Ohio State squeaks by Long Beach to stay No. 1 in media poll

Ohio State remained atop the media poll following its first loss of the season — but barely did so.

Ohio State received the majority of first-place votes and finished two points ahead of Long Beach State for the No. 1 ranking in the newest Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. National Media Poll that was released on Tuesday. Continue reading “Ohio State squeaks by Long Beach to stay No. 1 in media poll”

Concordia jumps to No. 2 in new Division II coaches poll

A home victory versus a fellow nationally ranked NCAA Division II opponent turned out to be exactly what Concordia-Irvine needed to climb in the polls.

Concordia-Irvine following a victory against Cal Baptist jumped two spots into a tie for No. 2 in the latest Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. Division II National Coaches Poll that was released Tuesday. Continue reading “Concordia jumps to No. 2 in new Division II coaches poll”

Ball State’s Szews earns second National Freshman of Week honor

A freshman who helped his team split two non-conference matches versus MPSF opponents is earning a national award for the second time this season.

Off the Block announced Monday that Ball State outside attacker Matt Szews was selected as the Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. National Freshman of the Week. Continue reading “Ball State’s Szews earns second National Freshman of Week honor”