Conference News
George Mason Loses in Four Sets at Ball State
Dentler records a match-high 22 kills
MUNCIE, Ind. (January 29, 2010) - Sophomore outside hitter Andrew
Dentler tallied a match-high 22 kills but it wasn't enough as the
George Mason men's volleyball team lost in four sets to Ball State
on Friday evening at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Ind. Set scores were
23-30, 33-31, 19-30 and 29-31.
The loss was Mason's second straight after losing to No. 13 Ohio
State last night. The Patriots' record now stands at 1-2 on the
season. Ball State improved to 5-1 with the win.
After falling behind 1-0 in the match, Mason rebounded with a win
in the second set. Trailing 31-30, the Patriots stormed back to
take the final three points to win the set 33-31 and even the match
at one set apiece. Mason took set point on a double block by Javier
Perez and Piotr Dabrowski.
Following the second set, the Patriots were unable to win again.
After falling behind 2-1 with a third-set loss, the two sides
played a competitive fourth set featuring 18 ties and nine lead
changes. Mason tied the score at 29 on a kill by Dentler off a nice
feed from Perez, but the Patriots lost the final two points to drop
the match by a final score of 3-1.
Dentler finished with 22 kills on 52 swings to pace Mason's
offensive attack. The native of Cumberland, Pa. was the sole
Patriot player to reach double digits in kills. Senior Luke Maloney
led all players with 15 digs in the match.
Jamion Hartley led the Cardinals with 17 kills. Lee Meyer recorded
a double-double with 13 kills and 12 digs. Meyer hit .321 in the
match