Men's Volleyball
It Runs in the Family: Matthew Ctvrtlik's Journey to the Ivy League
For Matthew Ctvrtlik, a current junior and co-captain of the Harvard Men’s Volleyball team, volleyball had always been a part of his life. From a young age, his family had played volleyball and other sports together. So, when he made the transition to playing team volleyball in seventh grade, he found that the game came naturally to him.
Spikeology
Setter Matthew Ctvrtlik prepares to spike the volleyball in February's game against Purdue Fort Wayne.
Men's Volleyball Splits Home Weekend Against Princeton, NJIT
Harvard finished its matches with an even split, losing a match to Princeton on Friday night but rallying strong against NJIT for a 1-1 weekend.
Air-Born
Sophomore Griffin Schmit goes up for the serve in prior action against Purdue Fort Wayne.
Men's Volleyball Drops Two MIVA Weekend Matches
The Harvard men’s volleyball team hosted two competitive MIVA teams this past weekend at the Malkin Athletic Center, but will need to wait another weekend to earn its second win of the year.
Disrupting the Dynasty: Upset of the Year, Runner-Up
The men's volleyball team had only ever beaten Penn State once in the 30-year history of the matchup. The 2018 squad reversed the trend.
Give Them The Johnsson
Sophomore Erik Johnsson skies to meet the ball. The outside hitter finished second on the team in kills with 188.
Block Party
Sophomore setter Matthew Ctvrtlik and co-captain Riley Moore team up for a block on the net. Overall, the team registered 224 blocks throughout the season.
Marko Polo
Setter Marko Kostich was one of four seniors on the EIVA-winning team. Following the conclusion of the season, Kostich was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Men's At-Large First Team.
Group Hug
Harvard went just 13-14 on the season, but it recorded an impressive 10-4 conference record.
I'd Like to Buy a Vowel
Sophomore setter Matthew Ctvrtlik led the team with eight out of its 35 total kills.
UCLA Eliminates Men's Volleyball from NCAA Tournament
In its inaugural trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Crimson squared off with 19-time champion UCLA on the Bruins' home turf. Under the lights of the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Calif., Harvard went up one game before dropping three consecutively.
EIVA Champs
Men's volleyball won the EIVA title and earned an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time in program history.
Men's Volleyball Claims EIVA Championship, NCAA Tournament Berth
In a 3-1 decision over Princeton at George Mason’s Recreation Athletic Complex, Harvard clinched its first ever EIVA Championship title and punched its subsequent first ever ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Men's Volleyball Overcomes Penn State in Five Sets, Advances to EIVA Tournament Final
Harvard and Penn State entered their matchup on Thursday with a spot in the EIVA tournament final on the line. In a back and forth affair, the Crimson alternated winning sets with the Nittany Lions, winning the first and third before ultimately taking the deciding fifth set, 15-11, to secure the victory.
Got Each Others' Backs
Senior setter Marko Kostich (2) and sophomore outside hitter Erik Johnsson (11) celebrate with their teammates after securing a point. Both players had seven kills on Thursday, with Kostich adding 22 assists.
Preview: Men’s Volleyball to Rematch Penn State in EIVA Semi-Final
Harvard is one of the four teams that will be descending on Fairfax, Va., in an effort to grab the EIVA tournament trophy and punch it’s ticket to the national bracket. Seeded third, the Crimson will square up against No. 2 seeded Penn State in the semi-final match Thursday.
Power Ball
Senior Brad Gretsch spikes the ball against Princeton earlier this month, a match-up the Crimson ultimately took 3-2.
Get Up
Junior middle blocker Trevor Dow (8) rises for a spike attempt in previous action against Princeton.
Men's Volleyball Loses Twice to George Mason, Set for Penn State Showdown
With a six-game win streak and recent defeat of 11-season consecutive EIVA division champion Penn State in the rearview mirror, Harvard traveled to George Mason for the EIVA regular season championship match with a beefy résumé.
No Place Like Home
After two big wins this past weekend, the Crimson are now 8-2 in the friendly confines of the Malkin Athletic Center. For comparison, the team is 3-7 on the road and 0-2 in neutral site contests.
Men's Volleyball Picks Up Two Crucial Conference Wins
The Crimson extended its winning streak to six games after securing a narrow victory over conference rival Princeton on Friday night and then a dominant win over the New Jersey Institute of Technology on Saturday afternoon.
Men's Volleyball Picks Up Pair of Home Wins
With victories over Saint Francis and Penn State this weekend, the Crimson now controls its own destiny heading into the final stretch of the season.
That'll Kost Ya
The Crimson has won four straight matches thanks in part to strong play from setter Marko Kostich. The senior has dished 89 assists to his hitters and registered 25 kills (.344 kill percentage) of his own over this span, which includes a stunning victory over perennial powerhouse Penn State.