BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – The 2026 Northeast Conference (NEC) Preseason Poll has been released with the D'Youville Men's Volleyball team ranking seventh.

D'Youville finished the 2025 season 7-16 overall and 1-7 in conference play after defeating cross-town rival Daemen University 3-1 in their final regular season conference game.

Brendan Leong begins his first full season at the helm of the D'Youville Men's Volleyball program after taking of the program last season and looks to find more success this upcoming year.

The Saints return four familiar faces including senior middle blocker, Ty Parker (Syracuse, N.Y. / Jamesville-Dewitt) and juniors, Skyler Tutor (St. Cloud, FL / St. Cloud) and Ethan Robinson (Scarborough, Ontario / Neil McNeil). D'Youville also welcomes in 12 new players including senior transfers Andrew Haber (Whitby, Ontario / Brooklin) and Daniel Seymour (Belmore, N.Y.).

The Saints open their season at home this Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM against Roberts Wesleyan University.

Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll
1. Daemen (3)
     Saint Francis (2)
3. LIU (1)
4. FDU (1)
5. Manhattan
6. UMES
7. D'Youville