After falling short of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) championship title last season, the Loyola men’s volleyball team (1-3) is coming back injury-ridden, but still hopefull
In its first game of the season, Loyola tallied a 3-1 win over King University Jan. 2, but without the only three returning starters — two-time All-MIVA First Team setter Garrett Zolg, middle blocker Kyle Piekarski and opposite hitter Luke Denton.
With the injuries plaguing the team, head coach Mark Hulse has set realistic expectations for the team. He said the main focus is to develop players and look ahead to future national championships, whether that’s this year or in the near future.