INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Lancaster Bible College men’s volleyball team heard its name dropped during the 2026 NCAA Division III Selection Show Monday morning, marking their third-straight appearance in the Big Dance.

The Chargers will take on Endicott College in the Opening Round which will take place on Thursday with a time still to be determined. The contest will be played at host Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J.

Find the full Championship bracket here: NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL BRACKET

The Chargers capped off another season with a clinch of the Regular Season and Championship title, marking their third-consecutive under the United East banner. Lancaster Bible finished the year with a perfect 8-0 record in conference competition, defeating Wilson College in straight sets to earn the automatic qualifier.

A strong offense has helped lead the Chargers to success, spearheaded by middle Kevin Bryant. Bryant has hit at a clip of .450 on the season which ranks fourth in all of Division III. Timothy Fletcher has played a role in that percentage as his 9.88 assists per set ranks 11th in the nation. Zeke Clark has also contributed to the offense, averaging over half an ace per set, ranking him 10th in the country.

Endicott comes in as a defensive force, earning their way into the tournament with a 3-0 win over Nichols in the NEVC Championship Final. The Gulls average 2.28 blocks per set which ranks sixth among all Division III teams. In the back row, Dan Battista’s 3.71 digs per set have him ranked second among all qualifying players.

The winner of this match will take on California Lutheran University in the second round.

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