No. 2 UC Santa Cruz Stays Perfect with 3–1 Win Over Mount Union
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The No. 2 UC Santa Cruz men’s volleyball team continued its unbeaten start to the 2026 season Friday night, improving to 5-0 with a four-set victory over…
Saturday Schedule
1/31/26 There is a massive schedule of matches today, the most scheduled games on any given day of the 2026 season thus far. Here is a preview of the 90…
A Shift in the Hierarchy: Stevens Dethrones Top-Ranked Juniata in Five Set Epic
1/30/2026 The landscape of Division III men’s volleyball experienced a seismic shift on Friday night at The Clash at Kean. In a match defined by defensive grit and high stakes…
Match Results: A Comparative Statistical Analysis of NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball
1/30/2026 The current landscape of NCAA Division III (D3) Men’s Volleyball is defined by a distinct shift toward efficiency and a notable closing of the competitive gap between divisions. By…
Scoreboard Update 01/29/26
Here is our scoreboard database for 2026. Easy to see full set scores without multiple clicks. If you see any discrepancies, please reach out to insidehitter@gmail.com.
Ranking Update 1/29/26 – Conference Format
1/29/2026 2AM Update Here is the latest computer ranking by the InsideHitter.com team rating algorithm through games played 1/28/26.
Raiders Storm Back to Trip Stevens Point in Reverse Sweep
MSOE delivered one of its most memorable results of the young 2026 season on Wednesday night, coming back from a two-set deficit to claim a dramatic five-set reverse sweep over…
Carthage Firebirds Secure 5-0 Start with Victory Over Aurora
1/28/2026 The second ranked Carthage College men’s volleyball team continued their pursuit of excellence on Wednesday night at Tarble Arena. Facing a top ten opponent in #3 Aurora University, the…
Stevens Extends Perfection with Gritty Road Victory
1/28/26 Final Score: Stevens 3, SUNY New Paltz 0 (25-21, 25-23, 26-24) NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s volleyball team discovered something more valuable than another…
Updated Ranking Through Games Played 01/27/26
Updated 01/28/26 2AM: Here is the latest records, set records, schedule strength, average point differential, ratings, and rankings per the InsideHitter.com algorithm as of games played through midnight on 01/27/26.…
Gothic Knights Command the Net in Statement Sweep Over Ramapo
1/27/2026 Efficiency is the hallmark of a championship contender. On Tuesday night at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, New Jersey City University (NJCU) provided a masterclass in…
Tomcats Stand Tall: Proudfoot Powers Thiel in Upset Over Mount Union
GREENVILLE, Pa. (Jan. 27, 2026) – It was a night for rings and stings at Maenpa Court as Thiel College celebrated its 2025 conference title before delivering a crushing sweep…
Weekly Award Tracker Report – D3 Men’s Volleyball
1/27/2026 – Update 10PM We continue to collect data on players receiving awards on a weekly basis. Please let us know if we are missing any so we can research…
The New Wave: Impact Freshman in D3 Men’s Volleyball (2026 Season)
1/26/2026 The 2026 Division III men’s volleyball season has exploded out of the gate with a stunning collection of first-year talent making immediate impacts across the nation. From nationally ranked…
Inside Hitter Computer Rankings: 2026 D3 Men’s Volleyball Season Debut
1/25/2026 The 2026 Division III men’s volleyball season is three weeks underway, and we have enough data to present the first Inside Hitter computer ranking. The data reveals an intriguing…
A Man Called Otto
1/24/2026 Some stories in sports transcend statistics and championships. They reveal character, resilience, and the true measure of an athlete when faced with their darkest moment. Owen Otto’s junior season…
Yellow Jackets Stay Perfect with Dominant Weekend in Rochester
Baldwin Wallace University men’s volleyball team extended its unblemished record to 5-0 this weekend, capturing the Fisher Quad title at the Manning & Napier Varsity Gymnasium. Under the leadership of Head…
Eagles Crash the Party, Silence Cardinals in Trophy Retention
1/24/26 NAPERVILLE, IL – In a sport where momentum swings faster than a libero’s reflexes, Benedictine University walked into Gregory Arena on Friday night and did something most visitors don’t:…
Grit and Grace in Dallas: Wentworth Outlasts Misericordia in Five-Set Thriller
1/24/2026 In the world of collegiate volleyball, some matches are won with overwhelming power, while others are won through sheer persistence. On a Saturday morning at the Anderson Sports-Health Center…
Lions Roar: Penn State Schuylkill Claims Historic First Victory
Penn State Schuylkill 3, Valley Forge 0January 23, 2026 • Schuylkill Haven The wait is over. Penn State Schuylkill’s men’s volleyball program secured its first-ever victory Friday night, sweeping the…
Knights Maintain Perfection with Double Sweep Dominance at Home
1/24/26 The Southern Virginia University men’s volleyball team defended Knight Arena with clinical precision on January 23, 2026, sweeping both Lancaster Bible College and Bridgewater College in a home tri-match.…
Kagoro Stand Out as Messiah Dominates Wentworth with Clinical Sweep
1/23/26 The Messiah Falcons didn’t just win their opening match of the 2026 Cougar Kickoff Classic on January 23; they sent a clear message to the rest of the field.…