Saints Grab Straight Sets Win in GNAC Play vs. Dean

BOSTON - Balanced offensive play from the Emmanuel Saints got them back to their winning ways as they claimed a straight sets sweep over the Dean Bulldogs on Wednesday night in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play.

Saints Grab Straight Sets Win in GNAC Play vs. Dean
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October 20, 2021

THE BASICS 

Score: 
Emmanuel 3 – Dean 0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-15)

Records: 
Emmanuel College Saints (8-13, 3-6 GNAC)
Dean College Bulldogs (4-17, 1-9 GNAC)

Location: Boston, Mass. – JYC Gymnasium/Andy Yosinoff Court

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

THE LEAD – Balanced offensive play from the Emmanuel Saints got them back to their winning ways as they claimed a straight sets sweep over the Dean Bulldogs on Wednesday night in Great Northeast Athletic Conference play.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • In the opening set, the Saints and Bulldogs battled for control early, but a 10-3 scoring run by Emmanuel, including three kills from junior Kerry Shea (Tewksbury, Mass.), would ultimately help the Saints take control on their way to a 25-16 set win.
  • In the second set, a string of six points in a row helped the Saints create some distance, early in the set. The Bulldogs pulled within five on multiple occasions, but a kill by senior Seana Phillips (Middleboro, Mass.) gave the set to Emmanuel, 25-18.
  • In the third set, the fight for control was back on for the sides, but just like the prior sets, a scoring run, this time of 5-0, helped the Saints gather momentum. Emmanuel went on to score the last five points, including the final kill by junior Rachel Coleman (Peabody, Mass.), in the Saints 25-15 set win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Saints senior Anna Caristi (North Attleboro, Mass.) finished with a match-high 10 kills while hitting .261 from the floor.
  • Phillips added nine kills for the Saints on a .278 attack percentage.
  • Coleman had the only double-double on the night, finishing with 29 assists and 12 digs.
  • Bulldogs junior Sari Albury (Nassau, Bahamas) led Dean with five kills.
  • Dean senior Amanda Payne (Millis, Mass.) finished with a team-high 10 digs.

UP NEXT

  • The Saints finish a three matches in three nights stretch with a non-conference contest tomorrow night against WPI at 7:00 p.m. on Yosinoff Court.
  • The Bulldogs head back home for a Saturday match with the University of Saint Joseph's of Connecticut. Dean celebrates Senior Day against the Blue Jays with first serve set for noon.