BROOKLYN, N.Y. — D'Youville (2-24, 0-12 NEC) fell to Long Island University (14-14, 6-6 NEC) in straight sets on Saturday at the Steinberg Wellness Center, with scores of 11-25, 18-25, 19-25. Despite the loss, D'Youville recorded 21 assists and 24 digs in the match.

D'Youville opened the match with a determined start but faced an early challenge from the Sharks. Daniel Seymour's (Belmore, N.Y. / John F. Kennedy) kill, assisted by Peyton Planz (Pittsburgh, Pa. / Shaler Area), leveled the score at 1-1, highlighting a promising offensive start for the visitors. Despite a powerful kill from Ty Parker (Syracuse, N.Y. / Jamesville-Dewitt) at 4-3 and a block by Ethan Robinson (Scarborough, Ontario / Neil McNeil) and Seymour to close the gap to 7-8, D'Youville struggled to maintain momentum amidst attack errors and a strong defensive response from the Sharks.

The opposition capitalized on D'Youville's errors to build a lead that continued to widen. Parker managed another kill at 17-9, showcasing individual efforts to keep D'Youville competitive. However, consistent errors and the Sharks' solid blocking led to a 25-11 conclusion to the set in favor of the home team.

D'Youville encountered a challenging stretch in the second set as the Sharks established a significant lead, highlighted by a sequence of kills. However, D'Youville responded with key plays, including a kill by Samuel Pizarro-Amaya (Seattle, Wash. / Shoreline) and a block by Jaden Webster (Rockford, Ill. / Guilford), which narrowed the gap temporarily. Isaiah Tinsley (Holmdel, N.J. / Marlboro) and Deeraj Varma (Gaithersburg, Md. / Quince Orchard) contributed with a service ace and kills, but despite these efforts, the set concluded with the Sharks ahead 25-18.

D'Youville showed resilience in the third set, with Robinson and Parker each contributing key kills. D'Youville briefly took a lead at 3-1, capitalizing on an attack error and a bad set. Despite this, the Sharks responded strongly, regaining the lead and extending it to 14-9, powered by Kale Spencer's offensive efforts.

D'Youville narrowed the gap to 14-12 through errors from the Sharks and another kill from Robinson but struggled to maintain momentum. Parker's service ace brought D'Youville closer at 21-17, yet a series of attack errors hindered its rally. The set concluded with the Sharks securing a 25-19 victory, ending the match.

Peyton Planz led D'Youville with seven assists, showcasing his playmaking capabilities on the court. Parker contributed offensively with five kills and added one service ace, enhancing the team's scoring opportunities. Seymour was effective at the net, recording three kills and two block assists, providing a defensive presence. Additionally, Robinson supported the defense with three digs and two block assists, solidifying the team's efforts.