Reinhardt Expected to Soar to Men's Volleyball Championship

WALESKA, Ga. - Reinhardt is favored to win the 2025 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men's Volleyball championship, according to the AAC Coaches' Poll released on Tuesday.

The poll was voted on by the men's volleyball coaches of the AAC.

This is the third season men's volleyball is a championship sport in the AAC. This season, 10 teams will compete for the crown with St. Thomas, Talladega, and Carolina joining the AAC as affiliate members.

Reinhardt and Webber International shared the 2024 regular-season title with both going 11-1. Reinhardt went on to win the AAC Tournament and advanced to the NAIA National Championship Tournament.

Reinhardt received six of the eight first-place votes cast in amassing 77 voting points. Webber International is second, picking up one first-place vote and 71 voting points.

Life (59 voting points), St. Thomas (58 voting points), and Warner (44 voting points) round out the top five. St. Thomas collected a first-place vote as well.

The 2025 AAC Tournament is set for April 17-19 in Kingsport, Tenn.

The 2025 AAC Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll
Team (1st-Place Votes) - Total Points
1. Reinhardt (6) - 77
2. Webber International (1) - 71
3. Life - 59
4. St. Thomas (1) - 58
5. Warner - 44
6. Bluefield - 36
7. St. Andrews - 34
8. Talladega - 24
9. Carolina - 22
10. Truett McConnell - 15