CLEVELAND, Ga. (January 23, 2025) – The Truett McConnell University men's volleyball team is set to begin their 2025 season on Friday, where they will travel to compete in the first day of the SMWC Tournament.
 
Men's volleyball had a historical 2024 season by earning their first program wins and finishing the season with an overall record of 6-20, 0-12 AAC. Amongst the core group of returners for the Bears are juniors Alex Bosman and Adam Shuman, along with sophomore's Troy McAlister and Caleb Bosveld. TMU will be welcoming five incoming Bears to the program. The Bears are led by Head Coach Michael Shea who is entering into his first season over the men's volleyball program.
 
On Friday, the Bears will face Kentucky State University at 6:00 p.m. and Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College at 8:00 p.m., followed by back-to-back match-ups against Franklin College (10:00 a.m.) and Rockford University (12:00 p.m.) on Saturday, January 25. TMU will host their first home match on Saturday, February 1 against Benedict College at 3:00 p.m. inside the Harris Athletic Complex.