Rivier Men's Volleyball Leads The NCAA

Nashua, NH – The Rivier College men's volleyball program recently received two honors by the NCAA for their play during the 2011 season. The first was an individual honor for freshman Aaron Almario (Alhambra, CA) who was recognized as the2011 NCAA Division III statistical champion for BLOCKS PER SET. Aaron finished the season with 137 blocks for a 1.30 blocks per set average to lead the nation in this category.

In addition, the Rivier College men's volleyball team, with Aaron's help, is the 2011 NCAA Division III team statistical champion for BLOCKS PER SET. Rivier led the nation as a team in the same category, averaging 2.80 blocks per set and finished with a team record 439 total blocks.

This is the first time in Rivier history that an individual and the team have led the nation in the same category and also the first time Rivier has led the nation in blocking for an entire season. In 2009 Rivier was recognized by the NCAA for leading the nation in team winning percentage with a 33-2 overall record.