HOBOKEN, N.J. (February 4, 2016) – After sweeping the Clash at Kean tournament last weekend, the No. 7 Stevens Institute of Technology men's volleyball team is back in action Friday night, taking on Division I Sacred Heart University.

MATCH INFO
The Ducks will travel to Fairfield, Conn. to take on the Pioneers, with first serve scheduled for 7p.m.

CLASH AT KEAN RECAP    
Stevens went a perfect 3-0 at the second annual tournament at Kean University, dropping only one set. They defeated Marymount University 3-1, Rivier College 3-0 and Lasell College 3-0.

SCOUTING THE PIONEERS
Sacred Heart is currently 0-6 on the year so far, and are coming off a loss to fellow United Volleyball Conference member SUNY-New Paltz last Wednesday. Junior Chris Delucie leads the Pioneers with 65 kills while Eduardo Zardo has dished out 167 assists.

RETURN TO FORM
After missing a majority of last season with an injury, junior Gabe Shankweiler has returned to the 2014 form where he was UVC Rookie of the Year. Through 13 sets, Shankweiler is tied for the team lead with 41 kills and is second with six service aces.

THREE HEADED MIDDLE MACHINE
Senior Etan Bennett, junior Jordan Stuart and sophomore Thomas Burrell have all contributed at least 21 kills from the middle spot this year. Bennett has also seen time as an opposite, and the three have combined for 67 kills and 31.0 total blocks.

ACES WILD
Senior Tim Ferriter leads the club with seven service aces, and is third with 26 kills.

BLOCK PARTY
The Ducks hold a 38.0-23.0 edge over their opponents in total blocks through the five matches this year.

SETTING THE TONE
Junior Scott Russell was named to the All-Tournament team at the Clash last weekend, handing out 81 assists in eight sets while only committing five errors. Russell leads the team with 122 assists this year.

CAN'T MAKE IT?
Live stats and a full recap will be posted on stevensducks.com

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