Off the Block releases watch list for 2018 Ryan Millar Award

Twenty-two college men’s volleyball middle attackers have been selected to the 2018 watch list for the annual Ryan Millar Award.

Off the Block unveiled on Friday the preseason watch list for the national award that is presented to the best middle attacker in NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball during the regular season. Continue reading “Off the Block releases watch list for 2018 Ryan Millar Award”

Video: Ball State players eager for start of 2018 season

Both All-MIVA outside attacker Matt Szews and Preseason All-American middle attacker Matt Walsh are well aware just how special this season could be for Ball State.

Ball State returns a majority of starters after almost upsetting the NCAA championship Ohio State a MIVA Tournament semifinal loss last season. While the Cardinals were picked to finish in third place in the conference’s preseason poll, both players said this team is capable of winning the MIVA title and making the NCAA Tournament.

Ball State will open its season with a home non-conference match against Lees-McRae on Jan. 5

Check out Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes’ interview with Szews and Walsh following the Cardinals’ preseason practice on Thursday at Worthen Arena.

Off the Block unveils watch list for 2018 Karch Kiraly Award

Twenty-seven college men’s volleyball outside attacker attackers have been selected to the 2018 watch list for the annual Karch Kiraly Award.

Off the Block unveiled on Wednesday the preseason watch list for the national award that is presented to the best outside attacker attacker in NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball during the regular season. Continue reading “Off the Block unveils watch list for 2018 Karch Kiraly Award”