U.S. serving too much for Canada in U19 NORCECA opener

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It didn’t take outside attacker Grant Lamoureux long to deliver from the service line for the United States.

Lamoureux finished with a match-high five aces as the United States swept Canada 25-23, 25-15, 25-23 in its group-play opener at the NORCECA U19 Continental Championship on Tuesday in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Continue reading “U.S. serving too much for Canada in U19 NORCECA opener”

Off the Block unveils 2024 Freshman All-America Team

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A nationwide voting committee selected 11 players to the annual Off the Block Freshman All-America Team that was unveiled Monday.

The Off the Block Freshman All-America Team honors the top NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball freshmen players from the regular season. This is the 12th year Off the Block has presented the national honor, which remains the only Freshman All-American Team presented in college men’s volleyball. Continue reading “Off the Block unveils 2024 Freshman All-America Team”

Finalists announced for 2024 College Men’s Volleyball National Awards

Off the Block unveiled Friday 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 20 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 2024 College Men’s Volleyball National Awards”

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

The rankings are out for the season’s final Off the Block National Media Poll.

The 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”