The Aurora University men's volleyball team opened up Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference play with a 3-1 victory at Lakeland University on Friday night.
THE BASICS
MATCH SCORE: Aurora University 3, Lakeland University 1 (25-23, 20-25, 25-13, 25-20)
LOCATION: Plymouth, Wisconsin
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 1-5 overall and 1-0 in the NACC; Lakeland University 3-3 overall and 0-1 in the NACC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans trailed for a good portion of the first set but rallied late to win 25-23.
- The second set was closely played with AU trailing 17-16 but from that point on, Lakeland out-scored AU to win 25-20.
- In the third set, with the score tied 11-11, AU went to work. going on a 14-2 run to win 25-13.
- In the fourth and final set, the Spartans again used a rally that started midway through the session and won 25-20.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Kills: Brandon Langys (18)
Assists: Justin Yost (32)
Blocks: Daniel Pytel (4)
Digs: Jack Fischer (19)
Aces: Daniel Pytel and
Brandon Langys (2)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's volleyball team comes on Saturday, February 9 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Match time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
