The Mounties faced a strong Randolph squad that entered the match undefeated and set the tone early. Randolph used efficient attacking to take the opening set 25-12, hitting .471 in the frame, while Mount Aloysius worked to find its offensive rhythm. Despite the early deficit, the Mounties showed improved play in the second set, tightening things defensively and reducing errors, but Randolph maintained control with a 25-13 win.

Mount Aloysius continued to battle in the third set, producing its best stretch of the match offensively and pushing Randolph more consistently in rallies. The Mounties stayed competitive behind steady contributions at the net, but Randolph closed out the sweep with a 25-16 victory.

Sophomore Zach Rosenwald (Pittsburgh, Pa., Shaler) led Mount Aloysius with seven kills and added four digs, while senior Connor O'Mealia (Rochester, N.Y., Churchville) chipped in five kills and five assists. Sophomore Brady Diegelman (Pittsburgh, Pa., Shaler Area) was active all around, recording eight assists and a team-high three blocks, helping the Mounties generate momentum in stretches.

The match served as game one of the Randolph College Tri-Match for Mount Aloysius, who continued play later in the day with their final contest against nationally ranked No. 4 Southern Virginia.

Game 2: 

Mount Aloysius closed out play at the Randolph College Tri-Match with a 3-0 loss to nationally ranked No. 4 Southern Virginia on Saturday afternoon at Frances and Don Giles Gymnasium.

The Mounties were tested by one of the top teams in the country, as Southern Virginia set the tempo early with efficient attacking and strong serving pressure. The Knights claimed the opening set 25-15, hitting over .300 while limiting Mount Aloysius to just three kills in the frame.

Southern Virginia continued it's control in the second set, posting a .522 hitting percentage and pulling away to a 25-18 win. Despite longer rallies and improved defensive stretches from the Mounties, the Knights capitalized on errors and consistently converted at the net.

The Mounties put together their strongest stretch of the day in the third set, generating better balance offensively and extending points defensively. Mount Aloysius limited Southern Virginia to its lowest hitting percentage of the match in the final frame before the Knights closed out the sweep with a 25-15 victory.

Diegelman paced Mount Aloysius with four kills and two blocks, while Connor O'Mealia added three kills and a team-high five assists. Freshman Bryson Brooks (Martinsburg, Pa., Central)led the Mounties defensively with four digs as the Mounties gained valuable experience against elite competition.

Next Up:

The Mounties (0-3), will head to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on Tuesday for a matchup with the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes (2-1). First serve will be at 7 PM in the Metheny Fieldhouse.

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