Box Score

The Ducks from the Stevens institute of Technology overcame a first set loss to win the final three sets to defeat the Bearcats (17-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-22) in an NCAA play-in match on Saturday night in the ARC Arena.

The Bearcats finish their 2014 season with a 27-11 record. The team has won at least 27 matches during five of the past six seasons.

The Bearcats seemed in control early and took advantage of poor hitting (-.069) by the Ducks to win the first set (25-17). However, the Ducks used timely blocks and finished the match hitting .394 to carry the momentum to secure the postseason victory.

Chris Vaughan (15 kills) and Gabe Shankweiler (14 kills) paced the visiting attack with double-digit kills, while Kevin Aeckerle dished out 43 assists and collected seven digs.

The Bearcats were led by Jack McKee with 21 kills, seven digs and five blocks in a solid all-around effort for the senior.

Senior Steven Coniglio also had a solid match with eight kills (.400) and three blocks.

Scott Standring dished out 43 assists and Chris Kaimis totaled 11 digs this evening.