Off the Block releases new college men’s volleyball national media poll

The latest rankings are out for the Off the Block National Media Poll.

The National Media Poll is the only rankings in NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball solely determined by media members. The 10 teams receiving the most votes are ranked in the National Media Poll, while other schools earning votes but finishing outside of the top 10 are considered teams receiving votes. Continue reading “Off the Block releases new college men’s volleyball national media poll”

Van Buren powers No. 6/6 Loyola past No. 17 Ball State for MIVA regular season title

Photo courtesy of Loyola athletics

Pin-hitter Parker Van Buren playing in front of the largest home crowd of the season delivered a championship-worthy performance.

Van Buren finished with a match-high 22 kills on a .359 attack percentage as No. 6/6 Loyola defeated No. 17 Ball State 25-23, 27-29, 25-22, 25-1 on Saturday in Chicago to win a share of the MIVA regular season title. Continue reading “Van Buren powers No. 6/6 Loyola past No. 17 Ball State for MIVA regular season title”

No. 12/10 McKendree sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne, wins share of MIVA regular season title

Photo by Vinnie Lopes

Time to make room in the rafters at Melvin Price Convocation Center for a men’s volleyball championship banner.

No. 12/10 McKendree for the first time in program history earned a share of the MIVA regular season title as it swept Purdue Fort Wayne 25-17, 25-23, 33-31 on Saturday in Lebanon, Illinois. Continue reading “No. 12/10 McKendree sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne, wins share of MIVA regular season title”