LATHAM, N.Y. – The United East volleyball teams are primed to take the court as their seasons begin the first week of September. All nine full member institutions will field a squad with each team competing in eight conference contests.
Last season, Gallaudet University was crowned the Conference Champions while Penn State Berks earned Regular Season Champion honors. The 2022 United East Volleyball Championship will begin on Friday November 4, with the Final taking place on November 5. The regular season champions will be named the host site for the entirety of the Championship.
Take a look at a preview of each squad HERE:
| Head Coach | Lynn Ray Boren |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions | 18th |
| 2021 Conference Record | 7-1 |
| 2021 Overall Record | 21-12 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests | – Eastern (9/9) – Mary Washington (10/18) – Marymount (10/26) |
| Key Returner #1 | Emily Wright (SO / Opposite) |
| Key Returner Accolades #1 (Emily Wright |
– 2021 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention – 2021 First Team All-Region – 2021 United East Rookie of the Year – 2021 First Team All-Conference – Conference-leading 484 kills |
| Key Returner #2 | Emma Giuntoli (JR / Setter) |
| Key Returner Accolades #2 (Emma Giuntoli) |
– 2018 Conference Rookie of the Year – Conference-leading 1132 total assists – 9.98 assists/set – 0.41 aces/set |
| Key Returner #3 | Leila Sicoli (JR / Defensive Specialist) |
| Key Returner Accolades #3 (Leila Sicoli) |
– 2.98 digs per set – 0.37 aces per set |
| Key Losses | – Karita Lewis – Elina Rubinshteyn – Mia Upchurch |
Coach’s Outlook: “GUVB is entering a new season with a good group of young players and five returning players with their strong leadership backgrounds. Building a new team dynamic is the one that will lead GUVB to a good season.”
| Head Coach | Julie Brubaker |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions | Third |
| 2021 Conference Record | 4-4 |
| 2021 Overall Record | 11-15 |
| Key Non-Conference Contests | – Eastern University – Franklin & Marshall University -… |
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