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Conference tournament men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

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The men’s volleyball conference tournament brackets are all set — now let the April Madness ensue.

The conference tournament quarterfinals matches begin this weekend in the MIVA and MPSF as teams battle to make the four-team NCAA Tournament field. UCLA and Pepperdine highlight tonight’s matches with both teams looking to end postseason droughts, while out in the Midwest, Ball State and IPFW renew an in-state rivalry but this time in the conference tournament.

Check out the conference tournament matches and top regular season matches from around the nation to follow tonight.

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MIVA announces Player of the Year, all-conference teams

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Loyola after getting a share of the MIVA regular season championship has now picked up the top two individual conference awards.

The MIVA announced Wednesday that Loyola outside attacker Joseph Smalzer was selected as the 2013 MIVA Player of the Year, while freshman outside attacker Thomas Jaeschke was the 2013 MIVA Freshman of the Year.
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Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

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It’s the final Wednesday of the regular season, and it’s so big it warrants a top-five match breakdown.

No. 3 UCLA will try to clinch a home match in the MPSF Tournament and remain in contention for the only at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament as it plays No. 5 Pepperdine. In addition, the Conference Tournament resumes tonight with both semifinal matches.

Check out this special Wednesday edition of the top-five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow tonight.
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Top 10 non-conference matches to hope get scheduled for 2014

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With the calendars turned to April, it not only means the conference tournaments ready to begin but college men’s volleyball coaches beginning to create their schedules for next season.

There are multiple factors that go into a coach creating their schedule and at times several factors that are out of a coach’s control. However, there are just some non-conference matches that volleyball fans are craving to get scheduled.

Check out the top 10 non-conference matches that would make for intriguing match-ups if they can get scheduled for the 2014 season.
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Quick hits: 5 things to take away from this weekend’s matches

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In a weekend that had everything with four top 10 nationally ranked teams losing, the only thing that became certain this college men’s volleyball season is the uncertainty.

Check out the top five things to take away from this weekend’s action.
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Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

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The Midwest and East Coast have the majority of top matches tonight, but the spotlight will be on the West Coast for another match-up between two top-five nationally ranked teams.

No. 1 BYU and No. 4 Long Beach State will play each other in a match that could not only have big implications in the conference standings but in the race for the lone at-large spot to the NCAA Tournament. In addition, out in the MIVA Lindenwood looks to pull another upset this weekend as it plays host to Loyola.

Check out the top-five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow tonight.
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Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

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There are only two MPSF matches tonight, but they are big ones.

No. 2 BYU will try to stay in sole possession of first place as it plays host to No. 5 Stanford in tonight’s marquee match. In addition, No. 4 Pepperdine will put its undefeated home record on the line as it takes on No. 7 UCLA

Check out the top-five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this tonight.
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Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

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It’s been a chaotic first third to the college men’s volleyball season but tonight could provide some clarity — or just add to the chaos.

No. 2 BYU makes its first road appearance this season as it plays No. 5 Pepperdine in the marquee match of the weekend. In addition, Harvard eyes an upset against No. 6 Penn State in EIVA play.

Check out the top-five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this tonight.
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Video Postgame Extra: IPFW defeats Ball State in four games

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IPFW overcame a one-game deficit to beat Ball State 21-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-21 on Wednesday for the Mastodons’ first win in Muncie, Ind., since 2006.

Following the match, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes appeared on The Ball State Daily News’ CHIRP TV to breakdown the in-state conference rivalry match. View the postgame show below.
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Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

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Final Four matches past and future could be on display tonight.

No. 2 BYU versus Lewis highlights tonight’s schedule in what could be a preview to this year’s Final Four. However, not to be overlooked is a rematch of the last season’s NCAA championship match as UC Irvine plays host to USC.

Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this weekend.
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