2016-17 Juniata Men's Volleyball News

Season
Six Eagles Named to CVC All-Academic Team
Six Eagles Named to CVC All-Academic Team

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- On Friday, the Continental Volleyball Conference announced its All-Academic Team for 2017. Representing Juniata are Sean Cavanagh (Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley), Zach Guiciardi (Creighton, Pa./Deer Lakes), David Hibner (Burke, Va./Lake Braddock Secondary), Morgan Pierce (Carpinteria, Calif./Cate School), Matt Schaeffer (Mount Wolf, Pa./Northeastern), and Michael Young (Westlake Village, Calif./Westlake Village).

Mahlon Bender picked up four assisted blocks against Wentworth.
Eagles’ Season Ends in NCAA Quarterfinals

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- For the third match in a row, Juniata men’s volleyball faced a deficit and needed a comeback to win their match against Wentworth in the NCAA Quarterfinals. The Leopards would not oblige as they defeated JC 3-0 on Friday night at Blake Arean on the campus of Springfield College. The Leopards advance to play SUNY New Paltz in tomorrow’s semifinals.

Seeley Named AVCA Second-Team All-American
Seeley Named AVCA Second-Team All-American

LEXINGTON, Ky.- The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 14th annual AVCA Men's Volleyball Division III All-American Teams on Monday. Senior middle blocker Kyle Seeley (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) was named to the Second Team. Seeley was also a Second Team selection last season.

Quinn Peterson had a career-best 33 kills and hit .436 for the Eagles against NYU.
Eagles Rally to Defeat NYU 3-2 in NCAA First Round; Advance to Quarterfinals

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Staring down a 2-0 deficit against NYU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night, the Juniata men’s volleyball team saved its biggest comeback of the season for the right time. The Eagles rallied for a thrilling 3-2 victory in front of a packed and raucous Memorial Gym crowd to advance to the NCAA quarterfinals next Friday in Springfield, Mass.

DeHaven Named CVC Coach of the Year
DeHaven Named CVC Coach of the Year

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Continental Volleyball Conference on Wednesday announced its top individual awards for the 2017 season. Juniata head coach Glenn DeHaven was named the Coach of the Year. He joins Kevin Moore (2013) as Eagles coaches who have earned this honor from the CVC.

Eagles to Host NYU in NCAA First Round on Saturday
Eagles to Host NYU in NCAA First Round on Saturday

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata men’s volleyball team now knows who their opponent is and where they will play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Eagles will host the Violets of New York University on Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium.

Men’s Volleyball NCAA Selection Show Live Streamed On Monday
Men’s Volleyball NCAA Selection Show Live Streamed On Monday

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- With their win Saturday against Eastern Mennonite in the Continental Volleyball Championship, the Juniata men's volleyball team secured the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This would be the Eagles’ third tournament appearance.

Men’s Volleyball Wins Five-Set Thriller Over EMU to Claim CVC Title
Men’s Volleyball Wins Five-Set Thriller Over EMU to Claim CVC Title

ARLINGTON, Va.- In the most fitting fashion, the 2017 Continental Volleyball Conference championship match went to five sets for the first time ever. To make it even more epic, it took more than 15 points to decide a champion. In the end, the Juniata men’s volleyball team came out on top as the Eagles recovered from a 2-1 deficit to win 3-2 and claim the CVC title.

Kyle Seeley and Matt Vasinko go up for a block.
Eagles Defeat Mustangs in CVC Semis; Advance to Championship Against EMU

ARLINGTON, Va.- The Juniata men’s volleyball team was one step away from the Continental Volleyball Conference title match on Friday as it faced off against Stevenson in the semifinals. The Eagles were able to get past their first hurdle as they defeated the defending champion Mustangs 3-1 to advance to the championship.

Seeley and Peterson Named to CVC All-Conference Team
Seeley and Peterson Named to CVC All-Conference Team

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- On Thursday, the Continental Volleyball Conference announced its 2017 All-Conference Team. Juniata was represented by senior middle blocker Kyle Seeley (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) and sophomore outside hitter Quinn Peterson (Las Vegas, Nev./Shadow Ridge).

Eagles Take Down Highlanders in Straight Sets on Senior Night
Eagles Take Down Highlanders in Straight Sets on Senior Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata men’s volleyball ended its 2017 regular season on Saturday night with a home match against Cairn. The Eagles swept the Highlanders in straight sets 3-0.

Quinn Peterson had a balanced effort for the Eagles with 11 kills, three service aces, three digs, and two block assists on the night.
Eagles Take Down Scarlet Raiders 3-0

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata men’s volleyball team hosted Rutgers-Newark in the penultimate regular season game on Friday night at Memorial Gym. The Eagles took care of the Scarlet Raiders in three sets winning by scores of 25-18, 25-11, 25-21.

Sean Cavanagh led Juniata's defense with 12 digs.
Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Alvernia to Clinch Playoff Spot

READING, Pa.- Needing a win in their last three matches to secure a spot in the Continental Volleyball Conference Tournament, the Juniata men’s volleyball team did so with a resounding 3-0 victory over Alvernia on Wednesday night. The win, the Eagles’ fourth in a row, improves their overall record to 17-10 and their CVC record to 9-3.

Mahlon Bender had seven kills on seven attempts for a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage.
Eagles Topple Mustangs 3-0

OWINGS MILLS, MD.- The last time Juniata and Stevenson met in men’s volleyball back on February 24, the two teams played four close sets with the Mustangs winning 3-1 in Huntingdon. On Friday night in Maryland, it was not nearly as close and it was the Eagles on the winning end in a 3-0 victory.

Michael Young finished with 30 assists on the night.
Eagles Take Down Royals 3-0

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Juniata men’s volleyball hosted Eastern Mennonite on Tuesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The Eagles were looking for payback against the Royals for their 3-1 loss back on March 18 and earned it with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 28-26) victory.

Matt Vasinko had 10 kills and hit .364 against Vassar.
Juniata Splits at Home Tri-Match

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Juniata men’s volleyball hosted Vassar and Arcadia on Saturday afternoon in a tri-match at Memorial Gymnasium. The Eagles fell to the #4 Brewers 3-0 but defeated the Knights 3-0 in the last match of the day.