KENOSHA, Wis. -- The North Park University men's volleyball team lost to the 7th-ranked Carthage College Firebirds in straight sets on Tuesday night.

North Park played a close second set, hitting .278 with eight kills, to put some pressure on Carthage in the 25-22 loss. However, Carthage hit .537 on the night, using 43 kills and 10 service aces to take a straight sets victory.

For the Vikings, Erik Bullard paced the offense with nine kills while Quinn Robinson added a pair of blocks. 

What's Next?

A quick turnaround for North Park, who will host Benedictine University and Aurora University on Friday, February 25. Benedictine will be the first opponent, with a start time set for 4:30 pm.