https://northcentralcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=mvbLatest news items for North Central College Athleticsen-us60https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/5/kustura-tabbed-to-lead-usa-d-3-mens-volleyball-brazil-tour.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/5/kustura-tabbed-to-lead-usa-d-3-mens-volleyball-brazil-tour.aspxMen's Volleyball

North Central men's volleyball head coach Kevin Kustura has been selected by USA Sports Tours & Events to lead the 2026 USA D-3 Men's Volleyball – Brazil Tour as the team's head coach.]]>Kevin Kustura squats in the middle of a team huddle, giving instruction to his players during a timeout in a matchTue, 5 May 2026 10:52:00 CST2516410https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/21/general-cardinal-student-athletes-excel-across-campus-on-honors-day.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/21/general-cardinal-student-athletes-excel-across-campus-on-honors-day.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Volleyball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Triathlon, Women's Wrestling

North Central College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, and research during the College's annual Honors Day, held April 16 in conjunction with the 28th Annual Rall Symposium for Student Research.]]>President G-P presenting women's track & field's Macy Fleury with Outstanding Senior AwardTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 CST316362https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-volleyballs-season-comes-to-an-end-in-cciw-semifinals.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-volleyballs-season-comes-to-an-end-in-cciw-semifinals.aspxMen's Volleyball

The North Central men's volleyball program took on No. 3 Carthage College in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Tournament semifinals on Wednesday night, falling in three sets to the top-seeded Firebirds.]]>North Central men's volleyball players line up at the net to shake the hands of their opponents before a matchWed, 8 Apr 2026 20:52:00 CST2516329https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/7/cciw-mens-volleyball-tournament-preview.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/7/cciw-mens-volleyball-tournament-preview.aspxMen's Volleyball

The 2026 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Men's Volleyball Tournament begins Wednesday night with the semifinal matches beginning at 7 p.m. in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Bloomington, Illinois, respectively. The North Central men's volleyball program squeaked into the postseason after posting a 10-12 regular season record and a 4-6 mark in CCIW play. The Cardinals will travel North to Kenosha to face the top-seeded Carthage College Firebirds.]]>The members of the men's volleyball are in a circle with their arms draped over the person's shoulders to their left and right. While doing this, the team is leaping up from the ground while chanting as a part of a pregame ritual.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CST2516322https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-volleyball-brown-tabbed-as-defensive-player-of-the-year-almarales-earns-first-team-honors.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-volleyball-brown-tabbed-as-defensive-player-of-the-year-almarales-earns-first-team-honors.aspxMen's Volleyball

Jonathan Brown was announced as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin's (CCIW) Men's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday morning after accruing 261 digs in the regular season, a mark that is second in the league despite playing in 11 fewer sets than the conference leader. Brannen Almarales joins him on the All-CCIW First Team after leading the league in kills with 321.]]>Jonathan BrownTue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST2516320https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/6/mens-volleyball-almarales-record-day-leads-to-cciw-weekly-honor.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/6/mens-volleyball-almarales-record-day-leads-to-cciw-weekly-honor.aspxMen's Volleyball

Brannen Almarales was named College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after his ninth double-double of the season on Saturday. Almarales set a new single-match record for kills (35) and digs (27) in Saturday's loss to Loras College, with the latter mark helping him land his first career weekly award.]]>Elijah Landeros celebrates with a teammate after scoring a point in a matchMon, 6 Apr 2026 16:00:00 CST2516321https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/4/mens-volleyball-almarales-shatters-kills-and-digs-records-in-loss-to-loras.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/4/mens-volleyball-almarales-shatters-kills-and-digs-records-in-loss-to-loras.aspxMen's Volleyball

Brannen Almarales set new program records for the North Central College men's volleyball team on Saturday in kills (35) and digs (27). His historic efforts were not enough, as the Cardinals fell to No. 10 Loras College 3-2 in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin regular-season finale.]]>Brannen Almarales goes down to knee to dig an opponent's attack while coaches and teammates watch on in the background.Sat, 4 Apr 2026 18:08:00 CST2516316https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-volleyball-clinches-tournament-berth-despite-loss-to-no-4-carthage.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-volleyball-clinches-tournament-berth-despite-loss-to-no-4-carthage.aspxMen's Volleyball

Men's volleyball saw its losing skid extend to three matches on Wednesday night, losing in straight sets to No. 4 Carthage College. Despite its loss, North Central qualified for the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Men's Volleyball Tournament, as No. 10 Loras defeated Augustana College in four sets to finalize the CCIW tournament field with seeding still to be determined in the regular season's final contests Saturday.]]>Connor Davis follows through after an attack attempt from the front row during a volleyball match while a defender tries to block it with outstretched arms.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:16:00 CST2516309https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-volleyball-falls-in-four-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-volleyball-falls-in-four-on-senior-day.aspxMen's Volleyball

The North Central men's volleyball program continued College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play on Saturday, hosting No. 20 Illinois Wesleyan University in a critical clash. The Cardinals came up short in the match, but came one step closer to qualifying for the postseason, as Augustana College fell in its match against Carthage College. Coach Kevin Kustura and the Cardinals honored three senior student-athletes prior to the match as a part of Senior Day festivities Brannen Almarales, Connor Davis and Jeffrey McEachern Jr. in front of a raucous crowd inside Gregory Arena.]]>Players Pose with Their Families holding plaques to commemorate Senior DaySat, 28 Mar 2026 17:59:00 CST2516290https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-volleyball-hosts-banana-slugs-in-non-conference-affair.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-volleyball-hosts-banana-slugs-in-non-conference-affair.aspxMen's Volleyball

The North Central College men's volleyball program hosted No. 11 University of California, Santa Cruz on Wednesday night inside Gregory Arena, losing in straight sets. The match was the final non-conference contest of the year for the Cardinals, and the first of a four-match final stretch against American Volleyball Coaches Association top-20 opponents.]]>Five men's volleyball players gather to celebrate after scoring a point, huddling together and making different gestures in celebration.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:01:00 CST2516289