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Cumberland University

Infante
1
Judson University JUDSON 8-10
3
Winner Cumberland Univ. CU 13-6
Judson University JUDSON
8-10
1
Final
3
Cumberland Univ. CU
13-6
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Judson University JUDSON 16 12 26 21 (1)
Cumberland Univ. CU 25 25 24 25 (3)

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Game Recap: Men's Volleyball |

Phoenix Clip the Eagles in Second Four Set Victory of the Day

LEBANON, Tenn. - - The Cumberland Men's Volleyball team defended their home court for the fourth time this weekend, taking on the Judson Eagles in the night cap.

Playing the last game of the Phoenix open, Cumberland had to take on their fellow birds in a grudge match to insure they went positive as tournament hosts.The match was tied at several points in the early parts of the set, but CU quickly pulled out to a near double-digit lead, ultimately winning the set 25-16.

The Eagles started the second set off in better fashion, going down after the first couple points but rallying to get their first lead of the night. Cumberland responded quickly after the 5-4 deficit, going up 8-5.

That change of momentum seemed to work wonders for the Phoenix who corralled that shift into a 15-7 lead midway through the set, a lead that they carried through the end of the second set. The Phoenix went on three separate four point runs in the set, growing their lead up to 13 points as they took the second, 25-12.

With two sets in hand and 26 kills from a 55% attacking rate, the Phoenix looked as though they were set up for a three set sweep to cap off their tournament. Coming back on the court with other plans in mind, Judson took their best shots in the third set, going up 7-2 to force a CU timeout.

As the set wore on the Phoenix did lower their deficit time after time, but the Eagles had a response all the way to a 16-14 lead. Alexander Heuer served at 19-19 with the chance to give Cumberland their first lead since early in the set and the sophomore was able to do just that, but against Judson responded to win the next point and tie it all over again.

Neither team could find a way past each other late in the set, as things were all tied up still at 23-23, but a Judson service ace gave them set point. A Jacob Whyte kill gave CU another tie but the third set would be the Eagle's, taking it 26-24.

Judson kept that momentum and battled their way out to a 18-12 lead while the Phoenix were left reeling. A block from Francesco Corradini and Chance Gallardo stopped the bleeding for Cumberland and they were able to fight their way back into the set.

That six point gap quickly closed down to three, and within five minutes CU found themselves ahead of the Eagles, 22-21. Alexander Heuer served the game out with a three point run, giving the Phoenix three wins out of four from their Phoenix Open.

Joao Infante and Jacob Whyte both had 15 kills as the Phoenix had a monster night at the net, hitting just under 40% as a unit.

Cumberland will have a short break now as they don't play again until next Saturday, heading to West Terre Haute, Indiana to take on Saint Mary's of the Woods.
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Players Mentioned

Alexander Heuer

#3 Alexander Heuer

DS/S/L
5' 11"
Sophomore
Jacob Whyte

#2 Jacob Whyte

OPP/OH
6' 4"
Graduate Student
Chance Gallardo

#5 Chance Gallardo

OH/OPP
6' 3"
Graduate Student
Joao Infante

#11 Joao Infante

OH
6' 5"
Junior
Francesco Corradini

#21 Francesco Corradini

MB
6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Alexander Heuer

#3 Alexander Heuer

5' 11"
Sophomore
DS/S/L
Jacob Whyte

#2 Jacob Whyte

6' 4"
Graduate Student
OPP/OH
Chance Gallardo

#5 Chance Gallardo

6' 3"
Graduate Student
OH/OPP
Joao Infante

#11 Joao Infante

6' 5"
Junior
OH
Francesco Corradini

#21 Francesco Corradini

6' 2"
Freshman
MB