2009 Bears Volleyball News

Men’s Volleyball Defeats Medgar Evers For First Win In Program’s History
Men’s Volleyball Defeats Medgar Evers For First Win In Program’s History

March 23, 2009

BROOKLYN, NY - Playing in their first season as a varsity sport, the St. Joseph’s College men’s volleyball team got their first win defeating Medgar Evers College 3-2 in a dramatic five set match. The win snaps a 20-game losing streak dating back to last season where the program began as a club sport.

Men’s Volleyball Wins First Set Ever, but Loses Doubleheader to Southern Vermont
Men’s Volleyball Wins First Set Ever, but Loses Doubleheader to Southern Vermont

March 06, 2009

BENNINGTON, VT - St. Joseph’s College men’s volleyball won their first set ever in intercollegiate competition, taking the first set 30-27 in the first game of the doubleheader against Southern Vermont College. The Bears were unable to hold off the Mountaineers in a close battle between two winless teams. St. Joseph’s lost the first match 3-1 (27-30, 30-27, 30-23, 30-23) and the second match 3-0 (30-26, 30-24, 33-31). Southern Vermont improves to 2-12, breaking a 32 game losing streak, and St. Joseph’s falls to 0-6.

Men’s Volleyball Drops Two Over Weekend to Cooper Union and Yeshiva
Men’s Volleyball Drops Two Over Weekend to Cooper Union and Yeshiva

March 04, 2009

NEW YORK, NY - St. Joseph’s College men’s volleyball remained winless losing two straight set matches to Cooper Union and Yeshiva University this past weekend. The Bears still haven’t won a set competing in their first varsity season.

Men's Volleyball Loses to York College in Season Opener
Men's Volleyball Loses to York College in Season Opener

February 23, 2009

(JAMAICA, NY) Men’s volleyball opened their first varsity season with a straight set loss to York College on Monday night at the York College Recreation Center. St. Joseph’s falls to 0-1 and York improves to 6-15.