VA Tech Wins 2008 EIVA East Coast Championship
Posted: 4/6/2008
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It was all Hokie all day Saturday, as Virginia Tech dominated the 2008 EIVA East Coast Championships, capturing titles in both Division I and Division II. The Virginia Tech B team claimed Division II gold with a two game (25-20, 25-14) win over Brockport, leaving just enough time to cheer on the A team in the Division I finals. After defeating both an upstart Cortland team and a determined Delaware squad in pool play, Virginia Tech earned a bye for the quarterfinals. Well rested and focused, the Hokies trounced the two-time defending EIVA Champion Maryland in the semifinals in two games (25-14, 25-17). In other semifinal action, the Nittany Lions of Penn State survived a back and forth slugfest with James Madison, who entered the tournament as the South's top seed. Penn State escaped in game three with a win (20-25, 25-23, 15-10), setting up a heavyweight battle with Virginia Tech. Outside Hitter Tom Heffner and Opposite Gary Vogel did all they could they could to match the Hokies' onslaught, but in the end, it was not enough. The Virginia Tech defense, led by a nearly flawless performance from Libero Chris Hazell, proved equal to each task, while the offense pounded away with kill after kill. Tournament MVP Casey Doyle meticulously orchestrated a relentless attack for the Hokies, allowing for the explosive arm of Opposite Bob Hoke to terminate set after set. Virginia Tech claimed the title in two exciting games, 25-21 and 25-23, giving Head Coach Sean Callahan the right to proudly distribute gold medals and the championship trophy to his team.
The tournament All-Star team consisted of the following players from each division:
| Division I |
| David Wong |
#25 |
S |
Maryland |
| Jesse Beam |
#12 |
OH |
JMU |
| Tom Heffner |
#19 |
OH |
PSU |
| Gary Vogel |
#17 |
OPP |
PSU |
| Bob Hoke |
#11 |
OPP |
Virginia Tech |
| Chris Hazell |
#5 |
L |
Virginia Tech |
| Casey Doyle MVP |
#4 |
S |
Virginia Tech |
| Division II |
| Steve Bintz |
#20 |
S |
Siena |
| Nima Zabihi |
#6 |
OH |
UMBC |
| Jeff Grimes |
#13 |
MH |
JMU B |
| Terry Brogan |
#18 |
MH |
Brockport |
| Tim Price |
#1 |
S |
Brockport |
| Adam Cowling |
#3 |
OH |
Virginia Tech B |
| Brian Pine MVP |
#4 |
S |
Virginia Tech B |
2008 EIVA Club Championship pools released
Posted: 4/4/2008 9:32:00 AM
| 2008 EIVA Championship Pools |
| Division I |
| Pool A |
Pool B |
Pool C |
SUNY-Cortland
VA Tech
Delaware
UNC-Chapel Hill |
Penn State
SUNY-Buffalo
Virginia
Army |
James Madison
Navy
Syracuse
Maryland |
| Division II |
| Pool A |
Pool B |
Pool C |
SUNY-Brockport
JMU B
Georgetown
Liberty |
Johns Hopkins
Siena
Appalachian St
Maryland B |
VA Tech B
UMBC
Fredonia
Salisbury State |
2008 EIVA East Coast Championships
Posted: 4/2/2008
The 2008 EIVA East Coast Championships will be held on Saturday, April 5th at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory. The day will feature two tournaments being run simultaneously. The Division II Championship will consist of 12 teams, and the Division I Championship will consist of 12 teams. The pool structure is listed below.
POOL A: North #1, South #2, Central #3, South #4.
POOL B: Central #1, North #2, South #3, North #4.
POOL C: South #1, Central #2, North #3, Central #4.
Doors open at 8:00. Come out and watch the best teams in the conference battle for the right to be crowned 2008 EIVA East Coast Champions!
JMU Reigns Supreme in South
Posted: 2/25/2008
At Saturday's EIVA South divisional play date, the James Madison Dukes proved that they deserve their top ten national ranking. JMU took the court ranked # 7 in the country and backed up that ranking with another sweep of their Southern foes, defeating Virginia, North Carolina, Duke, and perennial power Virginia Tech. The Hokies, ranked #10 nationally, battled back and forth with the Dukes before JMU prevailed 25-23, 18-25, 15-7. Over the years, the two teams have developed an intense rivalry. Although Virginia Tech defeated JMU in non-conference play twice this year, the Dukes bested the Hokies in both rounds of EIVA South divisional play. The Dukes now boast a 7-0 record within the conference, while the Hokies sit at 5-2. Updated records for all teams can be found in the Standings page. Though James Madison has solidified a top seed in the EIVA Championship tournament, all of the teams in the South will square off one last time on March 29th for the South divisional championship.
