Audio: Fort Wayne coach says Mastodons significantly improved from last season

Listen to Off the Block’s interview with Fort Wayne coach Rock Perrotte as he discusses the team’s improved work ethic during the preseason and why outside attacker Pelegrin Vargas is ready for a breakout year in 2018. The coach also explains how the Mastodons are helping Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Continue reading “Audio: Fort Wayne coach says Mastodons significantly improved from last season”

George Mason, Fort Wayne players make Puerto Rico roster for 2017 tournaments

Two all-conference college men’s volleyball players will be a part of the Puerto Rico National Team for two upcoming international tournaments.

Puerto Rico announced earlier this week that George Mason setter Brian Negron and Fort Wayne outside attacker Pelegrin Vargas were selected to its roster for the Pan American Cup and NORCECA Continental Championship. Continue reading “George Mason, Fort Wayne players make Puerto Rico roster for 2017 tournaments”

Candidates to consider for new MIVA Hall of Fame

More than 50 years as a conference can create quite a pool of worthy candidates for a new Hall of Fame.

The MIVA recently announced that it established the MIVA Hall of Fame with the inaugural class scheduled to be inducted later this year. Below is a list of all the players, coaches and contributors who have a case for Hall of Fame consideration based on their multiple First-Team All-MIVA selections, MIVA Player of the Year honors or additional outstanding performances. Continue reading “Candidates to consider for new MIVA Hall of Fame”

Video: UC Santa Barbara offense rolls in sweep of Fort Wayne

Outside attacker Jacob Delson had a match-high 16 kills as No. 12 UC Santa Barbara swept Fort Wayne on Saturday to go undefeated at its annual home tournament the UCSB ASICS/South Coast Inn-vitational.

Delson in the non-conference match finished with a .519 attack percentage. In addition, the Gauchos out-hit Fort Wayne .420 to .138. Continue reading “Video: UC Santa Barbara offense rolls in sweep of Fort Wayne”