WILKES-BARRE, Pa.- The Immaculata men's volleyball team dropped its regular-season finale to Wilkes University 3-0 (22-25, 18-25, 21-25) on the road in non-conference play on Wednesday evening.
 
With the loss, Immaculata concludes the regular season 6-10 overall, and they were 5-3 in the United East Conference, which has earned them the fourth seed in the UEC Tournament. Wilkes improves to 12-15 overall, and they are 0-7 in the Landmark Conference.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST WILKES

• The Mighty Macs battled early, keeping the opening set tight and trailing by just a few points late, but Wilkes used a strong service run to close out the frame. Immaculata recorded six kills in the set, with Josh McGurl leading the attack, but the Colonels capitalized on key errors to take a 1-0 lead.
• In the second set, Wilkes gained momentum behind an efficient offensive performance, hitting .200 as a team. Immaculata stayed within striking distance midway through the set, but the Colonels pulled away late once again, using consistent serving pressure to force the Macs out of system and claim a 25-18 win.
• The third set saw Immaculata show renewed energy, matching Wilkes point-for-point through much of the frame. McGurl continued to pace the offense, while Luke Dortenzo distributed the attack effectively. Despite the improved effort, Wilkes used a balanced offensive attack and timely runs to secure the sweep with a 25-21 victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• McGurl led Immaculata with nine kills, adding seven digs and three blocks in a strong all-around performance.
• Dortenzo finished with 15 assists and five digs.
• Brandon Lieberman contributed four kills and two service aces.

 
UP NEXT
 
The Immaculata men's volleyball team will be back in action on Thursday evening at Alumnae Hall, when they host #5 seed Gallaudet in the United East Conference Tournament First Round at 7 p.m. This will be the first postseason appearance in program history for the Immaculata men's volleyball team, in their first year as members of the United East Conference.