GLENSIDE, Pa. – The Arcadia men's volleyball team dropped its home opener in three sets to No. 10 Rutgers-Newark on Wednesday night inside Alumni Gymnasium.
 
The Knights fell to 0-2 on the season.
 
RUTGERS-NEWARK 3, ARCADIA 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Set 1: Rutgers-Newark 25, Arcadia 13:
The Scarlet Raiders jumped out to an early 9-1 lead in the opening set. Rutgers-Newark continued its strong play in the first frame to take a 1-0 lead in the match.
 
Set 2: Rutgers-Newark 25, Arcadia 20:
The Knights had a strong opening to the middle frame as they jumped out to an 11-8 lead. The Scarlet Raiders won the next three points to tie the match at 11. Arcadia won the next point to retake the lead, but Rutgers-Newark went on a 6-2 run, giving them a 17-14 advantage. Arcadia used a 3-0 run, but the Scarlet Raiders closed on an 8-3 run to win the second set and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
 
Set 3: Rutgers-Newark 25, Arcadia 15
Rutgers Newark won the opening two points of the final set and used multiple runs to win the final frame and take the match.
 
KNIGHT LEADERS
Kills: Andrew Ahn (4), Owen Heft/Kevin Abraham (3)
Assists: Vaughn McConnell (14)
Digs: Vincent Colucci (5), Danny Gonzalez/McConnell (3)
Blocks: Abraham (4), Gonzalez/Ahn (3)
Aces: Abraham/McConnell/Cameron Birch (1)
 
UP NEXT
The Knights take on Southern Virginia on Friday, Jan. 27. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.