The Lindenwood men's volleyball team (5-13, 2-12 MIVA) took No. 11 Loyola Chicago (14-5, 9-5 MIVA) to four sets, losing 3-1, in the opening round of the MIVA Tournament.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Ramblers took the opening set, 25-19.
• Loyola Chicago had 14 kills in the first set, while Lindenwood totaled 10.
• The second set went the way of Loyola Chicago, 25-21.
• The Ramblers recorded 12 kills in the second set to the Lions' eight.
• Lindenwood took the third set by a score of 26-24.
• The third set saw Loyola Chicago amass 16 kills. Lindenwood finished with 14 kills in the third.
• The fourth set gave the Ramblers the match victory, winning it by a score of 25-23.
• Lindenwood was outkilled, 55-44. Both teams finished with five service aces.
• As a team, the Lions had 12 total blocks, 41 assists, and 39 digs.
• Lindenwood finished with 29 errors to Loyola Chicago's 23.

BOX SCORE LEADERS

• A.J. Lewis finished with a team-high 16 kills.
• Diego Negron notched two service aces to lead the Lions.
• Alex Pappas and Phil Swartz each had five blocks.
• Connor Sheehan's 30 assists paced Lindenwood.
• Diego Negron totaled eight digs, which led the Lions.

SCORES BY SET

• 1st | No. 11 Loyola Chicago 25, Lindenwood 19
• 2nd | No. 11 Loyola Chicago 25, Lindenwood 21
• 3rd | Lindenwood 26, No. 11 Loyola Chicago 24
• 4th | No. 11 Loyola Chicago 25, Lindenwood 23

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