2019 Fontbonne Men's Volleyball News

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Ryan LeGrand Tabbed As 2019 MCVL Coach Of The Year

ST. LOUIS, Mo.— The Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League announced head men’s volleyball coach, Ryan LeGrand, as the 2019 Coach of the Year.

May 13, 2019

No. 15 Griffins Fall In Elite Eight Against UC Santa Cruz
No. 15 Griffins Fall In Elite Eight Against UC Santa Cruz

KENOSHA, Wis.—The No. 15-ranked Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team saw its 2019 season come to a close in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament as the Griffins fell in four sets against UC Santa Cruz.

April 20, 2019

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No. 15 Griffins Earn Spot In Elite Eight After Its Win Over No. 9 MSOE

KENOSHA, Wis.—The No. 15-ranked Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team continued its historic run of play in 2019 as they earned a spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament tomorrow night after taking down No. 9-ranked MSOE in four sets.

April 19, 2019

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No. 15 Men's Volleyball vs. No. 9 MSOE Preview

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The No. 15-ranked Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team opens NCAA Tournament play on Friday night when they’ll take on No. 9-ranked MSOE. First-service at 6:30 p.m.

April 18, 2019

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Men's Volleyball Draws No. 11 MSOE In The Regional Round Of The NCAA Tournament

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—After winning its first-ever MCVL Tournament Championship, the Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team learned its fate on Monday morning as to who, where, and when they’ll play in the Regional Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

April 15, 2019

Hadzisalihovic, Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell, And Rothstein Honored By MCVL
Hadzisalihovic, Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell, And Rothstein Honored By MCVL

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The MCVL released the 2019 All-Conference Teams and the Griffins came away with Emir Hadzisalihovic and Kyler van Rossum-O’Connell being named to the First Team, while Zach Rothstein collected Second Team honors.

April 13, 2019

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Men's Volleyball Captures First-Ever MCVL Tournament Championship, Earns Bid To NCAA Tournament

KENOSHA, Wis.—The Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team earned its first MCVL Tournament Title on Saturday and punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament after a five-set thrilling win over No. 1 Carthage.

April 13, 2019

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Griffins Punch Ticket To MCVL Championship Game, Will Meet No. 1 Carthage On Saturday

KENOSHA, Wis.—The No. 2-seeded Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team punched its ticket to the MCVL Championship Game on Saturday after a four-set win over Loras on Friday night.

April 12, 2019

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Men's Volleyball vs. Loras Preview

KENOSHA, Wis.—The No. 2-seeded Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team will enter the MCVL Tournament for the first time in program history and they’ll open with No. 3-seeded Loras on Friday night. First-service at 4 p.m.

April 11, 2019

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(RV) Griffins Secure No. 2 Spot In MCVL Tournament After Sweeping Past Adrian

ADRIAN, Mich.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team swept past Adrian on Saturday to secure the No. 2 spot in the MCVL Tournament next weekend. It’ll be the first time in program history the Griffins have made the tournament.

April 06, 2019

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(RV) Griffins Sweep Past Olivet, Inch Closer To Locking Up No. 2 Seed In MCVL Tournament

OLIVET, Mich.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team cruised past Olivet College in straight sets on Friday night.

April 05, 2019

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(RV) Men's Volleyball at Olivet and Adrian Preview

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team closes out its 2019 regular season this weekend when they’ll take on Olivet on Friday and Adrian on Saturday.

April 04, 2019

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(RV) Men's Volleyball Finishes Out 2019 Home Slate With Win Over Lions

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team closed out its 2019 home slate with a four-set win against Mount St. Joseph.

March 30, 2019

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Griffins Set Program Record In Wins, Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell Reaches 2,000 Career Assists

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team set a program record in wins on Friday night with its 20th victory on the year as the Griffins swept past Trine. Kyler van Rossum-O’Connell also became the first player in program history to reach the 2,000-assist mark in his career. Prior to the game, the Griffins honored its four seniors, Josh Farley, Emir Hadzisalihovic, Brendon Schwartze and TJ Vorva.

March 29, 2019

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(RV) Men's Volleyball vs. Trine and Mount St. Joseph Preview

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team looks to treat the home fans with two final wins in the regular season this weekend. They’ll take on Trine on Friday at 7 p.m., on Senior Night and finish off play in the DSAC in 2019 against Mount St. Joseph at 1 p.m.

March 27, 2019

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Men's Volleyball Ties Program Record In Wins Against North Park

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team swept past North Park on Friday night and they tied the program-record in wins (19).

March 22, 2019