Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball faced off against Clarke University, battling through a five-set match but ultimately losing 3-2. The Coyotes seized an early advantage in the first set but struggled in the middle portions of the match. They rebounded to win the fourth set before faltering in the decisive fifth set. Dallas Manaku led with 30 assists and Kaleb Cui had a standout performance with 15 kills. The team is set to host No. 7 Mount Mercy next.

By the Numbers
  • Final set scores: 25-13, 17-25, 16-25, 25-17, 10-15.
  • Kaleb Cui recorded 15 kills and 4 service aces; Conor Williams added 11 kills.
State of Play
  • The Coyotes initially led the first set 13-5 with key contributions from Dallas Manaku and Alexander Rivera.
  • Clarke University had pivotal runs in the second and third sets to take command of the match.
What's Next

The Coyotes will next host the No. 7 ranked Mount Mercy team on Saturday at 11 a.m. after this tightly contested match. Following this, they will travel for matches against Missouri Valley and Culver-Stockton.

Bottom Line

The Coyotes showed resilience but need to maintain momentum to capitalize on home games. Continued improvement in consistency will be crucial as they face higher-ranked opponents in upcoming matches.