MVB1
0
Concordia (CA) CUI 10-6
3
Winner USC USC 5-14
Concordia (CA) CUI
10-6
0
Final
3
USC USC
5-14
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Concordia (CA) CUI 24 22 15 (0)
USC USC 26 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Brian Gaul

CUI Battles Close, Falls To Trojans In Three

The Rundown: The Concordia Eagles fell on the road to USC on Wednesday night in the Galen Center, 0-3.

By the Numbers:  Joseph Pillon and Andrew Hammer led with eight kills each, with Pillon hitting .273.  Ryan Anselmo added seven kills and Taylor Falduti had three blocks.

The Difference:  The Eagles outblocked them 8.5-7, but hit .149 compared to USC's .245, and USC led in sideout percentage 74% to 60%.

Critical Plays:  Concordia was in set one the whole way.  A block from Chandler Gibb and Falduti tied the game at 18, and CUI tied again at 23 on a kill from Anselmo.  USC grabbed the match 26-24.  A block from Pillon and Falduti helped CUI lead 14-17 in set two, but USC tied at 20 and finished it 25-22.  USC dominated set three, 20-10, and finished it 25-15.

What it Means:  Concordia dropped their fourth straight to go to 10-6.

Up Next:  The Eagles have their final two home matches next week, and start with Hope International on Monday at 7 pm.

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