HACKENSACK, N.J. - FDU men's volleyball has announced a schedule change that will see the Knights head to Austin, Texas for the First Point Volleyball Collegiate Challenge presented by Ogio from February 4-5. The event features three other schools including top-ranked Hawai'i (4-2), two-time national champion Stanford (5-2) and Queens (N.C.) (4-3). The Austin Convention Center will play host to the five matches over two days. This is the first time collegiate men's volleyball will be played in the state of Texas.
Head men's volleyball coach
Karl France gave his reaction to joining the event, "This will be an experience that these Knights will never forget. Our team is grateful for the opportunity to be in the First Point Collegiate Challenge."
FDU will play two matches on Friday, February 4. The first match is against the AVCA ranked No. 1 Hawai'i at 12:30 pm followed by playing AVCA ranked No. 14 Stanford at 5:30 pm. On Saturday the Burgundy and Blue will play their final match against Queens (N.C.) at 4:00 pm. This will be the second opportunity to play Queens (N.C.) as the the teams were scheduled to face off at the Harvard Invitational but due to Covid-19 could not compete.
Knights fans can purchase tickets for the matches each day by visiting the
tournament home page. Stay tuned for more information on ways to watch all of the matches.
First Point Volleyball Foundation has been instrumental in the launching of the FDU men's volleyball program by providing a $200,000 grant over four years to support the program. In addition to the First Point Volleyball Foundation, founder and executive director of Austin Junior Volleyball, Glen Lietzke, helped bring the event to fruition.
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About Austin Junior Volleyball (AJV)
AJV is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to train the youth of Central Texas to optimize their athletic performance and maximize their potential through the sport of volleyball. AJV is home to more than 500 athletes on over 50 teams of girls and boys ages 11-18, offering both indoor and sand volleyball programs.
About First Point Volleyball Foundation
First Point Volleyball Foundation is creating opportunities for young men to develop as players and people by advancing and supporting boys' and men's volleyball across the nation. First Point Volleyball Foundation prides itself on winning a series of first points, connecting donors to the men's volleyball programs that need them most. Whether it's a new DI or DII college program, a budding high school team in your hometown or a community initiative in an underserved area, we strive to help programs take their initial steps toward their creation and development.
