AURORA, Ill. – Men's Volleyball hit the road to kick off their final stretch of NACC action. They took on the Aurora Spartans, ranked no. 12 in the latest AVCA poll. The Spartans (18-6, 9-2 NACC) rode off of their high-powered offense to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-19) victory over the Eagles (9-13, 6-5).
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Aurora rolled out to a 6-2 advantage and kept up the pace. While Edgewood University went on a 5-2 rally to close within 11-10, a 6-2 follow up from the Spartans kept things well out of reach as the hosts rolled to a 1-0 lead.
 
- An 8-2 start to the second set by Aurora kept the pressure on the Eagles. While three unanswered helped Edgerwood University pull within 14-12 and hang around, a 7-1 finisher had the Spartans looking at a 2-0 edge.
 
- A 3-1 lead gave the Eagles some early momentum as they looked to stave off defeat, but a 10-2 explosion from Aurora swung momentum back in the host's court. A 5-2 run helped Edgewood University close within 18-16 late. The Spartans finished strong once more with a 7-3 stretch to claim the sweep.
 
- Aurora outhit the Eagles .338-to-.043.
 
- Logan Brouwer fueled a high-octane offense with 28 assists.
 
- Six Spartans finished with three or more kills and a .286 hitting percentage or better. SJ Nelson paced the group with 11 kills.

- Xavier Zukley and Ammar Brzovic formed an effective tandem art the net with five blocks apiece.

- Ethan Hoffert recorded 23 assists while Tanner Sindorf posted 10 digs
 
UP NEXT
Edgewood Universirty will look to bounce back in their regular season finale next week. They'll face off with the Benedictine Eagles next Saturday. First serve is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in Lisle, Ill.