Regionally-Ranked Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Sage, 3-0
April 6, 2023

Regionally-Ranked Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Sage, 3-0

QUINCY, Mass.- The Eastern Nazarene College men's volleyball team cruised past Sage 3-0 Thursday evening at the Lahue Athletic Center. The Lions entered the match slotted No. 7 n the latest NCAA Division III Regional Rankings.


THE BASICS:
 Score: Eastern Nazarene 3, Sage 0
Records: Lions (15-12, 4-2 NECC) | Gators (6-25, 1-6 NECC)


HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Eastern Nazarene rolled to a 25-15 win in the opening frame.
  • The Lions breezed by the Gators 25-12 in the second set to widen the gap to 2-0.
  • The hosts claimed a 25-12 decision in the third to secure their sixth sweep of the season and tie a program-record with its 15th victory of the year.


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

  • Alejandro Garcia Fernandez (San Juan, P.R.) and Jacob Zarges (Quincy, Mass.) both posted eight kills and four service aces.
  • Nathan Jacques (Casselberry, Fla.) notched 20 assists, five kills, and a pair of aces.
  • Delfy Soler (Lawrence, Mass.) dealt a career-high eight service aces while Nick Thibeau (Spencerport, N.Y.) added three kills.
  • Elijah Tortorici paced Sage with five kills while Ryan Jennings recorded eight assists.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Eastern Nazarene wraps up the regular season April 8, hosting Lesley and Bard on Senior Day.

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