The Ball State University men's volleyball team defeated No. 14 George Mason University 33-35, 30-24, 26-30, 30-26, 17-15 on Friday.
Middle attacker Matt McCarthy had a team-high 18 kills and was one of four Ball State players to finish the match with at least 10 kills.
Along with McCarthy, freshman middle attack J.D. Gasparovic had a career-high 14 kills and eight blocks.
"It was an unbelievable night for him," coach Joel Walton said. "We challenged him after we lost to Stanford [last week] and when we were having trouble finding a third offensive option. ... J.D. really responded."
Friday's road win was the first time the Cardinals (6-6, 2-1 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) beat a nationally ranked opponent this season. Ball State is now 1-6 against top-15 ranked teams.
"I'm pleased to get one," Walton said. "They're a good team and they took advantage of the things we were struggling with."
The Cardinals next match will be against Rutgers-Newark University at 7 p.m. in Newark, N.J.
For more men's volleyball coverage read Monday's issue of The Ball State Daily News.
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