RIVER FOREST, Ill. – Looking to build on their strong 7-2 non-conference start, the Concordia University Chicago Men's Volleyball team entered NACC play tonight against the Division Street rival Dominican University Stars. CUC battled tough, but could not overcome a tough serving night, falling in three sets.
Turning Point
- The Cougars trailed 9-5 in set one when the Stars went on a 7-0 run to open up a 16-5 lead. The Cougars never recovered on the day.
Inside the Box Score
- Reigning NACC Athlete of the Week Luke Vozenilek continued his offensive attack, picking up 14 kills on 29 attempts.
- Trent Weber had 26 assists on the night.
- CUC struggled from behind the service line, committing 13 errors while recording just one ace.
- Dominican out-hit CUC .380 to .120.
Quick Recap
- Dominican quickly built up a 16-5 lead in set one.
- CUC pulled as close as six late but ultimately fell 25-18 in the opening set.
- The Stars built up a six point advantage early in set two.
- Two Vozenilek kills got CUC within 13-11 midway through the set.
- CUC was unable to get any closer, falling 25-21 in set two.
- Dominican came out swinging in set three and CUC was unable to recover, falling 25-12.
Up Next
- The Cougars (7-3; 0-1 NACC) will continue non-conference play on Friday night when they head to take on Rockford. Opening tip is set for 7:00pm.
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