Newark, NJ- Rutgers-Newark delivered a competitive effort against a strong, #4-ranked Juniata team but ultimately came up short in a four-set battle, falling 3-1 (27-25, 22-25, 22-25, 23-25) at The Golden Dome. The Scarlet Raiders set the tone early, grinding out a tightly contested first set victory before continuing to challenge Juniata in long, high-energy rallies throughout the match.

Leading the offensive charge, Michael Suarez recorded a match-high 19 kills while also anchoring the back row with 10 digs. Aleks Kolodziej added 11 kills and contributed from the service line with three aces, helping Rutgers-Newark generate key momentum swings. At the net, Massimo Roco made his presence felt with seven kills and assisting in blocks, providing crucial resistance against Juniata's attack.

Setter, Duncan Sturt, kept the offense flowing with 43 assists, consistently distributing the ball and adding six digs defensively. As a team, the Scarlet Raiders totaled 34 digs, showcasing their effort and discipline in extended rallies.

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