Below are the United Volleyball Conference (UVC) Players of the Week, released on January 26, 2026, for matches played from January 19-January 25. It is the third UVC weekly honors release of the 2026 season.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Nikko Tenedorio, SUNY New Paltz, So., OH, Bay Shore, NY/Bay Shore
Tendeorio led No. 13 SUNY New Paltz to a 3-1 mark in its opening week of the year, as he slammed 65 kills to go along with 30 digs, six service aces and six blocks for 74.5 total points. He began the week by hitting .448 with 17 kills and nine digs in a four-set win at Kean on Wednesday. On Friday, Tenedorio hit .350 with 19 kills and eight digs in a five-set loss at No. 3 Juniata. He added 15 kills and 10 digs in a five-set win over No. 19 Hobart in a non-league contest and 14 kills against Widener. Overall, he hit .333 with 4.14 points per set in the four matches.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – BoJameson Ebeling, NYU, Fr., RS, Venice, CA/Los Angeles Count for the Arts
Ebeling slammed 22 kills on an impressive .410 attacking percentage in just his third career collegiate match to help the No. 8 Violets defeat Arcadia University in four sets. He added seven digs and two assisted blocks. Overall, he averaged 5.5 kills and 5.75 points per set in the match.