Dominant Home Sweep to Start the Stretch
Governors State 3, St. Ambrose (IA) 0
The Jaguars started their latest series in style, sweeping St. Ambrose at home (25-16, 25-15, 26-24). The win showcased GovState’s offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
Standout Performances:
- Pedro Castillo led the charge with 11 kills (.500 hitting percentage), 3 aces, and 15.5 total points.
- Diego Antunez was efficient with 9 kills (.538) and 12 total points.
- Lucas Lapa distributed the ball well, tallying 27 assists and 3 blocks.
Road Domination – Two Wins in One Day
Governors State 3, Warner (FL) 0
GovState continued its winning streak by sweeping Warner (FL) (25-19, 25-17, 25-22), with Pedro Castillo and Daniel Lopez leading the offense.
Key Players:
- Castillo posted 10 kills (.333) and 12.5 points.
- Lopez was right behind him with 11 kills and 12.5 total points.
- Lucas Lapa ran the show with 26 assists.
Governors State 3, Webber International (FL) 2
The Jaguars faced their toughest test of the trip, edging out Webber International in a five-set battle (22-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 15-5).
Standout Performances:
- Daniel Lopez put on a show with 22 kills (.457), 5 aces, and a team-high 29 points.
- Pedro Castillo added 20 kills (.424) and 23 total points.
- Lucas Lapa fueled the attack with 46 assists.
Splitting the March 7 Doubleheader
Governors State 3, Viterbo 0
The Jaguars got straight back to business, sweeping Viterbo (25-23, 25-21, 25-21).
Top Performers:
- Pedro Oliveira was unstoppable, hitting .833 with 7.5 total points.
- Diego Antunez chipped in 10 kills (.444).
- Pedro Castillo controlled the offense with 12 kills and 14.5 points.
Governors State 1, Campbellsville (KY) 3
GovState stumbled against a tough Campbellsville (KY) squad, falling in four sets (14-25, 25-20, 22-25, 13-25).
Notable Performances:
- Pedro Castillo finished with 12 kills and 13 points.
- Diego Antunez added 9 kills and 10.5 total points.
- Lucas Lapa recorded 34 assists.
Tough Loss to No. 14 St. Thomas (FL)
Governors State 0, St. Thomas (FL) 3
The Jaguars still faced their most formidable opponent, falling to #14-ranked St. Thomas (FL) (18-25, 12-25, 20-25). GovState struggled offensively but gained valuable experience against a top-ranked opponent.
Key Players:
- Diego Antunez led with 7 kills and 11 total points.
- Juan Saavedra contributed 4 kills and 5.5 points.
- Lucas Lapa picked up 17 assists.
Next Up: A Showdown With #5 Cornerstone
The Jaguars now focus on a massive test on March 15, when they host #5 Cornerstone (MI) at the GovState ARC TRI-MATCH. This game marks one of the season’s biggest challenges, as GovState will look to prove themselves against one of the top teams in the NAIA.