Carthage Falls in National Championship Showdown
SPRINGFIELD 鈥� The Carthage College men’s volleyball team closed out its historic 2026 season with a 3-0 loss to Springfield in the national championship match. Facing the top-seeded Pride, the Firebirds challenged throughout a competitive contest, keeping sets tight before Springfield pulled away late. Carthage responded with key runs and strong play at the net, but Springfield used timely surges to claim the title. Final Score: No. 1 Springfield 3 – No. 3 Carthage 0 (29-27, 25-21, 25-16) Location: Springfield, Massachusetts – Blake Arena Records: No. 1 Springfield 24-3, No. 3 Carthage 25-3 The Pride opened set one with a…
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