Eagles Close Out Tight 5-Set Match Over Webber

Waleska, GA –  The Reinhardt Eagles Men's Volleyball team hosted another AAC match-up versus Webber International University on Saturday, March 4^th. This is the second time the Eagles and Warriors have played this season, where Webber took the first match in 5 sets. Like the first game, this match was also a dog-fight leading to a full 5 set-match. Webber took the first set 25-17, due to the Warriors' 16 kills with just 2 errors. The Eagles then answered back with killer offense the 2^nd set, putting down 20 kills to win 26-24. The next set was like the last, constantly trading leads but Reinhardt ultimately won 27-25. Webber took the 4^th set 25-21 and then the Eagles focused in and closed out the deciding match 18-16. Offensively, Rodolfo Biegelmeyer slammed down 20 kills and added 11 digs. Bruno Dewes had a great game with 54 assists and 13 digs. Lastly, Alex Sanchez took control of the defense with a squad-high of 22 digs. Reinhardt is having a great season, now passing Webber for the #2 spot in the AAC and has a 14-3 record. 

Thoughts from Coach B:

"In victory or loss, all the Honor and Glory goes to God! Today was different than last night and I'm very thankful to be a part of it. You had two teams just battling and honoring the game, their opponent, and themselves! As most people know, I was the head coach for Webber for 6 years before coming to RU for their Women's team. I've always kept an eye on the program there as I invested so much into it. I can't compliment the new coach enough and the players as he has brought a culture that has truly changed things in such a positive direction. 

I'm only in my second season taking over as the head coach of the MVB program here at RU and today was a huge match for our guys. Both teams kept coming back from deficits throughout and I was very proud and impressed with how our team was able to hang on after giving up a huge lead in the 4^th to close out. Then we went up 14-11 in the 5^thand Webber closed to 14-13. It showed a lot of character and togetherness to be able to hang on and close out.

"Good hard fought battle by both teams and I want to say thank you to our RU fans that came out on a Saturday to support us!"

 Outstanding Performers:

• Rodolfo Biegelmeyer led the Eagle offense with 20 kills. Following behind him was Chase Cross.
• Bruno Dewes did a nice job of setting his hitters up, totaling 54 assists. 
• Troy Sly also led in blocks with 5.
• Rayner Sarmiento had 3 service aces on the match.

Team Comparison:

Sets: 3-2 RU

Points: 81-79 WU

Kills: 64-64 T

K %: .234% - .153% WU

Assists: 63-59 WU

Aces: 6-6 T

Digs: 74-71 WU

Blocks: 22-15 WU

Attack Errors: 35-23 RU

Service Errors: 12-7 WU

Up Next: This Reinhardt team will be traveling to play in another AAC match-up at St. Andrews this upcoming Saturday, March 11^th, at 1:00pm. This is the second time the Eagles and Knights will be playing this season, where Reinhardt took the first match 3-0.