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.…
Juniata Refuses to Blink in Five-Set Thriller Against New Paltz
1/23/26 The Kevin Pratte Invitational opened with a statement match on January 23, 2026. If you were looking for a casual season opener, this wasn’t it. In a grueling five-set…
D2 Newberry Wolves Claim Historic First Win in Men’s Volleyball Program History
1/23/2026 In a landmark moment for Newberry College athletics, the Wolves men’s volleyball team secured their first victory in program history with a commanding 3-0 sweep over Averett University on…
MIT Rallies Past D1 Harvard in Five-Set Exhibition Thriller
MIT overcame a rocky start to defeat Harvard 3-2 (13-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-13) in an exhibition match Thursday night at Cambridge’s Malkin Athletic Center. The Division III Engineers, now…
Loras Rallies to Win Epic Five-Set Battle Over MSOE
1/23/2026 In a match that embodied everything great about college volleyball, No. 14 Loras outlasted Milwaukee School of Engineering 3-2 (25-21, 15-25, 24-26, 25-19, 17-15) in a thrilling contest that…
The Rise of the Reverse Sweep in Division III Men’s Volleyball
1/22/2026 Through the opening weeks of the 2026 Division III men’s volleyball season, one trend has stood out sharply from the data. Reverse sweeps are happening at a rate rarely…
Rutgers Sweeps Ramapo in Hard-Fought Road Victory
1/21/2026 MAHWAH, NJ – Rutgers (2-1) picked up its second win of the season with a 3-0 sweep over Ramapo (1-2) on Tuesday night at the Bradley Center, though the…
Southern Virginia Edges Randolph-Macon
1/21/2026 Buena Vista, VA – #9 Southern Virginia improved to 3-0 on the season with an impressive 3-1 victory over #19 Randolph-Macon (25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 25-18) Tuesday night at The…
NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball: 2026 Opening Week Awards Roundup
Week ending January 18, 2026 The 2026 NCAA Division III men’s volleyball season is officially underway, and standout performances from coast to coast have produced the first weekly award winners…
When Surrender Was Never an Option
1/20/26 The scoreboard told a story that seemed impossible. 42-44. In volleyball, sets typically end at 25. This one had stretched nearly twice that length. What transpired on January 15th…
Carthage and MSOE Set to Battle Tuesday
1/19/2026 Match Preview Teams: Carthage Firebirds vs MSOE RaidersDate: Tuesday, 1/20 8PMRecords: Carthage (2-0) vs MSOE (1-0) Carthage is off to a great start and is clearly near the top…
Colton Frey Leads New Program Bridgewater
1/18/2026 Bridgewater College Eagles continue to build the foundation of their new men’s volleyball program as the season moves forward under the leadership of Colton Frey, who was previously announced…
Insider Notebook for Week One
1/17/2026 Some week one observations and comments: Buffalo State has been on fire in week one of the 2026 Men’s D3 Volleyball season. After posting expected wins against Russell Sage…
Former All-American Josh Bigford Hits the Ground Running at Hartwick College
1/17/2026 ONEONTA, NY – When Hartwick College tapped Joshua Bigford last summer to launch its inaugural men’s volleyball program, they knew they were getting one of Division III’s most decorated…