(RV) Men's Volleyball Opens Season With Dominating Victory Over Warriors

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The (RV) Fontbonne University men's volleyball team made quick work of Wisconsin Lutheran in its season opener winning in straight sets.

Final: (RV) Fontbonne 3, Wisconsin Lutheran 0 (25-11, 25-5, 25-14)

Location: Milwaukee, Wis.

Records: (RV) Fontbonne, 1-0 l Wisconsin Lutheran, 0-1

Set Notes

Set 1: After leading 7-4 in the first, the Griffins went on a 5-0 run with Braden Woolsey's kill giving Fontbonne a 12-5 advantage. With the Griffins posting a match-high .571 hitting percentage and 14 kills they cruised to the 25-11 win. Woolsey dominated in the first set having six kills on six swings.

Set 2: The Griffins dominated in the second start-to-finish having 11 kills and a .500 hitting percentage in the 25-5 victory. Fontbonne held the Warriors to zero kills and a negative -.375 hitting percentage. Lee Kreutzman and Braden Woolsey finished with three kills each

Set 3: It was more of the same story in the third with Fontbonne having a 15-6 lead on Logan Irby's service ace. The Griffins totaled 11 kills and a .333 hitting percentage, while holding the Warriors to another negative -.200 hitting percentage en route to the 25-14 win.

Irby led in the set with four kills on four swings. Parker Maue added three kills and a .333 hitting percentage.

Team Comparison

• The Griffins finished with 36 kills and .466 hitting percentage.
• Warriors struggled with six kills and a negative -.140 hitting percentage.
• Fontbonne ended with 35 digs compared to the Warriors 12.

Top Griffins

• Braden Woolsey nine kills and career-high .900 hitting percentage.
• Logan Irby season-high six kills and .600 hitting percentage.
• Nate Paasch, Lee Kreutzman, and Parker Maue three kills each.
• Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell 21 assists and eight digs.

Up Next

The Griffins close out its trip up north when they'll visit St. Norbert. First-service at 1 p.m.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu

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