REDS Open With W At Dal

(HALIFAX, NS) The UNB REDS defeated the Dalhousie Tigers 3-0 Friday to open the 2024-25 RSEQ men's volleyball season.

UNB 25-20, 25-19, and 25-19, spoiling Dal's home opener.

Dal and UNB split the first twelve points evenly, before the REDS were led on a 6-0 run to take control of the set on Lucas Maffia's (Victoria, BC) serve.

The Tigers tried to find a way back with a couple kills from second year outside Jacob Oyler (Halifax, NS), but to no avail.

UNB's great play continued in the second set, with three kills early on from outside hitter Jacob Harris (Clarenville, NL).

They held their lead for the rest of the interval, despite a couple of small runs by the Tigers. 

The third set saw a couple of lead changes before UNB began to pull away.

Harris continued his stellar night, and Eduardo Luchese (Rio Grande do Sul, BRA) began to find form as the REDS were at their best to end the night. 

UNB's standout player on the night was Lex Guimond (Baie-Sainte-Anne, NB), who led the team in hitting percentage, solo blocks and total blocks on the night.

The Tigers saw a great performance tonight from Oyler, as he had 12 points with 11 kills in the loss.

Both teams will meet again on Saturday for a scheduled 3:00pm start.

RECAP BY: Dal Athletics

PHOTOS BY: Nick Pearce/for Dal Athletics