NEWPORT, R.I. — The Salve Regina University women's volleyball team overcame a one set deficit to defeat Mount Holyoke College 3-1 at Rodgers Recreation Center in NEWMAC action on Sunday afternoon.
The visiting Lyons jumped out to a 27-25 first set victory, after a close first frame. Despite the initial shortcoming the Seahawks posted 15 to the Lyons 12 kills.
Salve Regina came back with force, claiming the next three sets 25-16, 25-20 and 25-19. Anouk Jansen led the host with 17 kills and a hitting percentage of .240. Frankie Spadorcia was a strong force with 13 kills and just two errors for an impressive percentage of .524.
Overall the home team recorded 54 kills, 41 assists, 60 digs and six service aces. Cecelia Bronson, Kalena Stavish and Gracy Spirito each contributed two service aces apiece.
Stavish had a standout 46 assists on the day while Madelyn Homer and Lauren Shurling topped the Seahawks dig category.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Salve Regina 3, Mount Holyoke 1
Records: Salve Regina (8-14,2-6 NEWMAC), Mount Holyoke (9-9,2-6 NEWMAC)
NOTEWORTHY:
- The Seahawks strongest showing offensively was set two, in which the home team saw a hitting percentage of .351.
- In set three the host limited the visitor to just .063 while hitting .267.
- The Seahawks will have three more opportunities to face NEWMAC foes before the end of the season.
ON THE HORIZON:
Salve Regina will travel to play Babson College in NEWMAC action on Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m.
