(CHESTER, Pa.) – In the first of two meetings this week, the Wilson men's volleyball team was upended by hosting Widener on Tuesday evening 3-0. The two teams will face off against each other again this Saturday.
The Basics
Score: Wilson 0, Widener 3 (25-18, 25-15, 25-22)
Venue: Schwartz Center
Records: Wilson 1-3, Widener 9-6
How It Happened
- The Pride jumped out to an early 7-2 lead before the Phoenix strung together with three consecutive points highlighted by an ace from Jonathan Minnick to get back into the set. However, Widener answered with five of the next six points to regain control of the momentum. Another three-point rally capped by a Saria Alshaikhali ace put the score at 16-12, but Wilson was unable to get any closer than four the rest of the way.
- In the second set, Wilson was even through the first 14 points, and trailed just 13-11 midway through the set, but Widener got stronger as the set went on and put together a 6-0 run down the stretch en route to a 2-0 lead.
- Widener kept the momentum going and got off to a fast start in the third, but Wilson responded with a 9-1 run to take a 10-6 lead with Xavier Webber leading the way with a pair of kills. Wilson led as late as 18-16 and was tied as late as 20-20, but Widener scored the next three points afterwards and remained in front for the win.
Inside The Numbers
- Webber paced the offense with five kills while Wyatt Tribett followed with four. Minnick set up the attack with 11 assists.
- Minnick also led the team with two aces on the evening. Alshaikhali and Webber both added one.
- DefensivelyWebber also led the team with five digs. Noah Wickenheiser added four, and Minnick picked up three.
- Up front Jacob McCoy and Webber both played well with two blocks each.
Up Next
While the two teams will square off again later in the week, the Phoenix will compete again before that. They'll host Wilkes on Thursday with a first serve time of 7 p.m.
