The Eagles Secured 2 wins in Tri-Match Against Jamestown & Oakland

Oakland City, IN. - The Reinhardt men's volleyball team played in thier last regular-season games before heading to the AAC Tournament. RU played in a trimatch on Saturday, where Reinhardt won both games 3-1 over Jamestown & Oakland City.

RU vs. Jamestown

The match commenced challengingly for the Eagles as they lost the first set 15-25. However, they quickly turned the tide by winning the subsequent sets 25-20, 25-23, and 25-22. This comeback highlighted the team's tenacity and ability to perform under pressure.

Key performances came from Jakub Aniolczyk and Gabriel Gutierrez, each contributing 15 kills, followed by Andrea Forcina with 10 kills. The blocking efforts were led by Christian De Leon with an impressive count of 10, reinforcing the defense alongside Aniolczyk and Forcina who contributed to the blocking front. Digs were notably made by Alex Sanchez, accumulating 14, and complemented by efforts from Bruno Dewes and Gutierrez. The aces came from Aniolczyk, Forcina, and Sanchez, adding to the team's dynamic offensive game.

Bruno Dewes was exceptional in setting up plays, leading with 27 assists. Support was also seen from Ethan Keung, Sanchez, Gutierrez, and Forcina, who collectively orchestrated the offense leading to the Eagles' triumph. 

RU vs. Oakland City

From the onset, the Eagles faced a tough challenge, dropping the first set 19-25. However, demonstrating unmatched resolve, they bounced back brilliantly to claim the next three sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-22). Notably, Gabriel Gutierrez led the charge with a stunning 12 kills, followed closely by Jakub Aniolczyk and Andrea Forcina, who both notched 9 kills apiece.

The defensive efforts were equally impressive, with Christian De Leon making a notable impact by securing 4 blocks. Forcina and Aniolczyk also contributed significantly to the defensive game, which was key in turning the tide in favor of Reinhardt. Serving and assists were critical components of the Eagles' strategy, with Forcina and Aniolczyk delivering 3 aces each, complemented by Bruno Dewes's outstanding provision of 18 assists.

Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to face Warner University on Thursday, April 17th, at the AAC Tournament quarterfinals in Kingsport, TN. With a current record of 21 wins against 5 losses, the Eagles are determined to continue their success and further their championship aspirations.