25-13, 25-21, 15-10) victory Saturday afternoon.
April 7, 2012
Princeton Sweeps Vassar, 3-0
The Princeton men's volleyball team extended its winning ways with a 3-0 sweep over Vassar Saturday afternoon at Dillion Gym. The Tigers did not need another five set thriller versus the Brewers, as they took control early and swept an opponent for the first time in over a month. Princeton defeated Vassar 25-21, 25-17, 25-17 to improve to 9-9 on the year.
April 6, 2012
George Mason Sweeps NJIT, 3-0
NEWARK, N.J. - The George Mason men's volleyball team hit .394 and recorded 47 kills as it swept NJIT, 3-0, in EIVA action on Friday evening at the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center.
April 6, 2012
Harvard Extends Winning Streak to Five with a 3-1 Victory at Saint Francis (Pa.)
SAINT FRANICS, Pa.– The Harvard men's volleyball swept the season series with Saint Francis (Pa.) after defeating the Red Flash 3-1 on Friday night.
April 6, 2012
No. 7 Penn State Defeats Sacred Heart, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 6, 2012 – The seventh-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team improved to a perfect 12-0 in EIVA action with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-15) victory against Sacred Heart (5-19, 2-10 EIVA) Friday night.
April 5, 2012
EIVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. William T. Odeneal
The late Dr. William T. Odeneal is considered a pioneer in the development of intercollegiate volleyball.
April 5, 2012
Red Flash Make Quick Work of Sacred Heart in Straight Sets
LORETTO, Pa. (April 5, 2012) – As the season draws closer to its end, the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team took one step closer to an Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association playoff berth with a straight sets win (25-17, 25-19, 25-23) over visiting Sacred Heart Thursday night at DeGol Arena.
April 4, 2012
Vote for 1 of 3 EIVA Players Nominated for Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Month
Connor Curry, Penn State; Matt Jones, Harvard and Kody Kessel, Princeton are three of the ten finalists for Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Month. Voting closes Thurs. at 11:59 pm.
April 3, 2012
EIVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Tom Hay
In the weeks leading up to the EIVA Championship match, EIVAvolleyball.com will feature each of the six inductees into the league’s inaugural Hall of Fame Class.
April 3, 2012
Seniors Lead Scarlet Raiders Past Kean, 3-1
UNION, NJ – Senior Austin Pappas, Grant Metheny and Marcin Midura combined for 44.5 points to lead Rutgers-Newark over Kean, 3-1, in Harwood Arena.
April 2, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: April 2
Check out this week's stat leaders!
March 31, 2012
Sacred Heart Halts Skid With 3-1 Triumph Over Rutgers-Newark
Fairfield, CT - The SHU men's volleyball team defeated Rutgers-Newark, 3-1, in an EIVA clash Saturday afternoon inside the William H. Pitt Center to snap the Pioneers 11 game losing streak.
March 31, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Rallies to Defeat George Mason, 3-1
FAIRFAX, Va., March 31, 2012 – After losing the first set, the eighth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball rallied for a 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-20) victory at George Mason (8-14, 4-5 EIVA).
March 31, 2012
Saint Francis Roars Past Tigers in Four Sets
PRINCETON, N.J. (March 31, 2012) – Snapping a two-game conference losing streak, the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team defeated Princeton Saturday afternoon 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-20, 32-30).
March 30, 2012
George Mason Tops Saint Francis, 3-1
FAIRFAX, Va. - The George Mason men's volleyball team surrendered the first set but responded to win the next three as it topped St. Francis, 3-1, on Friday evening at the RAC.
March 30, 2012
Harvard Keeps On Rolling With Win Over Rutgers-Newark, 3-1
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's volleyball team (15-3, 7-2) kept up its torrid pace this weekend as it secured its third-straight win and its ninth in the last 10, defeating Rutgers-Newark, 3-1 on Friday.
March 30, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Edges Past Princeton, 3-2
PRINCETON, N.J. - In a thrilling five set match, the eighth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team survived a scare from Princeton coming away with a 3-2 (23-25, 25-22, 23-25, 37-35, 15-12) victory.
