UNION, N.J. (1/29/11) - The Kean University men's volleyball team fell to visiting Eastern Mennonite University in straight sets in a North East Collegiate Volleyball Association - Metro Division match on Saturday morning.For the Cougars, freshman Christian Portera finished with a team-high six kills and two assisted blocks.

Sophomore outside hitter Chris Moise led the Royals (4-4, 3-0 NECVA-Metro) with a match-high nine kills, as EMU defeated the Cougars (2-4, 1-2 NECVA-Metro) for the second time in a week, winning the match in three games, 25-20, 25-15, 25-18.
Junior Nolan Prock added a match-high nine kills, six assisted blocks and four service aces, while senior middle blocker Frankie Coto added five assisted blocks. Sophomore setter John Barry dished out 24 assists for the Royals.

Kean sophomore Steve Vahalla added four kills and three digs, while rookie Naveed Khawaja dished out 16 assists.

The Cougars return to NECVA action on Tuesday, February 1, when Kean hosts Philadelphia Biblical University at 7:30 p.m.