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Score: Life 3, Webber International (Fla.) 0 (25–18, 25–15, 25–20)
Record: Life 7–3 (4–1 AAC)
BABSON PARK, Fla. — The Life University men's volleyball team turned in a complete performance Thursday night, sweeping Webber International (Fla.) in straight sets (25–18, 25–15, 25–20) in Appalachian Athletic Conference action.
The Running Eagles controlled the tempo throughout the match, combining an efficient offensive attack with a strong presence at the net to secure their fourth conference victory.
Life U came out firing in the opening set, jumping out to a quick 4–0 lead behind early kills from Jan Burhardt and Serano Keijl, along with a service ace from Riley Chapman. Webber International responded with a mid-set push to trim the deficit, but Life regained control behind a series of key blocks, including a combination stop from Burhardt and Keijl. From there, the Running Eagles closed the set on a strong note, with Burhardt delivering the final kill for a 25–18 win.
The second set saw Life settle into a rhythm early, using a mid-set run to create separation. Jakub Kantorowicz and Vincent Eisinga powered the offense during the stretch, while Keijl added pressure from the service line. The Running Eagles were especially efficient in the frame, committing just one attacking error while hitting .435 as a team. Life maintained control throughout and pulled away late for a 25–15 victory to take a 2–0 match lead.
In the third set, both teams traded points early before Life once again created distance midway through the frame. A balanced offensive effort and disciplined play at the net helped the Running Eagles maintain the advantage, with a key block from Eisinga and Chapman halting a Webber push. Life continued to side out effectively down the stretch, holding a late advantage before Burhardt sealed the match with his fifth kill of the night, securing the 25–20 set win and the sweep.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Life U totaled 34 kills on a .333 hitting percentage
- The Running Eagles held Webber International to a .034 hitting clip (28 kills, 25 errors)
- Life recorded 34 assists and 27 digs in the match
- The Running Eagles finished with nine total blocks and eight service aces
- Webber International managed just three aces while committing 25 attacking errors
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
- Jakub Kantorowicz led the offense with nine kills on a .421 hitting percentage, adding six digs and three blocks
- Serano Keijl recorded seven kills, five digs, three service aces, and three blocks
- Vincent Eisinga added six kills on an efficient .556 clip along with three blocks
- Jan Burhardt contributed five kills, four blocks, and two aces
- Riley Chapman dished out 30 assists while adding five digs, three kills, and two blocks
