Marietta, Ga. – The Warner University men's volleyball team (2-4, 1-3) rallied to defeat Life University (5-6, 0-2) in a thrilling five-set match. The Royals came from behind after dropping sets 3 and 4, ultimately winning 25-23, 25-18, 19-25, 20-25, and 15-13.

Match Recap:
The match began with Warner taking control in the opening two sets. In Set 1, the Royals hit .310 as a team, with Darion Graham leading the charge with several key kills. Warner's offense was on fire, claiming the set 25-23.

In Set 2, Warner continued to dominate offensively, hitting an impressive .400. Graham once again came up big, contributing to a 25-18 victory to give the Royals a 2-0 lead.

However, Life University bounced back in Set 3, with the Running Eagles improving their offensive efficiency to hit .423. Despite strong efforts from Graham and Milos Sipragic, Warner struggled to keep up and dropped the set 25-19.

Set 4 saw Life continue their momentum, with their attack tightening and Warner making costly errors. Life took control and won 25-20, forcing the match to a deciding fifth set.

In Set 5, Warner regained their composure. Graham, Sipragic, and Michael Barnes delivered strong performances, and the Royals held off a late charge by Life to secure the 15-13 win and take the match.

Game Leaders:

• Darion Graham was the standout player for Warner, finishing with 20 kills and 23 points. His offensive performance kept the Royals in the match, especially during the critical early sets.
• Milos Sipragic added 8 kills and 9 points, contributing heavily in both offense and defense.
• Michael Barnes contributed 9 kills, 4 digs, and 10.5 points, playing an essential role in the Royals' victory.
• Emir Ege Gull orchestrated the offense with 36 assists, and added 4.5 points and 6 digs, helping Warner keep a balanced attack.
• KJ Harrison was solid in the back row, finishing with 13 digs and 1 point to stabilize the defense.
• Quentin Maddock and Romone Rudolph combined for 4 blocks and 4.5 points, providing solid defensive efforts throughout the match.

Next Up: The Royals will look to build on this hard-earned victory as they prepare for their next matchup. Warner returns to action on February 28th, facing off against Barry University. The Royals are eager to continue improving and build on their momentum from this intense five-set victory.