Grove City College men's volleyball falls in PAC Tournament

Wolverines lose 3-2 to Hiram in quarterfinal match

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:17pm

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The Grove City College men's volleyball team closed out their 2026 season with a 3-2 loss to Hiram College in the quarterfinals of the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Tournament. The Wolverines fell by scores of 22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 22-25, 15-9 in the match played at the Grove City College Arena.

Why it matters

Grove City College has a strong men's volleyball program that competes in the PAC, one of the top Division III conferences in the country. While the Wolverines fell short of advancing in the tournament, the match showcased the high level of competition in the PAC and the continued growth of men's volleyball at the Division III level.

The details

In the back-and-forth match, Hiram was able to pull out the victory in the decisive fifth set. Grove City had won the first and fourth sets, but Hiram took control in the final frame to clinch the quarterfinal win and end the Wolverines' season.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Grove City College

A Division III college located in Grove City, Pennsylvania that fields a men's volleyball team competing in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

Hiram College

A Division III college located in Hiram, Ohio that defeated Grove City College in the PAC Tournament quarterfinals.

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The takeaway

The loss ends Grove City College's season, but the Wolverines can be proud of their performance against a tough Hiram squad in the PAC Tournament quarterfinals. Men's volleyball continues to grow in popularity at the Division III level, showcasing the high level of competition across the country.