SAINTS COMPETE IN MID-COAST INVITATIONAL

Oct. 8, 2007

The Women's Volleyball Team competed in the Mid-Coast Volleyball Invitational over the weekend. Friday night's matches were held at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME and Saturday's matches were played at Bates College in Lewiston, ME. Emmanuel was defeated by Wheaton College and Brandeis University in the opening rounds of the tournament. The Saints fell to University of New England on Saturday, but recovered to defeat Keuka College in 5 games on Saturday afternoon. Emmanuel's attack was led by junior outside hitter Lindsey Parker (New Bedford, MA), who smacked down 21 kills, gathered 18 digs, and served up 7 aces. Freshman Megan Clary (Cumberland, RI) and junior libero Amanda Machado (Swansea, MA) each tallied 18 digs in the win. Sophomore Diana Grimaldi (Sandy Hook, CT) notched 7 kills and 16 assists and senior setter Jen Walsh (West Springfield, MA) stepped up, dishing out 25 assists in the match. The Saints picked up their 2nd-straight win on Monday night, defeating COF rival, Wentworth Institute of Technology, in 4 sets. The Saints took care of the Leopards, 30-22, 30-25, 19-30, and 30-15. Parker once again led the way with 20 kills in the match. Emmanuel will play again on Wednesday (10/10) at Mount Ida College at 6:00 pm.