Tutino brothers down Mustangs in 3-0 Rivier win

(Nashua, NH) Freshmen Matt and Brendan Tutino (Manorville, NY) recored 6 kills apiece as #10 Rivier College took three straight sets from Mount Ida College in the final game of today's tri-match at the 'doon.

Along with the Tutino's dominating the net, sophomore Steven Coulson (Huntington Beach, CA) knocked down 7 kills of his own for the game high. Senior Tajh Stokes (Salem, NH) and sophomore Terence Matatall (Danville, NH) were the other Raiders to record multiple kills, 6 and 4 respectively.

Sophomore Alex Wezelis (Churchville, NY) was the assist leader with 24 as primary setter junior Steve Visentin (Cheshire, CT) was given the game off. Matt Tutino was the defensive specialist as he led the team with 8 digs.

It was the first time that Mount Ida Head Coach Craig Martin stood on the other side of the Muldoon Gymnasium. The longtime Rivier assistant coach took over the Mustang program this past summer and is in the midst of turning it around.

Rivier will host Johnson and Wales University on Tuesday, April 3 at 7pm for Senior Night 2012. JWU will enter the contest with a 14-14 overall record and 6-4 in the GNAC. With the win, the Raiders improve to 18-8 on the season and a perfect 10-0 against GNAC competition.