Babson Park, FL - The Webber International Men's Volleyball team faced three opponents over the week, taking down Bethel and St. John Fisher 3-0 and 3-1, before falling in five sets to Governor's State 3-2.
Match 1: Webber International vs. Bethel (IN)

Set 1: Webber International 25 - 13 Bethel (IN)

Webber came out strong, led by Carson Barnes and Trent Massey, who combined for multiple kills. Ayden Keeter and Jacob Tanner Best contributed key service aces, helping Webber establish an early lead. Defensive plays by Kevin Reiz and Joshua Corr thwarted Bethel's offensive rhythm, closing the set decisively.

Set 2: Webber International 25 - 21 Bethel (IN)

Bethel put up a stronger fight in the second set, capitalizing on Thomas Dunkley's attacking efficiency. However, Webber's defensive blocks, led by Reiz and Corr, turned the momentum in their favor. Keeter and Barnes delivered crucial kills late, sealing the set win.

Set 3: Webber International 25 - 18 Bethel (IN)

Webber displayed complete control in the final set, using a combination of strong defense and well-placed attacks. Despite Bethel's attempts to rally behind Santana Roybal-Benson, Barnes and Massey delivered the finishing blows to complete the 3-0 sweep.

Final Score: Webber International 3 - 0 Bethel (IN)

Match 2: Webber International vs. St. John Fisher

Set 1: Webber International 25 - 22 St. John Fisher

This set saw a back-and-forth battle, with St. John Fisher pushing Webber with aggressive serving and blocks. Gavin Newman and Jackson Casey led the St. John Fisher attack, but Webber responded with Barnes and Massey, who delivered key points late in the set.

Set 2: St. John Fisher 25 - 22 Webber International

Webber struggled with attack errors, allowing St. John Fisher to claim the set. Keoviengsamay Sonep and Hernandez Evan led the charge for St. John Fisher, using well-placed attacks to exploit gaps in Webber's defense.

Set 3: Webber International 25 - 21 St. John Fisher

Adjustments from Webber saw stronger blocking and serving, as Keeter and Corr provided key points. A late service error from St. John Fisher allowed Webber to capitalize, taking the set.

Set 4: Webber International 25 - 20 St. John Fisher

Webber closed out the match with a dominant offensive performance, with Barnes, Massey, and Keeter all contributing multiple kills. St. John Fisher attempted a late comeback, but errors and strong blocking sealed the set and the match.

Final Score: Webber International 3 - 1 St. John Fisher

Match Recap: Webber International vs. Governors State

Governors State Wins 3-2 in a Five-Set Thriller

Webber International and Governors State battled through an intense five-set match, with Governors State emerging victorious in a hard-fought contest. Both teams had moments of dominance, but Governors State's late-set execution proved the difference in the decisive fifth set.

Set 1: Webber International 25 - 22 Governors State

Webber started strong, capitalizing on key kills from Trent Massey and Carson Barnes to build an early advantage. Despite strong resistance from Daniel Lopez and Pedro Castillo, Webber's defensive presence at the net, led by Kevin Reiz, held firm. A final kill from Joshua Corr closed out the set for Webber.

Set 2: Governors State 25 - 21 Webber International

Governors State responded in set two, taking control through service aces and forced errors from Webber. Diego Antunez and Juan Saavedra powered the offense, while Lopez's serving kept Webber off balance. Despite a late Webber push, Governors State held on to even the match at 1-1.

Set 3: Webber International 25 - 20 Governors State

Webber took back control in the third set with a balanced attack and improved blocking. Massey, Barnes, and Keeter were relentless on offense, while defensive stops from Reiz helped limit Governors State's momentum. A clutch service ace by Massey and a finishing kill from Barnes put Webber up 2-1.

Set 4: Governors State 25 - 17 Webber International

Governors State came out with a renewed sense of urgency, dominating with strong net play and efficient hitting from Lopez and Antunez. Webber struggled with unforced errors, giving Governors State an early lead that they never relinquished. A late block from Castillo and Pedro Oliveira sealed the set, forcing a decisive fifth set.

Set 5: Governors State 15 – 5 Webber International

The final set was a back-and-forth battle, with Webber and Governors State trading early points. Barnes and Massey kept Webber in it, but Lopez and Castillo delivered in key moments for Governors State. A crucial service ace by Lopez gave Governors State match point, and a final kill from Antunez sealed the comeback win.

Final Score:

✅ Governors State def. Webber International, 3-2 (22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-17, 15-5)

Key Takeaways:

• Clutch play from Governors State in the fourth and fifth sets turned the match around.
• Webber's strong start was undone by late-match errors and Governors State's resilience.
• Lopez and Castillo led Governors State's comeback with key kills and service pressure.
• Massey, Barnes, and Keeter shined for Webber, but it wasn't enough to close out the match.

Despite the loss, Webber showed great fight, pushing the match to five sets but ultimately falling short to a well-executing Governors State squad.