D3 Men’s Volleyball Player Transfer Update
Here is our running list so far of players that have transferred or changed programs for graduate studies: LAST UPDATE: 1/4/26 1:07AM EST If you know of any others, please…
PSR Detail for 2026 Ranking
LAST UPDATED 01/04/2026 1:30AM EST
Pre-Season D3 Men’s Volleyball Ranking as of 1/1/2026
1/1/2026 Here is the preseason ranking algorithm results for the 2026 men’s D3 volleyball season. The algorithm measures lost statistics due to graduation and impact of remaining players statistically. It…
Hilbert Hawks 2026 Preview
1/13/2026 As the 2026 collegiate volleyball season approaches, the spotlight in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) is shining brightly on Hamburg, New York. The Hilbert College Hawks are entering…
MIT Engineers 2026 Preview
1/13/2026 The MIT Engineers men’s volleyball program enters the 2026 season ready to build on a foundation of resilience, technical skill, and academic-athletic balance in the highly competitive United Volleyball…
Loras College Duhawks Men’s Volleyball 2026 Pre-Season Report
The Loras College Duhawks men’s volleyball team heads into the 2026 season with strong momentum and a proven track record of excellence in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin…
The Geographic Solution: Why a Strategic Pivot Could Save Thomas More Men’s Volleyball
By InsideHitter.com Staff | January 13, 2026 On January 12, 2026, Thomas More University announced the difficult decision to discontinue its men’s volleyball program following the conclusion of the 2025-2026…
NYU Violets Men’s Volleyball 2026 Pre-Season Report
The NYU Violets men’s volleyball team enters the 2026 season with continued high expectations following a historic campaign in 2025. Head Coach Jose Pina, an NYU alumnus, guides the program…
Dafoe Expands Role at UVF: Appointed Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
The University of Valley Forge has officially named Taylor Dafoe as the head coach of its men’s volleyball program. This appointment expands Dafoe’s current responsibilities at the university, where he…
Wentworth Leopards Men’s Volleyball 2026 Pre-Season Report
1/12/2026 The Wentworth Leopards men’s volleyball team enters the 2026 season carrying strong momentum from a dominant run in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). Head Coach Evin Giglio directs…
Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders Men’s Volleyball 2026 Pre-Season Report
1/12/2026 The Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders men’s volleyball team approaches the 2026 season with strong momentum and a foundation of recent accomplishments in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and beyond.…
Banana Slugs Start Season with Win Over D2 Menlo (Plus Preseason Report)
No. 10 Slugs Dominate Final Two Sets in Season-Opening Victory ATHERTON, Calif. – The No. 10 UC Santa Cruz men’s volleyball team opened their 2026 campaign with a commanding 3-2…
Kingsmen Dominate Opening Weekend, Storm to 4-0 Start in Hawaii
Cal Lutheran Sweeps Through Cal Luau Invitational Competition (1/11/2026)LAIE & HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Cal Lutheran men’s volleyball team made an emphatic statement in their 2026 season opener, sweeping all…
Manhattanville University Appoints Matt Jessen as Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams
1/10/2026 In a move that promises to elevate the volleyball programs at Manhattanville University, Matt Jessen has been named head coach for both the men’s and women’s teams. The appointment,…
No. 8 Messiah Launches 2026 Season with Statement Sweeps in Home Tri-Match
1-10-2026 The eighth-ranked Messiah men’s volleyball team opened their 2026 campaign with an emphatic display of dominance on January 11, blanking both Cairn University (25-11, 25-10, 25-11) and Grove City…
Nazareth Sweeps Rivier in Season Opener
1/10/2026 Nazareth opened their 2026 season with authority on Friday afternoon, dispatching Rivier in straight sets at the Wildcat Field House in Marcy, New York. The Golden Flyers took the…
Gold Standard: St. Joseph’s (L.I.) Favored to Five-Peat as Skyline Men’s Volleyball Preseason Poll Unveiled
1/10/2026 PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — As the 2026 NCAA Division III men’s volleyball season prepares for its opening serve, the Skyline Conference has officially released its Preseason Coaches Poll, and the…
Transfer Decisions: A Critical Guide for Division III Men’s Volleyball Athletes
1/10/2026 An Inside Hitter Deep Dive Analysis of the Academic and Athletic Realities Facing D-III Players Considering a Transfer The college volleyball landscape has transformed dramatically since the NCAA introduced…
Regis Pride Launch 2025-26 Campaign with Commanding 3-0 Sweep of Elms
1/10/2026 The Regis (Mass.) men’s volleyball team opened their 2025-26 season with an emphatic statement, sweeping Elms 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-22) on January 9, 2026, at Picknelly Arena in Chicopee,…
Thunder Strikes Twice: Trine Dominates Home Opener With Grit and Precision
1/10/2026 Trine University did not just host a tri-match on Friday night. They owned it. After dropping their first match of the season to D1 Ball State, the Thunder protected…
Maroons Deliver a Statement Sweep in Season Opener
1/10/2026 If Friday night at the Cregger Center was any indication of things to come, the ODAC needs to take notice. The Roanoke College Maroons did not just open their…
Lancaster Bible Tops United East Men’s Volleyball 2026 Preseason Poll
1/9/2026 Defending champions seek third consecutive conference title after back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances Lancaster Bible College has been selected first in the United East Conference men’s volleyball preseason coaches’ poll…
Tight Race at Top: Aurora Edges MSOE in NACC Men’s Volleyball Preseason Poll for 2026 Season
1/9/2026 Conference champions lead competitive 13-team field as one of Division III’s strongest conferences Aurora University has claimed the top spot in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) men’s volleyball…
Springfield Leads AVCA Division III Men’s Volleyball Preseason Poll
1/8/2026 Pride claim top spot as new season approaches Springfield College has been selected first in the AVCA Division III Men’s Volleyball Preseason Poll released January 5, earning 588 points…
The Crown is Heavy: Southern Virginia Faces Championship Hangover
1/8/2026 Buena Vista, VA – Defending a national championship is hard. Defending it after losing nearly your entire roster? That’s a whole different beast. Southern Virginia University’s men’s volleyball program…
Vassar Men’s Volleyball Poised for Historic Transition Season in 2026
1/8/2026 A Tall Task: Brewers Balance Championship Aspirations with Conference Move Poughkeepsie, NY – As winter practices approach, Vassar College men’s volleyball stands at a unique crossroads. The Brewers are…
Cal Lutheran Sweeps Hope International in Preseason Exhibition
1/7/2026 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.– In a final tune-up before the regular season officially kicks off, the California Lutheran University Kingsmen showcased their depth and late-set composure, securing a 3-0 exhibition…
SUNY New Paltz 2026 Preseason Report
Hawks Eye Strong Finish in Final UVC Season Before Historic NEWMAC Move 1/7/2026 New Paltz, NY – As the 2026 men’s volleyball season tips off, SUNY New Paltz enters a…