RIVER FOREST, Ill. – In their second match up of the season, No. 4 Cal Lutheran men's volleyball defeated the No. 18 Dominican University Stars in five sets, this time 21-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19, 15-11.
The Kingsmen showed little sign of jet lag in game one of their five match slate in Illinois. Tonight's victory brings the team to 7-1 on the year and extends their winning streak to six.
Head Coach
Kevin Judd said, "it wasn't always the control we wanted to have, but we found a way!"
Keaton Hendry was the true star of the show tonight, recording his first collegiate double-double with career-highs in four statistical categories. The freshman setter led with 47 assists, 15 digs, and 2 service aces, while also adding three blocks and a kill.
Michael Stahl ruled the offense with 18 kills and a .438 hitting percentage, followed by
Jordan Cooper's 12 kills and one ace. On defense,
Borys Horiuk posted five total blocks and Stahl added eight digs.
Cal Lutheran will return to the court tomorrow night, taking on Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois at 5 PM PT.