| Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 | Box Score 4 Miami, Fla. – The Warner University men's volleyball team had a strong showing over the weekend, finishing with a 3-1 record. The Royals battled tough opponents in Miami, defeating Carolina University, Truett McConnell, and St. Andrews, while only falling to Barry University. Despite the loss in the opening match, Warner demonstrated resilience and impressive team play throughout the weekend.

Match Recap:

Game 1: Barry University (3) – Warner University (0)
The Royals opened the weekend with a challenging match against Barry University. Warner struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately falling in straight sets, 25-19, 25-14, and 25-20. Despite strong performances from Michael Barnes (13 kills, 14 points) and Darion Graham (7 kills, 10 points), the Royals were unable to overcome Barry's efficient offense.

Game 2: Warner University (3) – Carolina University (0)
Warner rebounded in their second match of the weekend with a 3-set sweep of Carolina University, 25-18, 25-22, and 25-20. Darion Graham led the way with 9 kills and 11.5 points, while Michael Barnes added 7 kills and 10.5 points. Emir Ege Gull was stellar at setter with 32 assists and 6 points. The Royals' strong offense and solid defense propelled them to the victory.

Game 3: Warner University (3) – Truett McConnell (1)
In another impressive performance, Warner took down Truett McConnell in four sets, 25-19, 25-18, 22-25, and 25-21. Michael Barnes was the standout player once again with 16 kills and 20 points. Darion Graham contributed 12 kills and 15.5 points, while Emir Ege Gull facilitated the offense with 37 assists. The Royals' defense was also strong, with key performances from Donovan Winsley (6 kills, 9 points) and KJ Harrison (5 digs).

Game 4: Warner University (3) – St. Andrews (0)
In their final match of the weekend, Warner completed a 3-set sweep of St. Andrews, 25-15, 25-19, and 25-17. The Royals were dominant across all aspects of the game, with James White contributing 9 kills and 9.5 points. Darion Graham added 9 kills and 10.5 points, while Michael Barnes chipped in with 10 kills and 10.5 points. Warner's offense was firing on all cylinders, finishing with an impressive .408 attack percentage.

Game Leaders:

• Michael Barnes: A standout throughout the weekend, Barnes led the team in kills (13 vs. Barry, 7 vs. Carolina, 16 vs. Truett McConnell, 10 vs. St. Andrews) and points (14 vs. Barry, 10.5 vs. Carolina, 20 vs. Truett McConnell, 10.5 vs. St. Andrews).
• Darion Graham: Finished with 7 kills and 10 points against Barry, followed by 9 kills and 11.5 points against Carolina, 12 kills and 15.5 points against Truett McConnell, and 9 kills and 10.5 points against St. Andrews.
• Emir Ege Gull: Facilitated the offense with 32 assists against Carolina, 37 assists against Truett McConnell, and 31 assists against St. Andrews. He also contributed 6 points and 4 digs against Carolina.
• KJ Harrison played a key role in defense, especially in the final three matches, tallying a total of 24 digs across the weekend, including 8 digs against Truett McConnell.
• James White: Contributed 9 kills and 9.5 points against St. Andrews, proving to be a key offensive player.

Next Up: The Royals will look to build on their strong finishes as they return to action Tuesday at home vs Bethel University. Warner will host their next match, aiming to continue their winning ways and improve on their overall record.