MIAMI, FL - Nick Tidik tallied a career high 20 kills, and Dallas Birkenbeuel contributed a double-double, but it was the Gallitos of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras who emerged victorious 3-1.

Tidik's 20 kills came with seven block assists, which was also a career high.

Dallas Birkenbeuel tacked on a 13 kill and 10 dig double-double. 

Nathaniel Venegas racked up a career high 10 kills. 

Blake Taschner blocked a career high five shots in the loss

Max Tkachev totaled eight kills.

This afternoon's game concludes the 2026 season for the Merrimack College men's volleyball team. 

The team thanks you for your support and looks forward to competing next year.