SIOUX CENTER, IA – A lot of effort led to a split Friday for Jamestown Jimmies Men’s Volleyball.

The Jimmies earned their second win of 2026 by ralling from two sets down to win a five-set match over Viterbo 26-28, 20-25, 25-17, 25-15, 15-6 as Dordt University’s DeWitt Gym.  Then, the Jimmies were swept by the host Defenders 25-13, 25-19, 25-11.

Jamestown def. Viterbo 26-28, 20-25, 25-17, 25-15, 15-6
Chase Hawkinson had 21 kills (.289) to pace the Jimmies (2-4), including three in the deciding fifth set. He also had six total blocks (1 solo, 5 assists). Ethan Carroll had nine kills (.389) and also scored six total blocks (1 solo, 5 assists). Kaden Jenkins had 37 set assists and 13 digs.

The Jimmies hit .197 for the match, combining to hit .397 in the last three sets.

Dordt def. Jamestown 25-13, 25-19, 25-11
That excellent hitting against Viterbo didn’t continue for the Jimmies (2-5), who were outkilled 40-13 and hit -.045.

Lance Vermeer had nine kills and five total blocks for Dordt (7-2).

Ladarius Williams led Jamestown with five kills. He also had three total blocks.

Jamestown will play Morningside and Arizona Christian in Sioux Center on Saturday.