The Lakeland University men's volleyball team concluded their season with a disappointing three-set sweep by Concordia University Wisconsin, effectively ending their hopes of advancing to the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament. The match score was 25-18, 25-14, 25-22, and with this victory, the Falcons secured the eighth and final tournament spot while also retaining the Highway 57 Cup trophy. Lakeland finishes the season with an overall record of 9-16 and a conference record of 4-8, highlighting their struggles throughout the match with a hitting percentage of only .087, compared to Concordia's .263.

By the Numbers
  • Concordia achieved 38 kills with 13 errors, hitting .263 as a team.
  • Lakeland recorded 28 kills and 19 errors, finishing with a hitting percentage of .087.
State of Play
  • Concordia led throughout the match, with significant early leads in all three sets.
  • Lakeland managed to narrow the gap in the first and third sets, including a run that brought them to 24-22 in the final set.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Muskies will need to regroup and assess their strategies for improvement in the offseason, as they will be losing six seniors who played pivotal roles this year. A focus on recruitment and player development will be critical to reversing their fortunes in future seasons.

Bottom Line

The loss marks the end of a challenging season for Lakeland, but with their nine wins being the highest since 2019, there is potential for a rebuilding process that leverages the strengths of the returning players as they strive for success next year.