DES MOINES, IOWA – After a tough five-set loss on their home court, the Grand View men's volleyball team bounced back in convincing fashion, sweeping Graceland University 3-0 on the road in Lamoni, Iowa. The Vikings controlled the match from start to finish, securing set wins of 25-14, 25-18, and 25-19.

Grand View came out firing in the opening set, delivering their most efficient offensive performance of the night. The Vikings hit an impressive .450, tallying 13 kills on 20 attempts. They jumped out to an early 11-7 lead, which quickly expanded thanks to a pair of service aces from Daniel Galili. A dominant run pushed the advantage to 24-11 before Galili sealed the set with a decisive kill off a set from Rafael Obrusnik.

The Yellowjackets showed more resilience in the second set, keeping pace with the Vikings in the early exchanges. With the score tied at 6-6, Grand View regained control behind another Galili ace, establishing a 12-8 lead. As the set progressed, the Vikings' offense found its rhythm once again, with Thomas Weseloh and Michael Meacham delivering back-to-back kills to push the score to 20. A pair of Graceland errors widened the gap before Nelson Becassis finished off the set with a powerful kill.

In the final frame, Grand View raced out to an 8-3 advantage, but a few unforced errors allowed Graceland to close the gap. However, the Yellowjackets were unable to sustain the pressure, committing costly mistakes down the stretch. The Vikings capitalized on those miscues, sealing the sweep and securing a strong rebound victory on the road.
 
GAME NOTES

• Ryan Griffel dominated at the net, leading the team with 9 kills on a .538 hitting percentage, while also contributing 2 block assists and 12 total points.
• Michael Meacham was nearly perfect offensively, putting down 5 kills on just 6 swings for an impressive .833 efficiency.
• Leonardo Annichini showcased his versatility, tallying 6 kills, 3 assists, 2 aces, and 7 digs, finishing with 8 total points.
• Daniel Galili made his presence felt from the service line, delivering 3 aces to go along with 6 kills and 9 points.
• Rafael Obrusnik set the tempo for the Vikings, dishing out 22 assists while chipping in 4 block assists and 3 digs.
• André Lucas Alves Leandro was unstoppable in limited opportunities, converting all 3 of his attack attempts (1.000) and adding a block.

 
UP NEXT
Grand View will return to Des Moines for a homestand starting with a match against the Braves of Ottawa University at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4^th.