BUFFALO, N.Y. - The D'Youville Men's Volleyball team (7-6, 1-5) is coming off a big win against Thomas More University last Monday night and now gets set to host Tusculum University on Saturday night.
D'Youville University vs Tusculum University
Saturday, March 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Last Time Out
The Saints came out victorious on Monday night defeating Thomas More University 3-0 at home. With the win, the Saints returned to being above .500 overall, moving to 7-6. The Saints controlled the tempo in set one and three but found themselves in a tough fight in set two until they took the second set 27-25.
Saints Stats
- The Saints have recorded 515 kills as a team so far this season compared to 461 from opponents.
- Tymek Brzoza is currently leading the Saints offense with 102 kills.
- Randy Adorno (Bayamon, Puerto Rico / Winter Park) has recorded 387 assists to lead D'Youville this season.
- Haven Wankerl (Cross Plains, Wisc. / Middleton) leads the defense with 38.0 blocks.
What to Know About the Tusculum University Pioneers
- The Saints are 0-1 all-time against the Pioneers after falling 3-0 to them on April 22, 2022.
- Tusculum is 4-11 overall in the 2024 season and 1-3 in the SAC Conference.
- The Pioneers are coached by Bryan Buckius in his third season.
- Deklan Wingo leads the Pioneers with 183 kills and 56 digs.
- Tristan Blake has been the main setter for Tusculum this season recording 406 assists.
- Jaden Bramhall has recorded 30 blocks on the year to lead the Pioneer defense.
