Ball State University Athletics
Thursday, April 4
Muncie, Ind.
7 pm
Ball State University
19-9,12-3MIVA
3
vs
0
Quincy University
5-18,1-14MIVA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 23 | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| Ball St. | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Ball State University/Bobby Ellis
No. 11 Men’s Volleyball Wins Share of MIVA Regular Season Title for Third-Straight Season
April 04, 2024 | Men's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State men's volleyball (19-9, 12-3 MIVA) defeated Quincy (5-18, 1-14 MIVA) 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-15) Thursday night in Worthen Arena, earning its third-straight Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) regular season crown.
This is the first time the Cardinals have won three-straight MIVA regular season titles since the 1995, 1996, and 1997 seasons. The sole possession of the MIVA regular season title will be determined Saturday when Ball State hosts McKendree for its regular season finale.
The first set started as a back-and-forth affair as Quincy gave Ball State a run for its money leading from start to almost finish. The Hawks suffered from attack errors late in the first stanza which put the Cardinals in a 24-23 position to take the opening set. A kill from Rodney Wallace sealed the first set win over Quincy for Ball State.
The Cardinals finally began to find its groove in the second period building a five-point advantage (19-14) off a Dyer Ball kill. As the Hawks tried to make a comeback the Cardinals quickly stopped them in their tracks with some nice defensive blocks at the net which led to Ball State taking set two, 25-17.
After the break, Quincy tried to redeem itself by keeping the start of the third set close although Ball State seemed to be on a mission. The Cardinals jumped ahead by nine 20-11 and never looked back as Lucas Machado sealed the sweep over the Hawks with a kill for match point.
Offensively, it was a well-rounded offense as nine Cardinals tallied one or more kills which was led by Tinaishe Ndavazocheva with nine. The Cardinals also brought their ace game with seven as Wil McPhillips, Ndavazocheva, and Braydon Savitski-Lynde each served up two aces apiece.
The Ball State men's volleyball team closes its 2024 regular season action on Saturday against McKendree. First serve is at 5 pm ET. The Cardinals will also recognize their seniors following the match.
This is the first time the Cardinals have won three-straight MIVA regular season titles since the 1995, 1996, and 1997 seasons. The sole possession of the MIVA regular season title will be determined Saturday when Ball State hosts McKendree for its regular season finale.
The first set started as a back-and-forth affair as Quincy gave Ball State a run for its money leading from start to almost finish. The Hawks suffered from attack errors late in the first stanza which put the Cardinals in a 24-23 position to take the opening set. A kill from Rodney Wallace sealed the first set win over Quincy for Ball State.
The Cardinals finally began to find its groove in the second period building a five-point advantage (19-14) off a Dyer Ball kill. As the Hawks tried to make a comeback the Cardinals quickly stopped them in their tracks with some nice defensive blocks at the net which led to Ball State taking set two, 25-17.
After the break, Quincy tried to redeem itself by keeping the start of the third set close although Ball State seemed to be on a mission. The Cardinals jumped ahead by nine 20-11 and never looked back as Lucas Machado sealed the sweep over the Hawks with a kill for match point.
Offensively, it was a well-rounded offense as nine Cardinals tallied one or more kills which was led by Tinaishe Ndavazocheva with nine. The Cardinals also brought their ace game with seven as Wil McPhillips, Ndavazocheva, and Braydon Savitski-Lynde each served up two aces apiece.
The Ball State men's volleyball team closes its 2024 regular season action on Saturday against McKendree. First serve is at 5 pm ET. The Cardinals will also recognize their seniors following the match.
Team Stats
Quincy
BSU
Kills
37
37
Errors
14
7
Attempts
81
73
Hitting %
.284
.411
Points
43.5
50.5
Assists
33
26
Aces
2
7
Blocks
4.5
6.5
Game Leaders
Kills
9
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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