Maggie Peeler
Junior David Grandy

Men's Volleyball

Erskine beats Barton 3-1; snaps two-game losing streak

Box Score Wilson, N.C. – The Erskine Flying Fleet (8-3, 5-1) rebounded from losing their last two games to beat the Bulldogs of Barton College (4-8, 3-5) 3 to 1 (25-23, 25-20, 21-25, 26-24) tonight in Conference Carolinas men's volleyball action at Wilson Gymnasium.
 
After being dominated at the net the last two games, the Fleet recorded double-digit blocks and their highest hitting percentage since their third game of the season.  The Fleet hit .330 on the night, including .414 in the second set. 
 
JuniorMike Michelau (Trevor, WI, Westosha Central High School) and sophomore Roberto Perez (Dorado, P.R., Bayamon Military Academy) led the Fleet offensively with 17 kills each.  Defensively junior Mike Kawa (Debica, Poland, Elk Grove High School) led the Fleet with a season-high 8 blocks.  JuniorDavid Grandy (Laguna Hills, CA, Laguna Hills High School), who made his first start at setter, handed out 45 assists along with seven digs and two blocks.
 
For the Bulldogs, Pierre Tang-Taye knocked down a game-high 20 kills and teammate Chad Stanback, Jr. contributed 13 kills.
 
The win moved Head Men's Volleyball Coach Cole Tallman to within one of 800 wins in his collegiate coaching career.  Coach Tallman and his squad will seek his 800th win Friday night against the Trojans of the University of Mount Olive.
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Players Mentioned

Mike Kawa

#13 Mike Kawa

MH/OP
6' 5"
Junior
Mike Michelau

#11 Mike Michelau

OH/OP
6' 3"
Junior
Roberto Perez Vargas

#9 Roberto Perez Vargas

OH
6' 0"
Sophomore
David Grandy

#1 David Grandy

S
6' 4"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Mike Kawa

#13 Mike Kawa

6' 5"
Junior
MH/OP
Mike Michelau

#11 Mike Michelau

6' 3"
Junior
OH/OP
Roberto Perez Vargas

#9 Roberto Perez Vargas

6' 0"
Sophomore
OH
David Grandy

#1 David Grandy

6' 4"
Junior
S