HAMBURG, N.Y. – Tanner Makowski and Michael Podgorny shared game-high kill honors tonight, but the Medaille College men's volleyball team captured a 3-0 NEAC and Buffalo Cup victory against Hilbert in the Hafner Recreation Center.

Makowski finished with 10 kills and only three hitting errors, his strongest game at the net since returning to action a few weeks ago. Podgorny added 10 kills and two service aces while Adam Heftka assisted on 30 kills for the Hawks.

Podgorny, Makowski and Heftka combined for 21 of Hilbert's 27 digs.  Podgorny led with eight digs and one touch separated Makowski (7) and Heftka (6).

Kurtis Maloney produced good numbers with six kills (18 attempts) and four digs.

Hilbert found themselves in a 7-0 hole to start the match, but they responded and closed the gap to two points (7-5) before the Mavericks extended their lead again. Medaille took the opening set 25-18, the exact spread at the start of the set.

Hilbert closed the second set 13 kills, but suffered a 25-20 defeat.

The Hawks built a 16-11 lead midway through the third set.  Hilbert earned three points in that stretch with Yannic Sandy at the service line.  Medaille crept back and force a 20-20 tie before Hilbert matched the score again at 22-22.  The visitors corralled three straight points for the 25-22 victory.

The men's volleyball program has a busy weekend hosting five other NEAC teams.  Play begins on Friday and continues through to Saturday night with nine total matches.  Joining the Hawks on March 24 will be Penn State Altoona (4pm), Medaille will battle Wilson College at 6pm and then D'Youville will challenge Lancaster Bible at 8pm.   Play resumes March 25 at 9 am.  

Follow this link for the NEAC Crossover Weekend schedule.