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CAA Pitcher of the Week

CAA names James Madison University's Colton Harlow Pitcher of the Week for March 13.

Sports - 2017 Mar 17

Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week

James Madison University's Colton Harlow was named the Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week.

Sports - 2017 Mar 17

CAA Player of the Week

James Madison University baseball's Brett Johnson was named CAA Player of the Week for the week of February 28.

Sports - 2017 Mar 17

Collegiate Baseball Player of the Week

James Madison University baseball's Brett Johnson was named the Collegiate Baseball Player of the Week

Sports - 2017 Mar 17

CAA Rookie of the Week

James Madison University baseball's Kevin Kelly was named CAA Rookie of the Week for the week of March 7.

Sports - 2017 Mar 17

Johnny Bench Award Watch List

James Madison University baseball's Zachary Tondi was named to The Johnny Bench Award Watch List by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission. The Johnny Bench Award is given annually to the top Division 1 collegiate catcher.

Sports - 2017 Mar 17

VaSID Volleyball Player of the Year

The Virginia Sports Information Directors select the top volleyball student-athlete in the state as its Player of the Year.

Sports - 2017 Jan 4

2016 NCAA Division I Football Championship

Defeating Youngstown State 28-14 inside Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, James Madison football won the NCAA Division I FCS Championship for just the second time in program history.

Sports - 2017 Jan 13

VaSID All-State Team

The Virginia Sports Information Directors select the top student-athletes in the state as members of the All-State team.

Sports - 2017 Jan 3

NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Championship Berth

After knocking off five-time defending national champion North Dakota State in Frago, James Madison football earns a berth to the NCAA FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas.

Sports - 2017 Jan 3

AVCA All-American Honorable Mention

The American Volleyball Coaches Association honors the top student-athletes selected to All-Region Teams with its yearly All-American honors

Sports - 2016 Dec 14

AVCA All-Region Team

The American Volleyball Coaches Association honors the top student-athletes from each region with its end-of-year awards.

Sports - 2016 Dec 6

AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention

The American Volleyball Coaches Association honors the top student-athletes with its end-of-year awards.

Sports - 2016 Dec 6

ECAC Defensive Player of the Year

The Eastern College Athletic Conference honors a Division I volleyball student-athlete as the top defensive player of the year.

Sports - 2016 Dec 1

ECAC Offensive Player of the Year

The Eastern College Athletic Conference honors a Division I volleyball student-athlete as its top offensive player for the 2016 season.

Sports - 2016 Dec 1

CAA Diver of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top diving performer from each week.

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball All-Championship Team

Rewarded to student-athletes that made an impact for their teams over the 2016 CAA Championship.

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball Championship Most Valuable Player

Awarded to the student-athlete selected as the most valuable member of their squad thanks to their play over the 2016 CAA Championship tournament

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

2016 CAA Volleyball Championship

Rewarded to the top finisher at the 2016 CAA Championship tournament held this season in Wilmington, N.C. and also the recipient of the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball All-Academic Team

Rewarded at the end of the year to student-athletes that have made impacts on the court and in the classroom and that personify the meaning of student-athlete

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball Defensive Specialist of the Year

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Defensive Specialist of the Year, voted on by the league's coaches, is rewarded to the top defensive player at the end of the regular season.

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball Player of the Year

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Player of the Year, voted on by league coaches, is rewarded to the top student-athlete in the conference for their play on the court.

Sports - 2016 Nov 28

CAA Volleyball Rookie of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor is awarded to an offensive player who made the biggest impact on her team over the last week.

Sports - 2016 Nov 15

CAA Volleyball Regular-Season Championship

Championship recognized for earning the best conference record over the course of the regular season.

Sports - 2016 Nov 15

CAA Swimmer of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top swimming performer from each week.

Sports - 2016 Nov 10

CAA Diver of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top diving performer from each week.

Sports - 2016 Nov 10

CAA Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association volleyball Defensive Player of the Week honor is awarded to an defensive player who made the biggest impact for their team.

Sports - 2016 Nov 7

CAA Swimmer of the Week

The Colonial Athletic Association awards the top swimming performer from each week.

Sports - 2016 Oct 28

2016-17 Swimming & Diving Roster

James Madison University announced the 2016-17 women's swimming and diving roster.

Sports - 2016 Oct 28

Senior CLASS Award Candidate

Named one of 30 finalist for the 2016 Senior CLASS Award for collegiate volleyball.

Sports - 2016 Oct 28