Men’s Volleyball Falls to No.14 Lawrence Tech in Five

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's volleyball team (8-3, 6-3) had another WHAC matchup in Ariel Arena on Saturday, March 2 against No.14 Lawrence Tech University (11-2, 7-2).

MVNU and Lawrence Tech engaged in another nail-biting five-set match at Ariel Arena, reminiscent of their intense encounter the day before. The teams traded sets in a seesaw battle of skill and determination. Lawrence Tech set the tone with a commanding 25-18 win in the opening set. However, MVNU rallied in the second set, narrowly clinching it with a score of 27-25. Set three remained tightly contested, with Lawrence Tech edging ahead to secure a 25-22 victory. The fourth set proved to be a fierce showdown, with both teams refusing to back down. In the end, MVNU emerged victorious with a hard-fought 25-23 win, setting the stage for a decisive fifth set. In the final set, Lawrence Tech won 15-9 to claim the match.

Top Performers:

Spencer Stanley - 15 kills, 7 digs, 2 assists.

Jaysen Matsumoto - 45 assists, 8 digs, 1 service ace.

Landon Ewers - 12 kills - 6 blocks.

Luke Funte - 10 kills, 5 blocks.

Noah Wineberg - 8 kills.

What's Next:

MVNU plays against Reinhardt University on Monday, March 4 in Waleska, Georgia. First serve is at 4:00pm.

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.