Off the Block releases new Division II coaches poll

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Jonathan Bates | Associate Editor

After recording their first-ever win over a nationally-ranked team last Saturday night in Northridge, the Daemen Wildcats jumped to No. 5 in this week’s Division II coaches poll released on Wednesday morning.

The Wildcats defeated then-No. 12 CSUN in five games behind 26 kills on a. 488 attack percentage from senior outside attacker Zach Schneider.

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No. 15 Ohio State shocks No. 1/1 Penn State with walk-off ace in fifth game

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When Cole Young arrived at Ohio State, the highly touted recruit did not have a wealth of experience serving.

Most middle attackers like Young during club volleyball matches would often be subbed out for a serving specialist. With the substitution limitations in NCAA men’s volleyball requiring middle attackers to serve, though, Young has spent the last two years crafting an effective jump float serve. Continue reading “No. 15 Ohio State shocks No. 1/1 Penn State with walk-off ace in fifth game”