Christian Lee
Christian Lee (right) against Neumann, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Men's Volleyball

Men’s Volleyball Faces Cairn Highlanders in Second Leg of Back-to-Back

Men's Volleyball vs. Cairn
Wednesday, March 25 | 7 p.m.
Mason Activity Center | Langhorne, Pa.

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WHAT TO KNOW
  • Immaculata (6-6, 5-1 UEC) is back in action after a five-set win over Valley Forge on Tuesday night. With the win, the Mighty Macs clinched a playoff spot in their first season in the United East Conference.
  • The Cairn University Highlanders (8-19, 3-3 UEC) were swept by Wilson on Monday on the road.
SERIES HISTORY
  • Cairn has a 4-1 record over Immaculata in five all-time matchups. The lone Mighty Macs win was a home victory on Feb. 4, 2025.
LAST MEETING
  • The last time Immaculata and Cairn played each other was on March 4, 2025. The Highlanders won 3-0 on their home court.
  • Josh McGurl led Immaculata with 13 kills.
  • Joe Martell's 28 assists paced the offense.
  • Nate Bailey contributed three assisted blocks.
  • Matthew Pfister had 10 digs.
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Josh McGurl is at the top of the Mighty Macs' box score with 96 kills. Noah Zunski is in second at 94.
  • Luke Dortenzo passed the 300-assist mark on Tuesday and now sits at 304. He also has 20 aces.
    • Dortenzo is fifth in single-season assists in Immaculata men's volleyball history.
    • He is tied for sixth with Martell in single-season aces.
  • J.P. Farrelly leads the back row with 102 digs.
  • Bailey and Jordan Brown each have 19 blocks (five solo, 14 assisted for Bailey; six solo, 13 assisted for Brown).
    • Bailey is now fifth in single-season men's volleyball history for assisted blocks.
SCOUTING CAIRN
  • Sam Poirier is the Highlanders' main offensive option with 309 kills and 30 aces.
  • Josh Adler sits at 700 assists.
  • Three Highlanders have at least 100 digs: Poirier (163), Adler (123), and Josiah Wolf (117).
  • Justin Panaia has a team-best 31 blocks (six solo, 25 assisted).
UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs get a rematch from earlier this season against the Ramapo College Roadrunners. Game time in Mahwah, N.J. will be on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Joe Martell

#13 Joe Martell

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5' 10"
Fifth Year
Matthew Pfister

#10 Matthew Pfister

L/DS
5' 10"
Senior
Nate Bailey

#12 Nate Bailey

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6' 5"
Sophomore
Jordan Brown

#6 Jordan Brown

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6' 5"
Sophomore
Josh McGurl

#9 Josh McGurl

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6' 4"
Junior
Noah Zunski

#11 Noah Zunski

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5' 9"
Sophomore
Luke Dortenzo

#3 Luke Dortenzo

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5' 11"
Freshman
J.P. Farrelly

#10 J.P. Farrelly

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6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Joe Martell

#13 Joe Martell

5' 10"
Fifth Year
S
Matthew Pfister

#10 Matthew Pfister

5' 10"
Senior
L/DS
Nate Bailey

#12 Nate Bailey

6' 5"
Sophomore
M
Jordan Brown

#6 Jordan Brown

6' 5"
Sophomore
M
Josh McGurl

#9 Josh McGurl

6' 4"
Junior
OH
Noah Zunski

#11 Noah Zunski

5' 9"
Sophomore
O
Luke Dortenzo

#3 Luke Dortenzo

5' 11"
Freshman
S
J.P. Farrelly

#10 J.P. Farrelly

6' 0"
Sophomore
L