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MVB: Lasers Picked to Finish Second in GNAC

MVB: Lasers Picked to Finish Second in GNAC
January 6, 2023

Newton, MA - The Lasell Men's Volleyball team was picked to finish second in the GNAC preseason poll released on Friday. The Lasers finished with three first place votes, and 75 points. Only Wentworth received more first place votes (6) and points (77). Wentworth and Lasell faced off in the GNAC Championship game last year, with Wentworth winning 3-0.

The Lasers will have their top three attackers from last season in Jordan Shinaut (299 kills), Brenden Joyce (256), and Theo Zaharewicz (156) returning. They will also have their top defensive players returning in Alex Weinhaus (210 digs), Jesus Garcia (164 digs), Tucker Merritt (63 blocks), and Jan Baranowski (61 Blocks).

The Lasers will open their season up with a Tri-Match at Eastern Nazarene Saturday, January 21st, where they will also take on MIT.

2023 GNAC Men's Volleyball Preseason Poll
1. Wentworth (6) - 77
2. Lasell (3) - 75
3. Rivier - 64
4. Regis - 48
5. Emmanuel - 47
6. Elms - 37
7. Emerson - 28
8. Colby-Sawyer - 15
9. Dean - 14