The Rundown: The Concordia Eagles played one of their best matches of the year and defeated Grand Canyon at home on Thursday night, 3-0.

By the Numbers:  Andrew Hammer led the charge with 13 kills and Ryan Anselmo gave a spark with 10 kills, hitting .600.  Joseph Pillon chipped in eight kills. 

The Difference:  The Eagles had five aces, two by Taylor Falduti, and had a 72% sideout percentage.  They stropped GCU from getting on any long runs.

Critical Plays:  Set one was back and forth early with each team making a few errors.  An ace from Hunter Howell gave CUI the 16-13 lead, the largest of the set so far.  Joseph Pillon took an assist from Taylor Falduti and CUI jumped up 23-19.  Andrew Hammer ended the set 25-22.  Falduti served an ace and CUI led 4-1 in set two.  Falduti and Ryan Anselmo sent one back to increase it to 9-4.  GCU came back to tie the set at 13.  Bryce Gordon served an ace, and CUI jumped ahead 20-18.  CUI took it home from there, 25-22.  A kill from Anselmo paced CUI to an early two-point lead in set three.  Falduti and Andrew Hammer blocked one to make it 12-8.  An Antelope error extended it to 15-9.  GCU got three back, but CUI took it 25-22. 

What it Means:  The Eagles improve to 10-2 on the year and have won 30-straigth home matches.

Up Next:  They will take a week before traveling to UC Santa Barbara for a 7 pm match on March 9.