https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss.aspx?path=mvballLatest news items for Carthage College Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/25/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-falls-in-national-championship-showdown.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/25/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-falls-in-national-championship-showdown.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

SPRINGFIELD — The Carthage College men's volleyball team closed out its historic 2026 season with a 3-0 loss to Springfield in the national championship match. Facing the top-seeded Pride, the Firebirds challenged throughout a competitive contest, keeping sets tight before Springfield pulled away late. Carthage responded with key runs and strong play at the net, but Springfield used timely surges to claim the title.]]>MVB TeamSat, 25 Apr 2026 21:37:00 CST1212213https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/23/-3-mens-volleyball-strong-start-sends-carthage-to-ncaa-championship-match.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/23/-3-mens-volleyball-strong-start-sends-carthage-to-ncaa-championship-match.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

SPRINGFIELD — The Carthage College men's volleyball team delivered a decisive straight-set victory over Wittenberg on Thursday night, using balanced offense and steady defensive play to secure the NCAA Semifinal win. The Firebirds controlled key stretches in each set, earning the sweep 3-0 to advance to the finals for the first time since 2022.]]>MVB Team vs WittenbergThu, 23 Apr 2026 21:45:00 CST1212209https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/22/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-set-for-ncaa-semifinal-clash-with-wittenberg.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/22/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-set-for-ncaa-semifinal-clash-with-wittenberg.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's volleyball team prepares for another trip to the national stage, taking on Wittenberg in the NCAA Semifinals on Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. The matchup marks Carthage's first meeting with the Tigers since 2023 and the program's third semifinal appearance under head coach JW Kieckhefer.]]>MVB TeamWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:26:00 CST1212205https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/20/-3-mens-volleyball-trio-of-firebirds-recognized-as-avca-all-americans.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/20/-3-mens-volleyball-trio-of-firebirds-recognized-as-avca-all-americans.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The American Volleyball Coaches Association unveiled its annual All-America teams Monday, with three Carthage College men's volleyball student-athletes receiving recognition.]]>MVB TeamMon, 20 Apr 2026 13:45:00 CST1212197https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/18/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-dethrone-southern-virginia-advance-to-ncaa-semifinals.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/18/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-dethrone-southern-virginia-advance-to-ncaa-semifinals.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's volleyball team knocked off defending national champion Southern Virginia to earn a spot in the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 2022, marking the third appearance under head coach JW Kieckhefer.]]>Men's volleyball poses with their ticket punch graphicSat, 18 Apr 2026 21:56:00 CST1212190https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/17/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-uses-key-runs-to-sweep-dominican-ill.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/17/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-uses-key-runs-to-sweep-dominican-ill.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — In the second round of the NCAA Regional Volleyball Championship, the Carthage College men's volleyball team defeated Dominican (Ill.) in straight sets 3-0.]]>MVBFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:41:00 CST1212182https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/13/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-mens-volleyball-garners-top-honors-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/13/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-mens-volleyball-garners-top-honors-ahead-of-ncaa-tournament.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's volleyball team announced that Ryan Morey was named the AVCA Region IV Player of the Year on Monday. Additionally, Ryan Bartz and Ben Heise were also selected for the Region IV list.]]>Ryan MoreyMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:38:00 CST1212161https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/13/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-secures-ncaa-spot-prepares-to-host-championship-rounds.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/13/-3-mens-volleyball-carthage-secures-ncaa-spot-prepares-to-host-championship-rounds.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The Carthage College men's volleyball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship and will host the first, second, and quarterfinal rounds April 16-18 at Tarble Arena.]]>MVB Team celebrates punching their ticket to the NCAA TournamentMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CST1212160https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/11/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-sweep-to-cciw-title-punch-ncaa-tournament-ticket.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/11/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-sweep-to-cciw-title-punch-ncaa-tournament-ticket.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The top-seeded Carthage College men's volleyball team captured its fourth College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament title since 2020 on Saturday, sweeping No. 2 seed Illinois Wesleyan 3-0 to secure the championship.]]>Men's Volleyball celebrating their ticket being punched to the NCAA TournamentSat, 11 Apr 2026 20:17:00 CST1212154https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/8/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-continue-finals-streak-with-win-over-north-central-ill.aspxhttps://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/8/-3-mens-volleyball-firebirds-continue-finals-streak-with-win-over-north-central-ill.aspx#2 Men's Volleyball

KENOSHA — The No. 1 seed in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament, Carthage College men's volleyball team turned in a complete performance Wednesday night, using timely scoring runs and a balanced offensive effort to secure a straight-set victory over North Central (Ill.). With the win, the Firebirds advance to the CCIW Tournament Finals for the sixth straight year since joining the conference.]]>Hudson Sweitzer goes on attack against North CentralWed, 8 Apr 2026 21:18:00 CST1212142