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  • Quick hits: 5 things to take away from this weekend’s matches

    So much for quiet a weekend when several top-10 nationally ranked teams had bye weeks.

    Check out the top five things to take away from this weekend’s action.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    Who needs the nation’s top ranked team in action to have compelling matches.

    No. 1 BYU is on a bye this weekend but there are several intriguing matches, including Long Beach State trying to show its critics that it is a top-five team in the nation. In addition, out on the East Coast Penn State looks to extend its historic conference winning streak, while two undefeated teams collide in North Carolina.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this tonight.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    It’s all about the surprise teams and players tonight in college men’s volleyball.

    UC San Diego eyes another massive upset as it travels to play BYU, while the Cougars are playing to lock down the No. 1 ranking. In addition, outside attacker Greg Herceg will try to continue his breakout season as Ball State travels to Sacred Heart.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this Saturday.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    It’s all about the rematch and the repeat tonight in college men’s volleyball.

    Lewis will attempt to pull off another upset against No. 2 BYU after the Flyers shocked the Cougars in their series opener Friday. In addition, UCLA plays Hawai’i in Outrigger Invitation with a chance to three-peat as tournament champions.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this weekend.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    Final Four matches past and future could be on display tonight.

    No. 2 BYU versus Lewis highlights tonight’s schedule in what could be a preview to this year’s Final Four. However, not to be overlooked is a rematch of the last season’s NCAA championship match as UC Irvine plays host to USC.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow this weekend.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    It’s only the first Saturday of the regular season, but there is plenty of intrigue for volleyball fans with tonight’s matches.

    No. 1 UC Irvine and No. 6 for the second straight year meet in the UC Santa Barbara Invitational championship match, but this time coach John Speraw is on the UCLA sidelines. In addition, No. 2 BYU looks to avoid an upset and remain perfect in the MPSF as it plays a home match against Hawai’i.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow tonight.
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  • Penn State, UCLA, Ohio State to play in 2013 Outrigger Invitational

    Penn State after a one-year hiatus will return to Hawaii to open its season at the annual Outrigger Invitational.

    The Nittany Lions return to the island was made official last week as Hawai’i unveiled its 2013 schedule and announced that Penn State, Ohio State and UCLA will play in the school’s home tournament in January 2013.
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  • Men’s volleyball 2012 All-Snubbed Team from All-American honors

    All of the All-American teams are out and as is the case every year there are players who can make the argument they got snubbed.

    The AVCA and Volleyball Magazine each recently released their 2012 NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball All-American teams. All the athletes selected to these teams are well deserving, but with any All-American list there is a group of players who just missed out.

    Check out the top 10 non-All-American players who had a case to earn the national honor this year.
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  • Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Year: Region Finals

    Off the Block selected and seeded the 65 players in a bracket, but only eight players remain and now it is up to the fans to determine who should win the Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Year.

    The Fan Choice Player of the Year recognizes the best individual performances from NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball players during the season and gives volleyball fans from around the world the chance decide the winner through online voting.
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  • Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Year: Region Semifinals

    Off the Block selected and seeded the 65 players in a bracket, but only 16 players remain and now it is up to the fans to determine who should win the Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Year.

    The Fan Choice Player of the Year recognizes the best individual performances from NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball players during the season and gives volleyball fans from around the world the chance decide the winner through online voting.
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