Bryan Moore Associate Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Bryan Moore Associate Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Carthage's journey in the NCAA Men's Volleyball Tournament concluded with a five-set loss to Springfield on Saturday night. The match, held in Kenosha, Wisconsin, saw Carthage taking the lead with a 25-23 win in the first set, thanks to the efforts of Ben Heise and Owen Hendricks.
Springfield responded with victories in the next two sets, finishing them 25-21 and 25-18. Carthage made a comeback in the fourth set, winning it 25-18, but Springfield's late surge in the fifth set secured their win with a 15-8 score.
Owen Hendricks led Carthage with 14 kills, followed by Ben Heise with 13, and Owen Otto with 12. Ryan Morey coordinated the team's offense, achieving 42 assists, the highest in the match. Zack Noland bolstered Carthage's defense, contributing a team-high 15 digs.