CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard men's volleyball (8-10, 5-3 EIVA) posted its second consecutive 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-20) victory with a dominant performance against Daemen (9-10, 0-2 NEC) this afternoon.
How It Happened
The Crimson wasted no time heating up in the match, jumping out to a 9-3 lead in the first set. Harvard continued to ride its momentum, extending its lead to as many as eight. Aside from a 3-0 run by the Wildcats, the Crimson controlled the opening set, ultimately winning 25-16. Harvard was impressive on both sides of play, posting a .522 hitting percentage and recording eight total blocks to take a 1-0 lead.
The second set followed a similar pattern, as Harvard bolted ahead 10-5. The Crimson allowed just 13 points in the frame while holding the Wildcats to a negative hitting percentage. Conversely, Harvard hit .526, cruising to a 2-0 lead in the match.
Daemen looked to mount a comeback in the final set, grabbing a 10-6 lead and forcing a Harvard timeout. However, the Crimson responded out of the break, evening the score at 11-11. After another tie at 16-16, Harvard used a 3-0 run to take the lead—one it would not relinquish. The Crimson went on to claim the final set, 25-20, securing the sweep.
Harvard Highlights
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Miha Okorn tallied 10 kills while hitting .500 across the three sets. He also contributed two aces and six digs.
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Quinn Bishop posted a career-high nine kills while also recording two aces and six total blocks.
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Andrew Lobo delivered another strong performance, totaling seven kills and six digs.
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Owen Woolbert registered five kills on six attacks and contributed to five total blocks.
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As a team, the Crimson recorded 33 kills on a .406 hitting percentage and totaled nine blocks.
Next Up
The Crimson will conclude its four-match homestand on Friday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m. ET, welcoming Dominican University of New York to the Malkin Athletic Center.
