Little Giants drop pair of road matches at Dominican, Concordia Chicago

Wabash volleyball team falls in straight sets in non-conference matchups

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Wabash College volleyball team came up short in a pair of non-conference road matches on Saturday, losing in straight sets at Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The Little Giants struggled offensively in both contests, hitting just .211 against Dominican and .052 against Concordia Chicago.

Why it matters

The losses drop Wabash's record to 0-2 on the young season, as the team looks to bounce back and find its footing before conference play begins. The matches highlighted areas for improvement, particularly on the offensive end, that the coaching staff will look to address in the coming practices.

The details

Against Dominican, Wabash kept the sets competitive but was unable to pull out a win, falling 25-20, 25-20, 25-20. Bawibawi Thang and Jaden Greenwell led the team with 10 kills each. In the nightcap at Concordia Chicago, the Little Giants fought hard in the first set before dropping the match 27-25, 25-12, 25-20. Thang again paced Wabash with 11 kills.

  • The matches were played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Wabash will return home on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 to face Franklin College.

The players

Bawibawi Thang

A key offensive contributor for the Wabash volleyball team, recording a team-high 10 kills against Dominican and 11 kills against Concordia Chicago.

Jaden Greenwell

Recorded 10 kills for Wabash in the loss to Dominican University.

Matthew Stitle

The team's setter, dishing out 27 assists against Dominican and 21 assists against Concordia Chicago.

Thomas Hirsch

Led Dominican University with 12 kills in the win over Wabash.

Kendall Esparza

Also recorded 12 kills for Dominican University in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Wabash will look to rebound when they return home on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 to face Franklin College at 7 p.m. on their home court of Chadwick Court.

The takeaway

The losses to Dominican and Concordia Chicago exposed some offensive struggles for the Wabash volleyball team that the coaching staff will need to address in practice. However, the competitive nature of the matches, particularly the first set against Concordia Chicago, shows the team's potential when they are able to execute at a high level.