PURCHASE, NY - Wrapping up a lengthy road trip, the Yeshiva Men's Volleyball Team fell to Manhattanville University, losing to the Valiants by a score of 3-0 on Sunday, Mar. 22nd.
The Maccabees were led by
Mateusz Karpow, with the Polish junior putting up an impressive statline of 13 kills, 13 digs, and four blocks.
With the result, the Macs are now 2-16, 0-10 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first set proved a back-and-forth affair, with the lead changing hands four times before settling at 10-all. However, it was then that Manhattanville pulled away, going up 19-12 off a 9-2 run. YU fought back, closing within three at 20-17, but the effort fell short, as the Valiants took the period, 25-19.
- The Maccabees jumped out to an early lead in set two, going up 9-7 through the first 15 serves. That advantage would not last, as YU lost their edge to a 8-1 Manhattanville run, finding themselves in a 5-point hole at 15-10. The Macs continued to press drawing within one at 15-14, but could not usurp the hold the home team had on the game, falling by a score of 25-21.
- Manhattanville took hold of the third set early and refused to let go. The Macs proved persistent, but could not hold on, ultimately dropping the period, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
MAC LEADERS
- Kills: Karpow (13), Felderman (4), Trabelsi (2)
- Assists: Waxman (14), Trabesi (5), Felderman (3)
- Aces: Bertini (1)
- Digs: Karpow (13), Rubin (5), Felderman (5)
- Blocks: Karpow (4), Kirievsky (3), Bertini (2)
UP NEXT
Returning home the Maccabees will host the University of Mount Saint Vincent on Monday, Mar. 23rd at 7:30 PM.
