Refusing to Let the Ball Drop: Dig Leaders Defining Division III Men’s Volleyball in 2026
2/4/2026 Every volleyball fan loves the kill. The clean bounce. The roar. The moment where a hitter climbs the ladder and ends the point with authority. But Division III men’s…
The Architect of Perfection: How Freshman Setter Ethan Gundrum is Rewriting Baldwin Wallace’s Volleyball Story
February 4, 2026 BEREA, Ohio — In the landscape of Division III men’s volleyball, where over 3,000 players compete for recognition across the country, standing out requires something extraordinary. For…
Kean Sweeps NJCU in NJAC Showdown, Takes Early Control of the Conference Race
2/3/2026 UNION, N.J. — The NJAC men’s volleyball conference format is already delivering meaningful early-season pressure, and Tuesday night saw Kean make one of the first major moves in the…
NYU Reasserts Control vs. Rutgers… But Scarlet Raiders Steal a 43-41 Classic in Set Three
2/3/2026 #12 NYU looked like a team intent on defending its place in the national conversation Tuesday night at the John A. Paulson Center… and for three sets, the Violets…
Net Control: The Blockers Already Shaping Division III Men’s Volleyball in 2026
2/3/2026 The early weeks of a Division III men’s volleyball season are often defined by discovery. New lineups take shape, freshmen find their footing, and teams begin to reveal what…
Weekly Award Tracker for D3 Men’s Volleyball Week 3
2/2/26 Week 3 (Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2026) Here is a weekly award update from around the country. Send any additions to insidehitter@gmail.com. New Records & Milestones
Insider Blog – Observations and Snippets From the 90+ Games Played Saturday, 1/31
2/1/2026 As the opening month of the D3 Men’s Volleyball season has now closed, the main theme we see over and over is “parity”. Unlike the past number of season…
Win % Comparison: How Do Teams Compare to Last Season?
InsideHitter.com has compiled some core statistics to measure this years most improved teams as well as those teams in decline. We have analyzed each teams 2025 win percentage and compared…
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.…