Box Score

Langhorne, PA - Philadelphia Biblical University's men's volleyball team had their home opener tonight against Baruch College.

The crowd of 150 strong was on hand, with the student-section making their presence known with their white shirts and constant noise, to watch the Crimson Eagles play their first match of the season at home after starting the season with 6 straight road games.

In a very close match, PBU dropped a tough one 1-3.

The Crimson Eagles started off well taking the first set. They were certainly made to earn it though. Down 19-22, PBU rallied back with a 7-2 run to take the opening act 26-24. However, you can only come from behind so many times. The 2nd set saw neither team able to break away but Baruch was able to hold on at the end to even things up at 1 a piece, with a 23-25 win.

The third stanza saw Baruch jump out to an early lead and looked all over the Crimson Eagles, leading halfway through the set 13-9 and then 16-10. PBU would close the gap, but it was too little, too late as Baruch took the 3rd set 25-19.

PBU looked sure to even things up and force a 5th set when they jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the 4th set. But give Baruch credit, they didn't let the match slip away and slowly chipped away at the PBU lead, eventually knotting the score up at 17-17. They would then go on a 6-2 run to create a 23-19 lead, a score similar to the first set which saw PBU comeback for the win. This time Baruch held on for the set and the overall win.

PBU's junior outside hitter Noah Prickett (Yardley, PA / Pennsbury) led all attackers with 16 kills in addition to 13 digs in a strong performance. Local boy, Ethan Mawhinney (Langhorne, PA / Neshaminy) also had a strong showing with 10 kills. Sophomore Jon Wilson (Allentown, PA / Parkland) was credited with 37 assists.

Baruch's Taylor Higgs led players with 14 digs.

The Crimson Eagles had 46 kills as a team, six more than their opponents, but committed 30 attacking errors, 14 more than their opponents.

PBU falls to 1-6. Baruch jumps to 3-2.

Next up, PBU will travel to New Paltz, NY to take part in a tri-match featuring SUNY-New Paltz and The Sage Colleges. The tri-match will take place February 4th with PBU's game at 2pm.