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Hope International University

HIU vs USK
Liza Rosales
2
Hope International HOPE INT 0-1, (0-0)
3
Winner Saint Katherine SAINT KA 1-0, (0-0)
Hope International HOPE INT
0-1, (0-0)
2
Final
3
Saint Katherine SAINT KA
1-0, (0-0)
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Hope International HOPE INT 22 28 22 25 10 (2)
Saint Katherine SAINT KA 25 26 25 23 15 (3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Robert Nilsen

Royals Fall To Firebirds in Five Set Thriller

San Marcos, CA – The Hope International men's volleyball team (1-2) wrapped up play at the University of Saint Katherine tournament as they fell in a close battle to the hosts 3-2 on Friday morning in San Marcos, CA.

The Royals got off to a fast start as they took an early 7-3 lead but that didn't last long as the Firebirds came storming back to tie the game multiple times. Then after Sam Resch put the Royals back on top 12-11 the Firebirds went on a 7-0 run to take an 18-12 lead. The Royals didn't give up easily as they back within two twice but ultimately the Firebirds took set one 25-22 and a 1-0 lead. The Firebirds continued their momentum into the second set as they took a 17-9 lead. The Royals didn't back down though as they went on a 10-2 run to tie the game 19-19 on a kill by Coby Prowse. The Firebirds then got back out ahead and were one point away from winning the set but the Royals scored three straight points led by two kills from John Squilianti to take set two 28-26 and tie the game 1-1. The third set was a nailbitter as the Firebirds held a slim 15-13 lead midway through the set. The Royals came back to tie it multiple times with Prowse putting the Royals up 20-19 but ultimately the Firebirds took the set 25-22 and went back ahead 2-1. Neither team were willing to give in as the fourth set went back and forth with the Royals looking to force a fifth set. The teams exchanged leads multiple time with Squilianti putting the Royals up 21-19 but the Firebirds wanted to close out the set and came back to lead 23-22. The Royals weren't done though and reeled off three straight points with a kill and a big block from Prowse to give the Royals a 25-23 win and tie the game 2-2. The Firebirds took control in the fifth set as they were just to much to overcome as the Royals fell 15-10 and lost a close one 3-2. Prowse led the Royals with 28 kills.

The Royals return home to once again face the University of Saint Katherine on Tuesday, February 7 at 5:00 PM in the Darling Pavilion.
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