Updated 4/22/08
National Men's Division 1 Teams
Arizona State University
Boston College
Boston University
Cal Poly SLO
California State University - Fresno
California State University Long Beach
Grand Valley State University
Indiana University
James Madison University
Kent State University
Lakeland College
Loyola Marymount University
Marquette University
Michigan State University
Northeastern University
Northern Illinois University
Pennsylvania State University
Sacramento State University
San Diego State University
Santa Clara University
Texas A & M University
The Ohio State University
UC Davis
UCLA
United States Naval Academy
University at Buffalo
University of Arizona
University of California - Berkeley
University of California San Diego
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Illinois
University of Maryland College Park
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Texas Austin
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Utah Valley State College
Virginia Tech
West Virginia University
In Loving Memory of:
Derrick William Beckner
"D-Rock"
The JMU Men's Team would like to express its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Derrick "D-Rock" Beckner for their tragic loss. Derrick was a rising senior and a big part of our volleyball family at JMU. His presence both on and off the court will be missed immensely. Derrick was a hard-working, dedicated, intelligent and talented volleyball player. He was an honor student and an active member of the club serving as the teams Sports Club Council Representative. Most importantly though he was a great friend to all of us.
Volleyball News:
- 4/15/08 -
The JMU Dukes left Dallas Texas with their heads held high after a truly incredible showing at this years National Championships.
Thursday, April 10: JMU clinched 2nd in division 1 pool play losing to California State University Long Beach 21-25, 20-25 and defeating Indiana-A 25-22, 25-20, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 23-25, 25-18, 18-16.
Friday, April 11: Prevailing in challenge play against Boston University, 22-25, 25-21,15-11, JMU found themselves in a three-team pool
competing for gold. JMU entered the second round of pool play facing matches against Fresno State and season rivals Virginia Tech. A poised JMU squad took the floor with confidence against Virginia Tech winning the match 27-25, 26-24 improving their season record against Virginia Tech to 5-1. The Dukes lost to Fresno State 18-25,19-25, but clinched their spot in gold.
Saturday, April 12: In a single elimination playoff the JMU Dukes found themselves fighting against the top 15 teams in the country, where they were matched in the first round against last years runner-up, Lakeland College. In a unexpected grueling 3 game match against Lakeland the Dukes lost 22-25, 25-21, 13-15, challenging Lakeland with their most competitive match of the tournament. Lakeland went on to win the National Championship in 2 games against the University Illinois.
J.J. Skutnik was recognized for his setting during this weekends National Championships making the All Tournament Team and earning the Honorable Mention Award.
Photos from this weekends National Championships have been posted under the pictures link.
- 4/7/08 -
After a long day at East Coast Championships Saturday, JMU A made it to the semifinals after sweeping their pool in regular play, teams Maryland, Navy and Syracuse. With little rest, JMU met Buffalo in the quarterfinals where they prevailed in three. After a back and forth three game match, the Dukes fell to the Nittany Lions of Penn State.
Jesse Beam from A - Team and Jeff Grimes from B- Team were named to the tournament Division 1 and 2 All-Star Teams.
- 4/3/08 -
After defeating UVA and Virginia Tech in pool play the James Madison Dukes prevailed over Viriginia Tech in the EIVA Southern Conference Championships winning in three, 25-23, 18-25,15-7.
Photos and results from EIVA Southern Conference Championships have been posted.
- 3/25/08 -
Photos from the Las Vegas Open have been posted under the pictures link.
