BROOKLYN, N.Y. — D'Youville (2-23, 0-11 NEC) fell in straight sets to Long Island University (13-14, 5-6 NEC) on Friday evening at the Steinberg Wellness Center, with scores of 25-12, 25-17, and 25-22. Despite the defeat, D'Youville managed 28 assists and recorded one service ace in the match.

The match began with D'Youville facing an early challenge as the Sharks took the first point after an attack error. Despite a steady effort, D'Youville struggled to gain momentum, highlighted by Ethan Robinson's (Scarborough, Ontario / Neil McNeil) kill at 3-5 that temporarily halted the Sharks' advance. D'Youville demonstrated resilience with a block by Daniel Seymour (Belmore, N.Y. / John F. Kennedy) and Robinson, bringing the score to 9-16, but service errors and a series of the Sharks' aces widened the gap. The set concluded with D'Youville trailing 12-25.

D'Youville's efforts in the second period were highlighted by strong performances from Luk Markwardt (Luebeck, Germany / Leibniz Gymnasium Bad Schwartau) and Andrew Haber (Whitby, Ontario / Brooklin), who collaborated effectively. Markwardt delivered multiple kills, converting crucial setups from Haber to keep the visitors competitive. Despite their efforts, D'Youville struggled with service errors, which impacted their momentum. The home team, the Sharks, capitalized on these opportunities, pulling ahead and securing a 25-17 victory in the set.

D'Youville maintained a competitive edge throughout the third period, highlighted by a series of kills from Robinson and Jaden Webster (Rockford, Ill. / Guilford), both assisted by Haber. Despite encountering service errors and blocks, they managed to keep the score tight, tying the game multiple times. However, the Sharks proved pivotal, delivering crucial points, including the final kill that secured the period for the Sharks at 25-22. The game ended with the Sharks winning the final set.

Robinson posted 10 kills and contributed two blocks over three sets, accumulating a total of 11.5 points. Haber was efficient in setting, recording 25 assists, enhancing the team's attack with a perfect hitting percentage on his single attempt. Markwardt led the team with 12 kills, adding three block assists, and finishing with 14.5 points.

Up Next

Looking ahead, D'Youville will close out the regular season with another match up against the Sharks on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m.