Volleyball Falls to Regis in NECC Matchup

Chris Kendrick (@CKendrick86)

CHICOPEE, Mass. – The Elms College volleyball team suffered a three-set defeat at the hands of visiting Regis College, 3-0 (25-19, 25-13. 25-5), in a New England Collegiate Conference match at Picknelly Arena Wednesday night.

After a competitive first set, the Pride used a 10-0 run in the second set, and a 16-0 start in the third set en route to the three-set win.

The Blazers were paced by a team-high five kills from junior outside hitter Alex Mack (Wilbraham, Mass.), along with six digs. Senior outside hitter Christine Searles (Tolland, Mass.) tallied 13 digs and four kills, while freshman middle hitter Kate Moriarty (Agawam, Mass.) added three kills. Freshmen Ashlee Connors (Springfield, Mass.) and Lindsey McNiff (Kingston, R.I.) each recorded two kills, and junior setter Shannon Bolton (Shelton, Conn.) dished out 16 assists in the loss.

Regis College was powered by a game-high 10 kills from freshman outside hitter Gracie Molinari (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). Freshman setter Haley Schulte registered a double-double with a game-high 23 assists and 10 digs. Senior libero Marilia Ramos (Chimbote, Peru) snared a game-high 14 digs, while freshman right side Shay Faber (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) chipped in nine kills and seven digs.

The Blazers move to 4-16 on the season, and 1-3 in the NECC standings, while the Pride improves to 16-8, and 3-0 in the NECC. Elms will look to move back into the win column in home NECC contest against Newbury College Saturday afternoon. Game time is scheduled for Noon. Regis will host Daniel Webster Saturday afternoon.

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