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No. 7/7 Lewis and No. 11/10 Loyola will renew their in-state rivalry tonight in a showdown between the top-two teams in the MIVA.
Check out Off the Block’s interview with Loyola coach Mark Hulse about this upcoming match. Continue reading “Audio: Loyola coach discusses upcoming rivalry match vs. Lewis”
Five college men’s volleyball players have earned national awards for being the best at their position. Continue reading “Off the Block announces winners of National Position Player of Week Awards”
[Editor’s note: Off the Block will preview each NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball conference leading up to the 2019 season opener on Dec. 30. This conference previews examines every team in the MIVA.]
The MIVA has all the makings this season for the most chaotic conference in college men’s volleyball.
Four teams received at least one first-place vote in the MIVA Preseason Poll that was released earlier this month. Continue reading “Quick-hits: What to know about MIVA teams for 2019 season”
A lot has happened in college men’s volleyball since the NCAA Tournament in May.
With the 2019 regular season starting two weeks ago, it’s time to get caught up on the top news from the offseason. Check out the top 10 items to know heading in the 2019 season. Continue reading “Recap: What happened this college men’s volleyball offseason”
There is a clear separation entering the season between the top-three teams in the MIVA and everyone else in the conference.
Lewis edged out Loyola and Ohio State to finish atop the MIVA Preseason Poll that was released on Thursday. Continue reading “Lewis edges Loyola, Ohio State for top spot in MIVA poll”
The Loyola recruiting footprint remains nationwide — and now even extends into Europe.
The Ramblers announced that high school seniors Colton Brooks, Colman Chadam, Taylan Cook, Anton Frank, Jake Maffett, Brian Voight and Jack Yentz have all committed to join Loyola for the 2020 season. Continue reading “Loyola signs highly touted recruits from California, Wisconsin, Germany”
Loyola isn’t wasting any time in the 2019 season playing a marquee non-conference match.
The defending co-MIVA regular season champions announced on Sunday that it will play UC Irvine in its season opener on Jan. 4 in Chicago. Continue reading “Massive season opener set: Loyola to play host to UC Irvine”
[Editor’s note: Off the Block in collaboration with the EIVA is presenting The Top 15 EIVA Non-Conference Matches. This list spotlights the best non-conference matches scheduled for EIVA teams in 2019 and will be the first time several of these matches have been publicly announced. Penn State versus Loyola is ranked No. 3 on the list.]
Two of the nation’s top underclassmen setters from last season will go head-to-head next year. Continue reading “Penn State, Loyola to renew non-conference series in 2019”
The United States determined its preliminary roster for the team that will attempt to qualify for the 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship.
USA Volleyball announced Monday the 17 college players and incoming recruits to make the U.S. Men’s Junior National Training Team. Continue reading “U.S. unveils preliminary roster for upcoming NORCECA U21 Championship”
It’s been a pretty good couple of months for King — first a ConfCarolinas championship and now landing home matches versus likely top-10 ranked teams.
King announced during the weekend that it will open the 2019 season with home non-conference matches against both Lewis on Jan. 11 and Loyola on Jan. 12 in Bristol, Tennessee. Continue reading “King schedules home matches vs. Lewis, Loyola for 2019”
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