The Aurora University men's volleyball team hosted Concordia University Wisconsin for some Tuesday night #NACCtion. The Spartans defeated the Falcons in five sets (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 25-21, 23-21).
THE BASICS
MATCH SCORE: Aurora University 3, Concordia University Wisconsin (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 25-21, 23-21)
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 6-5 overall and 5-2 in the NACC; Concordia University Wisconsin 3-5 overall and 3-4 NACC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU took advantage of CUW errors and two service aces from
Thomas Kovanic to take set one 25-21.
- Sets 2 and 3 saw many lead changes between the two teams with the Falcons coming out on top in both. 2-1 CUW.
- In set 4
Timothy Breiter had five kills to lead the Spartans to a set win, 25-21 and tie the match 2-2.
- In set 5 CUW had match point at 14-12, but Spartan
Emmanuel Chaidez was not ready to go home, extending the game with a kill.
- The lead would change four time before the Spartans would win on a
Austin Bayner kill and CUW attack error.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Kills: Timothy Breiter (19),
Thomas Kovanic and
Emmanuel Chaidez (9)
Assists: James Karwin (50)
Blocks: Austin Bayner (5),
James Karwin (4) and
Thomas Kovanic (4)
Aces: Thomas Kovanic (2)
Digs: Brandon Langys (9),
Carson Wiese (5) and
Timothy Breiter (4)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's volleyball team comes on Saturday, March 20 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.