The Benedictine Mesa Men's Volleyball team suffered a defeat against #2 The Master's on Thursday night in three sets, with final set scores of 25-27, 26-28, and 19-25.

In the first set, the Redhawks initially took a commanding lead at 9-3. However, The Master's staged a comeback with a 4-point run, narrowing the lead to 2 points. Another 4-point run from The Master's propelled them into the lead. Despite a valiant effort from Benedictine, including a 4-point run of their own featuring two kills from Ben Turcinec, one from Dapre Rogers, and a block by Jackson Walsh and Turcinec, the Redhawks couldn't secure the set, ultimately losing 27-25.

The second set saw BenU seizing an early lead with a 4-point run fueled by two kills from Dapre Rogers. Yet, The Master's fought back, resulting in a neck-and-neck battle for the lead. At 17-17, the Redhawks managed a 3-point run with contributions from Rogers and Trever Weinert, regaining the lead. However, despite multiple attempts to turn the tide, BenU succumbed 26-28 to The Master's.

In the third set, The Master's grabbed an early lead, but Benedictine leveled the score at 8-8 with a 4-point run featuring a kill by Walsh, an ace from Rogers, and contributions from Walsh and Gehrig Tolman. Although The Master's reclaimed the lead with another 4-point run, followed by a 3-point surge, the Redhawks fought back tirelessly. Despite their efforts, The Master's emerged victorious, clinching the set 19-25 and consequently, the match.

Key Players:
- Dapre Rogers delivered an impressive performance with 17 kills and a team-high of 3 aces.
- Jackson Walsh demonstrated exceptional efficiency with 7 kills on 11 attempts, boasting a .636 hit rate, and contributed 6 blocks.
- Ben Turcinec contributed 4 kills and 3 blocks, complemented by 7 digs.

Looking Ahead: The Redhawks will resume action on Friday, March 15, facing off against Westcliff University on the road at 7 PM.