CINCINNATI, Ohio (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's volleyball team defeated the Mount St. Joseph Lions in five sets to earn a spot in the MCVL Tournament. Mihajlo Gomez led the Duhawks with 22 kills. 

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• The Lions battled in the first set to earn the come from behind victory in the first set 25-23. 
• Loras 2-0 run to force a Mount St. Joseph timeout after extending lead to 19-15. 
• Patrick Hollander set up Mihajlo Gomez for the kill to win the second set 25-21. 
• The Duhawks used the momentum of two 3-0 runs and one 4-0 run to take the third set 25-18 after an attack error by the Lions.
• Loras 4-0 run in the fourth set to bring it even and  take the lead 12-11 wasn't enough as Mount St. Joseph closed the set 25-22.
• After trading blows with the Lions in the final set, the Duhawks took the set 19-17 and advanced to the MCVL Tournament. 

NOTABLES
• Gomez earns season high 22 kills
• Loras combines for season high of 65 kills
• Ian Walsh passes 80 blocks on the year

UP NEXT
Loras will compete in the MCVL Tournament on Friday, April 12. The games start times and campus sites will be announced.