2009-10 News

Season
Kraft and Schmidt named to EIVA All-Academic Team
Kraft and Schmidt named to EIVA All-Academic Team

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College sophomore setter Mike Kraft (York, Pa./Eastern York) and sophomore outside hitter Matt Schmidt (Catonsville, Md./Mount St. Joseph) have been named to the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) All-Academic Team.

Two Juniata Players Honored with AVCA Division III All-America Award
Two Juniata Players Honored with AVCA Division III All-America Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. –Juniata Seniors, Anthony Damiano and Zach Wanner were named to the AVCA Division III Men’s Volleyball All-America teams announced on April 12, 2010. Damiano clinched First Team All-America laurels, while Wanner made Second Team All-America. All selections were made by the AVCA Men’s Division III Volleyball All-America Committee.

Juniata men’s volleyball season ends with 3-1 loss at George Mason
Juniata men’s volleyball season ends with 3-1 loss at George Mason

FAIRFAX, Va. – Juniata College men’s volleyball saw its 2010 campaign draw to a close with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of George Mason University, Saturday evening at the GMU Recreation and Athletic Complex.

Men’s volleyball moves past Princeton in five
Men’s volleyball 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. After the Eagles took sets one and two, the Tigers fought their way back winning sets three and four, but in the end Juniata came out on top.

Halteman and Wolff lead Juniata MVB past Stevens, 3-2
Halteman and Wolff lead Juniata MVB past Stevens, 3-2

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Juniata College middle hitters Evan Halteman (Perkiomenville, Pa./Christopher Dock) and Ben Wolff (Meadville, Pa./Meadville) hit a combined .492 for the match and led the Eagles with 17 and 16 respectively, leading the number one-ranked Eagles to a 3-2 win over Stevens Institute of Technology, Friday night at Canavan Arena.

Damiano’s match point dig helps Juniata MVB to outlast Rutgers-Newark in 3-2 victory
Damiano’s match point dig helps Juniata MVB to outlast Rutgers-Newark in 3-2 victory

NEWARK, N.J. – Juniata College won three close sets and received solid performances from across the lineup as it knocked off EIVA Hay Division foe Rutgers University-Newark, 3-2, Thursday night at The Golden Dome in Newark, N.J.

Men’s volleyball is held off by Saint Francis in four
Men’s volleyball is held off by Saint Francis in four

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College men’s volleyball team dropped a four set match against Saint Francis at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center, tonight. This match was the first time in four years that the Red Flash took a game from the Eagles at home.

Men’s volleyball wins five set thriller over Springfield College
Men’s volleyball wins five set thriller over Springfield College

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.

Men’s Volleyball falls to #9 Penn State
Men’s Volleyball falls to #9 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 Penn State University, Saturday night at Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center.

Juniata men’s volleyball gets outhit in 3-0 loss at Loyola-Chicago
Juniata men’s volleyball gets outhit in 3-0 loss at Loyola-Chicago

CHICAGO – Juniata College men’s volleyball put down a season-low 22 kills to Loyola University-Chicago’s 48, and dropped a 3-0 decision to the Ramblers on Saturday night at Loyola’s Alumni Gym. Set scores for Loyola were 30-16, 30-22, 30-18.

Juniata MVB challenges Lewis in lengthy first set, but falls to Flyers in three
Juniata MVB challenges Lewis in lengthy first set, but falls to Flyers in three

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Juniata College men’s volleyball gave host Lewis University all it could handle in the first set, but eventually dropped a 3-0 decision to the Flyers on Friday night at the Neil Carey Arena. Set scores for Lewis were 44-42, 30-25, and 30-25.

Wanner’s 23 kills not enough as Juniata men’s volleyball gets upended by Princeton in five
Wanner’s 23 kills not enough as Juniata men’s volleyball gets upended by Princeton in five

PRINCETON, N.J. – Juniata College outside hitters Zach Wanner (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield) and Chris Vrooman (Baden, Pa./Ambridge Area) were rock steady but could not lead the Eagle men’s volleyball team past Princeton University in a 3-2 loss to the Tigers, Saturday night at Dillon Gym.

Men’s volleyball falls to Springfield in four sets
Men’s volleyball falls to Springfield in four sets

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Juniata College opened Friday night’s EIVA Tait Division men’s volleyball against Springfield College with a decisive win in set one, but then dropped three straight in a 3-1 loss to the Pride at Blake Arena.

Juniata men’s volleyball overwhelms NYU, 3-0
Juniata men’s volleyball overwhelms NYU, 3-0

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.

Juniata men’s volleyball match at Rutgers-Newark postponed
Juniata men’s volleyball match at Rutgers-Newark postponed

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s volleyball match at Rutgers University-Newark, scheduled for Friday night, Feb. 26, in Newark, N.J., has been postponed due to the weather.

Juniata MVB drops EIVA Tait match at Saint Francis, 3-1
Juniata MVB drops EIVA Tait match at Saint Francis, 3-1

LORETTO, Pa. – Juniata College looked pretty good in the first set, as it successfully fought off a challenge from host Saint Francis University to open the two schools’ EIVA Tait Division men’s volleyball match on Tuesday night at DeGol Arena.