Pepperdine stuns defending champs UCLA in MPSF Tournament semifinals

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Pepperdine lived up to its nickname “The Malibu Roofing Company” in the decisive fifth-game overtime.

Both outside attacker Ilay Haver and middle attacker James Eadie delivered the match-winning block as the No. 4 seed Pepperdine upset No. 1 seed UCLA 19-25, 25-22, 15-25, 25-23, 16-14 in the MPSF Tournament semifinals on Friday. Continue reading “Pepperdine stuns defending champs UCLA in MPSF Tournament semifinals”

Van Buren powers Loyola past Lewis in MIVA Tournament semifinals

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Pin-hitter Parker Van Buren left no doubt why he was selected as the MIVA Player of the Year.

Van Buren led all players with 22 kills on a .436 attack percentage as the No. 1 seed Loyola swept the No. 4 seed Lewis 25-15, 25-23, 25-23 in the MIVA Tournament semifinals on Wednesday in Chicago. Continue reading “Van Buren powers Loyola past Lewis in MIVA Tournament semifinals”

Ohio State knocks off McKendree in MIVA Tournament semifinals

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Opposite Shane Wetzel put an end to the McKendree dream season.

Wetzel finished with both a match-high three aces and 10 kills as the No. 3 seed Ohio State swept the No. 2 seed McKendree 25-22, 25-19, 25-19 in the MIVA Tournament semifinals on Wednesday in Lebanon, Illinois. Continue reading “Ohio State knocks off McKendree in MIVA Tournament semifinals”