Podgorny Named to All-Tournament Team
SPRINGFIELD, OH. –
Michael Podgorny posted his first double-digit kill day but the Hilbert College men's volleyball team battled to a 3-set loss to Southern Va. University this afternoon at the second day of the Jim Coleman Invitational hosted by Wittenberg University.
Hilbert played to a 25-15 opening set before they challenged the Knights in a 25-21 match. The Hawks fell in the final set, 25-12 to close the weekend at 0-3.
Hilbert collected 17 kills today off 95 attempts and earned 36 digs while scoring points off four service aces.
Podgorny posted 11 kills and was credited with 13 digs defensively today. For his efforts over the weekend, he was named to the All-Tournament team.
Nicholas Rice quarterbacked the offense with 11 assists and
Adam Heftka earned a pair of the Hilbert service aces.
Nathaniel Hyman earned the Hawks solo block on the day and
Anthony Pellicano chipped in seven digs.
Hilbert returns to action this week when they travel to the lower westside of Buffalo for their first Buffalo Cup and NEAC contest of the season. The Spartans will provide live stats and video of the game for those who cannot attend the 7pm January 24th game.
