2022 Harvard Crimson men's volleyball team explained

Sport:men's volleyball
Year:2022
Prev Year:2020
Next Year:2023
Team:Harvard Crimson
Conference:Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association
Short Conf:EIVA
Record:12–13
Conf Record:10–6
Head Coach:Brian Baise
Hc Year:12th
Asst Coach1:Nick Clark
Ac1 Year:1st
Stadium:Malkin Athletic Center

The 2022 Harvard Crimson men's volleyball team represents Harvard University in the 2022 NCAA Division I & II men's volleyball season. The Crimson, led by 12th year head coach Brian Baise,[1] play their home games at Malkin Athletic Center. The Crimson are members of the EIVA and return to play after missing the 2021 season due to the corona virus cancelled Ivy League seasons.[2] They were picked to finish sixth in the EIVA preseason poll.[3]

Season highlights

Roster

Number Name Class Position Height Hometown
1 Andrew LoboFreshman Outside hitter 6-2Toronto, Ontario
2Ethan SmithSophomoreMiddle blocker6-7Laguna Niguel, California
3 Ryan HongJunior Middle blocker/Outside Hitter 6-2Honolulu, Hawaii
4 Kade McGovernFreshman Opposite hitter 6-6Burbank, California
5 Azim RaheemFreshman Opposite hitter 6-6Toronto, Ontario
6 Alessio PignatelliJunior Libero/Defensive Specialist 5-11Acqui Terme, Italy
7 Eric LiSenior Outside hitter6-6Edison, New Jersey
9 Ethan McCrarySophomore Middle blocker 6-9Mission Viejo, California
10 Logan ShepherdFreshman Outside hitter 6-4Cave Springs, Arkansas
11 Will PolsterJunior Outside hitter 6-1Maryland Heights, Missouri
12 Campbell SchoenfeldSenior Outside hitter6-8N. Tonawanada, New York
13 Buddy ScottSenior Setter 6-6Honolulu, Hawaii
16 Xuanthe NguyenFreshman Libero 5-11 London, England
17 Jason ShenSenior Libero 5-11Cupertino, California
18 Will SorensonJunior Setter 6-1Killdeer, Illinois
19 Owen FanningFreshman Outside hitter 6-7Needham, Massachusetts
21James BardinFreshman Setter 6-7Aliso Viejo, California
22Trevor SchultzSophomore Middle blocker 6-6Saint Augustine, Florida
23Jeffrey KwanSophomore Libero/Outside Hitter 5-11Cupertino, California

Schedule

TV/Internet Streaming information:

All home games will be streamed on ESPN+. Most road games will also be streamed by the schools streaming service.

