Men's Volleyball Dominates to Secure Home Win

NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – The Merrimack Men's Volleyball team posted its first win of the season in a 3-0 sweep of AIC at Hammel Court.
 
The Basics
Score: AIC 0, Merrimack 3
Records: AIC (1-3), Merrimack (1-3)
 
How It Happened
Merrimack came out firing on all cylinders going up early in the first set and never looked back. After AIC brought it to within two at 9-7, the Warriors blew the doors off with a 12 to 3 run to all but secure the set win. The Warriors would go on to win in dominant fashion in the first set at 25-12.
 
The beatdown of the Yellow Jackets continued in the second set. It was headlined by a mid set 8 to nothing run that put the Warriors up 14-5. MC would close it out leaving AIC in the rear view mirror in set number two winning 25-14.
 
The third set the Warriors were looking to close it out and leave the week with a much needed win. It was Jack Johnson getting the scoring going before teams traded points to start the third. Merrimack quickly jumped out to an 8-2 lead after some Isaiah Vogel and Matthew Motes kills. With a small lead to cushion MC they would coast to a win taking down the Yellow Jackets in the third by a score of 25-15.
 
Notes and Numbers

• Isaiah Vogel led Merrimack with 10 kills
• Kyle Standage continued his incredible play with a 10 dig outing
• Jack Johnson had 3 aces to pair with 5 kills

 
Up Next
Merrimack stays at home as they welcome in another ranked opponent in #5 Grand Canyon University on Wednesday January 31st.