Coker setter Ravelo named 2019 Independent Teams Freshman of Year

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A freshman who helped lead the Coker offense this season is earning one of the top individual accolades for a player on a NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball independent team.

Off the Block announced Thursday that a nationwide voting committee selected Coker setter Brandon Ravelo as the 2019 Off the Block Independent Teams Freshman of the Year. Continue reading “Coker setter Ravelo named 2019 Independent Teams Freshman of Year”

Quick-hits: What to know about independent teams for 2019 season

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[Editor’s note: Off the Block will preview each NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball conference leading up to the 2019 season opener on Dec. 30. This conference previews examines every independent team.]

Who needs a conference to play NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball.

Five teams will compete as independents without a conference affiliation in 2019 and will conclude the season participating in the Independent Volleyball Association Tournament. Continue reading “Quick-hits: What to know about independent teams for 2019 season”

Cory dominant for Lincoln Memorial to capture 2018 IVA championship

Opposite Evan Cory delivered his biggest offensive performance of the season to help Lincoln Memorial win its first championship in program history.

The All-Independent Team sophomore finished with a season-high 26 kills on a .314 attack percentage as Lincoln Memorial beat Coker 25-21, 24-26, 32-30, 23-25, 15-10 in the IVA Tournament finals on Saturday in Philippi, West Virginia. Continue reading “Cory dominant for Lincoln Memorial to capture 2018 IVA championship”

Coker opposite Santos named 2018 Independent Teams Player of Year

The top offensive player for Coker this season has now earned the college men’s volleyball award for being the best player among independent teams.

Off the Block announced Wednesday that a nationwide voting committee of college coaches selected Coker opposite Joao Victor Santos as the 2018 Off the Block Independent Teams Player of the Year. Continue reading “Coker opposite Santos named 2018 Independent Teams Player of Year”

Off the Block announces 2018 All-Independent Team

A nationwide voting committee selected eight college men’s volleyball players to the Off the Block All-Independent Team that was unveiled Wednesday.

The All-Independent Team recognizes the best players during the regular season from NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball teams that are competing without a conference affiliation. The four independent teams this season are Alderson Broaddus, Coker, Lincoln Memorial and Queens. Continue reading “Off the Block announces 2018 All-Independent Team”