The Aurora University men's volleyball team defeated Trinity Christian College in an exhibition match on Wednesday night in five exciting sets, winning 3-2 (15-25,25-19,31-29,23-25,15-12).
MATCH SCORE: Aurora University 3, Trinity Christian College 2
LOCATION: Palos Heights, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-1
- The Spartans came out strong in the first set but a late run from Trinity Christian with some unforced AU errors led to a 25-15 first set loss.
- Set two was back and forth until the Spartans went on a 6-0 run and led 21-16.
- The momentum continued and AU won set two 25-19.
- AU jumped out quickly to a 4-1 with kills from
Austin Bayner,
Thomas Kovanic, and
James Karwin.
- The Spartans went on to build a 23-15 lead but Trinity Christian would work their way back into the set late.
- A kill by
Austin Bayner and Trinity Christian error led to AU winning the third set 31-29.
- The fourth set was well played and close contest with Trinity Christian getting some key late points to win 25-23.
- The Spartans came from behind to win set five 15-13.
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Cade Harrison and
Lucas Meier both had four kills in the final set.
Kills: Thomas Kovanic (13)
Assists: James Karwin (46)
Blocks: Auston Bayner (4)
Digs: Alex Nonhoff (13)
Next action for the Spartan men's volleyball team comes on Wednesday, February 2 when they travel to Carthage College for a non-conference match. Match time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Kenosha, Wisconsin
