ROCHESTER, N.Y.- FDU (0-3) falls in a back-and-forth four set battle to Roberts Wesleyan (4-2) on the road. Sophomore Laydon Biro boasted a career outing, recording 16 kills on 26 attempts. 

With a 5-4 Knights lead early in the first set, freshmen Eli Nelson and John Petrucci recorded kills to put the Knights ahead 7-4. This was followed by a seven point run, which proved too much for the Knights. Roberts Wesleyan emerged with a 25-20 first set victory.

FDU capitalized on Redhawk errors early, benefiting off three consecutive miscues to take a 7-4 lead. 

Laydon Biro put down back-to-back kills late in the set to cut the Knight's deficit to just one, trailing 20-19. The Redhawks scored four of the final three points to take the second set 25-22. 

Once again, the Knights reaped the benefits of Redhawk errors. FDU strung together a six point rally, consisting of four opponent mistakes and a pair of Biro kills. The Knights leaped ahead 15-11. 

The Knights remained ahead before consecutive Dylan McFadden kills put the set out of reach at 22-18. FDU held out to take set three 25-20.

The visiting Knights jumped out to a 4-1 lead, with John Petrucci capping off the run. Three straight Biro kills tied the contest at 20 points each way. 

FDU possessed a 24-23 lead before the Redhawks would piece together a three point game-sealing rally and take set four 26-24. 

Laydon Biro: Career best 15 kills, 18 points, hit .500

Baboloki Silwane: Career best 42 assists 

Michael Ogorzalek: 6 kills, 6 blocks, hit .875 

The Knights return home Jan. 24 for a contest versus Roosevelt. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. with coverage on NEC Front Row.