Men's Volleyball | 2/3/2022 10:27:00 AM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.  – Despite taking a loss at home to receiving votes Aquinas on Monday, Cornerstone took a huge step in the right direction competing with the Saints and falling in five sets. This week, the Golden Eagles continue WHAC play with another tough opponent hosting (9) Indiana Tech on Friday, February 4 at 7 p.m. A reminder that masks are required in all indoor facilities at Cornerstone University.
 
Friday, February 3
vs. (9) Indiana Tech
7 p.m. 
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Max Hernandez Strong Outing
Cornerstone continues to try to figure out the best lineup with a young program and sees different players step up night in and night out. CU ran a two-setter system again vs. Aquinas and Max Hernandez completed a rare feat leading the team with 22 assists to go along with a team high 13 kills. His 13 kills are a career high for the sophomore from Arizona. 
 
Record vs. Ranked Opponents
The Golden Eagles have already played 10 NAIA Top 15 or receiving votes opponents in their first two years as a program. CU will play Indiana Tech for the 11^th matchup against a ranked opponent as CU is looking for their first win vs. one of the NAIA best. 
 
Scouting Indiana Tech
Indiana Tech has been outstanding all year going 10-0, 3-0 WHAC on the year. Five of the 10 wins have been in straight sets including a sweep of Mount Vernon Nazarene this past Wednesday. Tech is one of the few teams that have played double-digit games already this season, and their start has been highlighted by an outstanding block, leading the nation with 32 solo blocks while ranking second in the nation with 116 assisted. Sophomore Raekwon Rogers leads the team in blocks with 40 total, as he stands at 6-5 and is one of six players to stand 6-5 or taller on the Warriors. Offensively, junior outside Daynte Stewart leads the team in kills with 141 through 10 matches and a remarkable .360 hitting percentage. As a team, Indiana Tech is hitting .292 with 435 kills and 161 errors on the attack. 
 
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