MVNU Loses to Lawrence Tech in WHAC Quarterfinals

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The fourth-seeded Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's volleyball team (14-11) hosted the opening round of the WHAC Tournament against fifth-seeded Lawrence Tech (13-14) on Tuesday, April 16 inside Ariel Arena.

LTU started strong, winning the first set 14-25. The Cougars responded with a 25-23 second set win but fell in set three 12-25. With its season on the line, MVNU battled back to win set four 25-17 to force one final set. The Blue Devils pulled away toward the end of set five and would go on to win 15-12 to advance to the conference semifinals.

Top Performers:

Spencer Stanley – 20 kills, 9 digs, 1 block.

Landon Ewers – 8 kills, 4 digs, 3 blocks.

Luke Funte – 8 kills, 5 blocks.

Jaysen Matsumoto – 40 assists, 9 digs, 2 kills.

Tyler Monnin – 11 digs.

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.