Three Cardinals Receive All-MIVA Recognition
April 11, 2019 | Men's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association announced its regular season awards Thursday and three members of the Ball State men's volleyball team appeared on the various teams.
Matt Szews was named to the All-MIVA First Team while Parker Swartz made the second team. Kaleb Jenness was also recognized on the all-freshman team.
"Volleyball is truly a team sport," said head coach Joel Walton. "That being said, you have to have team success in order to earn these individual awards and recognition. I'm proud of these young men for how they represent our program and the consistent energy they bring each day. Hopefully they can earn a few more awards in the MIVA Tournament before our season is done."
Szews had another stellar season for the Cardinals as he inched closer to breaking several all-time records at Ball State. The junior finished the season second in the MIVA and first at Ball State in kills with a total of 361. The Wisconsin native also compiled 174 digs, 74 blocks, 37 service aces and 21 assists. This marks Szews' second time as an All-MIVA First Team honoree, as he received the honor as a freshman. He was also named to the all-freshman team that year.
Swartz likewise had a big year for BSU with his second-team honors. The senior played a team-high 110 sets this season. During those sets, he tallied 143 kills on an impressive hitting percentage of .473. Swartz was second on the team in blocks with 77 and also added 49 digs, 24 aces and 10 assists.
In his debut season at Ball State, Jenness turned in a solid freshman year before going out with a season-ending hand injury. The South Carolina native finished third on the team in kills with 184 while hitting .220. He also racked up 76 digs, 35 blocks, 13 aces and 15 assists. Jenness is the first Division I men's volleyball player ever from the state of South Carolina.
A full list of the MIVA awards can be found below.
While the regular season is over, Ball State will look to make a postseason run starting Saturday. The Cardinals are at McKendree for the first round of the MIVA Tournament and first serve is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
For all the latest on Ball State men's volleyball, follow @BallStateMVB on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
Player of the Year: Matt Yoshimoto (Lewis)
Freshman of the Year: Ryan Serrano (McKendree)
Coach of The Year: Dan Friend (Lewis) & Nikki Sanlin (McKendree)
2019 All–MIVA First Team
Matt Szews, Ball State – Jr. – MB
Ryan Coenen, Lewis – Jr. – OH
Tyler Mitchem, Lewis – So. – MB
Michael Simmons, Lewis – Sr. – L
Matt Yoshimoto, Lewis – Sr. – S
Collin Mahan, Loyola – Sr. – OH
Garrett Zolg, Loyola – So. – S
Wyatt Dimke, McKendree – So. – MB
Jake Hanes, Ohio State – Sr. – MB
Blake Leeson, Ohio State – So. – OPP
Michael Keegan, Purdue Fort Wayne – Sr. – S
Pelegrin Vargas, Purdue Fort Wayne – Jr. – OH
2019 All–MIVA Second Team
Parker Swartz, Ball State – Sr. – MB
Julian Moses, Lewis – Sr. – OH
TJ Murray, Lewis – Sr. – MB
Adam Brewster, Lindenwood – Sr. – S
Connor Hipelius, Lindenwood – Sr. – MB
Avery Aylsworth, Loyola – Sr. – L
Paul Narup, Loyola – Sr. – MB
Will Tischler, Loyola – Sr. – OH
Zach Schnittker, McKendree – Jr. – OPP
Ryan Serrano, McKendree – Fr. – S
Richie Diedrich, Purdue Fort Wayne – Jr. – MB
Omari Wheeler, Quincy – Jr. – OH
2019 All–Freshman Team
Kaleb Jenness, Ball State – OH
Diego Negron, Lindenwood – OH
Phil Swartz, Lindenwood – OH
Luke Denton, Loyola – RS
Ryan Serrano, McKendree – S
Ethan Talley, Ohio State – MB
Noam Hannoun, Quincy – L
Matt Szews was named to the All-MIVA First Team while Parker Swartz made the second team. Kaleb Jenness was also recognized on the all-freshman team.
"Volleyball is truly a team sport," said head coach Joel Walton. "That being said, you have to have team success in order to earn these individual awards and recognition. I'm proud of these young men for how they represent our program and the consistent energy they bring each day. Hopefully they can earn a few more awards in the MIVA Tournament before our season is done."
Szews had another stellar season for the Cardinals as he inched closer to breaking several all-time records at Ball State. The junior finished the season second in the MIVA and first at Ball State in kills with a total of 361. The Wisconsin native also compiled 174 digs, 74 blocks, 37 service aces and 21 assists. This marks Szews' second time as an All-MIVA First Team honoree, as he received the honor as a freshman. He was also named to the all-freshman team that year.
Swartz likewise had a big year for BSU with his second-team honors. The senior played a team-high 110 sets this season. During those sets, he tallied 143 kills on an impressive hitting percentage of .473. Swartz was second on the team in blocks with 77 and also added 49 digs, 24 aces and 10 assists.
In his debut season at Ball State, Jenness turned in a solid freshman year before going out with a season-ending hand injury. The South Carolina native finished third on the team in kills with 184 while hitting .220. He also racked up 76 digs, 35 blocks, 13 aces and 15 assists. Jenness is the first Division I men's volleyball player ever from the state of South Carolina.
A full list of the MIVA awards can be found below.
While the regular season is over, Ball State will look to make a postseason run starting Saturday. The Cardinals are at McKendree for the first round of the MIVA Tournament and first serve is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
For all the latest on Ball State men's volleyball, follow @BallStateMVB on social media and visit BallStateSports.com.
Player of the Year: Matt Yoshimoto (Lewis)
Freshman of the Year: Ryan Serrano (McKendree)
Coach of The Year: Dan Friend (Lewis) & Nikki Sanlin (McKendree)
2019 All–MIVA First Team
Matt Szews, Ball State – Jr. – MB
Ryan Coenen, Lewis – Jr. – OH
Tyler Mitchem, Lewis – So. – MB
Michael Simmons, Lewis – Sr. – L
Matt Yoshimoto, Lewis – Sr. – S
Collin Mahan, Loyola – Sr. – OH
Garrett Zolg, Loyola – So. – S
Wyatt Dimke, McKendree – So. – MB
Jake Hanes, Ohio State – Sr. – MB
Blake Leeson, Ohio State – So. – OPP
Michael Keegan, Purdue Fort Wayne – Sr. – S
Pelegrin Vargas, Purdue Fort Wayne – Jr. – OH
2019 All–MIVA Second Team
Parker Swartz, Ball State – Sr. – MB
Julian Moses, Lewis – Sr. – OH
TJ Murray, Lewis – Sr. – MB
Adam Brewster, Lindenwood – Sr. – S
Connor Hipelius, Lindenwood – Sr. – MB
Avery Aylsworth, Loyola – Sr. – L
Paul Narup, Loyola – Sr. – MB
Will Tischler, Loyola – Sr. – OH
Zach Schnittker, McKendree – Jr. – OPP
Ryan Serrano, McKendree – Fr. – S
Richie Diedrich, Purdue Fort Wayne – Jr. – MB
Omari Wheeler, Quincy – Jr. – OH
2019 All–Freshman Team
Kaleb Jenness, Ball State – OH
Diego Negron, Lindenwood – OH
Phil Swartz, Lindenwood – OH
Luke Denton, Loyola – RS
Ryan Serrano, McKendree – S
Ethan Talley, Ohio State – MB
Noam Hannoun, Quincy – L
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