MADISON- Men's Volleyball returned to action at the Todd Wehr Edgedome Tuesday looking to get on the right track. They faced off with the Viterbo V-Hawks in a non-conference tilt. The Eagles (2-6) had one of their best offensive showings of the young season in a 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-21) sweep of the V-Hawks (1-8).
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Four unanswered from Viterbo early had Edgewood College trailing 6-3, but the Eagles evened things out on a 5-2 reply. After Edgewood College trailed 10-8, they found another gear on offense with five kills and an ace boosting a 10-2 rally to flip momentum in their favor as they pushed to a 1-0 lead in the match.
 
- After starting off the second set ahead 5-2, the Eagles poured it on with a 7-2 burst to build a commanding 13-7 lead. A 5-2 rally late in the frame pulled the V-Hawks within 19-17. Edgewood College pushed the second frame in their favor with a 5-1 sprint.
 
- Three blocks in the early serves of the third set kept momentum squarely in the Eagles' favor as they built up a 15-7 advantage. Viterbo ground down the edge on a 12-6 stretch, closing within 22-20 late. Edgewood College closed the door on the set and match on a 3-1 run.
 

We caught up with Jack Keesling after @edgewoodmvb swept Viterbo at the Edgedome! pic.twitter.com/tmzGR0bUL5

— Edgewood Eagles (@edgewoodeagles) February 12, 2025

 
- The Eagles had advantages in hitting percentage (.346-to-.101), aces (8-to-4), and blocks (9-to-4).
 
- 10 Edgewood College players earned kills in the victory. Jack Keesling had an impressive evening, posting 10 kills on 17 attempts with one error for a .529 hitting percentage, as well as three aces and two blocks
 

 
- Gavin Patterson earned seven kills, three aces, and three blocks.
 
- Owen Hartjes swung for five kills on nine attempts with no errors. He also tallied three blocks.
 
- Will Gehrke anchored a high-flying offense with 27 assists.
 
- Kevin Nettesheim and Bryce Wrobel each had three blocks.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Keeling's 10 kills, three aces, and two blocks were all personal bests.
 
- As a team the .346 hitting percentage, nine blocks, and eight aces were all highs for the season.
 
UP NEXT
The Eagles will hit the road next Tuesday as they continue nonconference action. They'll battle with Maranatha Baptist in Waterson, Wis. with first serve scheduled for 7:00 p.m.