Reverse Sweep Leads MVNU to Upset Win Against No.14 Lawrence Tech

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's volleyball team (8-2, 6-2) had another WHAC matchup on Friday, March 1 against No.14 Lawrence Tech University (10-2, 6-2).

Lawrence Tech proved strong in the beginning, taking the first two sets by a score of 25-23 each. Mount Vernon was able to quickly take control in the next two sets, fighting its way back by winning sets three and four by scores of 25-19 apiece. The fifth set was a battle between two good teams hungry for a conference win. The Cougars prevailed in the end by a final of 17-15 to secure the reverse sweep inside of Ariel Arena in five.

Top Performers:

Riley Barretto - 7 kills, 3 blocks.

Spencer Stanley - 21 kills, 5 digs, 1 service ace.

Jaysen Matsumoto - 44 assists, 18 digs, 4 service aces.

Landon Ewers – 14 kills, 6 blocks, 1 service ace.

Luke Funte - 8 kills, 3 blocks.

What's Next:

Men's volleyball will be back home in Ariel Arena against No. 14 Lawrence Tech University on Saturday, March 2. First serve is at 3:00 pm.

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.