CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Volleyball used stifling runs in each of the three sets to take down Merrimack College, 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21), on Wednesday night at Malkin Athletic Center. With the decision, the Crimson improved to 4-4 and snapped the Warriors five-match winning streak. Merrimack, meanwhile, fell to 5-4 on the year. 

How it Happened

• The Crimson opened the match on a 4-1 run, but the visitors quickly leveled the score at 4-4. Harvard later asserted itself by scoring five unanswered points to take a 16-9 lead, which later proved pivotal as the hosts captured the first set, 25-20.
• In the second frame, Harvard showed resilience after it started off slow. Merrimack jumped in front, 6-3, and enjoyed a late 17-16 lead. The Crimson, however, overwhelmed the Warriors with a decisive 7-1 run to push ahead, 23-18. Harvard eventually emerged with another 25-20 decision, taking a two-sets-to-none advantage.
• In the decisive third set, Merrimack led, 7-6, but Harvard stormed back with six consecutive points. The Crimson experienced resistance from the Warriors as they fought back to get within two at 19-17. Harvard, however, weathered the storm and eventually earned the 25-21 victory.

Harvard Highlights

• Harvard sweeps the regular-season series with Merrimack. The Crimson defeated the Warriors in North Andover in its second match of 2023.
• Harvard is now 2-0 all-time vs. Merrimack.
• Kade McGovern led all players with 10 kills. The sophomore also added three blocks and a pair of digs.
• Zach Berty had seven kills on 10 swings. He also led all players with four aces and logged two blocks and two digs.
• Trevor Schultz posted a match-high six blocks go to with five kills.
• Logan Shepherd matched Berty with a season-high seven kills.

Up Next

Harvard opens EIVA action next week when it faces Charleston on the road. The Friday, Feb. 17 contest is slated for a 7 p.m. ET start and will stream live on MECtv.