SAINT CHARLES, Mo. – Northern Kentucky University Norse men's volleyball took on #12 Lindenwood on Thursday night, as the Norse continued their search for their first conference road victory. The Norse were beaten by the Lions in three sets, 25-21, 25-13, 25-20.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 0, #12 Lindenwood – 3
LOCATION: Robert F. Hyland Arena – Saint Charles, Mo.
RECORDS: NKU: 5-17 (2-13 MIVA) | LU: 19-6 (10-5 MIVA)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– Northern Kentucky again started with a strong first set, posting a .259 attacking percentage, but were bested overall, .311-.162. In the second set, where the Norse scored just 13 points, NKU posted an attacking line of 5-5-23. The Lions bested NKU in every major statistical category except for blocks, which the Norse won 7-5. Lindenwood recorded 12 team aces compared to one from the Norse. 
– Griffin Wheatley led the Norse with seven kills and also posted five digs. 
– Adam Blair had six kills on a .333 hitting percentage with five block assists. 
– Will McElveen had four kills, eight assists, three blocks, and two digs. 
– Juanmarco Diaz posted four kills, a service ace, a block, and two digs. 

NEXT UP
NKU takes on #11 McKendree on Saturday night to wrap the regular season. 

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