The Illinois Wesleyan University men鈥檚 volleyball team, ranked 17th, swept North Park University in a swift 70-minute match with set scores of 25-14, 25-13, and 25-13. This victory improves IWU's overall record to 21-4 and 8-1 in the CCIW, while North Park falls to 1-23 and 0-9 in league play. The win sets up a crucial regular-season finale against No. 4 Carthage College for the CCIW Championship, both teams holding a record of 8-1. Junior Bryce Williams led the attack with seven kills, supported by Ethan Kuziela and Aydin Provost, who added six kills each. The Titans dominated the match, highlighted by an impressive offense and solid defense that never allowed North Park to take the lead.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois Wesleyan's overall record improved to 21-4 and 8-1 in the CCIW.
  • IWU achieved 37 kills on a .448 attack percentage compared to NPU's 14 kills.
State of Play
  • IWU's upcoming match against Carthage will determine the CCIW Regular Season Championship.
  • Both teams sport an 8-1 record heading into the match on April 4.
What's Next

The Titans will face off against Carthage in a high-stakes match on Saturday, April 4, where they will honor their senior player, Jace Milka. Securing a victory here will ensure IWU the top seed in the CCIW Tournament.

Bottom Line

Illinois Wesleyan's commanding sweep over North Park underscores their strong position in the CCIW, setting them up for a decisive championship showdown that could shape their postseason outlook.