Box Score NEWPORT, R.I. - Led by junior hitter Brighton Solheim the Salve Regina University women's volleyball team defeated Simmons 3-1 (25-18, 25-14, 25-27, 25-16) in non-conference action Thursday evening.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 3, Simmons 1
Records: Salve Regina (3-3), Simmons (2-4)
All-Time Series: Salve Regina is has won all four meetings with the Sharks.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Solheim posted 12 kills and a match-high four aces to lead the Seahawks attack and also paced the Seahawks defense with 23 digs.
- Madison Lee struck for a double-double with 14 kills and 14 digs while senior setter Katelyn O'Brien collected 32 assists for Salve Regina.
- Joenissa Ortiz led the way for the Sharks with 16 kills, three aces, and two blocks. She also grabbed 15 digs while teammate Kat Simeonidis had a match-high 40 assists.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
"Big shout out to Coach Helmas and his Simmons team. They were down a few key players but they brought it with the power game and some high IQ plays. It was a great lesson for our group that nothing is a given in Volleyball, even when it seems like we can coast." - Salve Regina head coach Sebastian Noordzy.
ON THE HORIZON:
Salve Regina travels to face Rivier and Westfield State this Saturday, Septmeber 17, at a tri-match in Nashua, N.H.
