HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Houghton men's volleyball team closed out their regular season on a high note Wednesday night, defeating the Hilbert Hawks 3-1 at the Nielsen Center. With the victory, Houghton improves to 8-19 overall and finishes conference play with a 7-5 record.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with Houghton taking the first, third, and fourth sets to secure the win:
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Set 1: Houghton 25, Hilbert 19
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Set 2: Hilbert 25, Houghton 22
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Set 3: Houghton 25, Hilbert 19
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Set 4: Houghton 25, Hilbert 22
Highlander Standouts
Houghton's offense was led by a balanced attack and efficient setting.
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Devin Cline paced the Highlanders with a team-high 14 kills and added an ace and two blocks for a total of 16.5 points.
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Michael McGlynn was incredibly efficient, recording 13 kills on just 21 swings with zero errors, resulting in a stellar .619 hitting percentage.
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Jerry Buno orchestrated the offense with 40 assists while also contributing five digs and an ace.
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Josh Thiesen remained a reliable option at the net, tallying 6 kills with no errors on 10 total attacks (.600 PCT).
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Defensively, Jonah Sissel led the back row with 8 digs, while Jared Wright was a force at the net with 3 solo blocks.
Team Statistics
As a unit, the Highlanders outperformed the Hawks in several key categories to clinch the victory.
| Stat |
Houghton |
Hilbert |
| Kills |
43 |
44 |
| Hitting % |
.188 |
.150 |
| Assists |
42 |
39 |
| Aces |
5 |
3 |
| Solo Blocks |
6 |
1 |
| Digs |
34 |
44 |
Looking Ahead
This match served as Houghton's final regular season contest. The Highlanders now turn their attention to the postseason as they prepare for the AMCC Tournament on Wednesday, April 8. While the team has secured its spot, official seedings and first-round matchups are still to be determined.
