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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”

The new rankings are out for the top NCAA Division II men’s volleyball teams.

Off the Block released on Friday the season’s final rankings in the top-10 Division II National Coaches Poll. Continue reading “Off the Block releases new Division II National Coaches 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”

Setter Moni Nikolov had a match-high four aces and guided the offense to a .354 attack as the No. 1 seed Long Beach State swept the No. 3 seed UCLA 25-17, 25-23, 25-21 in the NCAA Tournament finals on Monday in Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading “Video highlights: Long Beach sweeps UCLA to win NCAA championship”

Check out the Long Beach State postmatch news conference after it swept UCLA in the NCAA Tournament finals on Monday. Continue reading “Video: Long Beach State NCAA Tournament finals postmatch news conference”

Check out the UCLA postmatch news conference after it lost to Long Beach State in the NCAA Tournament finals on Monday. Continue reading “Video: UCLA NCAA Tournament finals postmatch news conference”

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”

Check out the men’s volleyball NCAA Tournament finals to follow today and how to follow the match live. Continue reading “NCAA Tournament men’s volleyball finals to follow today”

There will be plenty of stars on the court for the NCAA Tournament finals between Long Beach State and UCLA.

Check out the 20 players to know for the finals on Monday. Continue reading “20 players to know for NCAA Tournament finals”

The UCLA and Long Beach State series has featured everything from big individual performance to championship moments.

Check out this quick-hit match-by-match recap of every match in the UCLA and Long Beach State series that dates back to 1970. Continue reading “The Series: Long Beach State vs. UCLA”