https://WittenbergTigers.com en-us https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170613lxp10v A native of Elk Grove, Ill., Thompson most recently spent the last four years (2014-2017) as an assistant coach for the NCAA Men’s Div. III team at Carthage College. During his tenure, the team won four regular season conference championship, two conference tournaments and was selected to go to the NCAA Men’s Div. III Championships twice. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170613lxp10v https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170410uiuv07 Wittenberg’s 2017 campaign featured a stretch from March to April where the Tigers went 10-5, and found their groove offensively, racking up MCVL conference victoires along the way. Sat, 08 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170410uiuv07 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170402hu1dt2 Wittenberg men’s volleyball put together a perfect day, defeating Olivet in three sets, Illinois Tech in three sets, and Olivet again in three sets. Sat, 01 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170402hu1dt2 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170326uo7mh2 Wittenberg squared off against #14 Dominican and #3 Stevens, before ending the weekend against MCVL opponent Benedictine. Sat, 25 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170326uo7mh2 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170319wdllsf Wittenberg controlled the pace in a three set victory; 25-9, 25-22, and 25-18. The non-conference win puts the Tigers at 9-12 overall in 2017, with key MCVL matches on the horizon in the upcoming weeks. Sat, 18 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170319wdllsf https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170318tg7tb8 The Tigers held their own against one of the nation’s top contenders, but eventually fell to the Reds of Carthage College; 25-12, 25-19, and 25-22. Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170318tg7tb8 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170315ycuqqy Wittenberg men’s volleyball won the battle of Ohio in the MCVL on Tuesday night, as the Tigers dropped the talented MSJ Cougars 3-2 at Pam Evans Smith Arena. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170315ycuqqy https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201703121bxl12 Wittenberg dominated in straight sets; 25-13, 25-19 and 25-17 inside the gymnasium of Emmanuel Christian High School. Sat, 11 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201703121bxl12 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201703112t9vdc Wittenberg men’s volleyball remained red-hot in MCVL play on Friday night. The Tigers needed five sets to dispose of the Eagles from Benedictine after dropping the first two sets, but at the end of the day, the young team finished the job. Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201703112t9vdc https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170304za01jo Ohio—Wittenberg men’s basketball dominated the day, dropping Greenville 3-1 for their second straight MCVL win in as many days. Sat, 04 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170304za01jo https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201703040g80i5 Wittenberg men’s volleyball moved to 2-5 in MCVL play on Friday night, as the Tigers dropped Fontbonne (25-22, 28-26, 25-20) inside Pam Evans Smith Arena. Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201703040g80i5 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170212g0aea7 Hesterman earned his first career honors from the MCVL after a impressive match against Loras. Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/20170212g0aea7 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201701280lrb9a The Tigers hung tight with the national powerhouse early on, but could not keep up with the Eagles, falling 3-0; 25-23, 25-14, and 25-20. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201701280lrb9a https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201701222fjpw2 The Tigers opened up tournament play with back-to-back 3-0 wins on Friday night against HIlbert and Lincoln Memorial to kick off the festivities. Sat, 21 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/mvball/2016-17/releases/201701222fjpw2