Finalists announced for 2025 College Men’s Volleyball National Awards

Off the Block unveiled Sunday the finalists for all 11 of the NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball national awards that it annually presents.

A nationwide voting committee of more than 25 NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball coaches and volleyball media determined the finalists and winners. The top three vote-getters for each award were named finalists, and the individual receiving the most votes will be named the award winner. Continue reading “Finalists announced for 2025 College Men’s Volleyball National Awards”

Off the Block releases new college men’s volleyball national media poll

A national champion has been crowned and the season’s final rankings are out.

The Off the Block National Media Poll is the only rankings in NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball solely determined by media members. The 10 teams receiving the most votes are ranked in the National Media Poll, while other schools earning votes but finishing outside of the top 10 are considered teams receiving votes. Continue reading “Off the Block releases new college men’s volleyball national media poll”

Just Beachy: Long Beach State sweeps UCLA to win NCAA championship

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There were barely any exuberant facial expressions from Moni Nikolov throughout the championship match.

While his teammates on the bench were running around and waving towels beyond the playing area in celebration of scoring points in the third game, Nikolov remained stoic on the court.

It hasn’t been in the nature of the 19-year-old freshman from Bulgaria all season to show a ton of emotion on the court. Nikolov has simply let his play do all the talking – and his play has said a lot this season. Continue reading “Just Beachy: Long Beach State sweeps UCLA to win NCAA championship”