WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
>> Saint Francis University men's volleyball claimed a win in four sets over NJIT on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C.
 
>> The Highlanders claimed the first set, but the Red Flash came back to claim the next three sets for the four-set victory.
 
>> Ryan Parker (East Northport, N.Y./Northport) continued to lead the team as a setter by notching 34 assists and added 6.0 total blocks.
 
>> Blake Liprando led the Red Flash in three statistical categories on Thursday with 14 kills, two service aces and seven digs.
 
>> Brandon Dunz (Lake View, N.Y./Frontier) led Saint Francis with 7.0 total blocks on the day.
 
TURNING POINT OF THE GAME
With the Red Flash up 2-1, the fourth set was the final turning point of the game. Saint Francis continued its strong momentum from set three into set four by starting the fourth set off with a 3-0 run to never allow NJIT to lead in the final set. A kill from Liprando gave the Red Flash the fourth and final set, 25-15.
 
FLASH MOMENTS
The first set was a very close battle between the Highlanders and Red Flash featuring 13 tied scores and only two lead changes. However, NJIT was able to come away with the close set by a two-point difference at 30-28. Despite losing the first set, the Red Flash had three service aces in the first set alone.
 
The second set was more of the same with both teams going back-and-forth. However, the Red Flash maintained control later on to gain a strong advantage over the Highlanders. Saint Francis earned set two, 25-20.
 
The Red Flash controlled most of the third set to lead by as much as 11 over NJIT. A final kill from Liprando gave the Red Flash set three, 25-14 for its biggest lead of the game.
 
FLASH NUGGETS
As a team, the Red Flash notched six service aces, 47 kills and 18 blocks on Thursday night.
 
UP NEXT
The Red Flash will continue on the road this weekend for its final non-conference matchup of the 2023 season against No. 2 Penn State on Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.