Waleska, GA. - In a compelling showdown at thier home-base, the Reinhardt University Eagles men's volleyball team secured a commanding 3-0 win against the Talladega College Tornadoes on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles, who are now boasting an impressive record of 11-2, showed form and finesse in this regular-season matchup, shutting out the Tornadoes in straight sets.
The Eagles' triumph was paced by standout performances from Jakub Aniolczyk, Gabriel Gutierrez, and Decklan Fongbemi. Jakub Aniolczyk led with a team-high 11 kills, closely supported by Gabriel Gutierrez with 8 kills and Decklan Fongbemi, who also made significant contributions with 6 kills and capped off his performance with 6 blocks, making him a critical defensive asset during the game.
Each set was fiercely contested, with Reinhardt barely edging out Talladega 25-23 in the first set. The Eagles found their stride in the second set, dominating with a 25-13 win before narrowly clinching the third set 25-22.
Defensively, the Eagles were just as potent. Alex Sanchez not only contributed 9 digs but also added 3 aces to his tally, proving vital in both defense and serve. Bruno Dewes orchestrated the offense with 27 assists and added one ace to his all-round display.
Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to face Kings University away on Friday, March 7th at 4pm, as they continue their campaign with the aim of extending their winning streak and improving their already stellar season record.
