KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cole Oliver of Hope International (Calif.) has been named the NAIA Men’s Volleyball Attacker of the Week, Francesco Corradini of Cumberland (Tenn.) has been named the NAIA Men’s Volleyball Defender of the Week, and Matheus Collares of St. Thomas (Fla.) has been named the NAIA Men's Volleyball Setter of the Week. The trio was selected based on their performances from March 10-16 and were chosen out of a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees.

Players of the Week are announced on Tuesdays on naia.org, Instagram, and X throughout the regular season.

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NAIA Men's Volleyball Attacker of the Week 

Cole Oliver, Hope International (Calif.) – JR – Outside Hitter

• Totaled 44 kills in two wins for an average of 5.50 kills per set
• Recorded an attack percentage of .376 with nine errors on 93 total attacks
• Added 15 digs on the week while also having five service aces
• Aided Hope International (Calif.) in wins over OUAZ (Ariz.) and Arizona Christian

NAIA Men's Volleyball Defender of the Week

Francesco Corradini, Cumberland (Tenn.) – FR – Middle Blocker

• Totaled 29 total blocks for an average of 1.53 blocks per set
• Had nine total blocks on a 31- win over Judson (Ill.)
• Added 14 digs in the five matches with 22 kills
• Led Cumberland (Tenn.) to a 3-2 record last week

NAIA Men's Volleyball Setter of the Week 

Matheus Collares, St. Thomas (Fla.) – GR– Setter

• Recorded 124 assists for an average of 13.78 assists per set in two matches
• Had 71 assists in a 3-2 victory over Webber International (Fla.)
• Added 15 digs with three kills and three total blocks for the week
• Aided St. Thomas (Fla.) to wins over Warner (Fla.) and Webber International

For a full archive of the 2025 NAIA Men's Volleyball Players of the Week, click HERE