ERIE, Pa. — Houghton men's volleyball saw its 2026 season come to a close Wednesday evening, falling in straight sets to #2 seed Penn State Behrend in the AMCC Tournament Semifinals.
Despite a late offensive push in the third frame, the Highlanders (8-20) were unable to slow a potent Lions attack that hit .412 on the match to secure the 25-16, 25-17, 25-15 victory. The loss marks the final contest of the season for a Houghton squad that advanced to the postseason for the first time.
Match Highlights and Leaders
The Highlanders' attack was led by Michael McGlynn and Jonah Sissel, who each recorded 5 kills. McGlynn was particularly efficient, finishing with a .400 hitting percentage and adding 6.0 total points.
Other key contributors included:
Team Performance
Houghton showed flashes of rhythm, particularly in the third set where they hit .227 as a team. However, Penn State Behrend proved to be a formidable opponent, hitting .412 for the match and tallying 44 total kills compared to Houghton's 20.
The match remained competitive in stretches, featuring 10 tie scores and 4 lead changes throughout the three sets.
