Men’s Volleyball Downs Russell Sage In NEVC Season Opener, 3-1

BEVERLY, Mass. — The Endicott men's volleyball team defeated Russell Sage, 3-1, by scores of 25-13, 25-17, 21-25, and 25-14 on Friday night in conference action at MacDonald Gymnasium.

Jake Laborde (Brookline, N.H.) powered the Gulls with a match-high 16 kills (.481), four digs, three blocks (one solo), and two service aces.

Corey Klass Jr. (Beverly, Mass.) contributed 12 kills (.476), three digs, three block assists, and a match-high five service aces to the victory, while Aidan Iacovelli (South Windsor, Conn.) chipped in with 12 kills and seven digs.

Matty Tiernan (Bradford, R.I.) facilitated the offense via a match-high 46 assists.

Thomas Matchett (North Smithfield, R.I.) and Dan Battista (Bethlehem, N.Y.) highlighted the defense with match-highs for block assists (6) and digs (9).

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Tonight's match only featured 10 ties (1-7-2-0) and three lead changes (0-3-0-0).
• Endicott leads the all-time series, 7-0 (all previous matches were sweeps).
• Tiernan has dished out 40 or more assists in three matches this season.
• Laborde (19-for-19) and Iacovelli (22-for-22) were perfect on serve-receive.
• The Gulls close out the month of February with a 4-1 record.

WHAT'S NEXT

Endicott (5-7, 1-0 NEVC) hosts Bard tomorrow at 12 PM. Russell Sage (5-16, 0-2 NEVC) visits Rivier tomorrow at 12 PM. 

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(Photo Credit - Mazzie Hinsdale '25)