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.
Fall Tournaments
Posted: 9/11/2007
Be sure to check the "Events" page for tournament listings.
If your school is planning to host a tournament this fall, send notification to neiad@eivavb.com. Please include all relevant information, such as date(s), number of teams, location, entry fee, contact person, etc...
EIVA Central Divisional Representative Named
Posted: 8/29/2007
Ken Harrer has agreed to be the Central Divisional Representative for the upcoming season. Ken, who is affiliated with Towson University, has been working for the EIVA for years as the Centennial division administrator.
EIVA North Divisional Representative Named
Posted: 8/29/2007
Peg DeFuria has agreed to be the Divisional Representative in the North for the upcoming season. Peg has long been a member of the EIVA administration, managing the Upstate New York division for years.
EIVA Treasurer Named
Posted: 7/24/2007
James Phillips of Wilmington, DE has agreed to be the new EIVA Treasurer. James is a former University of Delaware player.
Notice to All EIVA Teams
Posted: 3/01/2007
Remember to send in all of your results to Neiad Ammary if you wish to be considered for
national rankings.NIRSA National Championships will be held on April 12-14 in
Louisville, KY. EIVA teams are encouraged to apply for entry. After the
coaches/captains meeting, there will be a separate meeting for all EIVA team
representatives. Conference restructuring proposals for 2007-08 will be
discussed, among other important issues regarding the future of the EIVA.
EIVA Conference Championships
Posted: 3/12/2007
EIVA Conference Championships will be held on Saturday, April 7th at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory. Requirements for participation are TBD.
Collegiate Club Volleyball Presentation to be made at KRVA Championships
Posted: 2/20/2007
On Saturday, March 3rd at 8:00 pm, Neiad Ammary will conduct a presentation on collegiate club volleyball to all high school athletes in Pennsylvania. The event will take place at Lock Haven University during KRVA Junior Olympic Championships. All high school and club players are encouraged to attend.
New EIVA Commission Named
Posted: 2/1/2007
Neiad Ammary is the new EIVA Commissioner. Please direct any
questions to neiad@eivavb.com
EIVA Eligibility
Posted: 1/01/2007
The EIVA Conference Championships are open to any Division I
or Division II EIVA team. Fill out the entry form.
15 EIVA teams heading to Louisville for NIRSA National Championships
Posted: 3/28/2007
Division I-A
James Madison
Maryland
Navy
Pennsylvania
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Division I-AA
Cornell
Delaware
Duke
Rutgers
SUNY Buffalo
Syracuse
Towson
Maryland wins EIVA Conference East Coast Championship
Posted: 4/7/2007
Congratulations to the Maryland mens volleyball team! On Saturday, April 7th at
UMD's Reckord Armory, the University of Maryland captured the 2007 EIVA
Conference East Coast Championship. ; Led by seniors Clinton Davis and Jason
Lee, the Terrapins dominated the competition all day long and posted convincing
wins over Delaware in the semifinals and Virginia Tech in the finals. Check the
Results page for complete scores.
2007 NIRSA National Championships Update
Posted: 4/15/2007
Congratulations to all of the EIVA teams who participated at the NIRSA National Championships in Louisville, KY. The EIVA was well represented. At the Division IA level, the Maryland Terrapins, this year's conference champions, battled their way to a 3rd place finish. The Terps faced an early setback with a loss in Thursday's pool play to Michigan State but responded admirably by dismantling all of their opponents in Friday's Challenge Round. In the Championship flight, the Terps took down two Southern California powerhouses in San Diego State and UC Davis before losing a hard fought match to Lakeland College in the semifinals. Congratulations to the University of Maryland. After suffering a tough loss to Arizona in Thursday's pool play, the Virginia Tech Hokies responded with victories over Loyola Marymount and Northern Illinois before falling to falling to Lakeland in the Gold Bracket. The Hokies entered the tournament ranked #20 nationally but finished tied for 9th. Congratulations to VA Tech.Other EIVA Division IA finishers
Navy - tied 21st
James Madison- tied 21st
Penn State - tied 25th
Virginia - tied 35th
UPenn- tied 40th
Pittsburgh- tied 40th
Full results can be found at http://www.nirsa.net/sc/vb/2007/
EIVA Players Named to All-Tournament Team
1st Team: Clint Davis - Senior, OH - Maryland
2nd Team: Jason Lee - Senior, Opp - Maryland
Virginia Tech Tragedy
Posted: 6/1/2007
On behalf of all of the EIVA teams, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our friends at Virginia Tech University.
Is SUNY-Buffalo going Varsity?
Posted: 6/1/2007
Rumors have spread throughout the volleyball community that SUNY-Buffalo may elevate its mens club team to varsity status. If so, the EIVA Club Conference would potentially lose UB as a Northern Division member. See the link for more information.
EIVA South Divisional Representative Named
Posted: 6/27/2007
Virginia Tech Coach Sean Callahan has agreed to be the EIVA Southern Division Representative for the 2007-08 season.
EIVA Commissioner to attend NCVF Meeting
Posted: 6/27/2007
On July 21-22 in Chicago, Neiad Ammary will respresent the EIVA at a meeting with the commissioners from all of the nation's collegiate club conferences. NCVF Chair Sante Perrelli and Director of NIRSA Volleyball National Championships Gary Colberg will also be in attendance. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss important issues regarding the current status of collegiate club volleyball as well as possibilities for future improvements in organization, networking, scheduling, rankings, championships, etc...
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