Friday, March 28
Muncie, IN
7:00 PM
Ball State University
16-9,8-4MIVA
2
vs
3
Quincy University
8-13,2-9MIVA
1
2
3
4
5
F
Quincy
13
25
16
25
15
3
Ball St.
25
20
25
21
8
2
MVB Falls the Quincy in Five
March 28, 2025 | Men's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. – Men's volleyball fell to Quincy at home Friday night in a five-set battle.
Ball State played a strong first set, leading the Hawks (7-13, 1-9 MIVA) from the first point. At a .565 hitting percentage, the Cardinals (16-8, 8-3 MIVA) took the opening frame 25-13 under the direction of Rajé Alleyne and Tinaishe Ndavazocheva, each tabbing four kills.
Things were not as smooth sailing for the Cardinals in the second set with the Hawks matching Ball State point for point through 5-5. The Cardinals were able to build up a 12-8 advantage with the help of a couple kills and Quincy service errors, but the Hawks adjusted to get right back into the match. Down 11-13, Quincy took off on a seven-point run to get ahead 17-13 and take its first lead of the night. Momentum stayed with the Hawks through the remainder of the set and the visitors evened the score on a 25-20 kill.
It was another close start to open the third frame, as the two teams sat even through 10 apiece. Ball State was able to start pulling ahead after kills from Ndavazocehva and Vanis Buckholz pushed them to a 14-11 lead and forced the Hawks to call a timeout. The Cardinals took off from there, closing the frame at 25-16. Helping Ball State to its lead was Alleyne who added six kills in the set.
The Hawks answered right back in the fourth, battling Ball State at every point. Despite trailing 7-3 to start, Quincy was able to push past the Cardinals, ultimately winning the set at 25-21 and forcing a fifth round of play.
Hitting .471, their best of the night, the Hawks completed the upset in the final frame, shutting down the Cardinals at 15-8.
Ndavazocheva was the Cardinals' top offensive player for the night, recording a total of 17 kills and three aces.
At the net, Braydon Savitski-Lynde led with four blocks.
Ball State will return to Worthen tomorrow (Mar. 29) night to host No. 10 McKendree for senior and alumni night. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
Ball State played a strong first set, leading the Hawks (7-13, 1-9 MIVA) from the first point. At a .565 hitting percentage, the Cardinals (16-8, 8-3 MIVA) took the opening frame 25-13 under the direction of Rajé Alleyne and Tinaishe Ndavazocheva, each tabbing four kills.
Things were not as smooth sailing for the Cardinals in the second set with the Hawks matching Ball State point for point through 5-5. The Cardinals were able to build up a 12-8 advantage with the help of a couple kills and Quincy service errors, but the Hawks adjusted to get right back into the match. Down 11-13, Quincy took off on a seven-point run to get ahead 17-13 and take its first lead of the night. Momentum stayed with the Hawks through the remainder of the set and the visitors evened the score on a 25-20 kill.
It was another close start to open the third frame, as the two teams sat even through 10 apiece. Ball State was able to start pulling ahead after kills from Ndavazocehva and Vanis Buckholz pushed them to a 14-11 lead and forced the Hawks to call a timeout. The Cardinals took off from there, closing the frame at 25-16. Helping Ball State to its lead was Alleyne who added six kills in the set.
The Hawks answered right back in the fourth, battling Ball State at every point. Despite trailing 7-3 to start, Quincy was able to push past the Cardinals, ultimately winning the set at 25-21 and forcing a fifth round of play.
Hitting .471, their best of the night, the Hawks completed the upset in the final frame, shutting down the Cardinals at 15-8.
Ndavazocheva was the Cardinals' top offensive player for the night, recording a total of 17 kills and three aces.
At the net, Braydon Savitski-Lynde led with four blocks.
Ball State will return to Worthen tomorrow (Mar. 29) night to host No. 10 McKendree for senior and alumni night. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
Team Stats
Quincy
BSU
Kills
52
54
Errors
19
20
Attempts
128
119
Hitting %
.258
.286
Points
73.5
72.0
Assists
51
49
Aces
8
7
Blocks
13.5
11
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
3
Blocks
1
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
2
Blocks
5
Players Mentioned
MB
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