GRANTHAM, Pa.- The Widener men's volleyball team played hard, but could not win its third match in a row after falling to Messiah, 25-12, 25-21, 30-28, in its MAC match on Wednesday night at Hitchcock Arena.
With the loss, the Pride dropped to 7-13 on the season and 2-10 in MAC play.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST MESSIAH
- After a tough first set, the Pride played a lot better in the second set by grabbing the lead five times in the set, including an 18-16 advantage after Josh Matchett and Dylan Beer combined on a block. In addition, there were 12 ties in the game, including a 21-all tie after Matchett had a kill to knot it up. However, the Falcons scored the last four points to earn the victory.
- The Pride played their best in the third set, as they played the Falcons — who are 11-0 in MAC play — to a win-by-two scenario beyond the 25th point. The Pride had a chance to win the set after taking a 25-24 by scoring a point on a Matchett kill and a Messiah attack error, but the Falcons tied the game on a kill. The two teams kept exchanging points until the Falcons broke a 28-all tie by scoring the final two points of the match.
- Matthew Christ and Declan Quinn paced the Pride with five kills apiece. Matchett handed out 18 assists to help the offense.
- Defensively, Beer led the Blue and Gold with four blocks, while Cole Nagle had five digs.
UP NEXT
Widener will be back in action on Saturday for its regular season finale against Alvernia at home. First serve is set for noon.
