February 1, 2025
Men's Volleyball Falls in NYC Tri-Match at John Jay
Penn State Schuylkill faced tough competition, dropping matches against Widener and John Jay in New York City.
Match 1: Widener def. Penn State Schuylkill, 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-17)
Schuylkill struggled offensively against Widener, hitting -.158 as a team while Widener's efficient .356 attack percentage controlled the match.
- Top Performers: Reno Plesnarski led Schuylkill with 11 kills and 2 digs, while Liam Ruggie added 12 assists and 3 digs.
- Key Moments: Widener's Josh Akinwale recorded 7 kills and 5 blocks, with Jason Sandberg serving 6 aces, contributing to their dominance.
Match 2: John Jay def. Penn State Schuylkill, 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-14)
Schuylkill showed improvement offensively, with a .000 team hitting percentage, but it wasn't enough to match John Jay's balanced attack and .304 hitting.
- Top Performers: Reno Plesnarski added 9 kills and 5 digs, while David Imeogu anchored the defense with 6 digs.
- Key Moments: Steven Ajazi led John Jay with 8 kills, and Jaden Lamarre's 3 aces helped secure key momentum shifts for the Bloodhounds.
Despite the setbacks, Schuylkill continues to develop its young roster, with notable contributions from Plesnarski and Ruggie in both matches. The team looks to bounce back in their next outing.