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Score: Life 3, Carolina 0 (25–14, 25–18, 27–25)

BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Life University men's volleyball team delivered a strong performance Friday afternoon, sweeping Carolina University in straight sets (25–14, 25–18, 27–25) at Bluefield's AAC Conference Pod.

The Running Eagles controlled much of the match behind an efficient offensive showing and solid play at the net, hitting .300 as a team while limiting Carolina to just a .036 clip.

Life U set the tone early in the opening frame, turning in its most dominant set of the match. The Running Eagles hit an impressive .583 in the set with 15 kills and just one error, quickly building separation and cruising to a 25–14 win.

The second set saw Life maintain control, using timely runs and continued pressure from the service line to keep Carolina at a distance. A balanced offensive effort and strong blocking presence helped Life secure a 25–18 victory and take a 2–0 lead in the match.

Carolina pushed back in the third, turning it into a tightly contested battle that featured 16 ties and multiple lead changes. Despite trailing late, Life responded with composure, using key kills and defensive stops to rally and close out the set 27–25 to complete the sweep.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Life U recorded 38 kills on a .300 hitting percentage
• The Running Eagles held Carolina to .036 hitting (24 kills, 21 errors)
• Life U totaled five service aces and seven blocks
• The Running Eagles added 35 digs and 37 assists
• Carolina managed just one service ace and committed 16 service errors

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES

• Serano Keijl led the match with 14 kills on a .632 hitting percentage, adding three digs and a block
• Jakub Kantorowicz contributed six kills, two aces, and six digs
• Charles Ewer added five kills and four digs
• Vincent Eisinga posted four kills and a service ace
• Jan Burhardt recorded three kills on .750 hitting and anchored the net with four blocks
• Riley Chapman directed the offense with 21 assists, along with five digs and an ace
• Lucas Williams added 13 assists in a balanced setting effort