Widener Sweeps Men’s Volleyball – Immaculata University Athletics

CHESTER, Pa. – The Immaculata men’s volleyball team dropped their match at Widener on Thursday night in a 3-0 sweep.
 
After jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, the Macs fell into a 15-6 hole before finding their feet. The Macs then scored seven points over the next few points but were unsuccessful in their rally as the Pride took set one 25-13.
 
Set two found Immaculata and Widener tied 7-7 before either team managed to grab a strong lead. Widener then worked its way to an 18-12 lead on the set. Immaculata began to chip away at Widerner’s lead, bring the score to 23-22 on a kill from Bryce Wiltbank. Widener then converted on back-to-back points, however, claiming set two 25-22.
 
Set three stood at 14-14 with the Mighty Macs looking to keep the Pride off the series sweep. The Pride, however, had different plans as they went on an 11-5 run, securing the series sweep with a 25-19 decision in set three over the Macs.
 
Garrett Pepper led the Macs with eight kills on the game while John Bohrer scored seven. Matthew Pfister meanwhile led the team defensively with 11 digs.
 
The Mighty Macs return to action on Saturday as they travel to Wilkes for a tri-match.