MATCH OVERVIEW
Lindenwood men's volleyball recorded 11 service aces in a sweep over Lees-McRae in the Lions' second match of the Lindenwood Invitational. It is tied for the second-highest number of aces in a three-set match in the NCAA this season. Seniors
Sam Schindler and
Michael Jennings led the Lions with three aces each. The victory moves Lindenwood to 3-3 overall this season.
NOTABLE
- Lindenwood had 11 service aces in the three-set match. They are tied with Erskine for the second-highest three-set total this season. UCLA and North Greenville had 12-ace sweeps this season.
- As a team, the Lions hit .329 while holding the Bobcats to a .097 hitting percentage. Lindenwood also out-blocked Lees-McRae 6-2 and posted 11 aces to the Bobcats' four.
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Michael Jennings was the Lions' top scorer, posting nine kills, three aces and two blocks. He also had five digs in the match.
- Lindenwood middle blockers
Sam Schindler and
Alex Pappas did not record an attack error in the match. Schindler had five kills on eight swings (.625) and Pappas had six kills on 11 swings (.545).
- AJ Lewis posted six kills with two aces and two blocks.
- Setter
Elijah Tabuarua gathered 30 assists and six digs against the Bobcats
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Charley Hlavin only played in two sets, but still collected four kills on seven attacks with one error (.667)
UP NEXT
The Lions wrap up the Lindenwood Invitational with a match against Grand Canyon tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Hyland Arena.