March 29, 2012
NJIT Outlasts Visiting Limestone
NEWARK, NJ—Kevin Van Oss was the all-around leader for NJIT Thursday night, as the Highlanders outlasted visiting Limestone, 3-2, in non-conference men's volleyball action in the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center.
March 28, 2012
EIVA Conference Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
MARCH 28, 2012 – In its 40th year as the leading men’s volleyball conference in the east, the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) is proud to announce its inaugural Hall of Fame class.
March 26, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Mar. 26
Penn State Clinched an EIVA Playoff Berth!
March 24, 2012
NJIT Scores Big Volleyball Win Over Saint Francis
NEWARK, NJ—Freshman TJ Jurko notched a match-best 14 kills, leading NJIT to a 3-1 win over visiting Saint Francis Saturday afternoon in a key Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association match in the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center.
March 24, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Sweeps Rutgers-Newark
NEWARK, N.J. - Behind another strong performance from redshirt senior Joe Sunder (Greensburg, Pa.) the Nittany Lions earned a 3-0 (25-9, 25-20, 25-23) win at Rutgers-Newark on Saturday evening.
March 24, 2012
Cody Kessel's 31 Kills Leads Volleyball To Wild 3-2 Comeback Win
Freshman Cody Kessel recorded a career-best 31 kills, the most by any Princeton player this season, and led the men's volleyball team to a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Juniata Saturday night in Dillon Gym.
March 23, 2012
No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Remains Undefeated in EIVA with 3-1 Victory at NJIT
NEWARK, N.J, March 23, 2012 – The No. 8 Penn State men’s volleyball team (15-3, 8-0 EIVA) defeated NJIT, 3-1 (25-15, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20) Friday night in their six straight road contest.
March 23, 2012
Red Flash Sweep Up Rutgers-Newark in Three Sets
NEWARK, N.J. (March 23, 2012) – As the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team begins its push towards the postseason, the Red Flash took down Rutgers-Newark in three sets (25-23, 25-23, 25-23) Friday night in New Jersey in Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association action.
March 19, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Mar. 19
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March 17, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Sweeps Saint Francis
LORETTO, Pa. - The eighth-r anked Penn State men's volleyball team (14-3, 7-0 EIVA) earned a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-17) victory against conference foe Saint Francis (9-11, 4-3 EIVA).
March 13, 2012
Nick Madden’s 27 Kills Helps Lift Harvard Over Cal Baptist, 3-2
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Harvard men's volleyball defeated Cal Baptist for the second time this season as they took down the Lancers 3-2, in Riverside Calif., Tuesday.
March 12, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Mar. 12
March 11, 2012
Harvard Men’s Volleyball Upsets No. 12 Cal State Northridge, 3-1
The Harvard men's volleyball team defeated a ranked team for the first time under head coach Brian Baise as it downed No. 12 Cal State Northridge, 3-1, in Northridge, Claif., on Saturday night.
March 9, 2012
NJIT Takes Princeton, 3-1
NEWARK, NJ—NJIT senior Adam Gustafson notched a double-double and junior Doug Battersby hit .706 for the match as the Highlanders defeated visiting Princeton, 3-1, Friday evening in EIVA men's volleyball conference action at the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center.
March 9, 2012
No.6 Penn State Suffers 3-2 Setback to No. 10 Pepperdine
MALIBU, Calif., March 8, 2012 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (13-2) suffered a 3-2 (26-24, 20-25, 21-25, 25-20, 10-15) loss to 10th-ranked Pepperdine Thursday evening.
March 9, 2012
No. 6 Penn State Nipped by No. 4 USC, 3-0
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2012 – Despite a strong defensive performance from redshirt freshman Connor Curry (Newport Beach, Calif.), No. 4 USC dealt No. 6 Penn State a 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-20) loss Friday night at the Galen Center.
March 8, 2012
SHU Falters Down the Stretch in 3-0 Loss at Pfeiffer
Misenheimer, NC – The SHU men's volleyball team battled to the wire in every set but the Pfeiffer Falcons claimed the decisive points to knock off the Pioneers, 3-0, Thursday afternoon.
