UJ – The University of Jamestown men’s volleyball team shines by clinching an impressive 3- 2 win over the (RV) Arizona Christian University in the Firestorm Recreation Center. 

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Jamestown 3, (RV) Arizona Christian University 2 (25-21, 25-20, 25-23, 25-23, 16,14)
Records: Jamestown 6-16,(RV) Arizona Christian University  4-9
Location: Firestorm Recreation Center | Glendale, AZ

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE  

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Jimmies and the Firestorm came out to battle in the first set matching point for point until a short 2-0 scoring run by the Firestorm gave them the advantage 9-6
  • The Jimmies answered back and with a kill by Michal Niemiec were able to tie the set 13-13 
  • The match again was a battle until the Jimmies were able to capitalize on two Firestorm erros and  a kill from Tomasz Swiderski to take a 19-16 lead eventually leading to the Jimmies taking the set 25-21 
  • In the second set was much like the third with the each team trading points but this time a 3-0 scoring run by the Firestorm gave them a 6-8 lead 
  • The Jimmies battled back got within three points with a kill by Markam Cook 13-10 but the Firestorm finished strong to win the second set 25-20
  • In the third set the Jimmies came out hot and were able to take a 4-1 lead   
  • The Firestorm however answered back with a 7-1 scoring run to take an 8-6 lead over the Jimmies
  • The Jimmies responded and with 2-0 scoring run and a block by Benjamin Allred tied the set 10-10
  • The Firestorm again went on a 3-0 scoring run to make the set 14-11 but the Jimmies were quick to respond with a 5-0 scoring run with a high career setting night from Michal Niemiec to again tie the set 18-18 
  • The set was again a back and forth battle but an ending 3-0 scoring run by the Firestorm gave them the set 25-23
  • In the fourth set the Jimmies were able to jump ahead quickly to a 4-1 lead but the Firestorm quickly responded tieing the set 4-4
  • The Jimmies responded and went on a 4-0 scoring run to take a 12-9 lead but as before the Firestorm fought back and tied the set again with an attack error by the Jimmies 14-14
  • The set again as a battle between both teams but a 3-0 scoring run by the Jimmies gave them a 18-15 lead but again the Firestorm respond on a 3-0 scoring run to take the lead 19-18   
  • One last push by the Jimmies for a 3-0 scoring run and kill by Michal Niemiec was able to give the Jimmies the set win 25-23 
  • In the fifth set it was again a close set but the Firestorm were able to take a 6-4 lead on a 2-0 scoring run 
  • The Jimmies dug deep and with a 4-0 scoring run was able to take a 9-7 lead
  • The Firestorm fought back but the Jimmies were able to fend them off and take a 16-14 set and match win

UP NEXT

  • Jamestown continues play in Arizona against (RV) Ottawa University Arizona at the Faith Arena in Surprise, Ariz Wednesday March 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m CST.