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No. 7 Loyola Upsets No. 5 Pepperdine 3-2 in Five-Set Thriller

Despite a rough first set, the No. 7-ranked Loyola men’s volleyball team (4-1) bounced back to upset No. 5-ranked Pepperdine University 3-2 at Gentile Arena Friday night.

Loyola senior outside hitter Will Tischler tied his career high with 20 kills to go along with 12 digs — his second double-double of the season. Senior outside hitter Collin Mahan also recorded a double-double, racking up 18 kills and 12 digs, while sophomore setter Garrett Zolg tied his career high with 53 assists.

“To get out of there with a win, what a good team we played against,” Loyola head coach Mark Hulse said after the match.