BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Erskine College men's volleyball team (5-6, 1-2 CC) defeated Lees-McRae Colllege (1-12, 1-4 CC) in four sets at Williams Gymnasium on Friday evening.

Erskine bounced back after dropping the opening set, as the Fleet's front row showed off their dominance, led by six blocks apiece from Shayo Asiru and Tyler Kuehl.

MATCH STATS at Lees-McRae (3-1 FINAL, 22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-15)
KILLS: Pablo Zamar (13)
ACES: Gino Briglio (2)
BLOCKS: Shayo Asiru (6), Tyler Kuehl (6)
ASSISTS: Gino Briglio (34)
DIGS: Gino Briglio (9)

THE PLAYER
Senior middle blocker Shayo Asiru led the way for the Fleet with 6 kills on just 13 swings, but his defensive work on the front row was even more impressive, tallying a season-high 6 blocks to go along with 3 digs.

THE TEAM
Erskine hit .236 (42 K / 17 E / 106 TA) for the match, while holding LMC to just a .107 hitting percentage, thanks to dominance from the Fleet in the blocking department, as Erskine outblocked the Bobcats, 13 to 6.

WHAT'S NEXT? 
Erskine is right back in action at King University (1-11, 1-4 CC) on Saturday at 6 p.m., as the Fleet look for a perfect weekend road trip.

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