Date
Time
OpponentRankArena
City
(Tournament)
TelevisionScoreAttendanceRecord
(EIVA Record)
1/12
10 p.m.
Bren Events Center
Irvine, CA
ESPN+L 0–3
(19–25, 22–25, 21–25)[4] [5]
3770–1
1/14
10 p.m.
@ #10 UC San DiegoRIMAC Arena
La Jolla, CA
ESPN+L 1–3
(25–16, 16–25, 20–25, 23–25)[6]
00–2
1/15
10:30 p.m.
@ Long Beach StateWalter Pyramid
Long Beach, CA
ESPN+L 0–3
(18–25, 16–25, 23–25)[7]
1,2300–3
1/21
7 p.m.
QueensMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–0
(25–20, 25–14, 25–19)
501–3
1/22
5 p.m.
KingMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–0
(25–16, 25–19, 25–16)
502–3
2/5
5 p.m.
Purdue Fort WayneMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+L 1–3
(17–25, 25–20, 24–26, 20–25)
1502–4
2/11
7 p.m.
  1. 4 Penn State*
Malkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+L 0–3
(22–25, 26–28, 19–25)
3502–5
(0–1)
2/12
5 p.m.
St. FrancisMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+L 1–3
(25–27, 22–25, 25–19, 20–25)
1122–6
(0–2)
2/18
7 p.m.
St. Francis BrooklynMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–1
(25–17, 21–25, 25–20, 25–20)
1133–6
(1–2)
2/19
7 p.m.
NJITMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–1
(25–20, 25–22, 25–27, 25–16)
2064–6
(2–2)
3/4
7 p.m.
PrincetonMalkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–1
(25–22, 25–23, 22–25, 26–24)
3035–6
(3–2)
3/5
5 p.m.
Princeton*Malkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–1
(22–25, 25–22, 25–9, 25–23)
3046–6
(4–2)
3/12
8 p.m.
@ #9 Grand CanyonGCU Arena
Phoenix, AZ
ESPN+L 0–3
(20–25, 14–25, 22–25)
4286–7
3/13
6 p.m.
@ #9 Grand CanyonGCU Arena
Phoenix, AZ
ESPN+L 0–3
(22–25, 16–25, 22–25)
2786–8
3/18
6 p.m.
@ Sacred Heart*William H. Pitt Center
Fairfield, CT
NEC Front RowW 3–1
(23–25, 25–18, 25–14, 25–20)
1637–8
(5–2)
3/19
5 p.m.
Sacred Heart*Malkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+W 3–1
(25–22, 23–25, 25–17, 25–18)
2528–8
(6–2)
3/25
7 p.m.
@ #2 Penn State*Rec Hall
University Park, PA
B1G+L 0–3
(12–25, 17–25, 20–25)
6308–9
(6–3)
3/26
4 p.m.
@ St. Francis*DeGol Arena
Loretto, PA
NEC Front RowW 3–1
(23–25, 31–29, 26–24, 31–29)
09–9
(7–3)
4/1
7 p.m.
@ St. Francis Brooklyn*Generoso Pope Athletic Complex
Brooklyn, NY
NEC Front RowW 3–0
(25–19, 25–13, 25–22)
5310–9
(8–3)
4/2
4 p.m.
@ NJIT*Wellness and Events Center
Newark, NJ
ESPN+L 0–3
(21–25, 19–25, 20–25)
22310–10
(8–4)
4/8
7 p.m.
Charleston (WV)Malkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+L 1–3
(25–22, 24–26, 21–25, 32–34)
23810–11
(8–5)
4/9
5 p.m.
Charleston (WV)*Malkin Athletic Center
Cambridge, MA
ESPN+L 2–3
(25–17, 22–25, 24–26, 25–13, 11–15)
23010–12
(8–6)
4/15
7 p.m.
@ George Mason*Recreation Athletic Complex
Fairfax, VA
ESPN+W 3–2
(18–25, 25–21, 25–17, 21–25, 15–11)
46611–12
(9–6)
4/16
4 p.m.
@ George Mason*Recreation Athletic Complex
Fairfax, VA
ESPN+W 3–0
(25–19, 31–29, 25–21)
21212–12
(10–6)
4/21
4 p.m.
vs. NJITRec Hall
University Park, PA
(MIVA Semifinals)
B1G+L 1–3
(25–17, 21–25, 18–25, 22–25)
72212–13

*-Indicates conference match.

Times listed are Eastern Time Zone.

Announcers for televised games

References

See also: 2021 Harvard Crimson football team and 2021–22 Harvard Crimson men's basketball team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harvard Names Baise as New Head Coach. EIVA. 2008-10-13.
  2. Web site: Ivy League cancels basketball season for 2020-21 as part of ban on winter sports due to COVID-19. CBS Sports. 2020-11-12.
  3. Web site: Penn State unanimous favorite to win 2022 EIVA title. Off the Block. 2021-12-25.
  4. Web site: UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball Annihilates Harvard University, 3-0. New University. 2022-01-16.
  5. Web site: Harvard loses to No. 15 UC Irvine in program’s first match since 2020. Off the Block. 2022-01-12.
  6. Web site: UC San Diego Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with 2 Wins After COVID Delay. Times of San Diego. 2022-01-15.
  7. Web site: Long Beach State Volleyball Thumps Harvard In Opener. The 562. 2022-01-16.