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Adrian ADRIAN 3-14, 2-12 MCVL
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Winner Loras LOR 8-11, 5-9 MCVL
Adrian ADRIAN
3-14, 2-12 MCVL
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Final
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Loras LOR
8-11, 5-9 MCVL
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Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Adrian ADRIAN 13 20 14 (0)
Loras LOR 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball |

Duhawk Offense Powers Past Adrian

DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - Returning to the comforts of home after nearly three weeks on the road, the Loras men's volleyball team defeated Adrian on Friday night, winning in straight sets (25-13, 25-20, 25-14). As a team, the Duhawks hit a blistering .424 in the match, setting the single-match program record in the process. Individually, Loras was led by sophomores Greg Kinney and Leo Peters, who combined for 15 kills in the match.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED 
Set One
  • The Duhawks got off to a fast start to begin the match, establishing a 7-3 advantage after back-to-back kills from junior Dylan Ross.
  • An ace from junior Danny Krasich extended the Loras lead to seven, opening a 17-9 lead.
  • With the Duhawks in command, Loras cruised to the finish line, taking set one by a decisive 25-13 final. 

Set Two
  • Both sides were knotted at 12-all when consecutive blocks from sophomore Austin Kuchenbecker prompted a Bulldog timeout.
  • After the break in action, the Duhawks continued to push tempo and build the lead, using a run of three more tallies capped by a Kuchenbecker kill to take control of the frame, leading 17-12.
  • The rest of the way was even keel, with each team scoring eight points as Loras took the win, 25-20.

Set Three
  • Back-to-back tone-setting kills from sophomore Leo Peters put the Duhawks in the driver's seat in the final frame with a commanding 13-6 lead.
  • Loras kept its foot on the gas pedal and delivered the knockout punch, winning the final set, 25-14.

NOTABLES
  • Loras improves to to 8-11 overall and 5-9 in MCVL play and is currently fifth in the MCVL Western Division
  • In his first start at libero in 2017, junior Blair Anderson finished with 10 kills
  • With the win, the Duhawks improve to 6-2 at home

FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME
Leo Peters |  The Minneapolis native produced his best effort in his time in Purple & Gold, tying his career-high with seven kills and posting a career-high .875 attack percentage in three sets.

UP NEXT 
Loras returns to Lillis Court tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. for a crucial MCVL showdown against Lakeland. The Muskies enter Saturday after having lost a five-set match to Greenville on Thursday.