Men's Volleyball Adds Middle Hitter Andrew Craine

July 14, 2010

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - Lewis University men's volleyball head coach Dan Friend has announced the addition of Andrew Craine (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) to the 2011 roster.

Craine, a 6-8 middle hitter, earned four varsity letters for Upper Arlington. He recorded 748 kills, 241 blocks and 99 aces during his career. He was a two-time first team all-conference selection. He earned first team all-region honors as a senior and second team accolades as a junior. He was an honor roll student in the class room. Craine played for Vanguard Volleyball from 2007-09 and Matchpoint Volleyball from 2009-10.

"Andrew brings good size and length to the team," Friend said. "He will definitely help our depth on the team right away. I'm looking forward to seeing him make an impact down the road."

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 5,800 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.