http://www.juniatasports.net en-us en-us http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.23_Kepple_HOF_Induction HUNTINGDON, Pa. - After 15 years of service, Dr. Thomas R. Kepple, Jr. will retire from the position of President at Juniata College this summer. Dr. Kepple transformed the campus and institution during his tenure and has been one of Juniata athletics biggest fans. For his work in improving the department and support of its programs, Dr. Kepple was inducted into the Juniata Athletics Sports Hall of Fame Thursday. He became only the second special inductee in the hall’s history. Former athletics director and head volleyball coach Larry Bock was the first in February of 2012. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.23_Kepple_HOF_Induction 2013-05-23T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.22_Golf_Outing_Recap HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College Athletics held its first annual JClub Golf Outing Monday, May 20 at Scotch Valley Country Club in Hollidaysburg, Pa. The event featured nearly 100 golfers with one common goal, helping the athletics department move forward into the future. 24 different foursomes played four-man scramble and competed for prizes on the course. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.22_Golf_Outing_Recap 2013-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/20130521jv4ww7 HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Four Eagles have earned Landmark Conference All-Academic Team honors, the league announced Tuesday. Seniors Brice Morey (Enola, Pa./East Pennsboro) and Angela Shaffer (Prospect, Pa./Slippery Rock) with junior Elliott Perow (Huntingdon, Pa./Huntingdon Area) and sophomore Heather Waring (San Antonio, Texas/John Jay) were named the top two male and female student-athletes who excelled in the classroom and in their respective sports this spring for Juniata. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/20130521jv4ww7 2013-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.21.13_Commencement_Release HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The inclement weather made an appearance but held off as Juniata College celebrated the class of 2013 at its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Juniata Athletics said goodbye to over 40 student-athletes who received their Bachelor’s degrees. There were 48 students that crossed the stage at commencement who participated in intercollegiate sports at Juniata during their time on campus. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.21.13_Commencement_Release 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.14_Landmark_Spring_Academic_Honor_Roll HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Landmark Conference has released its 2013 Spring Academic Honor Roll and 29 Juniata College student-athletes have made the cut. The Eagles are of at least sophomore status and have maintained a 3.2 cumulative GPA while competing in their respective sports. Among the recipients are 10 all-conference selections and four Landmark Champions. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.14_Landmark_Spring_Academic_Honor_Roll 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wsoc/2012-13/releases/20130510ozwzn8 BENNINGTON, Vt. - 19 years after co-founding the Southern Vermont College/St. Joseph’s College Athletics Hall of Fame, Juniata College women's soccer head coach Scott McKenzie was inducted to the Hall as the 25th member on Monday evening during the Department of Athletics’ annual awards banquet. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wsoc/2012-13/releases/20130510ozwzn8 2013-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201305090n25s9 HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Juniata College football team has announced its captains for the upcoming 2013 season. The foursome tapped include seniors Brandon Felus (Columbia, Pa./Columbia), Kevin Gorman (Waverly, N.Y./Waverly Central), and Jared Shope (Altoona, Pa./Altoona), along with junior Ward Udinski (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West). Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201305090n25s9 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20130509bfmoek HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Head women’s volleyball coach Heather Pavlik has added a top California recruit to the 2013 recruiting class. Mar-Jana Phillips (Carson, Calif./Rolling Hills Prep) committed to joining the Eagles next season and became the second Golden State prospect on Juniata's roster. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20130509bfmoek 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130508sfdhid HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College baseball saw two Eagles named to Landmark All-Conference teams Wednesday. Junior Joe Sforza (Pittstown, N.J./Immaculata) earned first-team honors while fellow junior Dan Gray (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) was named to the second-team, respectively. This is the first Landmark postseason honor for each Eagle. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130508sfdhid 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130507l6fnae HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The Landmark Conference has named Juniata College softball senior Steph Frith (Pottstown, Pa./Pottsgrove) to second-team all-conference. The shortstop led the team with a .350 batting average and finished her final year with a .409 on-base percentage. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130507l6fnae 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://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 16th 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 http://www.juniatasports.net/genrel/2012-13_general_releases/05.06_AAN_Recap 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130504gw1l2q The Juniata College softball team kept the game close, but eventually fell to No. 1 seed Susquehanna in their third game of the Landmark Conference Tournament Saturday morning at Susquehanna’s Sassafras Field. Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130504gw1l2q 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013050435qdnv The fourth seeded Juniata College softball team kept its Landmark Conference title hopes alive with a 4-2 win over second seeded Moravian College Saturday morning at Sassafras Field on the campus of Susquehanna University. Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013050435qdnv 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305035ocav8 The Juniata College softball team fell to Susquehanna 8-0 Friday morning in the opening game of the Landmark Conference Tournament at Susquehanna’s Sassafras Field. