Charlotte, N.C. - It was a successful day for the No. 15 Lewis University men's volleyball team as they secured a 3-0 sweep of Queens Friday evening.
IMPACT PLAYERS
Cameron Hoying (Columbus, Ohio/St. Francis DeSales) led the team tonight in kills, putting a total of 16 on the board in three sets.
Diego Estrada (Ponce, Puerto Rico/Adianez) was running the court, recording 34 assists.
Nico Paula (Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Preparatory School) stayed strong defensively, racking up a total of 14 digs against Queens. Lewis ended with a solid hitting percentage of .302.
For Queens, Kaden Saurer totaled 9 kills. Charlie Podgorny recorded 33 assists, with eight digs from Casey Maas.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Lewis started off set one strong with a service run from Haber. As the game progressed, the Flyers struggled defensively, falling behind 12-17. Down the stretch, the two teams fought it out, with kills from Todorov and Hoying keeping Lewis within striking distance. After a back-and-forth battle that featured multiple set points for both sides, Lewis capitalized late. A key kill from Haber and a clutch finish from Hoying sealed the extended set victory, 29-27.
Lewis carried their winning momentum into the second set, starting with an early 6-2 lead, highlighted by two service aces from Haber and aggressive play at the net. Queens did not back down and responded, leaving the score tied 12-12 midway through the set. Lewis regained control late with strong offensive connections between Estrada and his hitters, along with a block assist from Baggs and Haber on set point, securing the 25-21 win and a 2-0 match lead.
Lewis maintained composure throughout the third set, never letting Queens get too far ahead. Their strong presence at the net helped them finish set three 25-22 and complete the sweep.
MATCH NOTES
- This is Lewis's 7th straight win over Queens dating back to their first game in 2021.
- The team's hitting percentage tonight of .302 was significantly higher than their season average of .272.
- Lewis showed growth within the game, with their hitting percentage increasing every set: Set 1: .220, Set 2: .292, Set 3: .419.
- The Flyers were above their season average in kills, assists, and blocks tonight, which shows why they were so successful.
UP NEXT
Lewis plays Queens University of Charlotte again this Sunday, Feb. 22, in Charlotte, N.C. at 12:00 PM.
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