NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The No. 14-ranked North Central College Cardinals beat North Park University Men's Volleyball in straight sets (25-23, 25-21, 25-19) inside NCC's Gregory Arena on Saturday in the Vikings' final match of the season.
Set Details:
- Set 1: North Central secured the first set with a score of 25-23. The Vikings were neck-and-neck with the nationally recognized team, nearly matching the Cardinals' kills (15-13) and attacking percentage (.220-.178). North Park also limited its attack errors to three.
- Set 2: The second set saw North Central slightly pull away: their hitting percentage improved to 0.286, with 11 kills and only 3 errors on 28 attempts. North Park's offense also took a step up with 15 kills and a .184 mark.
- Set 3: North Central put the Vikings away in set three with their most potent offense of the day: a .500 hitting percentage, 18 kills, and only three errors.
Top Players:
· North Park:
· North Central (IL):
- Tyler Donovan: 36 assists, 12 digs
- Austin Scott: 9 kills, 9 digs, 2 blocks
- Carson Steinbach: 12 kills, 8 digs, 3 blocks
- Mitchell Hester: 8 kills, 5 blocks
- Jeffrey McEachern: 6 kills, 7 digs
Thank You, Seniors
This concludes the 2025 season for North Park Men's Volleyball. The Vikings finish the season with a 10-17 record and 2-8 mark in CCIW play. Thank you to seniors Liam Miller, Noah Chanthalangsy, Teddy Gedville, Adrian Cales, Sam Robinson, Ikenna Nkuku, and Ty Ingrao for their efforts and dedication to North Park University and Vikings Volleyball.
