Weston, M.A. - The SUNY Poly men's volleyball team completed a two game sweep against Regis College and Elms College. The Wildcats won both matches in three straight sets, which was highlighted by Joshua Slater reaching 1,000 career assists. The Wildcats are now 3-3 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
GAME 1: SUNY Poly vs Elms
The match began with Elms taking an early lead, but SUNY Poly quickly responded with a service ace from Derek Gottler. The two teams exchanged errors and kills, but the Wildcats gained momentum midway through the set, capitalizing on multiple service errors by Elms. Key contributions from Jason Aubrey and Andrew Baaki helped SUNY Poly extend their advantage. Another service ace from Gottler sealed the set for the Wildcats, 25-16.
In the second set, SUNY Poly came out strong, with early kills from Jason Aubrey and Joshua Slater. Elms responded, narrowing the gap and even briefly taking the lead at 20-21. However, after a timeout, the Wildcats regained control. Slater's setting and contributions from Aubrey and Adam Brawn propelled SUNY Poly to a 26-24 set win.
The third set saw SUNY Poly take an early 3-0 lead, thanks to a service ace from Gottler and several kills from Adam Brawn and Andrew Baaki. Elms struggled with service and attack errors, allowing the Wildcats to extend their lead. With key plays, including a service ace from Brawn and a block from Kaiden Ranger, SUNY Poly cruised to a 25-16 victory, completing the 3-0 sweep.
GAME 2: SUNY Poly vs Regis
In the first set against Regis, SUNY Poly took an early lead, capitalizing on a series of Regis attack errors. Despite strong responses from Regis, the Wildcats remained in control with solid play from Peter Gottler and Adam Brawn. SUNY Poly closed out the set 25-22.
The second set started with SUNY Poly jumping out to an early lead as Regis committed several errors. Joshua Slater made SUNY Poly history by recording his 1,000th career assist. Regis fought back with some strong kills, but the Wildcats continued to apply pressure with contributions from Brawn and Kaiden Ranger. With a service ace from Andrew Baaki and strong offense from Gottler and Aubrey, SUNY Poly clinched the second set 25-20.
The third set began with both teams exchanging errors, but SUNY Poly quickly gained momentum with a service error from Regis and kills from Slater and Gottler. Key aces from Derek Gottler and consistent play from Andrew Baaki kept the Wildcats in control. Despite a late push from Regis, SUNY Poly held their lead and won the set 25-20, completing the 3-0 sweep and securing the match victory.
