Women's Volleyball Downs Eastern Nazarene In Four Sets

QUINCY, Mass.- The Eastern Nazarene College women's volleyball team endured a 3-1 loss to Elms Wednesdayevening at the Lahue Physical Education Center.

The Lions dip to 8-9 on the season with the setback while the Blazers improve to 8-6 overall with the win.

The home team raced out to a 1-0 lead after claiming the opening set 25-13.

The guests responded with a narrow 25-22 victory in the second frame to level the match at 1-1.

Elms jumped ahead 2-1 after prevailing 25-18 in the third game.

The Blazers sealed the victory with a 25-16 decision in the fourth.

Sophomore Hannah Adams (Deerfield, Mass.) led the visitors' balanced attack with 10 kills while juniors Rachel Magnuson (Miller Place, N.Y.) and Danielle Redding (Las Vegas, N.V.) , and freshman Ayanna Meadows (Springfield, Mass.) all notched eight kills. Freshman Dakota Stewart (Victoria, Texas) tallied 37 assists with 18 digs and five kills, while freshman Hannah Pichardo (South Glen Falls, N.Y.) added six kills and Meadows grabbed 13 digs in the win.

Courtney McCarthy (Merrimack, N.H.) posted a match-best 15 kills and added 11 digs. Jenna Meacham (Millington, Mich.) finished with eight kills and six digs. Kayla Dean (Lansdale, Pa.) notched 29 assists and 12 digs while McKenzie Walling (Rock Hill, S.C.) chipped in with 13 digs.

The Blazers will be back on the court when they host Westfield State in non-conference action at Picknelly Arena Friday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Nazarene will battle Smith and Wheaton in a tri-match at Wheaton College September 30.

Source: (Eastern Nazarene Athletics)

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