LEBANON, Ill. - McKendree University men's volleyball is set to host its last two home games of the 2023 season this week. On Thursday, McKendree plays Ball State at 7 p.m. followed by its final home game and Senior Day on Saturday against Ohio State at 5 p.m.
The Bearcats sport a 6-11 overall record and a 1-9 mark in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association to rank sixth in the league with four games left in the regular season.
Offensively, the Bearcats are led in kills by freshman opposite side hitter Bryce Wetjen who averages 3.34 kills per set (35th nationally). Additionally, junior Tyler Poulsen ranked 12th nationally at 10.06 assists per set.
On the defensive side, redshirt junior outside hitter Kyle Wilson leads with 1.75 digs per set while freshman middle blocker Rolen Lively averages 1.085 blocks per set (9th nationally).
Ball State sits second in the MIVA with a 14-8 overall record and a 7-3 record in the conference. Leading the Cardinals in national rankings are outside hitter Kaleb Jenness at 3.68 kills per set (21st nationally) and setter David Flores who tallies 10.23 assists per set (5th nationally).
Ohio State ranks third in the MIVA, posting a 15-9 overall record and a 7-3 conference record. In national rankings, outside hitter Jacob Pasteur sits at 17th in kills per et with 3.73.
McKendree will host Pride Night for Thursday's game before celebrating Senior Day on Saturday, April 1. Coming up, the Bearcats will be on the road at Quincy on Thursday, April 6.
