A freshman who led No. 12 Ball State both on offense and defensive in its first two conference matches is earning the first national award of his college career.
Off the Block announced Monday that Ball State outside attacker Matt Szews was selected as the Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. National Freshman of the Week. (more…)
No. 12 Ball State has taken its prematch starting lineup introductions to another level this season.
Along with the commentary of long-time public address announcer and AVCA Hall of Fame coach Steve Shondell, the home match ritual now includes new lighting and players running through a tunnel and smoke machine.
Watch the video of the player introductions from Ball State’s match against No. 1/1 Ohio State on Thursday at Worthen Arena.
Opposite Miles Johnson and outside attacker Nicolas Szerszen had the same dominant offensive performance they have delivered throughout No. 1/1 Ohio State’s winning steak.
This time, though, the two All-Americans’ effort made the winning streak historic. (more…)
Check out all the matches today involving NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball teams and how to follow them live. (more…)
Watch Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes breakdown the upcoming MIVA match between No. 1/1 Ohio State and No. 12 Ball State on Thursday night. (more…)
No. 1/1 Ohio State will play No. 12 Ball State at 7:30 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana, with a chance to set a school record for the longest winning streak, while the Cardinals are trying to get their first win versus a top ranked team since 1995.
Watch the prematch warm-ups along with Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes and some special guests preview the match.
Even an overtime loss in the opening game could not prevent No. 13 Ball State from winning its fifth straight match. (more…)
Check out all the matches today involving NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball teams and how to follow them live. (more…)
Check out the five things to take away from the NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball matches this weekend. (more…)
More than 50 years as a conference can create quite a pool of worthy candidates for a new Hall of Fame.
The MIVA recently announced that it established the MIVA Hall of Fame with the inaugural class scheduled to be inducted later this year. Below is a list of all the players, coaches and contributors who have a case for Hall of Fame consideration based on their multiple First-Team All-MIVA selections, MIVA Player of the Year honors or additional outstanding performances. (more…)