Simeon "Moni" Nikolov, son of Bulgarian volleyball legend Vlado Nikolov, made a significant mark in U.S. college volleyball by playing a key role in Long Beach's victory at the NCAA Championship.

Freshman setter Moni Nikolov, the AVCA National Player of the Year, had six kills, four aces, two blocks and 27 assists to pace Long Beach (30-3), which hit .354 and held UCLA to .192.

Freshman Moni Nikolov, who at 6-foot-10, was named the NCAA All-Tournament MVP and holds the Big West Player of the Year title. The team was ranked No. 1 in the nation for the final 14 weeks of ...

Team captain Skyler Varga and Moni Nikolov, the 2025 AVCA National Collegiate Player of the Year, also gave remarks during the celebration. “I’m so proud of our team and so thankful for all ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman Moni Nikolov posted six kills, four aces and a pair of digs and Long Beach State beat UCLA 25-17, 25-23 and 25-21 to win the NCAA men's volleyball tournament on ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Freshman Moni Nikolov posted six kills, four aces and a pair of digs and Long Beach State beat UCLA 25-17, 25-23 and 25-21 to win the NCAA men's volleyball tournament on Monday ...

The right-hander gave up just one run in his first 18 appearances this year. Freshman Moni Nikolov posted six kills, four aces and a pair of digs and Long Beach State beat UCLA 25-17, 25-23 and 25 ...

Freshman Moni Nikolov posted six kills, four aces and a pair of digs and Long Beach State beat UCLA 25-17, 25-23 and 25-21 to win the NCAA men's volleyball tournament on Monday night. It was the ...