Princeton University Athletics
Men's Volleyball Team Drops Home Opener
February 07, 2000 | Men's Volleyball
Feb. 4, 2000
PRINCETON, N.J.-- The men's volleyball team (1-3, 0-1 EIVA) turned in a disappointing performance tonight in their first home game of the 2000 season, losing to EIVA rival George Mason 15-8, 15-8, 17-15.
Princeton never maintained any momentum in the opening two games, and failed to put a string of solid points together. In the third game, Princeton rallied from a 14-12 deficit to take a 15-14 lead, but could not hold on for the victory. George Mason dominated at the net throughout the match, registering 19 blocks to Princeton's 3.5. The Patriots were led by Jonathan Hanners, who finished with 40 assists. Rookie of the Week James Claney added 8 kills in just 15 attempts. The Tigers were led by setter Jason Morrow (Sr., Los Angeles, Calif.), who finished with 49 assists. Kevin Roche (Jr., Cherry Hill, NJ) led the Tigers' attack with 20 kills.
Princeton's next match comes at home against another EIVA opponent, NYU, on February 9, at 7:30 p.m.
George Mason (3-1, 2-1) 15 15 17 -- 3 Princeton University (1-3, 0-1) 8 8 15 -- 0