MATCH OVERVIEW
Lindenwood men's volleyball hit .355 as a team to defeat Lincoln Memorial in four sets. Additionally, the Lions held the Railsplitters to a .233 attack percentage. The match was tied at a game apiece heading into the break, but Lindenwood regrouped to win a tight third set 25-23. In the fourth, Lindenwood hit .364 while holding the Railsplitters to a .059 attack percentage and won the final set 25-20. The Lions rise to 1-1 overall this season.
NOTABLE
- AJ Lewis was the top point scorer for the Lions in the match. The true freshman had 16 kills, three blocks and one ace while hitting .278.
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Diego Negron had 13 kills with one error on 28 attempts for a team-leading .429 attack percentage. He added six digs, four blocks and an ace.
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Jeremy Kirch tallied 12 kills with a .417 attack percentage while leading the team with eight digs.
- Setter
Elijah Tabuarua recorded 48 assists in his first collegiate start.
- Kyle Deutschman started at libero for Lindenwood, posting seven digs.
- As a team, the Lions out-blocked Lincoln Memorial 11-5, led by
Sam Schindler who had eight total blocks.
UP NEXT
The Lions continue the homestand with a home contest on Jan. 17 against Saint Francis at Hyland Arena.