Providence, R.I. – The Johnson & Wales University men's volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision against Rivier in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest at the Harborside Recreation Center on Tuesday evening. Rivier posted a 30-24 win in game one, a 30-18 win in game two and wrapped up the sweep with a 30-21 victory in the third game.

Johnson & Wales was led by sophomore Petar Yanikiev (Varna, Bulguria) with 12 kills, seven digs and two service aces. Fellow sophomore Tim Haley (West Warwick, R.I.) added nine kills and four digs while sophomore Mark Garlock (East Greenwich, R.I.) had 23 set assists and two blocks in the setback for the Wildcats.

Rivier was paced by junior Jared Andreozzi (Barrington, R.I.) with seven kills and one dig while senior Matt Ferreira (North Providence, R.I.) added six and three digs for the Raiders. Senior Zach Hansen (Shelton, Conn.) had 21 set assists and two digs in the victory.

With the loss Johnson & Wales is now 0-1 for the year while Rivier improves to 3-0. The Wildcats will return to action this weekend when they travel to the D'Youville tournament on Saturday, January 23rd, starting at 12:00 p.m.