SAINTS FALL TO WESTERN CONN IN NON-CONFERENCE MATCH
Sept. 18, 2008
Boston, Mass. - The Emmanuel Women's Volleyball Team lost in straight sets on Thursday night to the visiting Colonials of Western Connecticut State University. The Colonials swept the three sets, 25-13, 25-19, 25-20, improving their overall record to 8-2. The loss dropped Emmanuel to 5-4 overall and 2-0 in the GNAC.
Western Conn was led by junior middle hitter Becca Stein (Kingston, NY), who notched 6 kills and 4 blocks. Sophomore setter Samantha Hathaway (Milford, CT) dished out 18 assists, while freshman libero Kelley Collins (Massapequa, NY) recorded 8 digs in the win.
Emmanuel received 7 kills from senior outside hitter Lindsey Parker (New Bedford, MA). The defensive combo of Amanda Machado (Swansea, MA) and Megan Clary (Cumberland, RI) combined for 19 digs, while freshman hitter Jenna Ross (Centerburg, OH) tallied 3 kills and 8 digs in the effort for the Saints.
The Saints will take the weekend off and return to action next Thursday night, when Emmanuel hosts the Rams of Framingham State College. The non-conference match will begin at 7pm in the Jean Yawkey Center.