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Princeton Places Third in EIVA 2023 Preseason Poll
December 21, 2022 | Men's Volleyball
EIVA Release
PRINCETON, N.J. – The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) announced its 2023 preseason poll Tuesday afternoon, and the Princeton University men's volleyball team was selected third out of six teams.
The defending EIVA champions acquired 26 total points to be placed at third. Additionally, junior Ben Harrington and sophomore Henry Wedbush were named as Players to Watch.
In 2022, Harrington was awarded a number of honors including EIVA Newcomer of the Year, All-EIVA First Team, and EIVA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Harrington also led the EIVA in service aces per set (0.58) and total service aces (56).
Wedbush had an immediate impact on the court during his first year as a Tiger in 2022, ranking second on the team in assists (403). He also totaled 75 digs, 31 kills, 25 blocks, and 14 service aces for the season.
Princeton opens the 2023 season on the road in Buffalo, New York on Monday, January 9th at 7 p.m. against D'Youville.
PRINCETON, N.J. – The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) announced its 2023 preseason poll Tuesday afternoon, and the Princeton University men's volleyball team was selected third out of six teams.
The defending EIVA champions acquired 26 total points to be placed at third. Additionally, junior Ben Harrington and sophomore Henry Wedbush were named as Players to Watch.
In 2022, Harrington was awarded a number of honors including EIVA Newcomer of the Year, All-EIVA First Team, and EIVA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Harrington also led the EIVA in service aces per set (0.58) and total service aces (56).
Wedbush had an immediate impact on the court during his first year as a Tiger in 2022, ranking second on the team in assists (403). He also totaled 75 digs, 31 kills, 25 blocks, and 14 service aces for the season.
Princeton opens the 2023 season on the road in Buffalo, New York on Monday, January 9th at 7 p.m. against D'Youville.
2023 EIVA Preseason Coaches Poll
As determined by vote of EIVA head coaches
As determined by vote of EIVA head coaches
| Team (First-place votes) | 2022 Record | Points |
| 1. Penn State (5) | 23-4, 16-0 | 35 |
| 2. NJIT (1) | 17-11, 10-6 | 29 |
| 3. Princeton | 15-13, 10-6 | 26 |
| 4. Charleston | 9-14, 5-11 | 14 |
| 5. Harvard | 12-13, 10-6 | 12 |
| 6. George Mason | 13-15, 7-9 | 10 |
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