March 7, 2012
Pioneers Stumble at Lees-McRae, 3-0
Banner Elk, NC - The SHU men's volleyball team was defeated Tuesday night at Lees-McRae, 3-0. Nick Hunt (Uniondale, NY) paced the attack with 14 kills while libero Adrian Fernandez (San Juan, Puerto Rico) recorded nine digs.
March 7, 2012
Red Flash Storm Back to Overtake Pfeiffer in Five
MISENHEIMER, N.C. (March 6, 2012) – Coming back from an 0-2 deficit, the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team rallied to overtake Pfeiffer on the road in five sets (23-25, 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 15-13).
March 6, 2012
Errors Bite Men's Volleyball as St. Francis Rallies for 3-2 Win on Tuesday Night
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – St. Francis University rallied all the way from down two sets to score a 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 15-13) marathon victory over host Pfeiffer University in NCAA I men’s volleyball action on Tuesday night.
March 3, 2012
Men's Volleyball Cruises Past Sacred Heart, 3-0
FAIRFAX, Va. - The George Mason men's volleyball team put together a commanding performance on Saturday afternoon as it overpowered Sacred Heart, 3-0, at the RAC.
March 3, 2012
No. 6 Penn State Sneaks Past No. 9 Ohio State, 3-2
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., March 3, 2012 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (13-1) played its first five set match of 2012 and came with a 3-2 (25-17, 25-19, 27-29, 22-25, 15-13) win against the ninth-ranked Buckeyes (13-6).
March 2, 2012
Harvard Upends George Mason, 3-2
FAIRFAX, Va.- The Harvard men's volleyball team upended George Mason, 3-2, improving 10-2 and 4-2 in the conference.
March 2, 2012
Freshman Takes National Fan Vote Honor, Hopes To Lead VB To Key Home Sweep
Freshman Cody Kessel has apparently made a big impression on more than just his Princeton volleyball teammates.
March 2, 2012
Flash Nearly Upset Defending National Champion Buckeyes
LORETTO, Pa. (March 2, 2012) – The Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team did all they could against the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes but vanquished a 2-1 lead and fell in five sets (25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 14-25, 11-15).
February 28, 2012
Princeton Moves Into Second Place With Home Victory Over Rutgers-Newark
Freshman Cody Kessel waited a month to make his home debut for the Princeton men's volleyball team.
February 27, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Feb. 27
February 26, 2012
Red Flash Gallop Past Antelopes in Lengthy Five Sets
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 26, 2012) – On a Sunday afternoon in Loretto, the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team took down Grand Canyon in a lengthy five sets (28-30, 26-24, 21-25, 25-23, 15-10).
February 25, 2012
No. 5 Penn State Sweeps George Mason, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The fifth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team improved to 12-1 overall and 6-0 in the EIVA with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-20) win against George Mason.
February 25, 2012
Volleyball Picks Up Huge Road Victory, Sweeps St. Francis To End Road Trip
When Sam Shweisky looked at his season-opening eight-match road trip, he knew it would test his team's resolve.
February 25, 2012
Sacred Heart Stymied in 3-0 Loss at Harvard
Cambridge, MA – The SHU men's volleyball team was limited to a .037 hitting percentage Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 defeat at Harvard.
February 24, 2012
No. 5 Nittany Lions Sprint Past the Tigers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The fifth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team (11-1, 5-0 EIVA) earned a 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-18) victory against EIVA foe Princeton (3-4, 2-2 EIVA) Friday evening.
February 24, 2012
Kane's Career Night Pushes Flash Past George Mason in Thrilling Five Sets, 3-2
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 24, 2012) - In thrilling fashion, the Saint Francis University men's volleyball team outlasted George Mason Friday night at DeGol Arena in five sets (25-19, 22-25, 24-26, 25-22, 18-16) to earn their fourth Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association win of the season.
February 23, 2012
Harvard Takes Down Emmanuel College, 3-0
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's volleyball team defeated Emmanuel College, 3-0, at the Malkin Athletic Center, Wednesday night.
