IMMACULATA, Pa. – After a slow start, the Widener University men's volleyball team won the final three sets as the Blue and Gold downed Immaculata 3-1 in a non-conference match on Tuesday evening.
 
MATCH NOTES (21-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-16)

• Josh Matchett led the Pride, setting career-highs in assists (34), digs (15), and service aces (five), notching his first career double-double.
• Ian Devore recorded a personal best 16 kills and hit .258 for the contest.
• Wil Cacciatore made the most of his opportunities, hitting .400, notching 11 kills and only one error in 25 swings.
• Cole Nagle and Connor Johnson each came through defensively with 10 digs.
• Matt Blaum had seven kills and five aces.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• After a tough opening set, Widener found its footing in the second as the Pride jumped on top 11-5 and steadily pulled away the remainder of the frame, hitting .290 for the stanza.
• A tighter third set followed as Widener took the early lead, but never was on top by more have a handful of points. Up by a point, kills by Blaum and Devore helped to seal the game.
• Leading 5-4, the Blue and Gold went on a 7-1 run, taking a 12-5 advantage. Immaculata pulled back to 14-13 before the Pride pulled away, using a 11-3 spurt to close the match.

 
UP NEXT
Widener returns to Middle Atlantic Conference play when it travels to Stevenson on Saturday, February 15. Opening serve from Owings Mills, Md. Is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.