CHESTER, Pa. - The Widener men's volleyball team picked up a conference win over the Hood Blazers, sweeping them in three sets. The Pride honored two seniors today, Dylan Beer and Cole Nagle, and recognized their efforts for the past four seasons.

The Pride improves their record to 11-10, and are 1-4 in MAC Conference play.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Dylan Beer led the Pride with seven kills, followed by Josh Matchett with six kills and Nick Poulson with five kills.
• Kian Stevens landed five aces off the serve.
• Benjamin Heist tallied twelve assists. 
• Defensively, Cole Nagle led in digs with 5 and Dylan Beer tallied four blocks.

HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST HOOD
The Pride opened the match with three consecutive points to start things. Able to maintain and extend their lead,  Widener at one point saw a 14-point lead over the Blazers. The Pride finished the first set, winning it 25-13.

Coming out in the second set with a new libero, Brian Connelly stepped in and helped the Pride get the ball moving. Widener saw a more back-and-forth game this set and battled for each point. Able to gain a lead and extend it, the Pride saw ten kills this set and finished with another 25-13 victory.

Looking to seal the victory, the Pride started their match up 6-1 in the first seven volleys. Pride offense saw eight kills this set and finished it with a Nick Poulson kill from a Cole Nagle assist. The Pride won set three 25-14 and swept the Blazers, 3-0.

UP NEXT
The Pride is back at Schwartz on Wednesday as they continue conference play against Messiah. Game time is set for 7 p.m.