No. 12 McKendree defeated No. 16 Lewis University men's volleyball team 3-1 on Senior Day at Neil Carey Arena. McKendree improved to 16-9 overall (8-6 MIVA), while Lewis dropped to 15-12 (7-7 MIVA). Bryce Wetjen emerged as a standout, delivering 30 kills, and Nathan Flayter contributed 52 assists for the Bearcats. Despite a solid performance with a .357 hitting percentage, Lewis could not secure the win after a strong third set.

By the Numbers
  • Bryce Wetjen recorded 30 kills for McKendree.
  • Nico Paula tied a program record with 22 digs for Lewis.
State of Play
  • McKendree secured a crucial win against Lewis, preventing the Flyers from gaining momentum.
  • Lewis led in hitting percentage at .357, compared to McKendree's .326.
What's Next

The Flyers are set to travel for their last regular-season matches, beginning with a game against Ball State on April 9 at 7 p.m. This match will be critical for their postseason positioning.

Bottom Line

Lewis must regroup and address their late-game execution to regain momentum moving into the season's conclusion. The strong individual performances need to translate into collective success to stay competitive.