Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 ELMIRA, N.Y. – The Thiel College men's volleyball team lost a pair of non-conference matches to Nazareth, 3-0, and SUNY Potsdam, 3-2, on Saturday.

The Tomcats lost in straight sets to the Nazareth Golden Flyers 28-26, 25-21, 25-13.

Thiel was led by JC Govannucci (North Huntington, Pa./Norwin) who recorded five kills and two blocks. Will Zimmerman (Cranberry, Pa./Seneca Valley) recorded five kills and one dig. David Gonzalez (El Paso, Texas/Eastwood) recorded three kills, four digs and a service ace. Cameron Long (Rock Hill, S.C./Legion Collegiate Academy) recorded four digs, while Eli Olszowka (Erie, Pa./Mercyhurst Prep) recorded a team-high 14 assists.

Nazareth was led by Owen Wickens who recorded a game-best 16 kills to go along with 5 digs. Jack Martin recorded eight digs, while Josh Weaver recorded 27 assists.

Thiel took the first two sets against SUNY Potsdam 25-14, 25-23, before SUNY Potsdam took the final three sets 25-18, 25-17, 15-20.

The Tomcats return home to play the Geneva Golden Tornadoes on Thursday. The non-conference match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.