2008-09 Headlines

Season
Men’s volleyball coach Jeremy Price named AVCA Division III Coach of the Year
Men’s volleyball coach Jeremy Price named AVCA Division III Coach of the Year

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College head men’s volleyball coach Jeremy Price was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III Men’s National Coach of the Year for 2009, according to a release issued Tuesday by the AVCA.

Men’s volleyball falls to Penn State in EIVA Tournament championship match
Men’s volleyball falls to Penn State in EIVA Tournament championship match

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – They advanced further into the EIVA Tournament – or any conference tournament, for that matter, where an NCAA tournament automatic berth was on the line – than any Division III program had before.

Men’s volleyball downs Saint Francis in EIVA semis, will make first appearance in championship match
Men’s volleyball downs Saint Francis in EIVA semis, will make first appearance in championship match

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Juniata College will play for the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday, after knocking off Saint Francis University, 3-1, in Thursday’s EIVA Tournament semifinals at Penn State’s Recreation Hall.

Juniata men’s volleyball places four on EIVA All-East teams
Juniata men’s volleyball places four on EIVA All-East teams

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Four Juniata College men’s volleyball players were tapped for the EIVA All-East teams and a fifth earned EIVA Division III All-Star honors, as the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association announced its 2009 postseason honors on Wednesday.

Men’s volleyball captures 2009 Molten Division III title with 3-0 win over Stevens
Men’s volleyball captures 2009 Molten Division III title with 3-0 win over Stevens

MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Juniata College men's volleyball team captured its sixth Molten Division III Invitational championship with a 3-0 win over Stevens Institute of Technology, in Saturday night's 2009 Molten title match at Ramapo College's Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.

Men’s volleyball advances to Molten championship match with 3-0 win over Ramapo
Men’s volleyball advances to Molten championship match with 3-0 win over Ramapo

MAHWAH, N.J. – The Juniata College men’s volleyball team will compete for its sixth Molten Invitational title on Saturday night, after advancing to the championship match with a 3-0 win over host Ramapo College of New Jersey, in Friday night’s second semifinal match at the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.

Werle, Powers and Halteman named to AVCA All-America teams
Werle, Powers and Halteman named to AVCA All-America teams

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College seniors Matt Werle (Meadville, Pa./Meadville) and Dan Powers (Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township), and junior Evan Halteman (Perkiomenville, Pa./Christopher Dock) were named to the Sixth Annual American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III Men’s All-America Team, which was unveiled on Monday.

Bring on the post-season; Juniata MVB closes book on 2009 regular season with win over East Stroudsburg
Bring on the post-season; Juniata MVB closes book on 2009 regular season with win over East Stroudsburg

LANDISVILLE, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s volleyball team rebounded from a first set loss to defeat East Stroudsburg University, 3-1, Wednesday night at Hempfield High School in Landisville, Pa. Set scores for Juniata were 28-30, 30-24, 30-19, and 30-28.

Powers earns EIVA Tait Player of the Week honors for second week in a row
Powers earns EIVA Tait Player of the Week honors for second week in a row

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – For the second week in a row, Juniata College senior middle hitter Dan Powers (Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township) has been recognized with EIVA Tait Division Player of the Week honors, for his play while leading the Eagles to a pair of EIVA Tait wins.

Juniata MVB clinches no. 2 seed for EIVA Tournament with win over George Mason
Juniata MVB clinches no. 2 seed for EIVA Tournament with win over George Mason

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College’s best finish in the history of the EIVA Tournament is the semifinal round, which it has reached three times in program history.

Juniata men’s volleyball downs EIVA rival Saint Francis, 3-0
Juniata men’s volleyball downs EIVA rival Saint Francis, 3-0

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s volleyball team outlasted Saint Francis University in sets one and three and buried the Red Flash in set two, on its way to a 3-0 victory in an EIVA Tait Division matchup Friday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.

Powers named EIVA Tait Player of the Week, and Sports Imports/AVCA Division III Player of the Week
Powers named EIVA Tait Player of the Week, and Sports Imports/AVCA Division III Player of the Week

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College senior middle hitter Dan Powers (Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township) has been named both the EIVA Tait Division Player of the Week and the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III Men’s Player of the Week, in announcements made Monday by the EIVA and AVCA.

Men’s volleyball completes road trip with 3-0 win over NJIT
Men’s volleyball completes road trip with 3-0 win over NJIT

NEWARK, N.J. – The Juniata College men’s volleyball team completed its final EIVA Tait Division road trip by dominating the New Jersey Institute of Technology in virtually every facet of the game, and went on to post a 3-0 win over NJIT on Saturday evening in Newark, N.J. Set scores for Juniata were 30-21, 30-20, and 30-25.

No. 2 Juniata MVB upends no. 1 Springfield, 3-1, to clinch Molten Invitational berth
No. 2 Juniata MVB upends no. 1 Springfield, 3-1, to clinch Molten Invitational berth

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Juniata College had to survive its longest set in the rally-scoring era and stage a comeback in set three to post a 3-1 victory over top-ranked Springfield College, Friday night at Springfield’s Blake Arena.

Men’s volleyball falls at home to defending national champion Penn State
Men’s volleyball falls at home to defending national champion Penn State

HUNTINGDON, Pa. -- Juniata College turned in its best hitting performance against Penn State in over two years, but it wasn’t quite enough firepower to take down the defending national champion Nittany Lions as Juniata men’s volleyball fell to Penn State, 3-0, Tuesday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.

Juniata men’s volleyball falls to 11th-ranked Lewis, 3-0
Juniata men’s volleyball falls to 11th-ranked Lewis, 3-0

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Lewis University hit .339 for the match while holding Juniata College to a .179 attack percentage and defeated the Eagles, 3-0, Saturday night at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center. Set scores for Lewis were 30-18, 30-22, and 30-23.