http://www.kingtornado.com en-us en-us http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130404qrppt8 BRISTOL, Tenn. - Two members of the King University men's volleyball team were named to the Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference team. Jeremy Funk and Michael Koebel were both named to the academic all-conference team. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130404qrppt8 2013-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130402pps31i BANNER ELK, N.C. – Coming into Tuesday’s regular season finale at Lees-McRae, the King University men's volleyball team knew they need to win to qualify for the Conference Carolinas tournament. However, the Bobcats came out on fire and defeated the Tornado 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-23). Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130402pps31i 2013-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013032928b3vg HARTSVILLE, S.C. – With both teams vying for the final spot in the Conference Carolinas tournament, the King University men’s volleyball team knew they would be in for a fight when the traveled to Coker College on Friday. The Tornado quickly took the first two sets, only to see the Cobras for a decisive fifth set. King grabbed the early lead in the fifth frame and didn’t look back en route to the 15-10 set win, and 3-2 victory. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/2013032928b3vg 2013-03-29T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130323sfu7pl WILSON, N.C. – Playing for the final spot in the Conference Carolinas tournament, the King University men’s volleyball team found themselves in a fight at Barton College on Saturday evening. The Tornado fell behind and forced a fifth set, but could not complete the comeback as Barton held off a late Tornado surge to take the contest 3-2 (21-25, 25-19, 27-25, 15-25, 17-15). Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130323sfu7pl 2013-03-23T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130322p1bvd3 MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The King University men’s volleyball traveled to take on conference leading Mount Olive College on Friday night, and the Trojans defended their home court. Mount Olive took the Conference Carolinas match 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-13) behind an attacking percentage of .361. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130322p1bvd3 2013-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201303164fplzu BRISTOL, Tenn. – In their final home game of the season, the King University men’s volleyball team took on a Ball State University team that was coming off of a win against 10th ranked Penn State. The Cardinals scored early and often in their 3-0 (25-10, 25-18, 25-18) victory. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201303164fplzu 2013-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130314kw378n King to Host Div. I Ball State this Sat. at 7 pm ! Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130314kw378n 2013-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201303126ynr0s Senior night success as the three seniors lead King Tornado to Victory. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201303126ynr0s 2013-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130311y0f8x8 Michael Koebel, Ashton Hippenstiel, and Ned Parker to be honored Tuesday, March 12th. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130311y0f8x8 2013-03-11T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130307d3ti6p In late September 2012 the King Men's Volleyball team visited Church Hill Intermediate school to promote education and promote the sport of volleyball. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130307d3ti6p 2013-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201303022egkou Stephen Brown leads with 22 kills ! Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201303022egkou 2013-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130226139t92 Tornado start slow and drop conference match to Pfeiffer. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130226139t92 2013-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201302233705nj A mix of youth and senior leadership contribute to conference victory Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201302233705nj 2013-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130223m079ai Men's Volleyball starts slow comes on late but loses in 4 sets. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130223m079ai 2013-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130222u256qn King Volleyball defeats Emmanuel and will host Erskine and Barton tomorrow afternoon. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130222u256qn 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130219bs2vss During the weekend of Feb. 22-23, King Men's Volleyball will host a Cancer Awareness Weekend. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130219bs2vss 2013-02-19T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/021413_schedule Due to weather and other conflicts, Tornado Athletics has announced multiple schedule alterations for the weekend and next week. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/021413_schedule 2013-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130213g61jce After a first set that combined for more than 60 points scored, Limestone rolled to a 3-0 (33-31, 25-20, 25-19) victory. Jeremy Funk led King with 13 kills. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130213g61jce 2013-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130213bq9gu0 Matthew Lychock nearly tied his career high in kills with 12 in a 25-22, 25-23, 25-23 loss to the Crusaders. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130213bq9gu0 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130210mvzym9 Mason Casner and Matthew Lychock each tallied seven kills in the Tornado’s 25-22, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21 win over Rust College. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130210mvzym9 2013-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130208whr0kz Junior Stephen Brown combined for 15 kills in two matches as the Tornado went 1-1 in the first day of this weekend’s tournament. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130208whr0kz 2013-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201302019q9ofp Michael Koebel and Mason Casner each smashed 12 kills in the Tornado’s 3-1 (25-10, 25-20, 25-27, 25-20) win over Coker College. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201302019q9ofp 2013-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130126lp0mn5 Michael Koebel led the Tornado men’s volleyball team with nine kills in the team’s 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-20) loss to Limestone, Saturday afternoon. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130126lp0mn5 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130125yxv5u3 Senior outside hitter Michael Koebel led King (3-4, 2-3 CC) with eight kills in their straight-set victory over the Erskine Flying Fleet, Friday night. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130125yxv5u3 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130124uoeet1 Down 2-1, King used strong hitting and an overwhelming defense at the net to earn a come-from-behind, 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 20-25, 25-15, 18-16) victory over Lees-McRae. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130124uoeet1 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201301191a9rm9 Michael Koebel led the Tornado with 12 kills, but it wasn’t enough as King dropped its third straight match of the young season to Pfeiffer. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201301191a9rm9 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130115p6xcd0 Games originally scheduled for January 24 have been altered. King will not play P.R.-Rio Piedras and have rescheduled their match versus Lees-McRae. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130115p6xcd0 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130112hmk5nt Belmont Abbey saved two match points and came back to defeat King. Quincy had a strong performance in the fifth set to take the second half of the doubleheader. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130112hmk5nt 2013-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201301119nxofv Eddie Moushikhian and Mason Casner each had six kills to lead the Tornado to their first win of the 2013 season in straight sets. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/201301119nxofv 2013-01-11T05:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130110qbk15k King Men’s Volleyball opened their season with a well-fought, 3-0 loss to the conference preseason favorite Mount Olive Trojans. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mvball/2012-13/releases/20130110qbk15k 2013-01-10T05:00:00Z