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Michael Hayeck
2
Rockhurst Rock 0-2,0-0 DI Independent
3
Winner McKendree McK 1-3,0-0 MIVA
Rockhurst Rock
0-2,0-0 DI Independent
2
Final
3
McKendree McK
1-3,0-0 MIVA
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Rockhurst Rock 22 35 25 21 18 (2)
McKendree McK 25 33 23 25 20 (3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Madelyn Stephen, Sports Information GA

No. 20 Men's Volleyball Defeats Hawks in Heated Match

LEBANON, Ill. - The McKendree men's volleyball team secured their first win of the 2025 season by taking down Rockhurst University at home in a heated five-set match.

The Bearcats secured the first set over the Hawks with a score of 25-22. Both teams came out hot in the second set, but the Hawks came out on top with a score of 35-33. Rockhurst secured the third set 25-23, but the Bearcats came out on top in the final two sets with a score of 25-21 and 20-18.  

McKendree had many Bearcats break career-high records in this intense five-set match. Senior outside hitter Kevin Schuele led McKendree with a career-high 25 kills and junior libero Yadiel Diaz with a career-high 20 digs. Sophomore setter Nate Flayter tabbed in a career-high 59 assists and junior outside hitter Joseph Watkins secured a career-high ten digs and six kills. Senior middle blocker D'Aaron McCraney dominated on the defensive end with a career-high nine blocks. 

Helping offensively for the Bearcats was junior middle blocker Rolen Lively notching in 12 kills and fifth-year opposite hitter Nikos Xydakis knocked in ten kills. Defensively, Schuele, Flayter, and Xydakis each tabbed in seven digs. Xydakis helped with his blocking presence by snatching five blocks.

The Bearcats are back in action at home next Thursday, Jan. 16 as they take on No. 2 Long Beach State University at 7 p.m.
 
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