GLENSIDE, Pa. - The Arcadia University men's volleyball program makes its return to competition Wednesday for the first time since March 11 of last year when the Knights' 2020 season was halted after just 21 matches. 

The 2021 schedule features 16 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) matches played out over six weeks in a double round robin format that will lead into two flighted postseason tournaments, including a championship and consolation brackets. 

Related: 2021 Arcadia Men's Volleyball Schedule | 2021 Arcadia Men's Volleyball Roster

Following the season-opener against Widener, the Knights host a doubleheader against Messiah on Feb. 27 in addition to hosting Alvernia (March 10), Wilkes (March 13), and Misericordia (March 20) during the 2021 campaign.

"We are extremely excited and grateful for the upcoming season," Arcadia head coach Eli Porr remarked. "Our guys have been working hard and loving the game more than ever. We are excited for competition and wish all of our conference members a safe and healthy season."

The Knights head into the 2021 campaign with a talented young core that will look to fill the void left by the eight seniors lost to graduation from a season ago that played an integral role in Arcadia's 2019 MAC title run. However, the Knights return veteran leaders in seniors Quinn Baily, Anthony Devantier, and Aaron Knotts who will be critical pieces to the Knights' success in 2021. Baily and Devantier each played in all 21 of the Knights' matches last season, while Knotts logged a .912 receiving percentage in 13 contests.

Arcadia's juniors Collin Nissley and Amadeus Cannon will also be looked upon to lead a roster comprised of 15 underclassmen, setting the Knights up for success not only this season, but for the foreseeable future. 

In accordance with Arcadia University and MAC mandates, there will be no spectators allowed at MAC sporting events until further notice. For more information, please reference Arcadia Athletics' 2021 Home Attendance Policy.