Men’s Volleyball Defeats Baruch in Sweep | No. 5 Ranked

Stevens Men’s Volleyball Secures Third Straight Sweep, Defeats Baruch in Dominating Fashion

The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s volleyball team continued its extraordinary start to the 2026 season, earning a decisive 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 victory over Baruch College on Tuesday evening. This win marks the Ducks’ third consecutive sweep and improves their record to 3-0.

the Stevens Ducks defeated the Baruch Bearcats in a commanding three-set match, showcasing a powerful offense and stifling defense. The Ducks, now 3-0 on the season, demonstrated consistent performance across all sets, overcoming early challenges to secure a decisive victory. The match was played on Tuesday evening at the Stevens Institute of Technology.

Did you know? – Stevens men’s volleyball has not dropped a set in their first three matches of the 2026 season. This marks their best start to a season as 2018, when they also began with three consecutive sweeps.

Early Rally Propels Stevens to First-Set Victory

despite a rapid start by Baruch, who claimed the first three points, the Stevens Ducks quickly regained control, establishing a lead at 12-11.The Bearcats remained competitive, tying the score at 15 and staying within three points until a late surge from Stevens sealed the first set, 25-20. julius Stiemer and Phillip Bone were instrumental in the opening set, combining for 10 of the team’s 12 kills, as the Ducks posted a .280 hitting percentage.

Ducks Maintain Momentum in Second Set

Stevens continued its strong performance in the second set, overcoming early deficits to build a considerable lead. The team extended their advantage to 11-7, then 15-8, and ultimately 17-9. While Baruch attempted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 20-18 and 21-19, two errors by the Bearcats coupled with key kills from Stevens closed out the set, 25-19. Tyler Hoke led the offensive charge with three kills, supported by Greg Lee and Bone with two each. A strong defensive showing limited Baruch to a mere .071 hitting percentage, the lowest of the match for any set.

Pro tip – Effective blocking is crucial in volleyball. Stevens’ defense consistently disrupted Baruch’s offense, contributing to their low hitting percentages throughout the match.

Dominant Third Set Seals the Sweep

Riding the momentum from the second set, Stevens opened the third with a 9-4 lead and maintained a cozy cushion throughout. Baruch struggled to find any rhythm, failing to string together three consecutive points. Bone (four kills), Stiemer (four kills), Hoke (three kills), and Li (two kills) all contributed to the offensive effort, while Stiemer and Levandoske added three service aces. The Ducks ultimately secured the set, 25-18, completing the sweep.

Key Stats and Performances

Several players delivered standout performances for Stevens:

• Stiemer led all players with 11 kills,6 digs,and 3 aces.
• Bone recorded 10 kills, marking the second consecutive match with double-digit kills after only achieving this once in the previous season.
• Hoke achieved a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage with 7 kills on 7 attempts.
• Schmidt orchestrated the offense with 30 assists

The Ducks’ victory was a team effort, highlighted by Stiemer’s all-around performance and Bone’s consistent offensive contributions.Hoke’s flawless hitting percentage further underscored Stevens’ dominance. The team’s next challenge is against New Paltz next Wednesday, January 28, at 7 PM.

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