NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- Shaphar Grant, of Tusculum University men's volleyball, earned Off the Block Defensive Player of the Night honors as part of the record-breaking match for the Pioneers on Tuesday (Feb. 22). This is the first national honor for Grant and Tusculum this season.

Against Emmanuel, the junior middle blocker collected 12 total blocks (one solo, 11 assists), shattering the previous program record. Grant's effort at the net is the most this season across NCAA I-II. The Kingston, Jamaica native also tied his career-high in kills with 12 on a .500 hitting percentage.

As a team, Tusculum was credited with a program-best 15 blocks in its first-ever win over the Lions.

Tusculum will play in a tri-match on Saturday (Feb. 26) against a pair of top-tier Division III teams, hosted by Randolph-Macon. The Pioneers will start with No. 8 Southern Virginia at 2 p.m. and the hosting Yellow Jackets at 4 p.m.

Off the Block is a website that focuses on college men's volleyball news and analysis. With its in-depth and year-round coverage of the sport, the website has become the nation's leader in college men's volleyball coverage. Along with its coverage, Off the Block is responsible for coordinating and presenting numerous national and weekly awards in college men's volleyball. It also coordinates and distributes the weekly National Media Poll and the weekly Division II National Coaches Poll.