NYU vs. Princeton Box Score

NYU vs. Rutgers-Newark Box Score

The New York University men's volleyball team lost two matches on Saturday, March 15, in Newark, NJ. The Violets lost to Princeton University in three sets by a score of 25-21, 25-20, 27-25 before falling to host Rutgers-Newark University in five sets by a score of 22-25, 25-14, 25-20, 16-25, 15-9.

Both Princeton and Rutgers-Newark are NCAA Division I squads. 

The first match ended in straight-sets, but each of the three sets were highly competitive. The first set was tied at 16 before Princeton rattled off four consecutive points on its way to a 25-21 victory. The second set consisted of eight tie scores and four lead changes before the Tigers captured the set 25-20. Princeton overcame a NYU set-point at 24-23 before taking the final set in extra points 27-25.

The second match lasted five sets, but contained just six lead changes in the entire match. After a tight 25-22 first set, each of the final four sets were decided by five points or more. 

NYU vs. Princeton Hightlights: 

- Phil Bueno hit .625 with 12 kills.

- Chase Klein also led NYU with 12 kills to go along with his five digs.

- Colin LaPorte notched 10 kills and eight digs.

- Connor Mortland led the squad with 25 assists.

- Andrew Quirk had a match-high 14 digs.

NYU vs. Rutgers-Newark:

- Quirk once again led all players with 14 digs.

- Patrick Merrick recorded his first career double-double with 36 assists and 12 digs.

- LaPorte led all players with nine kills. 

- Jacob Getz had seven kills and seven digs.

The VIolets return to action next Sunday, March 23, when they take on New Jersey City University at 11:00 am and Hunter College at 1:00 pm in Jersey City, NJ.