CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men’s volleyball team powered through to a decisive 3-0 victory against Sacred Heart University, improving their record to 4-5 overall and 2-1 in EIVA play.
Match Overview
Right from the start, Harvard took charge with a quick 6-2 lead. They kept the pressure on, finishing the first set strong with a score of 25-17. The team’s solid performance made it clear they’d be hard to stop.
In the second set, the Crimson continued their dominance. They scored the first three points and quickly stretched the lead to 10-1. With strong defense, Harvard limited Sacred Heart to just nine points, closing the set 25-9.
The third set followed a similar pattern. Harvard maintained a strong lead, winning 25-15 to complete the sweep.
Key Players
Several players stood out during the match:
– **Logan Shepherd** led with 11 kills, while **Sawyer Nichols** contributed 10.
– The team boasted an impressive hitting percentage of .354, a remarkable contrast to Sacred Heart’s negative .024.
**James Bardin** was pivotal, leading in assists (24) and also contributing with four aces, three blocks, and eight digs. **Owen Fanning** led the defense with six blocks, and the team totaled an impressive 12 blocks overall.
Additionally, four Crimson players recorded over seven digs, showcasing their defensive strength.
Next Game
Harvard will face Sacred Heart University again tomorrow at 2:00 PM, airing on ESPN+, as they continue their EIVA campaign.