February 21, 2012
NJIT Pulls Out 3-2 Men's Volleyball Win vs. Sacred Heart
NEWARK, NJ—“Hit 'em where they ain't.” -- that was the advice from baseball Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler to his teammates early in the 20th century.
February 21, 2012
Scarlet Raiders Edge Past New Jersey City, 3-1
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Senior right side Austin Pappas had 21 points to lead Rutgers-Newark to a hard-fought 3-1 win over New Jersey City in the Moore Athletic & Fitness Center.
February 20, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Feb. 20
Check out this week's players of the week and look what's happening in the EIVA.
February 18, 2012
No. 7 Lewis Survives Five-Set Battle Over George Mason
FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason battled to take a 2-1 lead after dropping the first set to No. 7 Lewis, but the Flyers rallied for a 3-2 win (18-25, 27-25, 25-23, 16-25, 7-15) Saturday night in the RAC.
February 18, 2012
Harvard Rebounds With Win Against Saint Francis
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's volleyball team rebounded from a three-set loss to Penn State Friday night with a three-set sweep against Saint Francis (Pa.) on Saturday afternoon.
February 18, 2012
No. 5 Penn State Shuts Down Sacred Heart, 3-0
FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The fifth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team (10-1, 4-0 EIVA) earned a 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-15) victory at Sacred Heart (4-0, 1-4 EIVA) Saturday night.
February 17, 2012
No. 5 Penn State Sweeps Harvard, 3-0
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 17, 2012 – The fifth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team improved to 9-1 overall in 2012 with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-17) win at Harvard Friday night.
February 17, 2012
Princeton Rallies to Beat Rutgers-Newark, 3-2
NEWARK, NJ – Freshman outside hitter Cody Kessel hammered down 19 kills to pace Princeton to a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Rutgers-Newark in an EIVA match in The Golden Dome Arena.
February 17, 2012
Red Flash Overtake Pioneers in Three Sets
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Feb. 17, 2012) – Following a straight sets win (25-15, 25-23, 25-11) Friday night over Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association foe Sacred Heart (4-8, 1-3 EIVA), the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team evened its overall record to 6-6 and kept its conference record undefeated at 3-0.
February 15, 2012
NJIT Takes Neighbor Rutgers-Newark, 3-1
NEWARK, NJ—Adam Gustafson had 14 kills and five service aces leading visiting NJIT past Rutgers-Newark, 3-1, Wednesday night in EIVA men's volleyball conference action at The Golden Dome.
February 13, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Feb. 13
February 11, 2012
No. 5 Penn State Defeats NJIT, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 11, 2012 – The No. 5 Penn State men’s volleyball team (8-1, 2-0 EIVA) earned a 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-23) victory against conference foe NJIT (4-5, 0-2 EIVA).
February 11, 2012
Sacred Heart Prevails Over George Mason in Five Set Slugfest
Fairfield, CT- In a thrilling five set affair, that took over two hours, the Sacred Heart Men’s Volleyball team came back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the George Mason Patriots Saturday night at the Pitt Center.
February 11, 2012
Flash Sweep Up Rutgers-Newark in Straight Sets
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 11, 2012) – For the fourth consecutive match, the Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team ends up on the winning side of the ball, today by sweeping Rutgers-Newark 3-0 (26-24, 25-13, 25-17) at DeGol Arena.
February 10, 2012
No. 5 Men’s Volleyball Opens EIVA Play with 3-0 Victory Against Rutgers-Newark
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 10, 2012 – The fifth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (7-1, 1-0 EIVA) earned a 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-19) victory against Rutgers-Newark (3-2, 1-1 EIVA).
February 10, 2012
Princeton Scores Early Road Win To Jump Out To Strong EIVA Start
Road wins in the EIVA don't come easily, and they are even tougher when you are without one of your top hitters
February 10, 2012
Red Flash Down Highlanders to Open Conference Play
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 10, 2012) – The Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team opened Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association play with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22) victory over visiting NJIT Friday night at DeGol Arena.
