SPRINGFIELD, MA- The Merrimack men's volleyball team earned their first victory of 2025 over the AIC Yellow Jackets in three straight sets on the evening of January 25th.
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Rapid Recap
Score: Merrimack 3, AIC 0
Records: Merrimack 1-3, AIC 1-4
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How it Happened
The Warriors got off to a hot start, commanding the first set. Kills from Kai Vogel, Kasen Owens, and Nick Tidik would propel the blue and gold to a solid advantage. Their biggest lead in the first set was 16-8. The Warriors would use their momentum to win the first set 25-18.Â
The second set was an onslaught from the Warriors. They took their biggest lead of the set halfway through the frame, 14-1. Service aces from Reece Lindstrom and kills from Kai Vogel helped the blue and gold get out in front early. Dallas Birkenbeuel and Davis McCurdy would make kills late in the set to help the Warriors clinch the second set and win it 25-11.
The third set saw more domination from the Warriors.
Isaiah Vogel and
Chris U'Glay would get the Warriors out in front early with kills of their own. The surge would continue courtesy of
John Clinton and
Dallas Birkenbeuel.
Nathan Knapp and
Nick Tidik would get involved late to push the Warriors to a third set win and a match victory.Â
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Notes and Numbers
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Up Next
The men's volleyball team heads down to Fairfield, CT on Saturday, February 1st to play the Sacred Heart Pioneers. Game time is set for 7PM. Watch the game live on ESPN+.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack men's volleyball, visit merrimackathletics.com . Be sure to follow the team on instagram @merrimackmvb .Â
