IMMACULATA, Pa. - The Immaculata University men's volleyball team was unable to climb out of an early deficit in the middle game of the Mighty Macs' current three-game homestand, as the hosts fell to visiting Southern Virginia in Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) action, 3-0. Garrett Pepper led the Macs on the court with six kills while Donte Ramos recorded a team-high eight assists in the effort.

HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Mighty Macs were able to stay within three points in the early stages of the first set, but an 8-0 Knight run put the visitors out in front by ten, before a later 9-0 run vaulted Southern Virginia to the 25-7 first set victory.
-Pepper and Bryce Wiltbank each logged kills in the second set for the Macs, but a strong Southern Virginia offensive attack resulted in a 25-8, second-set victory.
-Pepper continued his solid play into the third set with three kills in the frame to go along with a Wiltbank service ace, but the Knights were able to close out the match with a 25-10 win in the third set.

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
-Kills: Pepper 6, Wiltbank 2, Ramos
-Aces: Wiltbank
-Assists: Ramos 8, Masino 2
-Digs: Ramos/Pepper 2, Lynn

UP NEXT
Immaculata (0-5) faces a quick turnaround as the Macs host CVC foe Eastern Mennonite Saturday at 7 p.m. from Alumnae Hall