Lancaster Bible 3, Arcadia 0
(25-22, 25-19, 25-19)

How It Happened
The Lancaster Bible College men's volleyball team defeated Arcadia University in straight sets on Wednesday, February 9.

The Chargers (8-4 Overall) took an early lead in the first set, with Dawson Forney slamming down the first kill of the game. Arcadia (2-6 Overall) traded points with LBC, taking a 3-2 lead. The set was highly contested with neither team leading by more than three points at any point during the set. Trailing 14-11, Elijah Herb smashed a kill, starting a 4-0 run for the Chargers. Kole Horst stretched the Chargers advantage firing a kill. The Knights battled back going on a 4-0 run to retake a two-point advantage. Horst answered back posting another kill, helping the Chargers tie the set at 20. With the score tied at 21, Horst smashed back-to-back kills allowing LBC to take a 23-21 lead. The Chargers capitalized on a pair of Knight errors, winning the set 25-21.

After the teams traded points to open the second set, the Chargers took control going on a 4-0 run powered by Forney and Herb. Later in the set, LBC embarked on a 6-1 run capped off with a thunderous kill from Kole Horst giving LBC an 18-12 lead. Arcadia tried to rally back, going on a 4-0 run to close within three points. Forney halted the run with a powerful kill, giving LBC a 22-18 lead. The Chargers scored the final three points of the set with a block by Elijah Herb securing the set victory.

The Chargers jumped out to an early lead in the third set, grabbing a 3-0 lead. The Knights would fight back, eventually pulling within one-point. Caleb Roberts delivered a service ace, sparking a 4-1 run, allowing the Chargers to take a 12-8 advantage. Arcadia did not go away, going on a 3-0 to make the score 13-12. The Chargers seized the momentum in the set going on an 8-0 run that featured three blocks. Hunter Davis closed out the set victory, with one final kill securing the straight set victory.  

Inside the Numbers
- The Chargers' attack was led by Kole Horst who had 14 kills
- Elijah Herb and Dawson Forney each added six kills
- Tanner Shertzer dished 25 assists
- Konrad Martin anchored the defense, compiling 10 digs
- The Knights were led by Colin Nissley who posted 10 kills
- The Chargers' block was effective, totaling seven blocks

Coaching Points
"We started out squirrelly, but our guys stuck together and buckled down defensively to close out the last two sets," said head coach Jade Brubaker.

Who's Next
The men's volleyball team will host a tri-match with Cairn University and Geneva College (Pa.) on Saturday, February 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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