ATHERTON, CALIF. – In a match with huge NAIA National Tournament implications, the third-ranked OUAZ men's volleyball team took a statement win away on Saturday afternoon. The Spirit defeated #6 Menlo in straight sets, sweeping the season series from the Oaks.

Menlo scored no more than 21 points in a set, and OUAZ allowed less than ten kills in the first and third sets. The Spirit had a .450 hitting percentage, and held the Oaks to a .274 percentage.

Emery Outin and Addah Nestor were outstanding once again, as they both finished with double-digit kills. Outin had 15 kills while converting nearly .600 percent of his attempts, and Nestor had 12 kills while also pitching in three assists.

Blake Music had a solid effort, finishing with seven kills and a pair of block assists. Zeo Meyer had 33 assists, once again averaging more than 10 assists per set, to go along with four kills and two service aces.

The Spirit will play just one game next week, a rematch with Benedictine Mesa on Wednesday. First serve from the Arizona Athletic Grounds is set for 7 p.m.