DUE WEST, SC — Erskine avenged their early five set loss to the Barry men's volleyball team, taking this match from their own home court in straight sets.
Final: Erskine 3, Barry 0
Records: Erskine (2-2), Barry (3-7)
All-Time Series: Series tied 1-1
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Set One - Erskine opened on a 5-1 run to take the first lead. Half of the point Barry scored were off on Erskine errors. The Flying Fleet scored 11 kills while limiting to two errors, hitting .333. | Erskine 25, Barry 16
- Set Two - It was a closer set, Barry tried to rally in the end with four straight but were unable to overcome the six point deficit. Erskien led in kills 11-8 in the set. | Erskine 25, Barry 21
- Set Three - Barry fought hard to stay in this set as service aces from João Piazza Baumgartem help knot it up at nine-all. Then a 6-1 run from Erskine held the rest of the set. Another high offensive set for the Flying Fleet helped secure the match. | Erskine 25, Barry 17
NOTEWORTHY:
- This is the lowest amount of kills for the Bucs this season with 19.
- Barry ked in blocks 7-5. Erskine led in every other statistical category.
- True Bauer led the match in kills with 12 from Erskine.
UP NEXT:
The Bucs will conclude their road stint with a midweek trip up to Lake Wales to play NAIA opponent Warner on Thursday, February 6.