HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – After winning its first set in MIVA play against #13 McKendree on Thursday night, Northern Kentucky University Norse men's volleyball continued conference action on Saturday afternoon, taking on #10 Lindenwood. Northern Kentucky's quest for its first conference victory was again delayed as the Norse were swept by the now first-place Lions. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, #10 Lindenwood – 3
LOCATION: Regents Hall - Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 3-12 (0-8 MIVA) | LU: 14-2 (6-1 MIVA)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– Northern Kentucky was out-hit .434-.190 on the afternoon, including allowing the Lions to hit .647 in their first set. The Norse finished strong with a .400 hitting mark in set three, but it wasn't enough as NKU couldn't convert a set point and fell to the Lions, 35-16, 25-18, 26-24.
– The Norse were bested in every major statistical category, including kills 46-25, aces 6-1, and digs 20-15. 
– Leading the Norse with 9.5 points on the day was JD Diaz, who led NKU with eight kills and two total blocks, while recording two digs. 
– Will McElveen had five kills and 12 assists, while Matt Cosgrove posted five kills on a .364 hitting mark. 
– Nick Whitley matched McElveen's team-high 12 assists. 

NEXT UP
NKU continues its month-long homestand in two weeks, taking on Lewis on March 19 at 7 PM. 

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