Bristol, TN - The Emmanuel Men's Volleyball team traveled to Bristol, TN today to take on King University in Conference Carolinas play. The match was a close one, with multiple ties and lead changes, but ultimately the Tornado came out on top, taking the game in three sets, 3-0. With the loss, the Lions fall to 8-15 on the season and 3-7 in conference play.
 
The Lions got out to a 6-3 lead in the first set, but the Tornado would battle back to tie things at 6-6. The set would be back and forth throughout the set, with each team having their moment. After the Lions tied things up at 20-20 on a kill by Eli Zdonek, the Tornado would go on a 5-2 run to close out the set, winning 25-22. 
 
In the second set, the Tornado got out to a 7-3 lead before the Lions roared back. The Lions would get within a point of the lead, but a 3-0 run by King would put some distance between the teams, giving King a 18-13 advantage. The Lions would go on a 3-0 run late to get within a point of tying the set, 24-23, but the Tornado scored the final point to close the door on the set, 25-23. 
 
In the third set, the Lions took a 4-0 lead early, but King would respond to make it 4-3. The Lions held onto a lead for most of the set until the Tornado tied things up at 20-20. It was back and forth the rest of the way, but the Tornado went on a 3-0 run to close out the set, 26-24. 
 
Overall, the Lions had 43 kills, 3 blocks, 1 ace, 43 assists, and 37 digs. 
 
Eli Zdonek led the way with 18 kills and one ace. Lucas Nieves contributed 2 blocks for the Lions, with Abdallah Roshdy getting 37 of Emmanuel's 43 assists. Nicklas  Eichenberger had 12 digs on the night. 
 
Next up, the Lions will host Belmont Abbey on Wednesday at 7PM. For more information on Emmanuel Athletics visit goeulions.com.