Nittany Lions Prowl Through Central
Posted: 2/18/2008
 Pennsylvania is known for its rich tradition of volleyball excellence. With the women's varsity team winning the 2007 National Championship and the men's varsity team making yet another impressive run for their own, the PSU men's club team is also emerging as a dominant force in the world of college volleyball. The Lions roared over their opponents in the EIVA Central Division this past Saturday at the University of Delaware. Penn State finished the day with a perfect 5-0 record, defeating Navy, Penn, Temple, Delaware, and Maryland, proving that Maryland is no longer the team to beat in the EIVA. The Terrapins did not go down without a fight, however, as they came out strong in the first set winning 25-21. In the end, though, Lions prevailed, winning 21-25, 25-19, and 15-11 behind the stellar play of Patrick Vandenberg, Gary Vogel, and Tom Heffner. Navy also pushed Penn State to a decisive third game before falling. The Midshipmen, led by junior Outside Hitter, Austin Lanteigne, finished with a 3-2 record on the day, losing only to Penn State and Delaware. The complete scores can be found on the Results page, and updated divisional standings can be found on the Standings page. All of the teams will meet again on March 1st for another round of divisional play hosted by Penn State.
Latest NCVF National Rankings
Posted: 2/6/2008
The National Collegiate Volleyball Federation has released its first batch of 2008 national rankings. The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh was the unanimous vote for first place. Oshkosh won the last two national championships in 2006 and 2007 and is looking to claim a three-peat. They are followed by perennial powers in the University of Illinois, the University of Minnesota, last year's runner-up Lakeland College, and UCLA. Four EIVA teams appear in the rankings as well. The James Madison Dukes fall in at #7, along with Virginia Tech #10, and Penn State # 12. The University of Maryland, the two time reigning EIVA Champions, enter this year's rankings at #15. The Terrapins finished tied for 3rd place last year after losing to Lakeland College in the semifinals of the national championship tournament. Maryland was also the last EIVA team to win a national championship, a feat they accomplished in 1996. The complete rankings can be found in the Ranking page.
Cortland Stuns Opponents in North
Posted: 2/6/2008
 The SUNY-Cortland mens volleyball team opened lots of eyes this past weekend with an unpredicted sweep of the EIVAs D-I North Division. When all was said and done, the Red Dragons posted a perfect 5-0 record on the day, emerging victorious over Army, SUNY-Buffalo, Syracuse, Cornell, and the Rochester Institute of Technology. After suffering a 23-25 game one loss to Buffalo, Cortland responded with a 25-17 win in game two and a 15-13 win in game three. Cortland also overcame a tough test in RIT, prevailing 25-18, 23-25, 15-12. Buffalo finished the day at 4-1. Updated records can be found in the Standings page, and complete scores can be found in the Results page.
JMU, VA Tech Shine in South Divisional Play
Posted: 12/13/2007
In a recent EIVA South divisional play date, the James Madison Dukes and Virginia Tech Hokies established themselves as the top teams in the EIVA South Division. At the Division I level,the Dukes posted a 3-0 record against their divisional rivals VA Tech, Duke, and North Carolina, while the Hokies posted a 2-1 record. In the Division II tier, it was the other way around. The Virginia Tech B team swept their opponents, ending the day with a 5-0 match record, while the Dukes finished at 4-1. The final records for all teams are posted in the Standings page. All of the teams will meet again in the Spring for the next South divisional play date.
EIVA Divisional Competition Requirements
Posted: 10/5/2007
Please read the EIVA Divisional Competition Requirements prior to the 2007-2008 season.
NOTICE TO ALL TEAMS: 2007-08 EIVA Membership Memo
Posted: 9/20/2007
The membership fee for the 2007-08 season has been set. All teams must submit their membership fees in order to be accepted into the EIVA for this school year. Please take the time to view the EIVA Membership Fee Memo, and be sure to fill out the EIVA Invoice. All payments must be submitted by December 1st.
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