LANCASTER, PA – The Medaille College Men's Volleyball team wrapped up their 2018regular season Saturday afternoon when they traveled to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to take on the Chargers of Lancaster Bible. The Mavericks tried to unseat the Chargers from the ranks of the NEAC undefeated; however it wasn't meant to be as Lancaster Bible swept Medaille 3-0.

One day after having their best hitting night of the season the Mavs were held to just .086 hitting with 28 kills and 20 hitting errors. On the other side of the net Lancaster Bible's offense was playing very well, especially in the opening two sets. The Chargers finished the afternoon hitting .253 with each of the first two sets being over a .348 hitting percentage.

Five Mavericks had at least three kills with sophomore Brazil Thompson (Buffalo, NY, Cheektowaga) leading the way with nine. Fellow sophomore Shawn Barbalato (Williamsville, NY, Williamsville South) had eight, while senior Steven Ebert (Center Moriches, NY, Center Moriches) and sophomore Nick Patterson (Amherst, NY, Amherst) both had four each.

Junior Matt Dempsey (Clarence, NY, Clarence) passed put 25 assists and Ebert and freshman Jake Siwy (West Seneca, NY, West Seneca West) paced the Mavs with five digs as the loss dropped Medaille to 7-21 overall and 3-5 in conference play. The Mavericks will now wait for the remaining matches in NEAC play out to see who they will face in the Opening Round of the NEAC Tournament.