Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA)
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The Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association MIVA is a college athletic conference whose member schools compete in men's volleyball. Its member institutions are located in the Midwest United States, stretching from Iowa in the west to Pennsylvania in the east.
Many of the conference's schools also participate in the similarly-named Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association in men's volleyball at the club level.
The MIVA Tournament champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA National Semifinals. The two other major volleyball conferences, the EIVA (Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) and the MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) also send their league tournament champions to the National Semifinals. The 4th team is an at-large bid that is chosen from one of the 3 leagues by a committee of coaches from these leagues.
Shondell/Dunlap League
The conference is divided into two leagues. The Shondell/Dunlap League formed in 2006 (initially named the "A-League") competes in NCAA Division I and Division II volleyball. The member institutions of this league are consistently ranked among the best men's volleyball teams in the United States in the CSTV/AVCA Division I-II Men's Coaches Top 15 Poll.
| School | Location | Division | Team nickname | Arena | Seating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | Muncie, Indiana | 1 | Cardinals | John E. Worthen Arena | 11,500 |
| IPFW | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 1 | Mastodons | Hilliard Gates Sports Center | 2,800 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville, Illinois | 2 | Flyers | Neil Carey Arena | 855 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, Illinois | 1 | Ramblers | Alumni Gym | 2,000 |
| Mercyhurst College | Erie, Pennsylvania | 2 | Lakers | Mercyhurst Athletic Center | 1,800 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio | 1 | Buckeyes | St. John Arena | 13,276 |
| Quincy University | Quincy, Illinois | 2 | Hawks | Pepsi Arena | 2,000 |
Coleman League
Smaller schools compete in the Coleman League created in 2006 (initially named the B-League). These schools are qualified for the CSTV/AVCA Division III Men's Coaches Top 15 Poll. Central St. is a Division 2 school with provisional status in the MIVA for 2006.| School | Location | Division | Team nickname | Arena | Seating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | Kenosha, Wisconsin | 3 | Redmen | Physical Education Center | 2,440 |
| Clarke College | Dubuque, Iowa | 3 | Crusaders | Robert and Ruth Kehl Center | 1,000 |
| Central State University | Wilberforce, Ohio | 2 | Marauders | Beacom/Lewis Gym | 2,200 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 3 | Raiders | Kern Center Arena | 1,200 |
External links
- [Official Website of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association]
- [AVCA - American Volleyball Coaches Association - Men's Volleyball]
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