Fairfield, Conn. – Harvard Men's Volleyball (6-13, 3-5 EIVA) defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-10, 1-4 EIVA) in four sets (18-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-15) on Saturday, March 28th.
How it Happened
The Crimson came out looking to settle in but struggled with service reception early. Owen Woolbert and Sawyer Nichols each recorded two block assists, while Woolbert added three kills in the opening set.
In set two, Sacred Heart stayed close, but Harvard maintained its edge throughout. Zach Berty contributed three kills and two service aces to help preserve the lead.
Harvard carried that momentum into set three, posting a match-high .385 hitting percentage. Quinn Bishop led the way with six kills and a block.
In the fourth set, Harvard matched its third-set total with 15 kills. The sustained offensive pressure kept the Crimson in front and pulled Sacred Heart further out of reach, sealing the match.
Harvard Highlights
• Zach Berty and Quinn Bishop both dominated the net with 14 kills each
• Sawyer Nichols added 11 kills and 8 digs
• Thomas Phung completed a season-high 10 digs
• Owen Woolbert added 8 kills and 4 total blocks
Up Next
Harvard will travel to Fairfax, Virginia to continue conference play with a two-match series against George Mason University on April 3rd at 6:00 PM and April 4th at 2:00 PM. Both matches will stream on ESPN+.
