BEVERLY, Mass. – Russell Sage College Men's Volleyball began their weekend back-to-back with a trip to Massachusetts, falling 3-1 (25-13, 25-17, 21-25, 25-14) at Endicott.
Sophomore opposite Dylan Fox (Albany, NY/Colonie Central), the 2024 New England Volleyball Conference Rookie of the Year and the reigning NEVC Player of the Week shined for RSC, tallying 13 kills and six digs in the effort.
Freshman outside hitter John Lindheimer (Albany, NY/Colonie Central) registered five kills while freshman middle blocker Evan Devine (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) led all Gators attackers with a .400 hitting percentage.
The Gulls (5-7/1-0 NEVC) had three with 12 or more kills in their conference opener.
Looking ahead, the Gators (5-16/0-2 NEVC) return to the court tomorrow against Rivier.
Gator Bites with Papa John's: The spring marks the fourth with Reid Hartl at the helm of the Gators…RSC returns six players from last season's team, highlighted by sophomore Dylan Fox (Albany, NY/Colonie), the 2024 New England Volleyball Conference Rookie of the Year…The opposite was chosen the NEVC Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, February 23…He registered 57.5 points, 4.8 points per-set, 46 kills, 3.83 kills per-set, on .320 hitting, 17 digs, seven total blocks, six aces, and three assists across three contests…Hartl added nine newcomers to the roster, including senior middle blocker Confidence Burrowes (East Orange, NJ/Donald M. Payne/Wells)…Fox, Burrows, and senior opposite Wylkins Occelin (Brooklyn, NY/John Dewey) were voted co-captains.
