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Jim Stankiewicz

Men's Volleyball

Men’s Volleyball Opens Up IVA Tournament Against Tusculum

MIAMI, FL - Merrimack College men's volleyball opens the IVA tournament against #4 seeded Tusculum this Thursday at 11 a.m.

The Warriors finished their 2026 regular season going 10-11, with an impressive 5-1 record at home. 

Dallas Birkenbeuel leads the Warrior attack with 272 kills this season. He accompanies the team high kills with 124 digs. 

Max Tkachev is closing in on the 200 kill mark this season, with 198 going into the match on Thursday. Tkachev also has 98 digs this season.

Blake Taschner reached a feat that no other Warrior player has before, becoming the first to reach triple digits in season kills, assists, and digs. 

Nick Tidik has powered his way to the half-century mark in blocks this season (53).

Reece Lindstrom has set his way to 563 total assists.

Kyle Standage is the team leader in digs with 187 in 2026.

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Players Mentioned

Kyle  Standage

#11 Kyle Standage

Libero
5' 10"
Senior
Blake Taschner

#4 Blake Taschner

Setter
6' 2"
Junior
Max Tkachev

#21 Max Tkachev

OH
6' 3"
Sophomore
Dallas Birkenbeuel

#9 Dallas Birkenbeuel

OH
6' 5"
Sophomore
Nick Tidik

#23 Nick Tidik

MB
6' 6"
Senior
Reece Lindstrom

#10 Reece Lindstrom

Setter
6' 7"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Kyle  Standage

#11 Kyle Standage

5' 10"
Senior
Libero
Blake Taschner

#4 Blake Taschner

6' 2"
Junior
Setter
Max Tkachev

#21 Max Tkachev

6' 3"
Sophomore
OH
Dallas Birkenbeuel

#9 Dallas Birkenbeuel

6' 5"
Sophomore
OH
Nick Tidik

#23 Nick Tidik

6' 6"
Senior
MB
Reece Lindstrom

#10 Reece Lindstrom

6' 7"
Junior
Setter