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MVB Recap Feb. 1st, 2025 (Alex Xie and Nate Davis)
Luca Mesiti
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CCNY CCNY 0-2,0-0 CUNYAC
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Winner Sarah Lawrence SLC 3-2,0-0 Skyline
CCNY CCNY
0-2,0-0 CUNYAC
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Final
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Sarah Lawrence SLC
3-2,0-0 Skyline
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
CCNY CCNY 13 16 18 (0)
Sarah Lawrence SLC 25 25 25 (3)
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York (NY) YCNY 1-1,0-0 CUNYAC
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Winner Sarah Lawrence SLC 4-2,0-0 Skyline
York (NY) YCNY
1-1,0-0 CUNYAC
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Final
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Sarah Lawrence SLC
4-2,0-0 Skyline
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
York (NY) YCNY 20 25 22 (0)
Sarah Lawrence SLC 25 27 25 (3)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Zach Perbeck

Men's Volleyball Sweeps pair of CUNYAC Opponents in Home Tri-Match

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - The Sarah Lawrence men's volleyball team took down both a pair of CUNYAC opponents on Saturday for their third and fourth straight victories, defeating both CCNY and York in three sets. The Gryphons took down CCNY by scores of 25-13, 25-16 and 25-18 before defeating York 25-20, 27-25 and 25-22.

Notable Performers
  • Nate Davis led the way offensively with 27 kills and added in 20 digs between the two matches
  • Nathan Dreger totaled ten kills, three aces and six total blocks on the day
  • First Year Alex Xie racked up 60 assists on the day along with two total blocks, including a solo against CCNY

How it Happened

Sarah Lawrence faced CCNY and continued their strong play of late, putting up an impressive performance. The team opened with a commanding first set, as Davis led the charge with six kills, while Aiden Roney and Dreger added valuable offensive contributions. The Gryphons jumped out to a 6-0 lead, forcing an early timeout from CCNY. Service pressure played a big role in their success, with Buckley and Xie delivering multiple aces to keep CCNY off balance. Ralph Calle-Schulz's well-timed kills helped extend the lead, and Sarah Lawrence closed out the first set with a convincing 25-13 win.
The second set showcased more of the team's defensive resilience. Dreger's blocking at the net helped neutralize CCNY's attack while Xie controlled the back row with smart passing, setting up Davis and Buckley for timely kills. With steady execution, the Gryphons secured the set 25-18. In the final set, Sarah Lawrence maintained its composure. Davis continued his dominant play, adding six more kills to his tally. Roney and Dreger sealed the victory with timely plays at the net, and Xie's setting continued to be a key factor. The Gryphons completed the sweep with a 25-16 win, marking another strong three-set win.
Against York (NY), the Gryphons came out strong, led by Nate Davis, who delivered a powerful offensive showing. Davis was nearly unstoppable at the net, finishing with 13 kills and a hitting percentage of .478. In the first set, Lucas Buckley set the tone with a well-placed kill assisted by Alex Xie, the first of many first-year-to-first-year connections in the match. The team's ability to move the ball effectively helped them maintain control, with Roney and Calle-Schulz adding key points throughout the match. On the defensive end, Nathan Dreger played a crucial role in limiting York's attack. Dreger contributed key blocks, while Buckley, Davis and Calle-Schulz contributed timely digs to keep rallies alive. The Gryphons secured a 3-0 victory, marking the fourth straight match that the team has swept their opponent.

Up Next

The Gryphons (4-2) will return to action on Thursday, February 6th as they kick off their conference slate with a road bout against Old Westbury. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. from the Clark Athletic Center on Thursday.
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