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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 13th ranked Lewis men's volleyball team couldn't build off an opening set victory against ninth-ranked Ohio State on Wednesday evening. The Flyers dropped the 2011 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament Semifinal match 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-18).

"Tonight was a representation of the season," head coach Dan Friend said. "At times we were really good and at times we were inconsistent.  It is too bad that showed in our final match of the year."

The Flyers out-hit the Buckeyes .321 to .241 in the first set victory. Senior Brian Muesenfechter (St. Louis, Mo./Christian Brothers) (St. Louis, Mo./Christian Brothers) had six kills in the set.

“Moose was awesome in the first game and got us going in the right direction,” Friend said. “We just couldn't sustain it.”

Freshman BJ Boldog (Palatine, Ill./Palatine) (Palatine, Ill./Palatine) had assists on all 14 Lewis kills in the first frame.

Ohio State took identical 8-4 leads in sets two and three. The Buckeyes used the early advantages to win the second and third sets. The third set saw Ohio State take a 7-3 lead, forcing Lewis to ask for a timeout. Ohio State led the rest of the way.

Muesenfechter finished with 13 kills. Sophomore Jay Petty (Downers Grove, Ill./Downers Grove North) (Downers Grove, Ill./Downers Grove North) added nine kills and seven digs. Boldog totaled 39 assists. Freshman Roberto Torres-Davis (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/Colegio San Benito) (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/Colegio San Benito) had nine digs.

The Flyers end the 2011 season 20-11. It is the fourth consecutive season the Flyers have lost in the MIVA Semifinals. Ohio State improves to 23-6. The Buckeyes will play in the MIVA Championship on Saturday.


Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
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