Lions Face Tough Test at Wilson in Nonconference Match
Austin Fries led Penn State Schuylkill with 3 kills and 7 digs, but the Lions fell to Wilson College in straight sets Thursday night.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
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25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Penn State Schuylkill
Wilson College
| Game Statistics | Penn State Schuylkill | Wilson College |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .000 | .000 |
| Blocks | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Digs | 21 | 0 |
| Aces | 1 | 0 |
Penn State Schuylkill men's volleyball faced a challenging nonconference matchup on the road Thursday evening, falling 3–0 to Wilson College at Wilson College Gymnasium.
Wilson took control early and maintained momentum throughout the match, winning by set scores of 25-16, 25-13, and 25-6.
The Lions showed their most balanced effort in the opening set, recording seven kills with a .136 hitting percentage, highlighted by strong defensive play to stay within striking distance early. However, Wilson's offense began to find rhythm in the second set, posting 13 kills with an impressive .550 hitting percentage to widen the gap.
Schuylkill continued to battle defensively with several key digs and blocks, but Wilson maintained pressure from the service line and limited the Lions' offensive opportunities in the final set.
Schuylkill Stat Leaders
Austin Fries: 3 kills, 7 digs, 2 blocks
Reno Plesnarski: Team-high 5 kills
Kadre Williams: 9 assists, 1 service ace
Jeremiah Miller: 5 digs
Ashton Owens: 2 kills, 3 digs
Despite the result, the Lions continue to gain valuable experience against nonconference competition as they prepare for their next contest.
Penn State Schuylkill returns to action Saturday in a tri-match at Gallaudet University, where the Lions will face Gallaudet University Athletics and Saint Elizabeth University Athletics.