Three players from the Lewis University men鈥檚 volleyball team received All-MIVA honors, with senior Nico Paula and redshirt sophomore Cameron Hoying making the first team, while fellow senior Daniel Haber earned second-team recognition. Paula led the conference in digs (252) and digs per set (2.47), capped by a performance tying the program record with 22 digs against McKendree. Haber topped the Flyers with 297 kills and 46 service aces, ranking third in MIVA for kills and second for aces. Hoying had a standout season with 293 kills, setting multiple career highs. The team, now the sixth seed, prepares for the upcoming MIVA Tournament against the third-seeded Lindenwood Lions.

By the Numbers
  • Nico Paula: 252 digs, 2.47 digs per set
  • Daniel Haber: 297 kills, 46 service aces
  • Cameron Hoying: 293 kills, 38 service aces
Yes, But

While the trio's individual accolades highlight their on-court performance, the team's overall success will be tested in the upcoming tournament against higher-seeded teams.

State of Play
  • The Flyers are entering the MIVA Tournament as the No. 6 seed.
  • They will face Lindenwood, the No. 3 seed, on April 18.
What's Next

The Flyers aim to leverage their individual strengths to advance in the MIVA Tournament, requiring a strong team effort to challenge higher-ranked opponents.

Bottom Line

Lewis men鈥檚 volleyball is poised for a challenge as they head into the MIVA Tournament, needing to build on individual accolades to secure team success.