Newark, NJ- Rutgers-Newark bounced back from an opening-set setback to earn a 3-1 victory over Elizabethtown on Saturday afternoon inside The Golden Dome . After dropping the first set, the Scarlet Raiders found their rhythm, taking the next three behind a balanced and efficient offensive attack.

Harry Takyi led the way with a match-high 17 kills, hitting an impressive .387, while Michael Suarez added 11 kills and Aleks Kolodziej chipped in 10 on a .412 hitting percentage. Setter Duncan Sturt orchestrated the offense with 39 assists, guiding Rutgers-Newark to a .243 team hitting mark.

Defensively, Kaden Komine anchored the back row with eight digs, helping the Raiders maintain control throughout the final three sets. Rutgers-Newark improves to 15-6 overall and continues to build momentum in conference play with the strong home win.

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