2014 Juniata Men's Volleyball News

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Four Men’s Volleyball Players Named Academic All-CVC
Four Men’s Volleyball Players Named Academic All-CVC

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – At the end of yet another historic season in the storied history of Juniata College men’s volleyball, four Eagles earned Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) Academic All-Conference honors. Recent graduates Ben Krouse (Holland, Pa. / Council Rock South) and Alex McColgin (Buffalo, N.Y. / Hamburg), along with rising senior Paul Kuhn (York, Pa. / Central York) and rising junior Ryan Shelton (Baldwinsville, N.Y. / C.W. Baker) were the Juniata representatives amongst a record high 74 student-athletes to garner the honor for the 2014 season.

Video: Eagles in Flight, Ben Krouse
Video: Eagles in Flight, Ben Krouse

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Men's volleyball graduate Ben Krouse (Holland, Pa. / Council Rock South) says goodbye to his team and shares his experience as a Juniata Eagle.

2014 Season-in-Review: Men’s Volleyball
2014 Season-in-Review: Men’s Volleyball

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College men’s volleyball made its 25th year a memorable one. The Eagles (29-5, 9-1 CVC) played for a national championship, won their second consecutive Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) title, set program records for most wins and fewest losses, had the most All-America selections since 2007, and finished the 2014 season ranked second in the nation.

Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing
Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - On May 19 the Juniata College Athletic Department hosted the annual Golf Outing at Scotch Valley Country Club. Here are some highlights from that day.

Men’s Volleyball Foursome Named ECAC All-Stars
Men’s Volleyball Foursome Named ECAC All-Stars

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The honors continue to pour in for Juniata College men’s volleyball. After helping lead the team to its first NCAA Division III national championship match, redshirt junior Alex McColgin (Buffalo, N.Y./Hamburg), juniors Paul Kuhn (York, Pa./Central York) and Joe Bortak (Jeannette, Pa./Penn Trafford), and sophomore Chad Albert (Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley) were named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) All-Stars, the organization announced Tuesday. Juniata tied reigning national champion Springfield College for the most All-Star selections.

Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement
Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement

Huntingdon, Pa. - On May 17, 2014, 75 Juniata College student-athletes received degrees at the 136th Annual commencement ceremony.

75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement
75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – With each of their respective athletic careers at Juniata College officially over, the Eagle senior student-athletes had their sights on one more milestone, graduation. There were 75 student-athletes who participated in the 136th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 17 to receive their degrees.

Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night
Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – It was a night of reflection for the Juniata College athletics department as student-athletes recounted their seasons and the Big Five awards were announced at the annual Athletic Awards Night Sunday evening.

National Runner-up Finishes Year Ranked No. 2 in AVCA Poll
National Runner-up Finishes Year Ranked No. 2 in AVCA Poll

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Just a few days after the Juniata College men’s volleyball team appeared in its first NCAA national championship match, the Eagles were voted No. 2 in the final American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll. The Eagles earned 182 points to move up from third place. Juniata (29-5) spent the entire 2014 season ranked in the top three, with five weeks at No. 1.

No. 3 Juniata Upsets No. 2 New Paltz, 3-1, For Place in Championship
No. 3 Juniata Upsets No. 2 New Paltz, 3-1, For Place in Championship

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The No. 3 Juniata College men’s volleyball team used strong defense and big swings to propel itself into the national championship match at home in the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center. The Eagles upset No. 2 SUNY New Paltz 3-1 (18-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-22) Saturday evening in the NCAA semifinals. Juniata (29-3) will take on top ranked Springfield College in the 2014 NCAA Division III men’s volleyball championship at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27.

Eagles Fall to No. 1 Springfield in National Championship
Eagles Fall to No. 1 Springfield in National Championship

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – In a back and forth battle of the bigs, No. 3 Juniata College men’s volleyball could not find a way past No. 1 Springfield College in the 2014 NCAA Division III men’s volleyball national championship on Sunday in the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center. The two-time defending national champions won 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-21) to improve to 27-8 overall. The Eagles finished their season 29-5, setting program records for most wins and fewest losses in a single season.

No. 3 Eagles Headed to NCAA Semifinal After 3-2 Win Over Kean
No. 3 Eagles Headed to NCAA Semifinal After 3-2 Win Over Kean

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – There were nearly 700 fans in attendance to watch No. 3 Juniata College men’s volleyball take on No. 9 Kean University in the 2014 NCAA Division III men’s volleyball tournament and the Eagles did not disappoint. Juniata (28-4) defeated the Cougars, 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 26-28, 25-17, 15-6), in a thriller at the Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center Friday night. With the win, the Eagles now face SUNY New Paltz in the national semifinal match at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Tickets will go on sale one hour prior to match time.

Third Seed Juniata Primed to Make Run for First NCAA Championship
Third Seed Juniata Primed to Make Run for First NCAA Championship

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The bracket is set and the teams are ready for the 2014 NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball Championship. Juniata College is the host for this year’s tournament and the third ranked Eagles are looking forward to being home for at least one more match. Juniata (27-4) will face sixth seeded Kean University in the national quarterfinals on Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m.

No. 3 Men’s Volleyball Places Four on AVCA All-America Teams
No. 3 Men’s Volleyball Places Four on AVCA All-America Teams

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After a year that saw the Juniata College men’s volleyball team spend five weeks at the top of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll, Juniata placed four on the AVCA’s All-America teams. The third ranked Eagles tied Springfield College for the most selections. Juniata has had an All-American named in all 11 years of the AVCA’s squads.

Kuhn Named CVC Player of the Year, Four Earn All-Conference Honors
Kuhn Named CVC Player of the Year, Four Earn All-Conference Honors

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – No. 3 Juniata College men’s volleyball dominated the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) postseason honors. Juniata (27-4) won three straight contests to win the CVC title and the leagues coaches recognized many of the individual efforts that made it possible. Four Eagles were named to the All-CVC East team including junior Paul Kuhn (York, Pa./Central York) who became the first in Juniata history to be named CVC Player of the Year. Juniata has collected one of the big three conference awards each year since joining the league in 2012. Eagles were named rookies of the year in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

Juniata Remains Third in AVCA Top 15 Coaches Poll
Juniata Remains Third in AVCA Top 15 Coaches Poll

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – A couple days after earning their second consecutive Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) championship, Juniata College men’s volleyball held onto its No. 3 national ranking, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll announced Tuesday. The top four remained unchanged from last weeks poll as the Eagles earned 171 points and one first place vote.