VBelo Daily: February 27, 2025

Magicians get a historic win!

Merrimack laying down the smack. I tried. (Merrimack Athletics)

I would have loved to use a photo of LeMoyne-Owen, but alas, they have none. So, if anyone has connections to get some great action shots of the Magicians, I would be forever grateful. Seriously, I’m looking for someone to get pictures of LeMoyne-Owen. If that might be you, please let me know.

Yesterday's Scores

ECC

Dominican (72%) def. American International (28%)
3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-20)

IVA

Maryville (56%) def. Missouri S&T (44%)
3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-18)

MPSF

#5 Southern California (97%) def. Vanguard (3%)
3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-19)

SIAC

LeMoyne-Owen (65%) def. Kentucky State (35%)
3-2 (25-8, 25-27, 25-14, 26-28, 18-16)

FIRST WIN IN PROGRAM HISTORY FOR THE MAGICIANS! Listen, I will take every opportunity to talk about how Magicians are an amazing mascot. But also, I am thrilled for LeMoyne-Owen to get their first win and I can’t wait for many more to come. Let’s go Magicians!

Non-conference

Merrimack (30%) def. Harvard (70%)
3-1 (25-16, 25-23, 20-25, 25-18)

BIG win for Merrimack! This is their second victory over an EIVA opponent (which has got to feel good given their conference situation).

#2 UCLA (96%) def. #16 UC Santa Barbara (4%)
3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 26-24, 25-21)

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Today's Match Projections

MIVA

ALL RANKED MATCHES!!!

#16 Ohio State (48%) vs #11 Ball State (52%)

#15 Lewis (27%) vs #7 Loyola Chicago (73%)

MPSF

#12 Grand Canyon (73%) vs #9 Pepperdine (27%)

SIAC

Fort Valley State (84%) vs Benedict (16%)

Non-conference

Cumberland (5%) vs Tusculum (95%)

Daemen (89%) vs Roberts Wesleyan (11%)

North Greenville (62%) vs Catawba (38%)

Concordia (84%) vs Master's (16%)