BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville fell to FDU in straight sets, 0-3, at Saints Center Gym on Friday night. Despite the loss, D'Youville showcased a strong effort in the second and third sets, scoring 22 points in each.
D'Youville began the first set with a balanced attack, highlighted by a kill from
Jaden Webster (Rockford, Ill. / Guilford) and an assist by
Andrew Haber (Whitby, Ontario / Brooklin) to tie the score early at 1-1. They maintained a close contest, with
Ethan Robinson (Scarborough, Ontario / Neil McNeil) contributing key kills, including two consecutive points late in the set to narrow the gap to 23-21. Despite a spirited late rally, D'Youville faced challenges from the Knights' defense and service pressure, ultimately concluding the set trailing 25-21.
D'Youville initiated a late rally in the second set, narrowing the Knights' lead with crucial plays by
Ethan Robinson and
Ty Parker (Syracuse, N.Y. / Jamesville-Dewitt), both contributing multiple kills. Despite this effort, FDU maintained pressure, capitalizing on service errors by D'Youville to regain momentum. The set concluded with the Knights taking it 25-22.
In the third set, D'Youville's momentum was initially bolstered by a series of effective kills, including contributions from
Ty Parker and
Ethan Robinson, each set up by
Andrew Haber. The team's efforts kept them competitive, narrowing the gap with the Knights through consistent scoring opportunities. However, despite D'Youville's resilience and forcing multiple service errors from the Knights, they were unable to capitalize enough to overcome the opposition's offense. The set concluded with the Knights securing a 25-22 win, bringing the match to an end.
Ethan Robinson led the way for D'Youville, recording 13 kills and eight digs, contributing significantly to their overall performance. Haber provided a strong setting game with 26 assists and added five digs. Parker was effective on the offensive end with nine kills and contributed two service aces. Webster bolstered the defense with three block assists, adding depth to the team's blocking efforts.
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Looking ahead, D'Youville will face off against again the Knights on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. in the Saints Center Gym.
