Men's Volleyball Defeats St. Mark's in Five Thrilling Sets

The men's volleyball team entered their match April 12 against Saint Mark’s having played three five-setters in their first five contests. With a 2-0 lead on the Spartans, they looked to complete their first sweep. The Spartans, however, had other ideas, and they roared back to take the third and fourth sets, sending the match to a decisive fifth. The Auks shook off any disappointment that lingered after the Spartans rallied, going on to a 15-9 decision and a 3-2 victory. Logan Bustard '25 served up an ace to propel the final set to 11-7. Josh Hanson '26 sent a long lob to the end line to reach match point, and libero Gabriel Candeloro '26 ended the night with a well-placed back-line smash.