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Photo Courtesy: Katherine Harvey

LIU LIU 7-7,2-0 NEC

Harvard HU 6-8,0-4 EIVA

LIU LIU

7-7,2-0 NEC

Final

Mar. 04, 2023

Harvard HU

6-8,0-4 EIVA

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	4	F
LIU LIU	19	23	25	22	(1)
Harvard HU	25	25	16	25	(3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | 3/4/2023 7:12:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball Captures Four-Set Victory Against LIU

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's volleyball team withstood an LIU rally in the fourth set to defeat the Sharks, 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 16-25, 25-22), Saturday evening at Malkin Athletic Center. With the win, the Crimson swept its homestand and improved to 6-8 overall, while LIU fell to 7-7.

How it Happened

Harvard, which trailed 6-1 early, turned its fortunes around when it scored five straight points to move in front, 15-14. The Sharks tied the score at 16, but the Crimson responded by closing the set on a 9-3 run to pocket the 25-19 win.
The second set was a see-saw affair as no team led by more than two points until Harvard took a 23-20 lead. The Crimson was on the verge of clinching the match, holding a 24-21 advantage, but the Sharks posted consecutive points to get within one. Owen Fanning, however, put the set away with a kill, giving Harvard the 25-23 decision.
The Crimson suffered a tough third set, falling behind, 9-4, and never recovered en route to the 25-16 loss.
In the fourth, with Ryan Hong serving, Harvard scored three straight points, including two on aces, helping the hosts get out in front, 4-2. Then with James Bardin serving, Harvard turned a 7-all score into an 11-7 advantage. The Sharks, however, stormed back later with eight consecutive points to take an 18-16 lead. Harvard gathered itself and leveled the score at 19, 20, 21 and 22 before closing out the set with block at the net, securing the frame, 25-22.

Harvard Highlights

Zach Berty posted his fourth straight match with at least 10 kills, finishing with 15 on 27 swings (.444).
Ethan Smith matched a season-high with 10 kills and ended with a hitting percentage of .474. He also added a pair of services aces and a team-high six blocks.
Trevor Schultz led Harvard with three aces, while contributing five kills, three blocks and a pair of digs.
James Bardin racked up 37 assists and was responsible for a team-high eight digs. Logan Shepherd finished one shy in the dig category with seven.
The Crimson picked up its first win over LIU in series history. Harvard entered the match with an 0-3 record vs. the Sharks.