GREENVILLE, Pa.—Two-time Presidents’ Athletic Conference champion Thiel is making its second straight trip to the NCAA Division III men's volleyball tournament, becoming the first program in school history with consecutive national playoff appearances, and will face Dominican University (Ill.) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Carthage University in Kenosha, Wis. in the play-in round.
The Tomcats claimed the PAC title with a 3-1 win over Chatham University on Saturday, setting a new program single-season wins record with 23. The Cats also set a program record with three victories over nationally-ranked opponents and entered the AVCA Coaches' Poll at No. 20 on Feb. 3 for their first national ranking since 2014. Thiel climbed as high as No. 17 the following week.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.