When and where:
January 12, 2025- Patchogue, NY
Results:
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) men's volleyball team was swept, 3-0, by Stevens Insititute of Technology to start the 2025 season in the Danzi Center on Sunday afternoon.
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.), 0-1, Stevens 1-0
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How it happened:
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After the Golden Eagles claimed the first three points of set one, the Ducks quickly answered with five straight. Stevens remained ahead reaching the 20-point mark first, 20-13, before cruising to a 25-16 win
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Set two went point for point early on with SJLI leading 11-10, but the Ducks began to pull away with a 9-3 run to jump ahead 19-14. The visitors went on to take a 2-0 match lead with a 25-18 set win
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The third frame did not see either side with a lead larger than three until the Golden Eagles broke an 11-11 stalemate with a 6-2 streak for a 17-13 advantage. The hosts held the lead until four unanswered points went in favor of the Ducks, 21-20. After a kill from Piscitelli evened the score at 21, Stevens got a kill from Carver Weirick and back-to-back aces from Koby Sherman to complete the sweep with a 25-21 win
Notes:
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As a team, St. Joseph's (L.I.) posted a .140 hitting percentage while Stevens finished at .350
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The Ducks had a strong showing at the net recording seven total team blocks to SJLI's 2.5
Up next:
The Golden Eagles return to action when they travel to face Bard College on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM.
