Photo Courtesy of Martin A. Folb
Men’s volleyball, ranked No. 5 heading into the season, kicked off their 2017 season on Jan. 4, playing three games in three days and showing a great deal of depth in their lineup. They defeated McKendree in five sets and defeated Canadian team McMaster in two exhibition matches as well.
The season’s first game against MIVA (Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) opponent McKendree was a close contest, with the Waves winning in a reverse sweep (23-25, 18-25, 25-14, 25-21, 15-11).
“I think winning in five sets showed how strong we are when we put it together and play as a team,” senior Max States said, “the longer the match goes on, the more we feel comfortable.