2012 Men's Volleyball News
Bhatti Crowned First SJC NCAA Statistical Champion
September 21, 2012
Muhammad Ali Bhatti of the Bears volleyball team from the Class of 2012, was recently recognized as the 2012 statistical champion in aces per set, averaging 0.71 to lead Division III men's volleyball.
Eight Named to National Non-USCAA Sport All-Academic Team
April 16, 2012
Seniors Elizabeth Fiorella, Kristen McMaster, Catherine Muldoon, Alison Nunziata, Abigail Verbil, junior Laura Sonnylal, and sophomore Demi Herman of the women's swimming team and senior Maciej Sadowski of the men's volleyball team were named to the USCAA National Non-USCAA Sport Winter All-Academic Team. To date, 16 Bears and Lady Bears have received National All-Academic Honors this season.
Bears Volleyball Falls in HVMAC Semis, Urshela, Torres Named All-Conference
March 29, 2012
Raul Urshela had nine kills and Martin Torres had four kills as the Bears fell to eventual champion Cooper Union in the HVMAC Volleyball Tournament semifinals on Thursday night. Both were named to the 2012 All-Conference Team after the conclusion of the tournament.
Torres, Urshela Lead Men’s Volleyball Over Webb
March 23, 2012
St. Joseph's picked up its second win in seven days over Webb Institute 3-1. The Bears won the final three sets after falling behind in the match 1-0. Martin Torres finished with a game-high 15 kills and Raul Urshela finished with 14. Muhammad Ali-Bhatti, Raymond Morales and Michael Miner each had double-digit digs and Iqbal Husain handed out 30 assists.
Urshela and Miner Sweep HVMAC Weekly Awards
March 22, 2012
Recognizing their outstanding record-setting play in the victory over Webb, freshman Raul Urshela and Michael Miner were named Hudson Valley Men's Athletic Conference Player and Rookie of the Week for the week ending March 18th
Bears Volleyball Comes Up Short Against Yeshiva on Senior Night
March 21, 2012
Senior Maciej Sadowski had four kills and seven digs, junior Martin Torres had a match-high eight digs and three blocks, but the Bears couldn't upset Yeshiva, who won in straight sets and remained undefeated in conference play
Bears Volleyball Overpowered by Mount Saint Vincent
March 20, 2012
Martin Torres had four kills along with seven digs and Raul Urshela added four kills as the Bears couldn't keep pace with the Mount Saint Vincent attack that posted 44 kills, falling in straight sets at home on Tuesday night.
Fantastic Freshmen Lead Men's Volleyball Past Webb
March 16, 2012
Freshman Michael Miner (nine kills, .563 hitting pct) and Raul Urshela (20 kills, .444 hitting pct.) turned in record-breaking performances on Friday night leading the Bears to their fifth triumph of the season in a 3-1 HVMAC win over Webb
Urshela Named HVMAC Volleyball Rookie of the Week
March 14, 2012
Freshman outside hitter Raul Urshela receives HVMAC Volleyball Rookie of the Week honors for the second straight week, helping the Bears to a 2-1 record in conference play last week.
Bears Volleyball Takes Opener, But Fall to Purchase in Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Game
March 12, 2012
Junior Martin Torres had 11 kills, Muhammad Ali Bhatti had 12 digs and five aces, and Maciej Sadowski added 10 digs and four blocks, but the Bears couldn't build upon an opening set victory at home on Monday night.
Men's Volleyball Falls to Lightning in Four
March 10, 2012
The Bears lost Saturday afternoon to Lehman College 3-1. The Bears took a tightly contested third set 26-24 to avoid a sweep before dropping the fourth and final set. Raul Urshela had four kills and Maciej Sadowski had nine digs.
Men's Volleyball Sweeps Sarah Lawrence, Edged by Cooper Union in Home Doubleheader
March 09, 2012
Freshman Raul Urshela tallied 21 kills in home HVMAC doubleheader on Friday night as the Bears defeated Sarah Lawrence in straight sets to sweep the season series, before falling to defending champions Cooper Union in three sets.
Torres and Urshela Sweep HVMAC Weekly Accolades
March 08, 2012
Junior Martin Torres was named Hudson Valley Men's Athletic Conference Player of the Week and freshman Raul Urshela was named Rookie of the Week for the week ending March 4, 2012.
Men's Volleyball Earns 1st Conference Win at Sarah Lawrence
March 08, 2012
Junior Martin Torres tallied 16 kills, setting a career and school best, Raul Urshela chipped in 11 kills, and Iqbal Husain dished out a career-high 29 assists as the Bears picked up their first HVMAC victory defeating Sarah Lawrence in four sets.
Men's Volleyball vs. Mount Saint Vincent Rescheduled to 3/20
March 05, 2012
The postponed home men's volleyball game on March 2nd against Mount Saint Vincent has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Technical High School.
Bears Volleyball Drops HVMAC Decision to Yeshiva
March 01, 2012
Freshman Raul Urshela tallied nine kills with a .300 hitting percentage and junior Martin Torres added seven kills as the Bears fell to defending HVMAC champions Yeshiva University, 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-17), on Thursday night.