The (2) Grand Canyon men's volleyball team advances to the MPSF tournament semifinals after a 3-0 sweep against (7) Concordia, displaying a season-high 54 total kills in three sets. Coach Matt Werle noted the intensity of playoff volleyball compared to the regular season, highlighting the need for more energy. Junior setter Nicholas Slight stood out with 47 assists, setting a season record for three-set matches, while senior hitter Camden Gianni contributed with 16 kills. Despite individual achievements, Cameron Thorne's performance with seven team blocks marked a crucial turning point in the match. GCU will now face (4) Stanford in the semifinals after their victory over (5) Pepperdine.

By the Numbers
  • GCU finished the match with 54 kills, a season-high in three set matches.
  • Nicholas Slight achieved 47 assists, the most in a three-set match this season.
  • Camden Gianni recorded a match-high 16 kills on 34 attempts.
State of Play
  • GCU advances to the MPSF tournament semifinals after a 3-0 sweep of Concordia.
  • They will now face Stanford in the semifinals after Stanford's victory over Pepperdine.
What's Next

GCU is set to play against Stanford in the MPSF semifinals, aiming to continue their momentum and secure a spot in the finals.

Bottom Line

Grand Canyon men's volleyball team's strong performance in the quarterfinals sets the stage for an exciting semifinal clash against Stanford, keeping their championship aspirations alive.