Audio: McKendree coach reacts to first win in program history over Ohio State

McKendree needed five games but on Sunday it pulled off its first victory against Ohio State in program history.

The Bearcats were led by middle attacker Lucas Galifos’s 10 kills (.600 attack percentage) and his career-high seven blocks. Outside attacker Brendan Dunn chipped in with a double-double (12 kills and 10 digs). Continue reading “Audio: McKendree coach reacts to first win in program history over Ohio State”

Audio: McKendree coach Sanlin discusses resilient win vs. UC San Diego

McKendree delivered in a match-up between two teams ranked in the top five of the Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. Division II National Coaches Poll.

Setter Pasquale Fiduccia guided the offense to a .315 attack percentage as McKendree defeated UC San Diego 34-32, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22 on Friday in Lebanon, Illinois. Continue reading “Audio: McKendree coach Sanlin discusses resilient win vs. UC San Diego”

Audio: McKendree coach reacts to upsetting BSU in MIVA quarterfinals

McKendree became the second team seeded No. 6 or lower to advance to the MIVA Tournament semifinals during the rally scoring era as it swept the No. 3 seed Ball State on Saturday.

Listen to Off the Block’s postmatch interview with McKendree coach Nickie Sanlin following the MIVA Tournament quarterfinals road victory in the program’s first postseason match. Continue reading “Audio: McKendree coach reacts to upsetting BSU in MIVA quarterfinals”

Postmatch reaction: McKendree coach discusses upset win vs. No. 12 IPFW

McKendree for the first time in its program history beat a nationally ranked team as it upset No. 12 IPFW in four games on Saturday.

Check out Off the Block’s postmatch interview with McKendree coach Nickie Sanlin as the coach discusses the upset victory and growing the Bearcats program in their second season. Continue reading “Postmatch reaction: McKendree coach discusses upset win vs. No. 12 IPFW”