The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's volleyball team (6-10, 3-7) fell to Thomas More University (4-9, 2-6) in three sets on Thursday, March 3.
After losing the first two sets by scores of 25-18 and 25-22, the Cougars fought until the final point in a third set that did not want to end. The Cougars displayed lots of toughness and grit to try and extend the match, but would ultimately drop the third set 31-29.
Inside the Box Score
Riley Barretto led MVNU in the match with 12 kills. He hit .320 on the night.
Spencer Stanley had nine kills for the Cougars.
Luke Funte made his presence felt as the sophomore had six kills and two blocks. Funte hit a team-high .420 in the match.
Jaysen Matsumoto had a match-high 30 assists and led the team with 12 digs.
What's Next
MVNU takes on Cardinal Stritch University and No.15 Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky on Saturday, March 5. Match one takes place at 1:00pm, followed by match two at 4:00pm.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and several convenient Graduate and Professional Studies locations throughout the state, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education to more than 2,200 students from 31 states and 22 countries/U.S. territories.
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