Volleyball Elite Eight Begins Today

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III >> Hello Wednesday.  >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Please refer a friend or two. Help me get to 2,000 subscribers by the end of the month.   A free subscription to D3Playbook. Yes, please. TOP STORY 1. Volleyball Elite Eight Begins Today   The NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship quarterfinals are set for today in Pittsburgh with four matches on tap. No. 6 Trinity, Texas (28-4) vs. No. 18 MIT (27-5), 12:30 p.m. The Tigers' Emily Ellis was named first-team All-America after hitting .410 on the season with 205 kills. Teammate Sara Flynn was also a first-team selection. The Engineers' Consecrata Rozario topped that number at .436 with 195 kills on her way to second-team All-America honors. No. 8 New York U. (28-6) vs. No. 16 Transylvania (28-5), 3 p.m. The Violets' Haley Holz leads the squad in kills (441) and service aces (55). She was a first-team All-America selection. The Pioneers' MB Karrington Jackson and S Grace Ward were named second-team All-Americans. No. 4 Northwestern (33-2) vs. Johns Hopkins (24-7), 5:30 p.m. The Eagles' offense runs through first-team All-American Abby Glanzer who averages 3.92 kills per set. The Blue Jays are led by Simone Adam who averages 3.63 kills per set. No. 2 Juniata (31-1) vs. No. 20 Hope (24-7), 8 p.m. The Eagles' Mackenzie Coley was a first-team All-America selection after hitting .399. Second-team All-America setter Olivia Foley has handed out 10.66 assists per set. The Flying Dutch's Annie Lockett averages 4.01 kills per set. >> Watch LIVE A MESSAGE FROM MORNING BREW   2.6 million people wake up to this newsletter every morning There's a reason over 2.6 million people start their day with Morning Brew - the daily email that delivers the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Business news doesn't have to be dry and dense...make your mornings more enjoyable, for free. Check it out! Powered by Swapstack FIELD HOCKEY 2.   One For The Thumb? Middlebury has won four consecutive NCAA Division III Field Hockey championships. Can the Panthers win another ring for the thumb as the semifinals take place in Glassboro, N.J. on Friday? No. 8 Williams (15-5) vs. No. 4 Johns Hopkins (18-3), 12 p.m. The Ephs have won three straight games in the tournament by shutout. Emily Batchelor leads the offense with 20 goals. The Blue Jays are also unscored upon, winning a a pair of 1-0 decisions. Abby Birk has 13 goals and 10 assists for Hop. No. 2 Middlebury (19-1) vs. No. 3 Rowan (21-1), 3 p.m. Amy Griffin and Katie George each have 17 goals for the Panthers. The Profs' tandem of Julia Patrone and Kristiina Castagnola have combined for 45 goals. VOLLEYBALL (W) 3.   Glanzer Headlines All-America Teams The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2022 Division III Women's All-America team on Tuesday. First Team Sydnei Avery, Aurora, Sr., OH Brenna Bell, Claremont-M-S, Soph., OP Sam Buckley, Washington (Mo.), Fr., S Mackenzie Coley, Juniata, Soph., MH Emily Ellis, Trinity (Texas), Sr., MB Sara Flynn, Trinity (Texas), Sr., OP Abby Glanzer, Northwestern, Soph., OH Jenna Holmes, Claremont-M-S, Jr., OH Haley Holz, New York U., Sr., OH Tyler Linkhart, Wittenberg, Jr., RS Emily Rapach, Berry, Sr., S Adriana Rodriguez, North Park, Soph., OH Marylyn Schroyer, Northwestern, Sr., L Heidi Westra, Calvin, Sr., R Player of the Year: announced today Freshman of the Year: Sam Buckley, Washington (Mo.) >> Complete All-America Team ICE HOCKEY 4.   Statesmen Take Top Spot There is a new No. 1 team atop the USCHO Division III men's ice hockey poll - Hobart. The Statesmen (6-0) received 17 of 20 first-place ballots, replacing defending national champion Adrian. Men Hobart (17), 6-0 Adrian (3), 4-1-1 Geneseo, 4-1-1 St. Norbert, 3-0-1 Augsburg, 3-1-1 Utica, 4-2 Babson, 4-1 Oswego, 4-1 U. of New England, 3-1 Norwich, 4-1 >> Complete Poll Women Middlebury (19), 0-0 Gustavus Adolphus (1), 5-0 Plattsburgh, 4-0 Elmira, 5-0 Nazareth, 4-0 UW-River Falls, 3-1 Adrian, 6-0 UW-Eau Claire, 5-1 Norwich, 4-0 Colby, 0-0 >> Complete Poll A MESSAGE FROM TRENDS     Your next business idea, delivered weekly.   Trends tells you the next big thing – months before everyone else. Their dynamic team of business analysts already outlined 1,000+ vetted business ideas you can start in a weekend, and they send new ideas and market signals straight to your inbox weekly.   Try Trends for a week for only $1! Powered by Swapstack NEWS 5.   Lightning Round     News Whittier College made it official last night, announcing the discontinuation of football, men's lacrosse, and men's and women's golf. "The Poet programs sunsetting at this time are disproportionately more expensive to sustain than other sports that have thrived and remained competitive within our SCIAC conference. Our goal is to focus on the athletic teams that can be best supported on campus and via conference play." St. John Fisher announces a gift to fund the construction of the state-of-the-art Dugan Family Practice Facility. The indoor facility will feature a turf infield and can be sectioned off to allow hitters and pitchers to train simultaneously.     Happy Birthday Cake and candles for Rob Larson, faculty athletics representative, Luther; Wyatte Miller, Muskingum; Renee Wachter, chancellor, UW-Superior; and Sergio Rivas, Washington U. alum Do you know someone celebrating a birthday soon? Drop us a line at D3Playbook@gmail.com. TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   AUSTIN - Loren Dawson stepped down as head football coach BALDWIN WALLACE - Announced addition of women's wrestling as a varsity sport in 2024-25 BETHANY - Mike Worrell stepped down as head men's basketball coach. Brian Sansom will take over as interim head coach CAL LUTHERAN - Brianne Talboom named associate athletic director COLONIAL STATES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE - Jake Ayers named assistant commissioner OZARKS - Tony Skiles named head cross country/track and field coach   Thanks for starting your day with us. What did you think of today's newsletter?  Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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