In a nail-biting showdown at the NCAA Tournament semifinal on Friday, April 26, the No. 2 Stevens Institute of Technology men’s volleyball team faced a heart-wrenching defeat against No. 4 Cal Lutheran, losing 3-2 in the final set by a slim margin. Despite a valiant effort led by Junior Koby Sherman’s impressive performance, including a team-high 21 kills, Stevens couldn’t maintain their early lead, ultimately falling short in the decisive moments. The loss marks the end of a remarkable 30-game winning streak and a fourth-place finish for the defending national champions.
SCORES:
| 2 | Set | |||||
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | F |
| Cal Lutheran | 20 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 3 |
| Stevens | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 2 |
