Friday, March 15
7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart
7-11,2-3NEC
3
vs
0
Merrimack College
6-9,1-2NEC
1st set1
2nd set2
3rd set3
FinalF
Merrimack
19
22
21
0
Sacred Heart
25
25
25
3
Men’s Volleyball Defeats Warriors on Senior Day
3/15/2024 9:11:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
Mucherino secures 18 kills
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's volleyball team defeated fellow NEC opponent Merrimack on Friday evening, 3-0. The Pioneers celebrated seven graduating seniors before the match.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 7-11, 2-3 NEC
Merrimack: 6-9, 1-2 NEC
Top Performers:
Patrick Mucherino: 18 kills (.818), 9 digs, 1 ace, 1 block, 20 points
Carlos Santa Cruz: 12 kills (.333), 1 assist, 1 ace, 13 points
Teddy Payne: 38 assist, 6 digs
How It Happened:
After the Pioneers had a three-point lead, the Warriors went on a 6-0 run to take over. The Pioneers responded with their own 6-1 run to lead 15-13 at the media timeout. The Pios maintained their lead the rest of the match securing the 25-19 win. SHU hit an impressive .609. Patrick Mucherino and Carlos Santa Cruz each secured five kills.
The second set was more contested as the teams battled 16 ties through the set. SHU went on a 6-3 run after being tied at 19 to secure the 25-22 win. The Pioneers continued to hit well at .500 and secured 13 kills.
SHU held the lead the entirety of the third set to secure the 25-21 win.
Mucherino led the Pioneers with 18 kills hitting .818. Carlos Santa Cruz was right behind him with 12 kills and hit .333. Teddy Payne had a big night with 38 assists and 6 digs.
Up Next:
The Pioneers head to Merrimack tomorrow for a 5:00 p.m. start.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 7-11, 2-3 NEC
Merrimack: 6-9, 1-2 NEC
Top Performers:
Patrick Mucherino: 18 kills (.818), 9 digs, 1 ace, 1 block, 20 points
Carlos Santa Cruz: 12 kills (.333), 1 assist, 1 ace, 13 points
Teddy Payne: 38 assist, 6 digs
How It Happened:
After the Pioneers had a three-point lead, the Warriors went on a 6-0 run to take over. The Pioneers responded with their own 6-1 run to lead 15-13 at the media timeout. The Pios maintained their lead the rest of the match securing the 25-19 win. SHU hit an impressive .609. Patrick Mucherino and Carlos Santa Cruz each secured five kills.
The second set was more contested as the teams battled 16 ties through the set. SHU went on a 6-3 run after being tied at 19 to secure the 25-22 win. The Pioneers continued to hit well at .500 and secured 13 kills.
SHU held the lead the entirety of the third set to secure the 25-21 win.
Mucherino led the Pioneers with 18 kills hitting .818. Carlos Santa Cruz was right behind him with 12 kills and hit .333. Teddy Payne had a big night with 38 assists and 6 digs.
Up Next:
The Pioneers head to Merrimack tomorrow for a 5:00 p.m. start.
Team Stats
Merri
SH
Kills
33
45
Errors
8
7
Attempts
72
71
Hitting %
.347
.535
Points
41.0
52.0
Assists
30
42
Aces
6
5
Blocks
2
2
Game Leaders
Kills
18
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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