The Queens University of Charlotte men's volleyball team narrowly lost to Northern Kentucky, falling 3-2 in a five-set contest. The Royals started strong, winning the first set, but after taking a 2-1 lead, they couldn't maintain their momentum as the Norse secured wins in the final two sets. This match marks a tough competition in the MIVA as both teams strive to improve their records, with Queens now at 6-16 overall and 1-12 in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Queens hit .236 with a total of 52 kills, led by Casey Maas with 17 kills.
  • Northern Kentucky hit over .300 in the final two sets, showcasing strong offensive momentum.
State of Play
  • Queens has a record of 6-16 overall and 1-12 in MIVA games.
  • Northern Kentucky improved to 4-14, with both teams fighting for momentum in the conference standings.
What's Next

Queens will have an immediate rematch against Northern Kentucky on March 27, aiming to capitalize on the lessons learned from today鈥檚 match and break their recent losing streak.

Bottom Line

The Royals displayed impressive resilience by taking the match to five sets but must find a way to close out tightly contested games to improve their season performance.