MILWAUKEE – Despite a lackluster start, the MSOE men's volleyball put pressure on #5 California Lutheran University Sunday afternoon but couldn't complete the comeback in a four-set match.

RESULT
MSOE RAIDERS – 1

#5 California Lutheran - 3

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Neither side made a clear advantage early until California Lutheran (15-4, 0-0 DIII Independent) went on a mini run to take a 19-14 lead. Kills from Carter Shavitz in the middle of a 5-0 run put MSOE (4-5, 0-0 NACC) back in it but the Kingsmen took advantage of Raider mistake to take the first set 25-21. The Raiders couldn't place any attacks where the Kingsmen weren't in set two to fall 25-15 to face a sweep.
• Despite the tough battle to begin set three, the Raiders midway through picked up a 4-0 run after a kill from Callan Harris and capped by back-to-back kills from Ian Glashagel. The Kingsmen eventually tied things up and started trading serves with the Raiders up to the 18-point mark. The Raiders picked up kills that brough the Kern Center to life as a block from Harris at set point forced a fourth set, winning the third 26-24.
• The Kingsmen got out of their fun to have the slight edge to begin the fourth set. Despite keeping the Raiders close, they eventually took a five-point advantage but was quickly shortened after a kill from Glashagel and an ace from Harris to bring the score 16-14. The Raiders continued to put pressure on the Kingsmen but could never get over the hump and eventually fell 25-21.

MSOE STAT TRACKER
Kills – Callan Harris (15)
Digs – Carter Shavitz (10)
Assists – Parker Rings (33)
Aces – Four with one
Blocks – Three with three

WHO'S ON DECK
The Raiders will head on the road this weekend for their first test of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) play this season as they go down to #15 Dominican University. First serve is set for 1:00 PM.

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