February 8, 2012
Harvard Extends Winning Streak to Five; Defeats Cal Baptist 3-1
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –The Harvard men's volleyball team extended its winning streak to five games, claiming a 3-1 victory over Cal Baptist at the Malkin Athletic Center Weds., night.
February 7, 2012
Scarlet Raiders Cruise Past York NY, 3-0
NEW YORK – Rutgers-Newark hit .367 to roll past York NY, 25-12, 25-18, 25-18, in a non-conference match in the York College Gym.
February 6, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Feb. 6
Who's leading in the conference and individual stats? Check it out for yourself.
February 4, 2012
George Mason Falls to Juniata, 3-2
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata men’s volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat the George Mason Patriots, 3-2, on Saturday evening at the Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center.
February 4, 2012
No. 5 Penn State Sprints Past the Lancers, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The fifth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team won its fourth straight match with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-17) victory against Cal-Baptist Saturday evening.
February 4, 2012
Sacred Heart Settles for Split in New Jersey; Defeats Ramapo and Falls to Stevens Tech
Hoboken, NJ – The SHU men’s volleyball team had 3-0 verdicts go two different directions Saturday afternoon in a victory over Ramapo College and a loss to Stevens Tech.
February 3, 2012
No. 5 Penn State Routs Mount Olive, 3-0
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 3, 2012 – The fifth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (5-1) earned a convincing 3-0 (25-20, 25-6, 25-12) victory against Mount Olive in the team’s home opener.
February 3, 2012
Kane and Company Fly Past Juniata in Three
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 3,2012) – For the second consecutive night, the Saint Francis University men’svolleyball team picked up a win on its home court, this time by sweepingJuniata 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-23).
February 2, 2012
Scarlet Raiders Sweep Sacred Heart In EIVA Opener
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers-Newark senior right side Austin Pappas notched a dozen kills, an ace and 10 digs to lead Rutgers-Newark to a 3-0 win over Sacred Heart in the EIVA season opener for each team in The Golden Dome Arena.
February 2, 2012
Flash fight off Trojans to snap six-game slide
LORETTO, Pa. (Feb. 2, 2012) – Snapping a six-game losing streak, the Saint Francis University men's volleyball team took down the Mount Olive Trojans Thursday night at DeGol Arena by a 3-1 score (25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-17).
February 1, 2012
Goas Named Primetime Performer of the Week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Feb. 1, 2012 – Redshirt senior setter Edgardo Goas (San Juan, Puerto Rico) was named a Primetime Performer of the Week for men’s volleyball.
February 1, 2012
#11 Long Beach State Sweeps Volleyball In Middle Match Of Road Trip
Despite six kills from freshman Will Siroky, the Princeton men's volleyball team dropped its second match in California late Tuesday night.
January 31, 2012
NJIT Sweep New Jersey City for 4th Men's Volleyball Win in a Row
NEWARK, NJ—NJIT took its fourth straight men's volleyball match, sweeping visiting New Jersey City, 3-0 (25-10, 25-18, 25-13) in non-conference action Tuesday night in the Estelle and Zoom Fleisher Athletic Center.
January 30, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Jan. 30
Take a few moments to check out what's happening in the EIVA.
January 28, 2012
Harvard Keeps Rolling with 3-0 Win Over Springfield
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's volleyball team continued its winning momentum, defeating Springfield 3-0 at the Malkin Athletic Center on Saturday night.
January 28, 2012
No. 8 Nittany Lions Roar Past the No. 12 Tigers, 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2012 – The eighth-ranked men’s volleyball team closed out a successful weekend with a 3-1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-17) victory against No. 12 Pacific at the Ken and Dave Dunlap Invitational hosted by Ohio State.
January 28, 2012
Sacred Heart Picks Up First Two Victories of 2012
New York, NY - The SHU men's volleyball team secured a pair of wins Saturday afternoon against Medaille and Baruch as Bradley Borsay (Richmond, RI) closed the day out with an impressive 14 kills along with a .579 hitting percentage in SHU's sweep of Baruch.
