Men’s Volleyball Swept In Day Two Action At Vassar Invitational

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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Elms College junior outside hitter Mike Ryan (Ludlow, Mass.) and sophomore opposite hitter Mike Kleckner (Bethlehem, Pa.) each notched a team-high eight kills against Johnson & Wales, but the Blazers were swept in both matches during day two action at the 2010 Vassar College men’s volleyball invitational in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

After finishing tournament action with an 0-4 record, Elms falls to 4-13 overall.

Elms fell 3-0 (30-14, 30-9, 30-0 forfeited third set) to host Vassar College in the opening match of the day, and then lost 3-0 (30-28, 30-22, 30-20) to Johnson & Wales in its final match of the day.

Martin handed out 28 assists against Johnson & Wales and added a solo block, while Ryan chipped in a match-best 15 digs in the losing effort.

Freshman outside hitter Stephen Cameron (Newington, Conn.) downed five kills and collected eight digs, while Kleckner dug seven balls against the Wildcats. Freshman middle hitter Wilfrido Fermin (Bronx, N.Y.) added four kills and assisted on two blocks.

Against Vassar, Ryan handed out five assists in the loss and added seven digs.

Elms returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 27 with a tri-match at MIT with Emmanuel College. The Blazers will take on the Engineers at 11:00 a.m. and will square off against the Saints at 1:00 p.m.