Cougars Extend Winning Streak to Five

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's volleyball team (7-1, 5-1) defeated Aquinas College (2-9, 0-4) on Saturday, February 24 on the road. 

 The Cougars had a strong start to the match, winning the first two sets 25-18 and 25-14, respectively. Aquinas was able to bounce back and claim the third set 25-22. MVNU shook off the loss and took set four by a final of 25-16 to take home its fifth straight win. 

Inside the Box Score: 

Spencer Stanley – 17 kills, 8 digs, 2 service aces, 2 blocks 

Landon Ewers – 7 kills, 2 blocks 

Luke Funte – 8 kills 

Jaysen Matsumoto – 44 assists, 3 digs, 3 service aces 

Mikaja Dart – 6 digs, 1 service ace 

Tyler Monnin – 5 digs, 4 service aces 

What's Next: 

MVNU will be on the road at Lourdes on Tuesday, February 27. The first serve is at 7:00pm. 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.