January 27, 2012
Harvard Cruises Past Rivier in Three Sets
NASHUA, N.H. – The Harvard men's volleyball team (2-0) defeated Rivier, 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-21) and earned its second win of the season.
January 26, 2012
No. 8 Penn State Upsets No. 4 Stanford, 3-1
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Jan. 27, 2012 – The eighth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (3-1) upset No. 4 Stanford (4-2) 3-1 (26-24, 16-25, 25-17, 25-17) in the opening match of the Ken and Dave Dunlap Invitational hosted by Ohio State.
January 26, 2012
Rutgers-Newark Survives Fifth Game Match Point To Down Kean
NEWARK, NJ – Senior outside hitter Marcin Midura hammered down five of his match-high 22 kills in the fifth game as Rutgers-Newark climbed out of a 2-0 deficit and survived a match point to notch a 3-2 win over Kean University.
January 24, 2012
Harvard Opens 2012 Season with Victory over Endicott
BEVERLY, Mass. - Senior Matt Jones recorded a double-double (17 kills and 10 digs) to help lead the Crimson to a 3-1 victory over Endicott College in Beverly, Mass., Tuesday night.
January 24, 2012
Springfield Grinds Out a 3-2 Win Over Sacred Heart
Springfield, Mass. - January 24, 2012 - The Springfield College men's volleyball team grinded out a five-set victory over visiting Sacred Heart in Blake Arena in the Pride's home opener on Tuesday evening.
January 23, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Jan. 23
Check out the EIVA standing, conference team leaders and individual leaders.
January 22, 2012
No. 10 Ohio State Tops St. Francis, 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The tenth-ranked Ohio State men's volleyball team improved to 5-3 on the season with four-set win (25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 29-27) over St. Francis Sunday afternoon in St. John Arena.
January 21, 2012
George Mason Tops IPFW, 3-2
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The George Mason men’s volleyball team won its second match in as many days as it topped IPFW, 3-2, at the Gates Sports Center on Saturday evening.
January 21, 2012
NJIT Sweeps Rutgers-Newark at Golden Dome Invitational
NEWARK, NJ—NJIT took its second match in two days at the Golden Dome Invitational, sweeping host Rutgers-Newark, 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, and 25-16) Saturday evening in the Scarlet Raiders' annual men's volleyball tournament.
January 21, 2012
No. 6 Men’s Volleyball Sweeps No. 14 Loyola
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 20, 2012 – The sixth-ranked Penn State men’s volleyball team (2-0) earned a 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 26-24) victory against No. 14 Loyola-Chicago Friday evening.
January 21, 2012
No. 6 Men's Volleyball Suffers 3-1 Setback to No. 9 Lewis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - The sixth-ranked Penn State men's volleyball team (2-1) suffered a 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 19-25, 20-25) setback to No. 9 Lewis (4-2) Saturday evening.
January 20, 2012
Men's Volleyball Rallies for 3-2 Win Over Ball State
MUNCIE, Ind. - The George Mason men's volleyball team rallied for a 3-2 win at Ball State on Friday evening at Worthen Arena.
January 20, 2012
Scarlet Raiders Rally Over NYU In Five In Trevino's Debut
NEWARK, NJ – Rutgers-Newark made first-year head coach Pedro Trevino's debut memorable by rallying from two games down for a 3-2 win over NYU in the opening round of The Golden Dome Invitational. NJIT stopped Hunter, 3-0, in the early match.
January 19, 2012
EIVA Head Coach Pre-Season Q&A – Brian Baise, Harvard
Harvard's first match is Jan. 24th. Before they play, learn a little more about their coach and team.
January 18, 2012
Seniors Need To Be Solid For Scarlet Raiders To Succeed
January 17, 2012
EIVA Head Coach Q&A – Mark Pavlik, Penn State
Read about Mark Pavlik and what he expects from his team this year.
January 16, 2012
EIVA Weekly Release: Jan. 16
Read about the results from the EIVA weekend play.
January 14, 2012
No. 7 Penn State Opens 2012 With 3-0 Sweep No. 8 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Penn State men's volleyball team (1-0) opened the 2012 season with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-17) victory against defending national champion and No. 8 Ohio State Saturday evening.
