Tigers Back on Track with 3-0 Win Over Illinois Tech
Wittenberg controlled the pace in a three set victory; 25-9, 25-22, and 25-18. The non-conference win puts the Tigers at 9-12 overall in 2017, with key MCVL matches on the horizon in the upcoming weeks.
Wittenberg
9-12
3
Illinois Tech
6-18
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wittenberg
9-12
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
|
Illinois Tech
6-18
|
9 | 22 | 18 | 0 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Illinois Tech
K:
Lukasz Kupiec
- 11
B:
Evan Robeck
- 3
D:
Derek Bostick
- 13
SA:
Lukasz Kupiec
- 2
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Wittenberg | Illinois Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .271 | .061 |
| Blocks | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 37 | 35 |
| Aces | 9 | 3 |
March 18, 2017
CHICAGO, Illinois—Wittenberg men's volleyball managed to get back on the right track against Illinois Tech after a loss to #7 Carthage the night before. Wittenberg controlled the pace in a three set victory; 25-9, 25-22, and 25-18. The non-conference win puts the Tigers at 9-12 overall in 2017, with key MCVL matches on the horizon in the upcoming weeks.
MATCH NOTES
- Justin Luby recorded a season high 10 kills for the Tigers, as the sophomore saw action in all three sets for Wittenberg.
- The Tigers first set was as dominant as the team has been all year long, slugging a .231 kill-percentage, while holding Illinois Tech to nine points.
- Carter Schmidt recorded 11 digs to lead the Tigers on defense, while Ashton Sellers paced the Tigers up front with three total blocks.
- Schmidt also recorded three service aces for the Tigers, while Ross Russell and Noah Wissel led the offense with a combined 28 assists.
FROM THE COACH
- "It's was great to see us bounce back and play a solid 3 sets of volleyball. Credit to Carter Schmidt and Ashton Sellers who both served very well all day," said Coach Labrador.