Box Score MISHAWAKA, Ind. —The RV Bethel Pilots (5-0, 4-0) remain undefeated following Saturday's 3-0 sweep of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (5-2, 2-1), winning 25-18, 25-19, 25-21 inside the Goodman Gymnasium.
With the win, Bethel improves to a five game winning streak, a feat not accomplished until now in the program's history.
The victory also marks the Pilots' third straight sweep of the MVNU Cougars, which began exactly one year ago (Feb. 7, 2025) in the Goodman Gymnasium.
Thomas Dunkley led the Pilots' offense with 17 kills, hitting .375 while adding a service ace.
Santana Roybal-Benson showcased seven kills on eight attempts (.875), while adding three blocks.
McGwire Eigenrauch commanded the offense with 35 assists, while
Eduardo Kerkoski anchored the back row with a team-high of 12 digs.
Bethel hit an impressive .316 as a team, outpacing Mount Vernon Nazarene's .204 efficiency. The Pilots steadily built momentum across all three sets, concluding the match with a .364 hitting percentage, their best all afternoon, in the third.
Head Coach Jose Viera Cerame shared, "5-0 feels amazing, but we have a long season ahead of us. I'm just excited about what this team can achieve. They have the mindset and strength to achieve anything they want...I'm proud of this team and it is a great weekend to be a Pilot."
The Pilots will be back in action on Friday, Feb. 13, when they face Governors State University at 4 PM as part of the Campbellsville University Invitational. The match will be played in Gosser Gymnasium in Campbellsville, Ky.