January 14, 2012
IPFW Rallies Late to Push Past SFU in Five
LORETTO, Pa. (Jan. 14, 2012) – The Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team battled down to the wire but fell in five sets (24-26, 25-20, 25-22, 20-25, 12-15) to visiting IPFW Saturday night at DeGol Arena.
January 13, 2012
Mason Defeats IPFW, 3-2
The George Mason men’s volleyball team rallied to open its season with a 3-2 win over IPFW on Friday evening at the RAC.
January 13, 2012
Saint Francis Opens 2012 Season with Win Over Ball State, 3-2
LORETTO, Pa. (Jan. 13, 2012) – The Saint Francis University men’s volleyball team opened the 2012 season with a resilient 3-2 win (25-18, 25-19, 28-30, 22-25, 15-10) over Ball State Friday night at DeGol Arena.
January 12, 2012
EIVA Head Coach Pre-Season Q&A – Mike Rumbaugh, Saint Francis University
Meet another one of the EIVA's long standing coaches, Mike Rumbaugh, through this interview.
January 10, 2012
EIVA Head Coach Pre-Season Q&A – Sam Shweisky, Princeton
Take a few moments getting to know Sam Shweisky, Princeton's coach a little better before the season starts.
January 5, 2012
Penn State Ranked No. 7 in AVCA Division I-II Preseason Coaches Poll
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Jan. 4, 2012 – The Penn State men’s volleyball team debuts in the 2012 AVCA Division I-II Preseason Coaches Poll at No. 7. The Nittany Lions face eight teams in 2012 that are ranked in this year’s preseason poll.
December 12, 2011
Penn State Picked EIVA 2012 Preseason Favorite
Erie, PA--Penn State selected to win the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association by a vote from league coaches.
December 7, 2011
Two Nittany Lions Named Off The Block Preseason All-Americans
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Dec. 7, 2011 – Two members of the Penn State men’s volleyball team were named to the Off the Block Preseason All-America Teams for Division I-II. Seniors Edgardo Goas (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and Joe Sunder (Greensburg, Pa.) were each selected.
December 5, 2011
EIVA 2012 Statement
Please read a statement from the EIVA League Commissioner, Ivan Marquez.
October 31, 2011
HARVARD ANNOUNCES 2012 SEASON SCHEDULE
The Harvard men's volleyball team will compete in 23 matches in 2012, with 10 of them hosted at the Malkin Athletic Center.
October 31, 2011
PRINCETON BRINGS TALENTED TRIO INTO CLASS OF 2015
Head men's volleyball coach Sam Shweisky recently announced three incoming freshmen who he believes will be an important piece to both the 2012 men's volleyball team and the foundation of a program he feels confident is forming.
October 31, 2011
SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES EXHIBITION ADDITIONS
LORETTO, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2011) – With fall sports beginning to wind down, winter and spring sports are planning to get their seasons underway. Head men's volleyball coach Mike Rumbaugh has added a few preseason matches to the schedule to get prepared for the upcoming 2012 season.
September 30, 2011
Rutgers-Newark Named Trevino to Take the Helm
NEWARK, NJ – Pedro Trevino, a former player and current assistant coach at NJIT, has been named the head men’s volleyball coach at Rutgers-Newark, Director of Athletics Mark Griffin has announced.
September 8, 2011
Penn State Men’s Volleyball Unveils 2012 Schedule
The Penn State men’s volleyball team unveiled its 2012 schedule Thursday, Sept. 8. Matches with eight teams ranked in the final AVCA Division I-II Top 15 poll highlight Penn State’s schedule.
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EIVA Weekly Release: Mar. 5
Check out this week's league leaders and players of the week.
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Kvidahl's Record-Breaking 10 Service Aces Lead George Mason Past Princeton, 3-0
PRINCETON, N.J. - A record-setting 10 service aces from junior outside hitter Michael Kvidahl helped the George Mason men's volleyball team down Princeton, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon at Dillon Gym.








