LORETTO, Pa. – The Sacred Heart University men's volleyball team still looks for their first victory of the season as the Pioneers dropped a 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-18) decision at Saint Francis on Saturday.

Records:

Saint Francis: 3-14, 2-8 EIVA

Sacred Heart: 0-8, 0-8 EIVA

Top Performers:

Patrick Mucherino (SHU): 7 kills

Timothy McIntosh (SHU): 9 digs

Mark Berry (SHU): 6 kills

Up Next:

SHU returns to action on Wednesday, March 10 when they travel to face St. Francis (N.Y.) for a two-game set. Game-time is set for 2:00 p.m.

Of Note:

SHU actually jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the opening set before SFU was able to even the score to 10-10 and ran away with the 25-23 opening set win. After a little back and forth action in the second SFU went on a 9-0 run to eventually take the second set by a score of 25-14. The late groove by the Red Flash aided in their third set victory 25-17.

Topping the Pioneers was rookie Patrick Mucherino with 7 kills and 7 digs. Mark Berry was next with six winners. Libero Timothy McIntosh recorded 9 digs. 

The Red Flash did damage at the service line with four aces, compared to one by the visitors. Saint Francis also had a 32-25 advantage in kills and hit .333 while limiting the Pioneers to .011.