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305035ocav8 2013-05-03T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130501gkn6hk BRADFORD, Pa. The Juniata baseball team fought hard Tuesday afternoon, rallying to overcome an early deficit, but eventually fell against the Pitt. – Bradford panthers. Despite the loss, the Eagles showed in their last game of the season that the future could be bright. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130501gkn6hk 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wten/2012-13/releases/201304300e3acp HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s team tied the program record for most single season wins in 2012-2013. This historic run was paced by junior Megan Phillips (Jefferson Hills, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson) and sophomore Heather Waring (San Antonio, Texas/John Jay) who earned Landmark Conference honors, Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wten/2012-13/releases/201304300e3acp 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/20130430dm1nh6 HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s tennis team showed vast improvement in the 2012-13 season. This turn-around was due in large part to the efforts of juniors Justin Wisniewski (Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown) and Elliott Perow (Huntingdon, Pa./Huntingdon Area) as well as senior Brice Morey (Enola, Pa./East Pennsboro). The trio’s excellent play paid off in the form of a Landmark tournament spot as well as All-Conference honors, which the conference announced Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/20130430dm1nh6 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130428o5jnwg HUNTINGDON, Pa. - After finishing her inaugural season at the helm with a 4-6 record against Landmark Conference opponents, head coach Sam Kszepka has led the Juniata College softball team to its first postseason berth since 2010. Juniata (10-16) is the No. 4 seed and will face No. 1 seed Susquehanna University on Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130428o5jnwg 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201304289ei1zh SELINSGROVE, Pa. - Juniata College baseball split with Landmark Conference rival Susquehanna University Saturday. The Eagles held on for the 5-3 win in game one, but then fell 3-2 in the nightcap from a walkoff bunt single in extra innings. Juniata improved to 10-25 overall while Susquehanna moved to 14-24. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201304289ei1zh 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://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 http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304265sj8lq 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130426c555g3 ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. - Juniata College softball closed out its regular season schedule Thursday at Elizabethtown College in a doubleheader. The Eagles fell 3-0 in game one and then dropped game two 6-2 to move to 10-16 overall on the season. Elizabethtown improved to 20-16 with the wins. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/20130426c555g3 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wtrack/2012-13/releases/04.25_Landmarks_Preview Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wtrack/2012-13/releases/04.25_Landmarks_Preview 2013-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wten/2012-13/releases/20130424zmwxn3 Towson, Md. – The Juniata women’s tennis team gave top seeded Goucher a tough match, Wednesday afternoon, but fell just short of unseating the first ranked Gophers. Once more, the Eagles showed the resolve that had helped them set records all season long. In what proved to be their last match in the 2012-13 season, coach Jason Cohen’s pre-season focus on toughness and work ethic proved evident within in the team, as it had all year. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/wten/2012-13/releases/20130424zmwxn3 2013-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/2013042304pt1v HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College men’s tennis team was unable to steal a victory from the top seeded Scranton Royals, falling 5-0, Tuesday afternoon. The match was called short after Scranton had officially clinched a victory. The loss, however, did not take away from what was one of the best seasons in program history. The 2012-13 Juniata Eagles battled until the last match after making history all year long. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/2013042304pt1v 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013050995z4vi HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Former Juniata College men’s volleyball player Patrick Shawaryn was named National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for his role in helping the men’s volleyball team capture its first Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) title. The 2004 graduate also assists the women’s program and has been on the sidelines for the past three years. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013050995z4vi 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://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 http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013042343a1ox 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://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 http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201304226lo53z 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304224xodx6 HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Due to schedule conflicts, the Juniata College softball team’s final home game against Penn State Altoona originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 has been cancelled. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304224xodx6 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mtrack/2012-13/releases/201304221wqrxh CHESTER, Pa. - Juniata College outdoor track and field earned 11 top 10 finishes at the Widener Invitational over the weekend amidst tough competition. The Eagles also broke 22 personal records during the two-day meet. Senior Angela Shaffer (Prospect, Pa./Slippery Rock) continued to excel in the field and on the track. She won the high jump after clearing 1.60m and placed fifth in the 100m hurdles with a 15.84 second time. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mtrack/2012-13/releases/201304221wqrxh 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/20130422lqz5za HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata men’s tennis team will begin just the fourth playoff appearance in program history with a match against top seeded Scranton, Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles’ 2012-2013 playoff berth represents just the second postseason opportunity for Juniata since entering the Landmark Conference. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.juniatasports.net/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/20130422lqz5za 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z