Men's volleyball shows grit against North Park and Concordia
The men's volleyball team put up another strong fight on the road, traveling to North Park and Concordia Chicago. The Panthers ultimately fell to North Park in three straight sets and dropped their match against Concordia.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park 10-13,2-4 CCIW | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Greenville 1-18,0-0 DIII Independent | 19 | 15 | 17 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Chicago 9-13,3-5 NACC | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Greenville 1-19,0-0 DIII Independent | 17 | 14 | 17 | 0 |
Team Stats
North Park
| Game Statistics | Greenville | North Park |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | -0.013 | 0.232 |
| Blocks | 9 | 5 |
| Digs | 26 | 33 |
| Aces | 3 | 7 |
Concordia Chicago
| Game Statistics | Greenville | Concordia Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | 0.129 | 0.363 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Digs | 35 | 42 |
| Aces | 2 | 8 |
CHICAGO, IL – The men's volleyball team put up another strong fight on the road, traveling to North Park and Concordia Chicago. The Panthers ultimately fell to North Park in three straight sets and dropped their match against Concordia.
How it Happened:
Game 1 vs. North Park
Sam Molitor led the Panthers' attack with seven kills, while Caleb Day and John Gannucci each contributed three.
Kevin McGhee Jr. orchestrated the offense with 17 assists and added a service ace.
Defensively, Jay Ramirez and Gannucci stepped up with seven digs apiece, helping keep plays alive.
Greenville stayed competitive throughout the match, especially in the first set, challenging North Park with scrappy defense and determined effort.
Game 2 vs. Concordia Chicago
The Panthers fought hard but were unable to overcome a strong Concordia Chicago squad, falling in three sets (17-25, 14-25, 17-25).
Molitor led Greenville's attack with nine kills, while McGhee Jr. added 18 assists.
Day was a bright spot from the service line, tallying two aces, and Ramirez anchored the defense with a team-high 13 digs.
Despite a promising start, the Panthers struggled to break through against a disciplined Cougars team. Greenville showed resilience, keeping the first and third sets competitive, but Concordia Chicago's efficient attack proved too much to handle.
Up Next:
The Panthers (1-19) host Franklin and UHSP in a tri-match on Saturday, hoping to find some redemption.