The Lakeland University men's volleyball team faced a tough defeat against Benedictine University in their Senior Day match, losing in three sets. Despite Sage Xiong's strong performance with 10 kills, the Muskies struggled early, losing the first set 25-6. They improved in the following sets, falling just short with scores of 25-22 and 25-23, leaving them with an overall record of 8-15 and 3-7 in the conference. With only two regular-season matches left, the Muskies must win both to remain in contention for the NACC Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Sage Xiong achieved 10 kills, accounting for nearly half of Lakeland's total kills.
  • Benedictine hit .329 with 40 kills on 12 errors, compared to Lakeland's .086 with 26 kills and 18 errors.
State of Play
  • Lakeland dropped to 8-15 overall and 3-7 in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
  • They need to win their remaining two matches to qualify for the eight-team NACC Tournament.
What's Next

The Muskies will face Marian University on the road in Fond du Lac, needing victories in their last two matches to secure a spot in the conference tournament.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Muskies showcased resilience in their final home match, but now face a must-win scenario to keep their tournament hopes alive.