On the Loyola men’s volleyball team, when you’re on the bench, you’re still in the game.
The bench reflects the energy of the crowd and creates an intense atmosphere that’s a nightmare for opposing teams to deal with, according to head coach Mark Hulse.
“These guys feed off of [the crowd’s energy] and it’s good for the program and it’s a good testament to where we’ve been as a program,” Hulse said. “Students showed up … it’s cold out there and so it was cool to see a good crowd out there”
Senior opposite hitter Dane LeClair, 21, said while fans’ impact is great, the focus and intensity the bench provides has been pivotal to Loyola’s success.