Audio: Cal Baptist coach Schmitt discusses upset win vs. No. 13 CSUN

Cal Baptist did not commit a single attack error in the final two games as it rallied to upset No. 13 CSUN 25-23, 13-25, 17-25, 25-17, 15-9 on Wednesday in Riverside, California.

The Lancers had four players finish with double-digit kills against the Matadors. Setter Cody Jackson also guided the offense to hit a season-high .340, including having a .812 attack percentage in the fourth game and a .667 attack percentage in the decisive fifth game. Continue reading “Audio: Cal Baptist coach Schmitt discusses upset win vs. No. 13 CSUN”

Cal Baptist to open season at home with 4-team invitational

The EIVA Tournament finalists and an incoming member of the MPSF will be among the teams descending upon Cal Baptist in opening week of the season.

Cal Baptist as part of recently unveiling its 2017 season schedule announced it will play host to St. Francis, Concordia-Irvine and Lindenwood for a non-conference event in January. Continue reading “Cal Baptist to open season at home with 4-team invitational”

Audio: Cal Baptist coach reacts to upset win vs. No. 11 UC Irvine

Middle attacker Enrique Garcia had a match-high 15 kills on a .789 attack percentage and eight blocks as Cal Baptist upset No. 11 UC Irvine 25-17, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19 on Wednesday in Irvine, California.

Check out Off the Block’s postmatch interview with Cal Baptist coach Derek Schmitt as he discusses the team’s conference road victory. Continue reading “Audio: Cal Baptist coach reacts to upset win vs. No. 11 UC Irvine”

8-team field unveiled for 2016 UCSB Asics Invitational

The MIVA and EIVA will be well-represented at one of the biggest annual college men’s volleyball non-conference events to open the upcoming season.

UC Santa Barbara unveiled to Off the Block the eight-team field for its home tournament the 2016 Asics Invitational that will feature a record four non-West Coast teams. Continue reading “8-team field unveiled for 2016 UCSB Asics Invitational”