Tusculum to face challenging in-state foe King for program’s inaugural match

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The inaugural match in Tusculum’s program history will be against one of the preseason favorites to make the NCAA Tournament.

The newest NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball program as part of unveiling its 2020 schedule on Thursday announced it will play host to King in its season opener on Jan. 8. Continue reading “Tusculum to face challenging in-state foe King for program’s inaugural match”

King schedules challenging Midwest road trip to open 2020 season

Photo courtesy of Dakota Bastin and King athletics

The opening weekend of the 2020 college men’s volleyball season has the potential to provide a preview of a NCAA Tournament match-up.

King as part of unveiling its regular season schedule announced it will open the season on the road against the defending MIVA champions Lewis on Jan. 3 and Loyola on Jan. 4. Continue reading “King schedules challenging Midwest road trip to open 2020 season”

Quick-hits: What to know about ConfCarolinas 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 team in the ConfCarolinas.]

The average college men’s volleyball fan may not be name every team in the ConfCarolinas. However, the ConfCarolinas in recent years has been one of the nation’s most drastically improved men’s volleyball conferences. Continue reading “Quick-hits: What to know about ConfCarolinas teams for 2019 season”