Ranking Algorithms for Men's College D3 Volleyball
1/7/2026 Mechanicsburg, PA – As Justin Beachy enters his ninth season at the helm of Messiah University men’s volleyball, the Falcons find themselves in familiar territory: loaded with talent, battle-tested,…
1/5/26 Former Liberty club coach to lead Hornets’ emerging program The University of Lynchburg has named Joshua Knapp as head coach of its men’s volleyball program following the completion of…
1/6/2026 Defending PAC champions tap St. John Fisher assistant with D3 powerhouse pedigree to build on breakthrough 2025 campaign Greenville, Pennsylvania – Fresh off the most successful season in program…
1/7/2026 Big news from Europe! Christian Sheaffer, the 22-year-old American volleyball sensation who dominated Division III as the 2025 AVCA National Player of the Year, has just made an exciting…
1/6/2026 In NCAA men’s volleyball, the lines between divisions often blur on the court. For Division III programs, the opportunity to schedule matches against Division I and Division II opponents…
1/6/26 NAPERVILLE, Ill.: Fresh off a dominant 2025 campaign, the Carthage College Firebirds have once again been selected as the team to beat in the College Conference of Illinois &…
1/8/2026 Former three-time A-10 Player of the Year becomes program’s first female head coach SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (July 3, 2025) – Jamie Peterson’s midseason audition turned into a permanent position as…
1/6/2026 Elmira College is turning to a coach with championship credentials to lead its men’s volleyball program into its next chapter. The Soaring Eagles announced the hiring of Eddie Daoreuang…
1/5/26 Longtime Mid-Michigan athletics administrator steps into head coaching role as Knights prepare for pivotal third varsity season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a landscape where men’s volleyball is experiencing…
1/5/2026 In collegiate men’s volleyball, where competition is fierce and resources can be limited, strategic scheduling is key to building a successful program. For NCAA Division III (D3) teams, incorporating…
1/5/2026 Barons to launch 21st varsity sport in 2027, joining expanding Presidents’ Athletic Conference alongside Washington & Jefferson and Saint Francis Steubenville, Ohio – In a move that reflects the…
1/5/2026 Former three-year captain and record-setting outside hitter takes the reins of surging Terriers program Hiram, Ohio – In a move that perfectly captures the spirit of Division III athletics,…
1/5/2026 Spalding University has made a strong choice for its inaugural men’s volleyball program by naming Eric Garvey as head coach. Athletic Director Brian Clinard selected a coach with deep…
1/4/26 Geneva, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference has found its newest men’s volleyball affiliate, and the choice reflects the league’s commitment to competitive balance and program quality. Hobart…
1/3/2026 As voted by the GNAC coaches The GNAC preseason men’s volleyball poll reflects a clear hierarchy at the top, followed by a competitive middle tier and programs focused on…
1/4/2026 The landscape of NCAA Division III men’s volleyball is experiencing an exciting transformation as three conferences embrace the sport and create new pathways for student-athletes The world of Division…
2026 Preview: NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball Expands to 142 Programs NCAA Division III men’s volleyball enters the 2026 season with 142 announced sponsoring programs, up from 136 in 2025.…
1/4/26 Averett University has tabbed Christopher Tiller as its new men’s volleyball head coach, the school announced Thursday. The appointment comes as the Cougars prepare to enter their third season…
1/3/2026 After two decades of sustained excellence under one of Division III men’s volleyball’s most respected leaders, Nazareth University has entered a new chapter. In May 2025, the Golden Flyers…
1/3/2026 The CUNYAC men’s volleyball landscape entering the 2026 season shows a familiar hierarchy at the top, with clear separation forming through the middle of the pack and several programs…
1/3/26 For Juniata Eagles men’s volleyball, roster turnover is not an interruption. It is a constant that has accompanied success for more than a decade. Each season arrives with familiar…
1/3/26 Alliance, Ohio – In what may be the closest preseason poll in Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League history, defending champion Mount Union has been tabbed as the favorite for 2026,…
1/4/2026 “Jimbo Slice” joins legendary Charlie Sullivan’s staff with the program SVU defeated for the 2025 national championship In one of the most compelling storylines of the Division III volleyball…
1/4/2026 National title hero signs with Newcastle University Knights to compete in Super League while pursuing graduate degree The moment that secured Southern Virginia University’s first national championship will live…
1/3/2026 How a sport once deemed too small for a national championship became one of D3’s most compelling success stories In 2012, nine teams gathered at Springfield College’s Blake Arena…