Thomas More Men's Volleyball Loses to Hawks at Home

Saints fall 3-1 despite strong individual performances

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Thomas More University men's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks on Tuesday, February 10th, bringing their overall record to 0-5. Several Saints players had standout performances, including senior Dominic Rossi with 13 kills, senior Will Strasser with 3 service aces, and sophomore Maciej Kopacz with 1 block. The team will look to bounce back on Saturday, February 14th, when they travel to Harrogate, Tennessee to take on the #19 ranked Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Thomas More Saints to 0-5 on the season, putting them in a difficult position as they prepare to face a highly ranked opponent in Lincoln Memorial University. However, the strong individual performances suggest the team has potential and could pose a challenge to LMU if they can build on these efforts.

The details

In Tuesday's match, senior Dominic Rossi led the Saints with 13 kills, while senior Will Strasser contributed 3 service aces. Sophomore Maciej Kopacz anchored the defense with 1 block. Setter senior Noah Smith-Trondle recorded 21 assists, and both Blake Kibler and Smith-Trondle tied for the team lead in digs with 8 each.

  • The match against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks took place on Tuesday, February 10th.
  • The upcoming match against Lincoln Memorial University is scheduled for Saturday, February 14th at 2:00 PM.

The players

Dominic Rossi

A senior on the Thomas More University men's volleyball team who led the team in kills with 13 in the match against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

Will Strasser

A senior on the Thomas More University men's volleyball team who contributed 3 service aces in the match against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

Maciej Kopacz

A sophomore on the Thomas More University men's volleyball team who anchored the defense with 1 block in the match against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

Noah Smith-Trondle

A senior on the Thomas More University men's volleyball team who orchestrated the offense with 21 assists in the match against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

Blake Kibler

A player on the Thomas More University men's volleyball team who tied for the team lead in digs with 8 in the match against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Thomas More Saints will face a significant test on Saturday, February 14th, as they travel to Harrogate, Tennessee, to take on the #19 ranked Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the strong individual performances by the Thomas More Saints suggest the team has potential and could pose a challenge to the highly ranked Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters if they can build on these efforts in their upcoming match.