LBSU’s Ensing, UCSB’s Cherry named Co-National Freshman of Week

Two freshmen who helped lead their teams to critical late-season conference victories are now earning a national award for the first time in their college careers.

Off the Block announced Monday that Long Beach State outside attacker Kyle Ensing and UC Santa Barbara middle attacker Henri Cherry were named the Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. Co-National Freshman of the Week. Continue reading “LBSU’s Ensing, UCSB’s Cherry named Co-National Freshman of Week”

Video: Hershko returns in No. 14 UC Irvine sweep of USC

All-American outside attacker Tamir Hershko in his return to the court after missing almost two months with an injury had six kills and hit .625 as No. 14 UC Irvine swept USC on Sunday.

Check out the video highlights filmed by Off the Block special contributor Jonathan Bates of this conference win to keep the Anteaters in contention for a postseason berth. Continue reading “Video: Hershko returns in No. 14 UC Irvine sweep of USC”

The top college men’s volleyball stories of the week

It’s your top men’s volleyball stories list, but with a twist.

Every Sunday during the men’s volleyball regular season, Off the Block will post the best men’s volleyball stories of the week from around the nation. The list, though, is based more on how well the reporter wrote and covered the story rather than just what happened on the court. Continue reading “The top college men’s volleyball stories of the week”