CHESTER, Pa. – The Widener University men's volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 deficit, but fell to the Arcadia Knights 3-1 in a Middle Atlantic Conference match on Monday night.
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• Wil Cacciatore led the way with nine kills and eight digs for the Pride.
• A.J. Sungenis chipped in with six kills.
• Connor Johnson had 17 assists and Kyle Minder recorded four blocks.

 
FIRST SET NOTES (Arcadia 25, Widener 15)

• Arcadia got off to a hot start, opening a 9-2 lead, forcing a timeout by the Pride.
• Trailing 15-6, Widener battled its way back, scoring six of the next eight points before Arcadia recovered to claim the set.
• Johnson led the way for the Blue and Gold with four assists.

 
SECOND SET NOTES (Arcadia 25, Widener 5)

• The Knights set the tone early, scoring the first eight points and 13 of the first 15.
• Sungenis had a kill and three digs in the set.

 
THIRD SET NOTES (Widener 25, Arcadia 23)

• Widener played its best set of the match, trading points early before the Pride opened a 9-6 lead.
• The Blue and Gold held the advantage for the majority of the set before eventually claiming victory on a kill by Blaum.
• Cacciatore had a big set with seven kills and a .700 hitting percentage.

 
FOURTH SET NOTES (Arcadia 25, Widener 14)

• The Knights took an early 4-1 lead and held the Pride at arms' length through the early portion of the set.
• Down in the midway portion of the frame, Widener battled back, scoring five of seven points to pull to 17-11. Arcadia responded, netting eight of the final 11 to claim the set.
• Lambert led the defensive charge in the frame with four digs.

 
UP NEXT
The Pride returns to action on Wednesday, April 4 when it hosts Stevenson. Opening serve is set for 7:00 p.m.