Penn State has named its captains for the upcoming season.
Libero Ryan Merck and middle blocker Owen Rose will be the Nittany Lions captains for the 2026 season, the team announced Tuesday.
— Penn State Men's Volleyball (@PennStateMVBALL) December 3, 2025
The pair of redshirt seniors delivered quality performances for the blue and white throughout last season.
Rose finished with 146 kills, 15 assists and 45 digs in the 2025 campaign. The Long Island, New York, native has earned four EIVA Defensive Player of the Week awards throughout his tenure.
Merck was a defensive weapon last season.