The University of Jamestown men’s volleyball team faced a tough challenge against the top-ranked The Master’s University (Calif.) on Wednesday, ultimately falling in straight sets 3-0 at the MacArthur Center in Santa Clarita, California.
Game Information:
- Score: Jamestown 0, #1 The Master’s University 3 (25-15, 25-16, 25-22)
- Records: Jamestown 4-14, #1 The Master’s University 10-0
- Location: MacArthur Center | Santa Clarita, CA
Inside the Boxscore:
- Tomasz Swiderski: 13 kills, 1 block
- Michal Niemiec: 6 kills, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 digs
- Tysen Myers: 3 kills, 1 block
- Markam Cook: 1 kill
- Gabriel Ocasio: 20 assists, 1 block, 2 digs
- Ethan Hoffert: 1 assist, 7 digs
- Ajani Layne: 1 assist
- Jackson Holmes: 2 digs
How It Happened:
The match began with a strong start from the Jimmies, who took a 4-1 lead thanks to a kill by Michal Niemiec and some errors from the Mustangs. However, the Mustangs quickly responded, tying the set at 6-6. The set remained close until a 6-0 run by The Master’s University sealed the first set for them 25-15.
In the second set, the Mustangs took control early with a 6-2 lead and never looked back. They maintained their momentum and finished the set with a 25-16 win.
The Jimmies fought hard in the third set, beginning with a 4-0 run helped by Mustang errors to take a 6-3 lead. But the Mustangs responded with a 3-0 run to take a 13-12 lead. The set remained competitive with both teams trading leads. Tomasz Swiderski’s efforts kept the Jimmies in the game, but a final 2-0 run by the Mustangs gave them the set 25-22, and the match in straight sets.
Up Next:
The Jimmies will return to action on Saturday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. CST in a three-team pool against #13 Cornerstone University (Mich.) at the Athletics and Recreation Complex in University Park, Illinois.
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