No. 8 Cougars to host Mount Olive in home series

PROVO, Utah — No. 8 BYU men’s volleyball will welcome the Trojans of the University of Mount Olive for a pair of matches, starting Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Smith Fieldhouse.

The Cougars hold a 2-0 all-time record against the Trojans, winning a two-match series back in 2020.

No. 8 Brigham Young University Cougars (2-2, 0-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation)

Last weekend, BYU notched its first victories (3-2, 3-0) of the season against UC Irvine
Seniors Davide Gardini and Alex Ah Sue led the team offensively against the Anteaters, combining for 57 kills
The Cougars finished the 2021 season with a 20-4 record, its eighth MPSF Conference championship title, a trip to the NCAA national championship game and a No. 2 national ranking
This is head coach Shawn Olmstead’s seventh season
The Cougars welcome back 11 returners and have added nine newcomers
Off the Block recognized Gardini as preseason First Team All-American

University of Mount Olive Trojans (2-0, 0-0 Conference Carolinas)

The University of Mount Olive entered the season ranked No. 1 in the Conference Carolinas preseason poll
Last weekend, the Trojans notched two wins against George Mason University (3-2) and Queens University of Charlotte (3-1). Senior Tobi Azeez put up 37 total kills in the two matches.
Azeez (2021 Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference, & ACVA All-American), senior Luke Visgitis (2021 First Team All-Conference), and senior Eric Visgitis, (2021 Second Team All-Conference, 2021 Conference Carolinas All-Tournament Team) were all named UMO men's volleyball players to watch
During the 2021 season, UMO men's volleyball went 13-4 overall. The Trojans went onto fall in 2021 Conference Carolinas Championship 3-1 to the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey.

BROADCAST INFORMATION – Jan. 27

Time: 7 p.m. MDT
Live Stream: BYUtv/BYUtv App
Live Stats: Statbroadcast

BROADCAST INFORMATION – Jan. 29

Time: 7 p.m. MDT
Live Stream: BYUtv/BYUtv App
Live Stats: Statbroadcast

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Consistent with current BYU requirements, all in attendance will need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test upon entry. Masks will also be required, regardless of vaccination status. Find more details at byu.edu/coronavirus.