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March 31, 2008

Men's Volleyball Concludes Regular Season

The Missouri Baptist University men's volleyball team concluded its regular season this weekend with near perfect play at the Lees McRae Tournament in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The Spartans made quick work of each of their three opponents.

They swept Lees McRae (30-28, 30-13, 30-26) and Warner Southern College (30-20, 30-27, 30-21) on Friday. Matt Mahoney recorded 10 kills against Lees McRae and 13 kills against Warner Southern. Garrett Callender put up four blocks against WSC.

On Saturday, the Spartans again swept their competition, beating King College (30-23, 30-24, 30-19). Callender had a strong performance for MBU, recording 12 kills and 9 blocks.

The Spartans finish the regular season 19-7 overall. They finished third of five teams in the MAMVIC East, with a 5-3 record. They will compete in the MAMVIC East Conference Tournament April 4th and 5th at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. They will be one of three teams to receive a first-round bye, facing Cardinal Stritch at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. The winner will advance to Saturday's championship game at 1:00 p.m.