LEBANON, Ill. – The Lincoln Memorial University men's volleyball program got back in the win column after sweeping nationally ranked McKendree on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Bearcats jumped out to an early lead, but the Railsplitters responded quickly as the Blue and Gray offense woke up, using a seven-point run to take a commanding 16-7 lead. McKendree was able to tame the Splitter offense and create a run of their own to pull within three off the lead before battling out the rest of the first. Lincoln Memorial captured the first set, holding off a furious comeback by the Bearcats, 25-23.
 
Both programs continued to trade blows in the second set, before the Railsplitters found themselves with a 12-7 lead. McKendree fought back, pulling to within two points, but the Splitters were able to turn the tables to get the serve back. Holding a 22-16 lead. McKendree tallied just three more points as Lincoln Memorial captured set two, 25-19.
 
The Railsplitters opened the third set with the first point, but McKendree was able to capture the lead, 4-3, just moments later. Lincoln Memorial responded with multiple small runs to reclaim the lead and it did not take long for LMU to create some separation. Keeping the separation, the Railsplitters went onto capture the third set, and sweep, over the Bearcats, 25-19.
 
Cole Campisano paced the Blue and Gray offense on the afternoon with 13 kills while posting a .385 hitting percentage and four digs. Jacob Titus followed suite with 11 kills and posted season-high .500 hitting percentage. Kohl Kutsch made the offense flow as the freshman dished out 38 assists in the contest.
 
Up Next
 
The Railsplitters will close out the Lindenwood Invite with a neutral site matchup with Quincy on the campus of Lindenwood in St. Charles, Missouri. First serve is set for 3:00 p.m. ET.
 
Follow Along
 
Be sure to stay tuned to LMURailsplitters.com , as well as LMU's social media platforms – @LMURailsplitter on Twitter, @LMURailsplitters on Facebook and @lmurailsplitters on Instagram – for up-to-date Railsplitter men's volleyball information, including any 2022 schedule changes.