OWINGS MILLS, Md.– Eastern University Men's Volleyball closed its season with a split of two matches at Stevenson University. The Eagles (8-13, 4-9 MAC) dropped a straight-set decision to the hosts before finishing the year with a three-set win over Wilkes. Foster Lobb had a team-best 25 kills in the two matches. 

The Eagles did not have an answer for the fast offense and good passing from the hosts in the opener. Stevenson hit .380 in the match and had eight blocks and five aces. 

After a short turnaround, the Eagles hit .272 and won three tight sets against the Colonels. Lobb had 18 kills in the match and Max Bagileo had eight kills on 16 swings. Trey Miller finished with nine digs.

"We struggled in all phases against Stevenson." Head Coach Randy Syracuse said. "We fought hard in the first set before their size and power took over in the second and third sets. The guys refused to let that match define them today. Though we were once again the smaller team we took the attack to them and built a solid lead at 23-18.  A tough serve just missed and gave Wilkes some life. They scored four quick points before we finally regrouped and eventually got the win. 

Syracuse noted that in the final match of their careers, Foster Lobb and Trey Miller both had good matches. Lobb dominated on the attack and Trey Miller ran the back row for the Eagles. 

"It's been a privilege to work the past three years with Foster and Trey," Syracuse concluded. "They have left their mark on the program which continues to develop each year."