Georgetown (Ky.) Triumphs Over Lawrence Tech (Mich.) in NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championship Pool Play
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – On the first day of pool play, the No. 11 Georgetown (Ky.) Tigers upset the No. 3 Lawrence Tech (Mich.) Blue Devils in a thrilling five-set match during the 2025 NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championship at the Alliant Energy Power House.
Georgetown (24-4) secured the win with set scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 25-27, and 15-8. Lawrence Tech (26-3) put up a formidable fight, pushing the match to a decisive fifth set.
Michal Bak led Georgetown with an impressive 21 kills and a hitting percentage of .367, making significant contributions to the team’s offensive strength. He also added two service aces and eight digs to his performance. Kristjan Unt followed with 18 kills, hitting at a .238 percentage, and was crucial in maintaining the team’s momentum. Finn Heinemann played a pivotal role as the setter, posting a double-double, amassing 45 assists and 19 digs, while also contributing four service aces. Ariza Vega Miguel had a strong performance at the net with five blocks (three solo, two assisted) in the match
For Lawrence Tech, Nestor Addah led the attack, delivering 15 kills and contributing 17 digs. Addah was followed by his teammate, Brendon Down, who recorded 11 kills. Akram Askoul was efficient with a .429 hitting percentage, adding nine kills and five block assists to his team’s efforts.
Georgetown demonstrated superior attacking efficiency with a .233 hitting percentage compared to Lawrence Tech’s .096. The Tigers’ strategic play was evident in their ability to capitalize on key moments, particularly in the decisive fifth set, where they hit .444 without committing any errors.
Defensively, both teams showcased resilience, with Georgetown recording 59 digs and Lawrence Tech closely behind with 57. The blocking battle was competitive, with the Tigers boasting 16 block assists against the Blue Devils 18.
Both teams will play one more match in Pool C at 10 a.m. CT on the following days:
April 30, 6 Missouri Valley vs 11 Georgetown (Ky.)
May 1, 3 Lawrence Tech (Mich.) vs 6 Missouri Valley