BRYN MAWR, Pa. -  The Northampton men's volleyball team remained perfect on the season, but it wasn't easy, as the Harcum Bears pushed them to the limit, with the Spartans escaping with a 3-2 victory on Wednesday evening at OMCG Arena. 

The Spartans jumped out to a convincing 2-0 lead, winning set one 25-19 and set two 25-19, but the Bears rallied to take the third set 25-23 and set four 25-20, setting up the winner take all 5th set.  Northampton dominated action in the 5th set, winning 15-9, to take the match. 

"Great match ... Harcum really played well tonight," stated Head Coach Rachael Aquila, "It is a tough facility to play in, I am proud of how the guys responded and stayed focused to get the win."

Omarion Tembo (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall) had 14 kills, 4 digs and 2 blocks, Luke Smith (Breiningsville, PA/Parkland) recorded 12 kills, 4 digs and 4 blocks and Fred Patton (Trexlertown, PA/Parkland) finished with 10 kills, 2 service aces, 10 digs and 2 blocks,

Matthew Gonzalez (Coopersburg, PA/Liberty) added 21 digs and Zach Franges (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom) registered 51 assists for the Spartans. 

Northampton improves to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the Region.

Harcum falls to 4-4 overall and 2-4 in Region 19.

The Spartans hit the road this weekend to Toms River, NJ, where they will compete in a tri-match at Ocean County College vs. the host Vikings and Brookdale Community College.