DUDLEY, Mass.- The Emerson College men's volleyball team fell 3-0 at nationally-ranked Nichols Friday evening in the first match of the 2025 campaign. The Bison are ranked No. 19 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Poll.

THE BASICS:
Score: Emerson 0, #19 Nichols 3
Records: Lions (0-1) | Bison (2-3)
 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Nichols captured the first set 25-18 to establish a 1-0 advantage.
• The home side cruised to a 25-7 win in the second frame to widen the gap to 2-0.
• The Bison claimed the third set 25-14 to lock up their second sweep of the season.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Chase Fagen (Rye, N.Y.) notched a team-high 11 kills.
• Theo Hackett (Portland, Maine) finished with four kills and five digs.
• Bryson Beck (Fresno, Calif.) posted 17 assists, six digs, and one ace on the night.

UP NEXT:
Emerson hosts nationally-ranked MIT January 28 in the first home match of the year.