UNION, N.J. (3/22/23) – Chris Mitchell and Rajheem Meulens both of those tallied double-digit kills as the Kean College men’s volleyball staff dropped a Continental Volleyball Convention and a New Jersey Athletic Conference match to #15 Rutgers-Newark, 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Daniel Quay totaled 16 kills for the Scarlet Raiders who strengthen to 10-5 general, 3- in the NJAC, and 3-1 in the CVC. Mitchell notched 14 kills and 6 digs for the Cougars who fall to 11-9 over-all, -3 in the NJAC, and 2-2 in the CVC.
Initial Set
- Kean received 25-19.
- The Cougars hit a .179 proportion though keeping Newark to a -.032 share.
- There have been 9 ties and one direct improve.
- Kean traded points back again and forth right until a 5-2 run shut it out.
- Mitchell notched a kill and an ace throughout the operate.
Second Set
- Kean received 25-20.
- The Cougars posted a .000 hitting percentage though keeping Newark to a -.097 proportion.
- There were 5 ties and 1 lead alter.
- Just after investing details to begin, Kean broke issues open up with an 11-4 operate that pushed the edge to 23-15.
- Mitchell and Meulens put together for 9 kills.
Third Set
- Newark won 26-24.
- The Scarlet Raiders hit .156, when compared to a .097 percentage for the Cougars.
- There ended up nine ties and seven guide modifications.
- Neither side held larger than a two-position lead through.
- Kean arrived at established position with a two-position lead just before Newark scored the final 4 points to quit the sweep
- A Quay ace that just produced it around place the momentum in favor of Newark down the stretch.
Fourth Set
- Newark received 25-24.
- Newark posted a .314 proportion, in comparison to a .259 proportion for Kean.
- The Cougars opened with an 11-4 run right before the Scarlet Raiders answered with a 10-6 run to slash their deficit to 17-16.
- Tied 22-22, Newark shut with a 3-1 operate that bundled three straight kills.
Fifth Set
- Newark won 15-10.
- Newark hit a match-higher .500 although holding Kean to a .-154 percentage.
- The Scarlet Raiders jumped out to a 9-4 advantage and did not appear back again as they captured the 2023 NJAC Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Inside the Box
Head Mentor Bez Arslani and the Cougars will return to action on Friday, Mar. 24th, web hosting the Falcons of Concordia-University Wisconsin for Senior Evening at 5:00 p.m.
