The sixth-seeded Sacred Heart University men's volleyball team is set to face top-seeded Saint Francis in the NEC Tournament semifinals at DeGol Arena following their upset victory over LIU in the quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • SFU finished the regular season 20-8 and 12-0 in NEC play.
  • Nathan Zini leads SFU with 373 kills and 59 service aces, earning him the NEC Player of the Year title.
  • Patrick Mucherino recorded 427 kills this season and is fifth in the nation in kills per set with 4.5.
Yes, But

Sacred Heart was previously defeated by Saint Francis during the regular season.

State of Play
  • Sacred Heart is heading into the NEC semifinals after defeating LIU in the quarterfinals.
  • Top-seeded Saint Francis is set to face Sacred Heart in the semifinals following an impressive 20-8 regular season record.
What's Next

The Sacred Heart men's volleyball team will compete against Saint Francis in the NEC Semifinal as they aim to secure a spot in the conference championship.

Bottom Line

Sacred Heart University faces a tough challenge against top-seeded Saint Francis following their quarterfinal upset, with a strong focus on key players' performances in the upcoming NEC Semifinal.