University Phoenix (Newark, NJ) backers left the game in high spirits Wednesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting KIPP Newark Lab Sharks (Newark, NJ), 2-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Phoenix battle the Arts Jaguars (Newark, NJ) in a SEC - Independence match, on Thursday, May 9. University will attempt to better on its 2-6 season record. The Jaguars come into the match with a 10-4 record after their 2-1 league win over Tech (Newark, NJ).

With the loss, KIPP Newark Lab drops to 1-11 on the campaign. The Sharks travel to Bergen Charter (Hackensack, NJ) to battle the in a non-league match on Friday, May 10. The come into the match with a record of 6-6. Bergen Charter lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Dwight Morrow (Englewood, NJ)