EDISON, N.J. - The Monroe University - Bronx men's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 loss to Middlesex College, at Middlesex Gymnasium, on Friday evening. Set scores were 20-25, 25-15, 25-22, and 25-23.

For the Express (2-11), freshman Darren Lopez compiled 12 kills, eight digs, and four service aces. Sophomore Jeremy Rivera-Aponte slammed home 10 kills, tallied three digs, registered four blocks, and scored a trio of aces. The fours were wild for freshman Fidel Ramirez as he registered that amount in kills, digs, blocks, and aces. Rookie Edwin Ortega provided six kills, a team-high nine digs, and three service aces. Sophomore Wiltor Cubas and rookie David Garcia each helped out with 15 assists and four digs. Freshman Luis Vasquez chipped in with two kills and seven digs, while sophomore Harold Romero added four digs. Freshman Rogelio Guarneros added four digs of his own. Second-year player Mickey Mingo generated three kills, just as many digs, and two blocks.

Monroe - Bronx will travel to Pennsylvania the next day to take on Harcum College. First serve at Klein Hall Gymnasium is set for 2:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY  
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 31 teams competing across nine sports. There are 21 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, the Monroe University marching band, and the newly added esports and men's volleyball programs, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.  

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