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Men’s Volleyball Ranked Second in Hay in Pre-Season EIVA Poll

12/10/07

The New York University men’s volleyball team is ranked second among the six Hay Division teams in the preseason Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) poll.

The Violets finished third last year with a 6-4 Hay Division mark, while posting a 13-16 overall record and finishing #6 in the CSTV/AVCA Division III Coaches' Poll.

This year’s squad will be anchored by junior tri-captain Devin Zolnowski, who looks to be the offensive leader of the team. Last year, he placed second on the team in both kills (330) and points (397.5), and recorded career highs in all major categories. Additionally, he will also play a crucial role on the backline, where he was second on the team in digs (156) last year.

Senior tri-captain Jonathan Wintermeyer enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2007. He was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III Second Team All-American, recording a career high in both kills (267) and blocks (111).

Senior tri-captain David Tener emerged as one of the top liberos in Division III last year. He claimed the top spot in the NYU record book for digs in a season (267) and in a single match (21), and currently sits sixth on the team’s all-time list with 427 digs.

"These three players are legitimate All-America candidates in 2008," head coach Jose Pina stated. "Wintermeyer is one of the top-three middle attackers in Division III and a force in the Hay Division. Tener has developed into what I believe to be the top libero in Division III and should garner consideration for the All-EIVA Team this year. And, Zolnowski performs at a consistently high level. These student-athletes should provide the backbone of what I believe will be the top team in the EIVA Hay Division in 2008."

Also returning to the team are senior Willy McFarland, juniors Ilan Goldstein, David Coll and Jordan Meisner, and sophomores Braden Fujikawa, Michael Ferragonio, Joshua Kravitz and Eric Chakeen.

The freshman class is also expected to make an immediate impact this winter. Leading the charge will be 6-6 middle blocker Francis Hodgson, who is expected to step in and contribute immediately. Setter Ori Oren, outside Stanley Gasiewiski, and defensive specialist Jorge Torruella will also contend for court time.

The Violets begin the 2008 campaign by traveling to Buffalo, NY, to face top Division III opponents at the D'Youville College Nickel City Invitational.

2008 EIVA Coaches Poll

Hay Division

Springfield (24, 4 first place votes)
NYU (19)
Rutgers-Newark (17, 1 first place vote)
Harvard (14, 1 first place vote)
Sacred Heart (10)
New Haven (6)

Tait Division

Penn State (36, 6 first place votes)
George Mason (30, 1 first place vote)
Princeton (24)
St. Francis (20)
Juniata (15)
E. Stroudsburg (12)
NJIT (10)