Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Emerson, AIC Saturday

QUINCY, Mass. - The Eastern Nazarene College men's volleyball team cruised to a pair of 3-0 victories Saturday afternoon, defeating Emerson and American International at the Lahue Athletic Center.

ENC VS. EMERSON
THE BASICS:
Score: Eastern Nazarene 3, Emerson 0
Records: Lions (7-4) | Lions (1-6)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Eastern Nazarene claimed the opening set 25-21 to establish a 1-0 lead.
• The home side prevailed 25-22 in the second frame to double its advantage to 2-0.
• Eastern Nazarene edged Emerson 25-22 in the third to lock up the 3-0 victory and snap a three-match skid.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Jacob Zarges (Quincy, Mass.) notched a match-high 14 kills and added seven digs.
• Alejandro Garcia Fernandez (San Juan, P.R.) finished with six kills and three aces.
• Delfy Soler (Lawrence, Mass.) racked up a season-best 17 digs while Christopher Gil (Lawrence, Mass.) registered 26 assists.
• Chase Fagen paced Emerson with nine kills and Bayden Slavik added 23 assists and seven digs.

ENC VS. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
THE BASICS:
Score: Eastern Nazarene 3, American International 0
Records: Lions (8-4) | Yellow Jackets (1-8)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Eastern Nazarene rolled to a 25-15 win in the first set to capture a 1-0 edge.
• The Lions picked up a 25-16 victory in the second set to extend the margin to 2-0.
• Eastern Nazarene capped off its second-straight sweep with a 25-18 decision in the third frame.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Alejandro Garcia Fernandez (San Juan, P.R.) tallied a match-best 14 kills to go with six digs and three aces.
• Jacob Zarges (Quincy, Mass.) posted six kills and three service aces.
• Aaron Huang (Quincy, Mass.) dished out 28 assists while adding four digs.
• Alejandro Miranda led the Yellow Jackets with nine kills in the match while Robert Santana chipped in with five kills.

LOOKING AHEAD:
Eastern Nazarene visits Fisher February 27.