NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – Men's Volleyball played their first of two matches out east Monday. They took on the SUNY New Paltz Hawks. The Hawks (19-5), ranked #8 in the latest AVCA poll, won an offensive showcase against the Eagles (7-11).
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- While the squads exchanged small leads early, three unanswered from SUNY New Paltz had the hosts ahead 16-12. A later 4-1 rally pushed the Hawks ahead 21-15 as they never looked back.
 
- SUNY New Paltz carried momentum into the second frame, opening things up on a 4-1 run. Edgewood University had the wind at their backs late, a 6-1 rally pulling them within 18-17. Back-to-back points would help the Hawks find breathing room on route to a 2-0 lead in the match.
 
- After exchanging several small runs early, the two teams found themselves tied up 10-10 as the Eagles looked to stay alive in the match. A 4-0 rally propelled SUNY New Paltz up 16-12, but a 6-2 reply from Edgewood University had the teams settled back into an 18-18 tie. Three in a row from the Eagles late put them ahead 22-20. The Hawks would not be denied, their defense propelling a 5-0 burst to close the set and match.
 
- SUNY New Paltz won the hitting battle .313-to-.268 and had an 8-to-2 edge in aces. Edgewood University posted a 9-to-1 advantage in blocks.
 
- Oakley Griggs and Cade Schueller had 10 kills apiece.
 
- Ethan Hoffert posted 26 assists while Owen Hartjes held down the fort at the net with six blocks.
 
- Matt Teplansky was a key difference maker for the Hawks with 14 kills and four aces.
 
- Matt Maruza anchored a high-flying SUNY New Paltz offense with 34 assists.
 
UP NEXT
The Eagles will take on the Kean Cougars tomorrow as they wrap up their Spring Break trip. First serve is scheduled for 5:00 Eastern time in Union, N.J.