Springfield, Mass. - April 27, 2012 - The NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship kicked off on Friday with four quarterfinal matches beginning at 12:30 pm. For complete coverage, including game recaps, box scores, highlights, photo galleries, and post game press conferences, please visit our championship website
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Top-seeded Springfield was the only team to win in three sets as it toppled eighth-seeded Baruch. Fifth-seeded Hunter upset fourth-seeded Kean in four sets, while both second-seeded UC Santa Cruz and third-seeded Carthage survived five-set thrillers.
The action resumes on Saturday when Springfield and Hunter play at 4:00 pm before UC Santa Cruz and Carthage will battle at 6:00 pm.
12:30 PM
No. 1 Springfield 3, No. 8 Baruch 0
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No. 5 Hunter 3, No. 4 Kean 1
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5:30 PM
No. 2 UC Santa Cruz 3, No. 7 Rivier 2
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7:30 PM
No. 3 Carthage 3, No. 6 Nazareth 2
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With eight national championships to his credit, Charlie Sullivan will enter his 16th season as head coach of the men's volleyball team in 2014. In 15 previous years at the helm, Sullivan owns an overall record of 256-158 for a .618 winning percentage. Read more.