Men's Volleyball News 2020

Jeremy Torres Named to AVCA All-American Team
Jeremy Torres Named to AVCA All-American Team

April 23, 2020

Elms College junior outside hitter Jeremy Torres (Juncos, P.R.) has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American team, as announced by the organization.

Jeremy Torres Selected to AVCA All-Region Team
Jeremy Torres Selected to AVCA All-Region Team

April 19, 2020

Elms College men’s volleyball junior outside hitter Jeremy Torres (Juncos, P.R.) has been selected to the AVCA All-Region Team. This is the first year that the AVCA has awarded All-Region accolades. All-Region honorees are eligible for AVCA All-America voting. The AVCA All-American Teams, which are comprised of a first, second, and honorable mention squad, will be announced on Monday, April 20.

Delgado Named NECC Defensive Player of the Year
Delgado Named NECC Defensive Player of the Year

April 03, 2020

The NECC announced its 2020 Men's Volleyball All-Conference teams and major award winners on Thursday morning. The awards were voted on by the conference's seven coaches following the conclusion of an abbreviated season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Elms College dominated the All-Conference teams, with five selections, and Junior libero Antonio Delgado (Aibonito, P.R.) took home NECC Defensive Player of the Year.

Men's Volleyball Lands Five on NECC All-Conference Team
Men's Volleyball Lands Five on NECC All-Conference Team

April 03, 2020

The NECC announced its 2020 Men's Volleyball All-Conference teams and major award winners on Thursday morning. The awards were voted on by the conference's seven coaches following the conclusion of an abbreviated season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Endicott College and Elms College dominated the All-Conference teams, with five selections a piece, as well as all four major awards. Nichols College filled the final two all-conference slots, while each of the seven conference institutions had a student-athlete named to the Del Malloy Sportsmanship Team

Blazers Split with Lynx and Pride
Blazers Split with Lynx and Pride

March 09, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team played to matches on Saturday night at Picknelly Arena, splitting with Lesley University and Springfield College. The Blazers made quick work of the NECC opponent, sweeping Lesley with set scores of (25-1, 25-7, and 25-12). Elms then fell to Springfield College in straight sets with set scores of (19-25, 23-25, and 12-25). Springfield, was the top-ranked team in this week's AVCA Division III National Coaches Poll. The split puts the Blazers at (11-9) overall and (2-0) in league play.

Blazers Take Down #7 Cardinals in Five Set Thriller
Blazers Take Down #7 Cardinals in Five Set Thriller

March 05, 2020

The Elms College men's volleyball team defeated #7 St. John Fisher in a five set thriller with set scores of (25-19, 23-25, 25-20, 17-25, 16-14) at Picknelly Arena Wednesday evening. The Blazers improve to 10-8 on the season.

Men’s Volleyball Defeats Acradia in Straight Sets
Men’s Volleyball Defeats Acradia in Straight Sets

March 02, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team picked up a straight set win over Arcadia University on Saturday afternoon at Picknelly Arena. The Blazers won with set score of (25-20, 25-29, and 25-22)

Blazers Split Tri–Match with Northern Vermont and Rivier
Blazers Split Tri–Match with Northern Vermont and Rivier

February 24, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team split a tri – match with Northern Vermont College and Rivier University on Saturday afternoon. The Blazers defeated Northern Vermont 3-0 with set scores of (25-7,25-12, and 25-15), and lost to Rivier 3-1 with set scores of (24-26, 26-28, 25-20, and 17-25).

Men’s Volleyball Opens up NECC Play with Sweep of Nichols
Men’s Volleyball Opens up NECC Play with Sweep of Nichols

February 21, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team opened up New England Collegiate Conference play with on Thursday night with a (3-0) sweep of Nichols College at Picknelly Arena. The Blazers won with set scores of (25-9, 25-14, and 25-14). Elms improves their record to 7-7 overall and is 1-0 in league play.

Men’s Volleyball Swept in Tri-Match With #2 Vassar and #5 Stevens
Men’s Volleyball Swept in Tri-Match With #2 Vassar and #5 Stevens

February 17, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team was swept in their tri-match with #2 Vassar and #5 Stevens on Saturday afternoon at Vassar College.

Men’s Volleyball Drops Road Match at Lasell
Men’s Volleyball Drops Road Match at Lasell

February 13, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team dropped a road match (3-1) on Wednesday night at Lasell University with set score of (25-19, 19-25, 28-30, and 21-25).

Men’s Volleyball Splits Tri-Match With MIT And Illinois Tech
Men’s Volleyball Splits Tri-Match With MIT And Illinois Tech

February 10, 2020

With the score even at 19-19, Elms went on a 6-3 run to win the first 25-22. The set-ending run by the Blazers was sparked by a pair of kills by Jeremy Torres (Juncos, P.R.) as Elms hit .417 to go ahead 1-0 in the match.

Men’s Volleyball Rolls Past St. Joseph’s (L.I.)
Men’s Volleyball Rolls Past St. Joseph’s (L.I.)

February 03, 2020

The Elms College men's volleyball team picked up a 3-0 decision over St. Joseph’s (L.I.) in a non-conference contest inside the Danzi Center on Sunday afternoon. Set score were (25-20, 33-31, and 25-23) The Blazers improve to 4-3 with the win.

Men’s Volleyball Defeats Sage In Straight Sets
Men’s Volleyball Defeats Sage In Straight Sets

January 30, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball dominated the action on Wednesday night at Picknelly Arena. The Blazers swept past the visiting Sage College Gators 3-0 with set scores of (25-15, 25-19, and 25-19)

Torres Selected NECC Player OF The Week
Torres Selected NECC Player OF The Week

January 28, 2020

Junior Jeremy Torres (Juncos, P.R.) totaled 100 kills, 43 digs, eight total blocks, four service aces and four assists in the Blazers’ first five matches of the season. He posted two double-doubles against two nationally ranked opponents, tallying 27 kills and 11 digs in a setback to No. 3 Stevens and 30 kills and 14 digs against No. 10 Arcadia. On the week, he averaged 5.26 kills per set and 2.26 digs per set.

#13 Men’s Volleyball Falls To St. Francis Brooklyn in Five Set Thriller
#13 Men’s Volleyball Falls To St. Francis Brooklyn in Five Set Thriller

January 27, 2020

The Elms College men’s volleyball team came up short in a five set thriller against Division I St. Francis College Brooklyn on Saturday at Picknelly Arena with set scores of (20-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22, and 15-13). The Blazers are 2-3 on the young season.