The Eagles' Notebook

Men's Volleyball Announced Open Tryouts for April 28,

Women's Announced for April 29

On Thursday, April 28, 2011, the Robert Morris University Illinois Men's Volleyball team will host an open tryout at the Flames Athletic Center at University of Illinois Chicago from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Athletes who wish to try out must fill out a participation waiver before tryouts. Additionally, tryouts are open to transfer students who wish to attend RMU in the Fall 2011 as well as current RMU students. Transfer students must bring a copy of their transcript as well as their SAT or ACT scores and be prepared to complete an application before tryouts.

In 2010/2011, the Eagles finished seventh in the Mid-America Men's Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference (MAMVIC) East . RMU has some key returning players coming back in 2011. Freshman right side Tyler Boyce (Beach Park, IL), who brought home All Conference Honorable Mention in his first year despite missing two weeks of season due to illness. Freshman middle blocker Pedro Calatayud (Lincolnwood, IL) and outside hitter Andrew Gleason (Elgin, IL).

If you have any questions, please e-mail Head Coach Lauren Joyce Hensel atljoyce@robertmorris.edu

The Flames Athletic Center is located at 839 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60608. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tryouts.

On Friday, April 29, 2011 the Robert Morris University Illinois Women's Volleyball team will host an open tryout at the Physical Education Building at University of Illinois Chicago from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Athletes who wish to try out must fill out a participation waiver before tryouts. Additionally, tryouts are open to high school seniors and transfer students who wish to attend RMU in the Fall 2011 as well as current RMU students. High school seniors and transfer students, who have not applied, must bring a copy of their transcript as well as their SAT or ACT scores and be prepared to complete an application before tryouts.

In 2010/2011, the Eagles finished fourth in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) and made it to the first round of the CCAC Conference Tournament . RMU has some key returning players coming back in 2011. Sophomore setter/right side Melissa Joyce (Chicago, IL), who brought home All Conference First Team honors in her first year as well as Player of the Week (twice), North Park All Tournament Team, and NAIA All Region Team. Freshman middle blocker Kimberly Smith (Zionsville, IN), who garnered North Park All Tournament with Joyce and right side hitter Rebecca Lourwood (Lansing, IL).

If you have any questions, please e-mail Head Coach Lauren Joyce Hensel atljoyce@robertmorris.edu

The Physical Education Building is located at 901 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60608. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tryouts.