VBelo Daily: January 21, 2026

Expect the unexpected in 2026. It's just going to be one of those years.

The Golden Eagles looked golden in their sweep. (Concordia Athletics)

Number of the Day

0 - I’m not sure how often this happens, but I can say it doesn’t happen often. The Roberts Wesleyan Hawks played 4 sets yesterday and only 1 player recorded an assist. There were 11 players not named Landon Brouwer who played for the Hawks and they combined for 0 assists. Wild.

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Yesterday’s Scores

Non-conference

Roberts Wesleyan (82%) def. Fairleigh Dickinson (18%)
3-1 (25-20, 25-22, 20-25, 26-24)

Jordan Hoover (RWU) said “you shall not pass” to the Knights. The freshman had a career-high 8 blocks in the win.

Jessup (66%) def. Sacred Heart (34%)
3-1 (25-20, 26-24, 24-26, 25-19)

Colin Marks had the Jessup offense firing on all cylinders. The Warriors hit.300 with Marks providing 46 assists.

Concordia (31%) def. Princeton (69%)
3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-23)

In his first year at the head of a program, Jon Girten (former GCU assistant coach) has earned his first win over a ranked opponent. That has to feel good.

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Today’s Match Projections

Non-conference

American International (26%) vs Lasell (74%)

Quincy (9%) vs Lindenwood (91%)

It’s always fun when former conference foes match up in a non-conference battle.

Long Island (9%) vs CSUN (91%)