NAZARETH DOWNS MEDAILLE IN 3
Golden Flyers (8-3) host Nazareth Tournament Friday and Saturday
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Feb. 6, 2007) -- Junior Tom Maving (pictured) led Nazareth's balanced attack as he recorded 14 kills Tuesday night to help the Golden Flyers defeat Medaille. Nazareth, who came into the match ranked eighth nationally, defeated the Mavericks, who came into the match ranked 12th in three games -- 30-23, 30-16, 32-30.

With the victory, host Nazareth improved to 8-3 overall and 5-0 in the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association. Medaille fell to 5-7 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

In Tuesday's match, Nazareth used an amazing .591 team hitting percentage to prevail. Maving had an overall percentage of .524. Sophomore Joe Petzoldt added nine kills for Nazareth while sophomore setter Frank Leahy had 32 assists, and sophomore Chris DeHority recorded eight digs.

The Golden Flyers host the Nazareth Tournament beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, February 9. Nazareth plays against Ramapo in the first match then the Golden Flyers will play Eastern Mennonite at 6 p.m. The tournament continues Saturday as Nazareth will play Vassar at 10 a.m. then the top four teams from pool play will play at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon.