Honoring the late Christian Staple, the Benedictine University men's volleyball team dropped a spirited four-set decision to 10th ranked North Central in the first ever Christian Staple Battle of Chicago and Maple. Benedictine claimed the opening set before a large crowd but North Central won the next three, holding off a fourth set rally. Chase Olson, Martin Radomski and Cooper Armstrong all put down eight kills for Benedictine, who hit just .114 for the day and totaled 34 kills. Kyle Vasquez recorded 18 digs. Eoin O'Toole totaled six blocks with Armstrong adding five.

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Benedictine (4-3) heads to California for four matches next week.
 

MVB | An inspired effort and an inspired crowd but @BenUMensVB came up just short against North Central in the first Christian Staple Battle of Chicago and Maple pic.twitter.com/MwetHzIgEr

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) February 12, 2023

MVB | @BenUMensVB takes Set 1 of the Christian Staple Memorial VS. NCC! Brannen Almarales doing what he does best with this vicious kill. pic.twitter.com/TZRQysG1bJ

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) February 11, 2023

MVB | This afternoon is the Christian Staple Battle of Chicago & Maple at the Rice Center as @BenUMensVB hosts No. 10 North Central - Join us at 3pm for a match and party as we honor the legacy of Christian Staple!

WATCH: https://t.co/qSd1IHnhXV pic.twitter.com/Pybytjxzyv

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) February 11, 2023

MVB | Tomorrow is the first Christian Staple Battle of Chicago & Maple at 3pm as @BenUMensVB hosts @NCC_Athletics - T-shirts shown will be available for sale along with more items...Silent auction, raffles and more - Should be a lot of fun, help us honor a great man pic.twitter.com/c0bKP5cjw7

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) February 10, 2023

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