SAINTS TOP BLUE JAYS; FALL TO LASELL

Oct. 15, 2007

The Women's Volleyball Team split in a GNAC tri-match in West Hartford, CT on Saturday. The Saints defeated host Saint Joseph College in straight sets, but fell to Lasell College in a 5-game match. Junior outside hitter Lindsey Parker (New Bedford, MA) led Emmanuel with 19 kills and 9 digs in the win over the Blue Jays. Parker also posted 18 kills and 8 digs in the loss to the Lasers. Freshman outside hitter Megan Murray (Killingworth, CT) added a combined 18 kills and 9 digs in the matches, while junior libero Amanda Machado (Swansea, MA) tallied a team high 30 digs. Senior setter Jen Walsh (West Springfield, MA) dished out 38 assists, while sophomore setter Diana Grimaldi (Sandy Hook, CT) added 30 helpers in the two matches. The Saints will host the Lions of Emerson College on Tuesday (10/16) at 7:00 pm. The three seniors on the team will be honored prior to the start of this match.