Men's Volleyball Picked Seventh in 2025 GNAC Preseason Poll
WINTHROP, MA - Following a vote amongst the league's head coaches, the Elms College Men's Volleyball team has been selected to finish seventh in the 2025 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll, as announced on Tuesday afternoon.
2025 GNAC Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll Release - January 7, 2025
Elms is entering their fourth season with the GNAC, when asked about competing and the outlook for the upcoming season Coach Brandon Hapgood stated that "I could not be more excited and motivated for this opportunity. The hard work is just starting, and I can not wait for a great Elms College Volleyball season!"
The Blazers finished their season with an overall record of 8-21, finishing with a 3-11 conference record. Despite the outcome after last season the team will enter the 2025 season with their heads up ready to leave last season in the past.
Elms will start the season on the road in a tri-match at Regis College on Friday, January 17th and will host Russell Sage College for their home opener on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm.
The 2025 GNAC Tournament will begin on Tuesday, April 4th for the First Round leading up to the Championship which will be held on Saturday, April 12th in which the winning team will have a chance to qualify into the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Tournament.
2025 GNAC Men's Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Wentworth Institute of Technology….........…………. 62 (6)
2. Lasell University............................................... 57 (2)
3. Emmanuel College........................................... 48
4. Rivier University............................................... 40
5. Regis College.................................................. 32
6. Emerson College…………………………...................……. 23
7. Elms College.................................................... 14
8. Dean College.................................................... 12
(First Place votes are in parentheses)
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