Saint Francis Men's Volleyball is gearing up to face LIU in the NEC semifinals, marking the 12th matchup since 2022, with the Red Flash leading the series 8-3. This season, the teams split their encounters, and both have played closely contested matches, often going to four or five sets. The Sharks enter with a 14-14 record, looking to improve upon last year's success.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Francis leads the all-time series against LIU 8-3.
  • LIU's Kale Spencer has 313 kills, while teammate Ike Vernon has 310 kills this season.
State of Play
  • Saint Francis aims to secure a spot in the NEC Championship Game with a win against LIU.
  • The Red Flash were tied for first in the NEC Preseason Poll and are riding on strong performances from their returning players.
What's Next

Should Saint Francis win, they will advance to face either UMES or FDU in the championship match on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Red Flash must leverage their strong roster and previous success against LIU to secure their place in the NEC finals, utilizing key players like Brady Stump and Nathan Zini to capitalize on scoring opportunities.