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      <description>MCPHERSON, Kan. &#x2013; Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball ended its inaugural season with its third win of 2026 in a tri at Central Christian, beating the Tigers in four after a close four-set loss to Hastings.</description>
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      <title>MEN&#x2019;S VOLLEYBALL LOSES TO RV OTTAWA</title>
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      <description>OTTAWA, Kan. &#x2013; Less than 24 hours after picking up their second-straight victory, Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball faced a tough test on Saturday afternoon at Ottawa, losing in three sets to the Braves.</description>
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      <title>BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR MEN&#x2019;S VOLLEYBALL</title>
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      <description>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &#x2013; For the first time in program history, Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball has won back-to-back games, defeating Central Christian in four sets on Friday night at Mabee Fieldhouse.</description>
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      <title>FIRST VICTORY FOR MEN&#x2019;S VOLLEYBALL IN LENGTHY WIN OVER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN</title>
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      <description>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &#x2013;  A huge stepping stone for Avila men's volleyball came on Saturday as the Eagles picked up their first win in the rebirth of the young program. Hosting a tri at Mabee Fieldhouse, Avila lost in three to UHSP before taking down Central Christian in five sets for the program's first win of 2026.</description>
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      <description>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &#x2013; In one of the toughest tests of the season, Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball lost 3-0 to Missouri Baptist on Friday night inside Mabee Fieldhouse.</description>
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      <title>MORE TIGHT BATTLES IN MEN&#x2019;S VOLLEYBALL LOSS TO KANSAS WESLEYAN</title>
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      <description>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &#x2013; Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball is still looking for that first win as the program continues to make big strides throughout the season as the Eagles lost to the Coyotes of Kansas Wesleyan on Tuesday, 3-0.</description>
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      <title>TIGHT THREE SETS FOR MEN&#x2019;S VOLLEYBALL IN LOSS AT KWU</title>
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      <description>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &#x2013; Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball played its second game against the same opponent for the first time this season, falling to Southwest Baptist 3-0 on Friday evening, but with a more competitive contest the second time around.</description>
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      <description>LAMONI, Iowa &#x2013; Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball hit the road for a game at Graceland on Friday night. The Eagles picked up their first set victory since restarting the program in the 3-1 loss to the Yellowjackets.</description>
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      <description>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &#x2013; Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball showed major signs of growth in two games at Mabee Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon, losing to Hastings and St. Mary-of-the-Woods, both 3-0.</description>
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      <description>BOLIVAR, Mo. &#x2013; In their second weekend of competition, Avila men&#x2019;s volleyball dropped three close sets to Southwest Baptist on Friday, 25-17, 25-13, 25-18.</description>
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