Anderson goes pro in Korea

AVCA National co-Player of the Year and NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Matt Anderson will forgo his senior eligibility at Penn State and play next season in the Korean League.

Volleyball player to skip senior season, go pro in Korea

After leading Penn State to its first men's volleyball title since 1994, outside hitter Matt Anderson is forgoing his senior season to play professionally in Korea. Updated 3:10 PM

Men's volleyball coach earns top honors

After compiling a host of achievements throughout the 2008 season, Penn State men's volleyball coach Mark Pavlik received yet another award for his team's national championship effort. Updated 5:39 PM

Lions' season ends with coach's philosophy still intact

Senior setter Travis Foltz took a slow walk down the steps of the bus. Updated 2:25 PM

Lions capture second national title

Max Holt slammed down a kill and turned to meet teammate Dennis Del Valle in the middle of the court. Updated 2:12 PM

Men's volleyball team wins national title

The No. 1 Penn State men's volleyball team defeated No. 2 Pepperdine 3-1 (27-30, 33-31, 30-25, 30-23) Saturday night in Irvine, Calif., to become the first school east of the Mississippi to win an NCAA volleyball championship. Updated 11:57 AM

Lions go west to face OSU

In early March, Matt Anderson filled the doorway of his locker room with his hands over his head. The Lions were in the midst of a 47-game win streaking and 15 consecutive sweeps.

Penn State stays busy

California feels a little different to the No. 1 Penn State men's volleyball team this time around.

Volleyball teams bond over success

Following the awards ceremony for the EIVA championship Saturday, Dennis Del Valle climbed into the baseline stands to celebrate with some of the Penn State men's volleyball team's greatest fans -- the Penn State women's team.

Del Valle becomes playmaker

After sweeping an April match, Penn State men’s volleyball coach Mark Pavlik and Dennis Del Valle competed against each other to see who could serve a ball into the lowered basketball nets.

Big Ten teams to meet

When the seedings for the men’s volleyball championship were announced Sunday, Penn State coach Mark Pavlik received a message.

Lions win 10th EIVA title

Midway through Game 3, freshman libero Dennis Del Valle clenched his fists and flexed his arms while shouting to the crowd.

Rec Hall ambiance heightened by rivalry

After stuffing a Hudson Bates kill in Game 1 of Saturday night’s EIVA finals match, Jay Stauffer glared down at the George Mason attacker on his way back to the Penn State huddle.

Pavlik upholds legacy

When Penn State men’s volleyball coach Mark Pavlik moved his office from the Bryce Jordan Center to Rec Hall in 1999, he had a vision.

Lions sweep NYU in semis

Late in the second game of last night’s EIVA semifinal match, New York libero David Tener tried to get in front of a kill by Penn State’s Matt Anderson.

PSU uses height to defeat Violets

Junior outside hitter Matt Anderson soared from the back row and met the ball in front of the net.

Lions stick to practice routine

Max Holt and Matt Anderson tossed balls toward the rafters of Rec Hall and practiced their serving.

Team seeks revenge for only defeat

Looking back on the season the Penn State men's volleyball team has had, middle hitter Max Holt sees one glaring blemish.

Leadership key for Lions

Jay Stauffer didn't mind being the only starter left off the All-EIVA first team.

Blocking ignites Lions

Max Lipsitz rose to the net and outstretched his arms, blocking Loyola-Chicago's first swing of Friday night's match.

Lions continue improving

Coach Mark Pavlik called Jay Stauffer over to him during a blocking drill in Tuesday's volleyball practice.

Practice full of humor

Gathering the team around him, coach Mark Pavlik asked the Penn State men's volleyball team if it wanted to do anything special for the next day's practice.

Volleyball builds team chemistry

Waiting in line for blocking drills, members of the Penn State men's volleyball team fill the South Gym at Rec Hall with chatter.

Former Statesman returns to field, this time with Penn State

Twenty-five years ago, Guy VanArsdale was in the midst of a fourth consecutive NCAA Division III national title-run at Hobart.

Scheduling fuels Lions run at title

Junior opposite Ryan Sweitzer and freshman libero Dennis Del Valle passed the ball back and forth across the net during a one-on-one game prior to yesterday's practice.

Net play key to beating Lions

At 24-1, and atop the coaches' poll, the Penn State men's volleyball team is on pace to be the No. 1 seed in the national championships.

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Despite being outblocked by four, the No. 1 Penn State men's volleyball team defeated No. 10 Ohio State 3-1 (30-23, 27-30, 30-20, 30-19) Friday night in Rec Hall.

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