The Daemen University men's volleyball team faced a tough challenge on Friday night, losing 3-1 to LIU in a closely contested match. Despite outperforming LIU in total kills (46 to 45), the Wildcats struggled with errors, committing 25 attack errors compared to LIU's 13. Daemen's hitting percentage was .188, while LIU managed a .311. The defeat brings the Wildcats' overall record to 12-13 and conference play to 5-6, with a pivotal match against the Sharks scheduled for Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Daemen had 46 kills; LIU had 45 kills.
  • The Wildcats committed 25 attack errors, while LIU had only 13.
State of Play
  • Daemen secured the first set 25-22 but lost the next three sets (15-25, 23-25, 24-26).
  • Patrick Mullen was the standout player with 19 kills and a .262 hitting percentage.
What's Next

The Wildcats will face off against the Sharks in their regular-season finale tomorrow, which is critical for their conference standings and playoff potential.

Bottom Line

To turn their season around, Daemen must improve their error management and maintain offensive pressure in their upcoming match to secure a postseason spot.