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The Lynx went out in style with an exciting three-set victory
where all three sets were decided by two points.
In set one, Lincoln took advantage of several unforced errors by NCC
to jump out to an early 7-3 advantage. The Lynx held the lead much
of the rest of the way until a string of aces by a North Central
jump server tied the score at 23-23. A service error gave LC the
ball back, and freshman outside hitter Kyle Murphy served the next
point to give LC a 25-23 set win.
In set two, NCC cut down on their errors considerably and was able
to build an early lead, but Lincoln came back to tie the set at
15-15 behind the tough defense of sophomore libero Alec Esparza and
strong net play from middle hitters Michael Wesley and Alex Robles.
In the set, Esparza chipped in 10 of his team high 23 digs on the
night and the two middles combined for six kills and four blocks to
help LC take the set in thrilling fashion 32-30.
Set three was just as tight as the first two sets, but unforced
errors by NCC behind the service line helped keep Lincoln ahead by
one or two points most of the way, North Central made it interesting
by fighting off four match point opportunities before eventually
falling 26-24.
LC improved their record as a combined team to 4-7 on the season.
LC Stat Totals:
Michael Wesley 3 kills, 2 blocks
Alec Esparza 23 digs, 5 points
Lukasz Kupiec 4 points, 18 set assists
Bryan Orellana 11 set assists, 3 points
Brandon Anderson 2 kills, 2 block
Adam Krzos 8 kills, 7 points
Alex Robles 3 kills, 2 blocks
Manny Benitez 8 kills, 2 blocks
Josue Ramirez 2 points, 1 dig
Greg Scott 4 kills
Kyle Murphy 3 points, 3 digs
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LC Coach Mark Tippett: "I am very pleased that our sophomores were
able to earn a win in their final home match of the season. Most of
them will be moving on to other programs or to continue their
studies at other schools, so this was the last time they will get to
play together before our home crowd.
"They should be very proud of what they have accomplished as the
first class of men's volleyball players at Lincoln College. When I
started this program, I had no idea what to expect from the first
recruiting class, but these young men came in and established a high
level of play and set a fantastic example for the new players we
added this year. I am certain they will all go on to do great things
in the future."
Lincoln hosted a B team scrimmage with ISU on Wednesday evening then
will play two away matches on Saturday at North Central and Trinity
Christian College in Chicago.
[Coach Mark Tippett] |
