Friday, January 31
7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
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Dominican University of New York
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Sacred Heart
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Photo by: Daniel Boye
Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Dominican for Third Straight Win
1/31/2025 8:52:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
Mandic led the Pios with 13 kills
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart men's volleyball team defeated Dominican University (N.Y.) on Friday night, 3-0, improving their record to 3-0. Sophomore Aleksa Mandic led SHU with 13 kills hitting .867.
Records:
SHU: 3-0 (EIVA 0-0)
Dominican (NY): 1-3 (ECC 0-0)
Top Performers:
Aleksa Mandic: 13 kills (.867), 9 digs
Petr Beranek: 6 kills (.250), 4 blocks, 7 digs
How It Happened:
The Pioneers controlled the action in the first set, securing a convincing 25-15 victory. SHU won the first four points before building its advantage to seven by 13-6. The Pios led by as much as 10 in the frame, 24-14, on their way to a 1-0 advantage.
The Pioneers traded leads with the Chargers early in the second, but SHU pulled away on a 10-2 run to lead 15-8 at the media. The teams saw equal back-and-forth after the media, but SHU ultimately took the second 25-16.
Pioneers dominated the third securing the 25-18 victory.
Up Next:
The Pioneers will face Merrimack Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Pitt Center.
Records:
SHU: 3-0 (EIVA 0-0)
Dominican (NY): 1-3 (ECC 0-0)
Top Performers:
Aleksa Mandic: 13 kills (.867), 9 digs
Petr Beranek: 6 kills (.250), 4 blocks, 7 digs
How It Happened:
The Pioneers controlled the action in the first set, securing a convincing 25-15 victory. SHU won the first four points before building its advantage to seven by 13-6. The Pios led by as much as 10 in the frame, 24-14, on their way to a 1-0 advantage.
The Pioneers traded leads with the Chargers early in the second, but SHU pulled away on a 10-2 run to lead 15-8 at the media. The teams saw equal back-and-forth after the media, but SHU ultimately took the second 25-16.
Pioneers dominated the third securing the 25-18 victory.
Up Next:
The Pioneers will face Merrimack Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Pitt Center.
Team Stats
DOM
SH
Kills
23
33
Errors
20
8
Attempts
85
70
Hitting %
.035
.357
Points
26.0
48.0
Assists
22
31
Aces
1
7
Blocks
2
8
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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