https://www.juniatasports.net en-us https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013052494hn2t HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The postseason honors keep pouring in for sophomore Joe Bortak (Jeannette, Pa./Penn Trafford) of Juniata College men’s volleyball. The two-time All-America middle blocker was named an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) All-Star Friday afternoon. He was the only Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) student-athlete to make the list. Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013052494hn2t https://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.06_AAN_Recap HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College Athletics reviewed its year in sports and acknowledged the accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 17th Annual Athletic Awards Night. Held Sunday night on campus, the event also recognized the departments “Big Five”, the top five senior student-athletes who have made incredible contributions not only to their respective sports, but the institution as a whole over the course of their four years. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.06_AAN_Recap https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304265sj8lq ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A slow start hurt No. 8 Juniata College men’s volleyball in its NCAA Quarterfinal match against No. 15 Rivier University Friday night. The Eagles (24-12) fell 3-0 (28-26, 25-20, 25-23) to end their historic season. Rivier improved to 27-11 on the year and will face host Nazareth College Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the national semifinal. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304265sj8lq https://www.juniatasports.net/video/04.26.13_MVB_NCAA_Post-game Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/video/04.26.13_MVB_NCAA_Post-game https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/04.25_Banquet_Photo_Album Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/04.25_Banquet_Photo_Album https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013042343a1ox HUNTINGDON, Pa. - It’s been nearly two weeks since the Juniata College men’s volleyball team swept UC Santa Cruz (3-0) to win the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Tournament and the Eagles have not let up. Winning the program’s first CVC championship also secured its first NCAA Tournament berth. As one of the final eight teams selected, No. 8 Juniata travels to Rochester, N.Y. to play in the national quarterfinal against No. 15 Rivier University on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013042343a1ox https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/videos/04.22_WJAC-TV_Feature_on_NCAA-s Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/videos/04.22_WJAC-TV_Feature_on_NCAA-s https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/videos/MVB_2013_CVC_Champs Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/videos/MVB_2013_CVC_Champs https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304226lo53z HUNTINGDON, Pa. - For the second year in a row, the Juniata College men’s volleyball team had multiple Eagles named to American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America teams. Sophomores Joe Bortak (Jeannette, Pa./Penn Trafford) and Paul Kuhn (York, Pa./Central York) earned first and second-team honors, respectively. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304226lo53z https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013041565aqom HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Coming off its first Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) championship and NCAA Tournament berth, the No. 8 Juniata College men’s volleyball team can keep the celebration going. Third year head coach Kevin Moore and freshman Matt Elias (Lansdale, Pa./North Penn) were named CVC Coach and Rookie of the Year, respectively. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013041565aqom https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130413183g0s GREENVILLE, Pa. - The No. 8 Juniata College men’s volleyball team swept UC Santa Cruz 3-0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-22) Saturday evening to earn its first Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) championship. The Eagles (24-11) hit over .400 as a team and earned nine team blocks in the sweep. Freshman Matt Elias (Lansdale, Pa./North Penn) was named the tournament most valuable player. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130413183g0s https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130413lclhtg GREENVILLE, Pa. - After dropping the first game 29-27, No. 8 Juniata College men’s volleyball team upset No. 4 Carthage 3-1 (27-29, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19) to advance the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) championship match at 5 p.m. They will face UC Santa Cruz for the first time this season Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130413lclhtg https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130412nlwdke HUNTINGDON, Pa. - No. 8 Juniata College men’s volleyball saw three Eagles named to the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) All-East Division Team, the organization released Friday. Junior Ross Madden (Richmond, Va./Deep Run) and sophomores Joe Bortak (Jeannette, Pa./Penn Trafford) and Paul Kuhn (York, Pa./Central York) made the cut. This is Juniata’s second year in the league and second year they have had over two student-athletes recognized. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130412nlwdke https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130409ty006r PRINCETON, N.J. â€" Facing its fourth NCAA Division I opponent this year, the No. 8 Juniata men’s volleyball team fought hard, but fell 3-1 on the road Tuesday night in Dillon Gym. Juniata (22-11) has taken games from each of the Division I opponents its faced this season except one. Princeton improved to 12-8 with the win. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130409ty006r https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130407k5lj0h LANGHORNE, Pa. - The No. 8 Juniata College men's volleyball team swept competition in the final day of its Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) East Divisional weekend to improve to 22-10 overall and secure the No. 1 East seed at the CVC Championships. Juniata defeated Eastern Mennonite (EMU) 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 25-16, 25-23) before sweeping host Cairn in straight sets, 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-20). Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130407k5lj0h https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304050o0zd2 LANGHORNE, Pa. â€" No. 8 Juniata College men’s volleyball held off No. 9 Stevenson University, winning 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-21, 32-30) Friday evening to open its last Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) East Divisional weekend of the 2013 season. Juniata (20-10, 4-2 CVC) only has three more matches remaining before the CVC Championships. Stevenson dropped to 19-10, 4-2 in CVC play with the loss. