D’Youville Tops Elmira in Men’s Volleyball, 3-1

Elmira, NY -- The Elmira College Soaring Eagles Men’s Volleyball team took the court Monday night looking to add another UVC victory to their record against the Spartans of D’Youville College.

The teams split the first two sets of the match, but it was the Spartans that rallied to take the final two sets and the conference match, 3-1 (25-17, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21). The loss moves Elmira’s overall record to 4-8 this season and 1-3 in UVC play.

Elmira College was led in the match by Eric Sandmann ’14 (Glenville, NY -- Burnt Hills) and Ryan Gelenitis ’14 (Brick, NJ -- Christian Brothers Academy). Sandmann totaled 13 kills and 9 digs for EC, while Gelenitis registered 10 kills and 7 digs. Defensive specialist Brayden Abbey ’14 (Sparta, NJ -- Pope John XXIII) led the team in digs with 11 for the Purple and Gold.

EC looks to rebound from the loss this Saturday as the team travels to Hilbert College for a match at 1:00 p.m.

D'Youville College 3, Elmira College 1
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