Saturday, April 12
Chicago, IL
5:00 PM
Ball State University
17-12,9-7MIVA
1
at
3
Loyola University Chicago
22-3,13-3MIVA
1
2
3
4
F
Ball St.
23
29
22
21
1
Loyola Chicago
25
27
25
25
3
MVB Falls to Loyola Chicago in Four
April 12, 2025 | Men's Volleyball
CHICAGO, Ill. – No. 17 Ball State men's volleyball fell to No. 6 Loyola Chicago on the road Saturday (Apr. 12) night to close out regular season play.
Despite falling 3-1 (23-25, 29-27, 22-25, 21-25), the Cardinals (17-12, 9-7 MIVA) put up a good fight in Gentile Arena. While the Cardinals finished the match at a .271 clip, they were able to hold the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association's (MIVA) leader in hitting percentage to .299.
It was a close opening set, as Ball State was able to stay within a couple points of the Ramblers (22-3, 13-3 MIVA) for most of the frame. Loyola Chicago was able to hold off the Cardinals 25-23 to take point one.
Set two was another battle that saw numerous tied scores throughout. Nearing the end of the frame, Loyola Chicago put up five in a row to take a strong 23-18 advantage over the visiting Cardinals. However, in incredible comeback fashion, Ball State went on a five-point run of its own to tie the match at 23-23. The Ramblers took the next point at 24-23, but the Cardinals once again tied the score to force extra points. Both teams traded points through an even score of 27 before Ball State pushed past the Ramblers to win the second set 29-27.
After their strong run in the second, the Cardinals were unable to complete the upset, ultimately falling 1-3 to Loyola Chicago.
Patrick Rogers was a powerhouse for Ball State, adding 12 kills, 11 digs and five blocks. Tinaishe Ndavazocheva was also a large factor for the Cardinals', adding 11 kills and seven digs on the night.
Will Patterson was an asset at the net, putting up seven blocks.
The Cardinals will now prepare for the postseason MIVA quarterfinals. Ball State will enter the tournament as the fifth seed and will visit fourth-seeded Lewis on Saturday, April 19.
Despite falling 3-1 (23-25, 29-27, 22-25, 21-25), the Cardinals (17-12, 9-7 MIVA) put up a good fight in Gentile Arena. While the Cardinals finished the match at a .271 clip, they were able to hold the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association's (MIVA) leader in hitting percentage to .299.
It was a close opening set, as Ball State was able to stay within a couple points of the Ramblers (22-3, 13-3 MIVA) for most of the frame. Loyola Chicago was able to hold off the Cardinals 25-23 to take point one.
Set two was another battle that saw numerous tied scores throughout. Nearing the end of the frame, Loyola Chicago put up five in a row to take a strong 23-18 advantage over the visiting Cardinals. However, in incredible comeback fashion, Ball State went on a five-point run of its own to tie the match at 23-23. The Ramblers took the next point at 24-23, but the Cardinals once again tied the score to force extra points. Both teams traded points through an even score of 27 before Ball State pushed past the Ramblers to win the second set 29-27.
After their strong run in the second, the Cardinals were unable to complete the upset, ultimately falling 1-3 to Loyola Chicago.
Patrick Rogers was a powerhouse for Ball State, adding 12 kills, 11 digs and five blocks. Tinaishe Ndavazocheva was also a large factor for the Cardinals', adding 11 kills and seven digs on the night.
Will Patterson was an asset at the net, putting up seven blocks.
The Cardinals will now prepare for the postseason MIVA quarterfinals. Ball State will enter the tournament as the fifth seed and will visit fourth-seeded Lewis on Saturday, April 19.
Team Stats
BSU
Loyola
Kills
52
57
Errors
20
22
Attempts
118
117
Hitting %
.271
.299
Points
65.5
76.5
Assists
47
54
Aces
1
8
Blocks
12.5
11.5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
4
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