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304050o0zd2 https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304036l61od GREENVILLE, Pa. – The 8th ranked Juniata College men’s volleyball earned redemption Wednesday night as the Eagles swept Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) rival Thiel 3-0 (27-25, 26-24, 25-19) on the road. Juniata (19-10, 3-2 CVC) lost to the Tomcats at home 3-1 in their last match. The win snapped an eight match win streak for Thiel (18-9) that dated back to March 17. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304036l61od https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130319hzcah1 HUNTINGDON, Pa. – No. 4 Juniata College men’s volleyball defeated Penn State Behrend 3-1 at home Friday night in the Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center. Four Eagles finished in double-figure kills as Juniata improved to 17-7 overall. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130319hzcah1 https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130309s6lyw3 HARRISONBURG, Pa. – Juniata men’s volleyball swept competition in day two of the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) East Divisional play at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Saturday. The No. 3 Eagles defeated hosts EMU 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 27-25) before taking down Cairn 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 25-12, 25-20) to improve to 16-7 overall, 2-1 in league play. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130309s6lyw3 https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130302wintq4 HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata men’s volleyball rebounded from a tough loss Friday night by going undefeated at home (2-0) in a tri-match with No. 6 Stevens Tech and Hilbert College. The Eagles defeated Hilbert 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-15) before topping Stevens 3-1 (25-23, 27-29, 33-31, 25-19). Juniata is now 14-6 overall, 6-3 against ranked opponents. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130302wintq4 https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130301114nne HUNTINGDON, Pa. – No. 3 Juniata men’s volleyball couldn’t stifle No. 2 Nazareth College’s offense Friday night in the Kennedy Sports+Recreation Center as the Eagles fell 3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-22) and Nazareth remained undefeated, 16-0. Juniata (12-6) recorded 10 team blocks in the match. They currently lead the nation in blocks per game. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130301114nne https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130220ef0c8e HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Senior Rob Strauss (Penn Hills, Pa./Penn Hills) was named the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Player of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday. This is the first time Strauss has earned the honor. He helped lead the sixth-ranked Eagles to a 3-2 upset of No. 1 Springfield last Friday night. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130220ef0c8e https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/02.19_Strauss-ESPN_Interview HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Senior Rob Strauss of the men's volleyball team sat down with State College's 1450AM ESPN Radio to talk about the Eagles upset of No. 1 Springfield and the setters active role on campus. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/02.19_Strauss-ESPN_Interview https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130219nfrr7f HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After helping lead the No. 6 Juniata men’s volleyball team to an undefeated (4-0) weekend, including an upset of No. 1 Springfield, sophomore Joe Bortak (Jeannette, Pa./Penn Trafford) was named the Sports Imports National Player of the Week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), the organization announced Tuesday. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130219nfrr7f https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201302178t7hth HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After two days of the Juniata Invitational, No. 6 Juniata men’s volleyball was the only team to walk away undefeated. The Eagles closed out competition Saturday with wins over No. 9 New Paltz State 3-1 (26-28, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19) and Penn State Altoona, 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-17). Juniata (11-3) took down three ranked teams over the course of the invitational and remains undefeated (6-0) at home. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201302178t7hth https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130216e8x6ik HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata men’s volleyball team upset No. 1 Springfield College 3-2 (24-26, 25-20, 22-25, 28-26, 24-22) Friday night at the Juniata Invitational. The sixth ranked Eagles had match point eight times before finally putting it away for the second win on the day. Juniata (9-3) defeated No. 12 Medaille 3-2 (27-25, 19-25, 27-29, 25-21, 15-7) in an earlier match of the invitational. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130216e8x6ik https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130212j5fo8f HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior Ross Madden (Richmond, Va./Deep Run) was named National Player of the Week by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), the organization announced Tuesday. Madden helped lead the Juniata men’s volleyball team to a 3-1 finish at the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Crossover Weekend. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130212j5fo8f https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130210homxcs GREENVILLE, Pa. – After splitting yesterday’s contests, No. 4 Juniata men’s volleyball closed out the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) crossover weekend with two wins. The Eagles defeated Fontbonne in straight sets, 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-17), before taking down Stevenson in four, 3-1 (25-23, 17-25, 25-18, 25-20). Juniata is now 7-3 overall and 3-2 against teams ranked or receiving votes. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130210homxcs https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130209lij7dj GREENVILLE, Pa. –No. 4 Juniata men’s volleyball held on for the 3-1 (28-26, 19-25, 25-17, 25-20) win over host Thiel College Saturday afternoon in day one of the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Crossover event. Sophomore Eric McCarthy (Villa Park, Ill./Willowbrook) picked up a career-high 20 digs. Juniata improved to 5-2 with the win. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130209lij7dj https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201301315hhsch HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior Alex McColgin (Buffalo, N.Y./Hamburg) has been named the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Player of the Week, the organization announced Thursday. He helped lead the No. 3 Eagles to a 2-0 week with wins over No. 11 Vassar and No. 15 Elmira. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201301315hhsch