Heart Game of the Week, presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce 

Each week, the Heart spotlights one of the conference's top matchups, showcasing the student-athletes and programs that elevate competition across the NAIA. 

This week's Heart Conference Game of the Week, presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, features a nationally ranked men's volleyball matchup as No. 3 Park travels to No. 4 Missouri Valley on Saturday, February 14, in Marshall, MO. First serve is scheduled for 2:00pm.  

No. 3 Park enters the matchup 9–0 overall and 1–0 in Heart play. The Pirates are coming off a five-set road win over first-year NCAA Division II opponent Rockhurst University, marking their first road victory of the season. Park earned an at-large bid to the 2025 NAIA Men's Volleyball National Tournament and has made five national tournament appearances in program history. 

No. 4 Missouri Valley is 8–0 overall and 1–0 in conference action. The Vikings most recently defeated Heart opponent Missouri Baptist, 3–1. Missouri Baptist is currently receiving votes in the NAIA National Poll. Missouri Valley captured the 2025 Heart Regular-Season Championship and earned an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament. The Vikings have made two national tournament appearances. 

The last meeting between the two programs came on March 15, 2025, when Missouri Valley defeated Park in five sets, 3–2 (23–25, 27–25, 17–25, 25–22, 21–19). 

This back-to-back ranked Heart matchup in men's volleyball is set to deliver intensity, high-level play, and major conference implications, making it a must-watch contest. 

Watch the Heart live on the Urban Edge Network. 
https://urbanedgenetwork.net/?school=heart-of-america-athletic-conference 

Follow along all season for the latest scores, highlights, and features on the Heart website and on social media at @HeartSportsNews.