Lions Dispatch of Hannibal-LaGrange In Three Games
2/9/2010 9:25:23 PM
The No. 6 Lindenwood men's volleyball team swept Hannibal-LaGrange 30-18, 30-18, 30-26 Tuesday night at the Hyland Performance Arena.
Lindenwood used an 11-1 run in the first game and a 15-4 run in the second to jump out to a two game lead. In the third, the Trojans would control the tempo early, but midway through the set, the Lions surged ahead with a quick spurt. The Trojans would keep it close, but Lindenwood eventually pulled away recording the last three points of the match.
Taylor Morrill led the way with 12 kills. Jack Mitchell and Mike Warren each had eight apiece. Carson Grissinger tallied 25 assists and three aces. Mike Larson added 22 helpers. Mike Emerick logged 13 digs and Andrew Hock chipped in with 12. Matt Schmack and Warren both had four blocks to lead the Lions. Rick Hess added three.
Lindenwood (5-5, 2-1) will travel to face conference opponent Graceland this Friday at 7 p.m.