Little Giants drop four-set decision to No. 14 Wentworth to open California trip

Wabash volleyball battles but falls short against nationally ranked opponent

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Wabash College volleyball team fought hard but ultimately fell 3-1 to the 14th-ranked Wentworth Institute of Technology in a neutral-site match played at California Lutheran University. The Little Giants stayed within striking distance throughout the contest, but Wentworth capitalized on late scoring runs to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This loss marks the second of three matches Wabash will play against nationally ranked opponents during their spring break trip to California, providing valuable experience against top competition as they look to build momentum for the rest of the season.

The details

Wabash produced 45 kills and 10 team blocks while hitting .183 for the match, but Wentworth countered with 48 kills and a .172 attack percentage. The match featured several tight stretches, with the Little Giants rallying late in sets but unable to overcome Wentworth's decisive runs.

  • The match took place on Saturday evening.
  • It marked the start of Wabash's spring break trip to California.

The players

Wabash College volleyball team

The men's volleyball team from Wabash College, a liberal arts college in Indiana.

Wentworth Institute of Technology

A private university in Boston, Massachusetts, with a nationally ranked men's volleyball program.

Bawibawi Thang

A player on the Wabash College volleyball team who contributed 11 kills and 2 service aces.

Jaden Greenwell

A player on the Wabash College volleyball team who led the team with 14 kills.

Matthew Stitle

The setter for the Wabash College volleyball team, who recorded 36 assists.

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What’s next

Wabash will conclude their California trip on Monday when they face 5th-ranked California Lutheran at 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

The takeaway

This loss to a nationally ranked opponent provides valuable experience for the Wabash volleyball team as they look to build momentum and prepare for the rest of their season. The Little Giants showed they can compete with top programs, but will need to find a way to close out close sets against elite competition.