UJ Men's Volleyball Splits Last 2 Non-Conference Matches

Jimmies defeat Hastings after falling to Ottawa (KS) in six tight sets

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Jamestown Jimmies men's volleyball team played six tight sets in their last non-conference matches of 2026, splitting the results. They fell to Ottawa (KS) 27-25, 26-24, 25-19 before defeating Hastings 25-22, 25-22, 25-23.

Why it matters

The Jimmies are preparing for their first Great Lakes Valley Conference matches against Rockhurst University, so these non-conference results will help gauge their performance heading into conference play.

The details

Against Ottawa (KS), the Jimmies had one of their most efficient offensive matches of the season with 46 kills and a .303 hitting percentage, led by Ladarius Williams' 12 kills. However, they were unable to overcome the Braves' trio of Macort Pickup, Marko Zolnjan, and Petar Lazic. In the win over Hastings, the Jimmies were again efficient, recording 40 kills and hitting .321, with Chase Hawkinson leading the way with 19 kills.

  • On Tuesday, the Jimmies played against Ottawa (KS).
  • On the same day, the Jimmies defeated Hastings.
  • On Saturday, the Jimmies will play their first Great Lakes Valley Conference matches against Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.

The players

Jamestown Jimmies Men's Volleyball

The men's volleyball team of the University of Jamestown, a private university located in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Ottawa (KS)

The men's volleyball team of Ottawa University, a private university located in Ottawa, Kansas.

Hastings

The men's volleyball team of Hastings College, a private liberal arts college located in Hastings, Nebraska.

Ladarius Williams

A player on the Jamestown Jimmies men's volleyball team who had 12 kills and hit .385 against Ottawa (KS).

Chase Hawkinson

A player on the Jamestown Jimmies men's volleyball team who had 19 kills in the win over Hastings.

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What’s next

On Saturday, the Jamestown Jimmies will play their first Great Lakes Valley Conference matches against Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.

The takeaway

The Jamestown Jimmies men's volleyball team showed their offensive prowess in their final non-conference matches, but will need to continue improving as they enter conference play against Rockhurst University. These results will provide valuable insights as the team prepares for the challenges of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.