Volleyball Splits Non-Conference Tri-Match

Gelinas set program record for assists in a career at 501 

PROVIDENCE, RI: Fitchburg State dropped a 3-1 decision to the Bison of Nichols College before earning a 3-2, five set victory over Rhode Island College in a non-conference tri-match, hosted by Rhode Island College this afternoon.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 9/9/23

- Score: Fitchburg State 1, Nichols 3 (23-25, 22-25, 25-23, 9-25)

- Records: Fitchburg State (2-1, 0-0 MASCAC), Nichols (3-1, 0-0 CCC)

- Score: Fitchburg State 3, RIC 2 (17-25, 25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 15-8)

- Records: Fitchburg State (4-1, 0-0 MASCAC), RIC (2-2, 0-0 LEC)

HOW IT HAPPENED: Match One

-  Fitchburg State was led by sophomore Stephanie Sardella (Billerica, MA) with a team best ten kills as well as one service ace, eight digs and one block assist, while junior Samantha Mirra (Burlington, MA) added seven kills, one assist and ten digs. Senior Emily Gelinas (Westfield, MA) led the team with 23 assists as well as two kills, five digs and three service aces, while defensively, newcomer Jessica Greco (Southington, CT) finished with 11 dige.

- For the Bison, Haylee Granato finished with a team best nine kills, two service aces, six digs and one solo block, while Luna Colozzo chipped in with eight kills, four service aces, two blocking assists and eight digs. Ryley Ploude concluded the match with a match best 30 assists, while defensively for Nichols, Liz Diorio registered 19 digs.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  This afternoon's contest marked the six meeting between the two teams on the volleyball court with the Falcons 0-6-0 all-time when taking on the Bison

-  Kills: Fitchburg State 32, Nichols 30

-  Assists: Fitchburg State 27, Nichols 45

-  Digs: Fitchburg State 44, Nichols 57

HOW IT HAPPENED: Match Two

-  In the third match of the day, the Falcons went up 2 sets to 1 before taking the final set to earn a thrilling five set triumph. Sardella posted a match-leading 18 kills, one assist, three service aces and 14 digs, while Mirra added 15 kills, one assist, five service aces and 21 digs. Gelinas netted an impressive total of 41 assists, while Greco led the Green and Gold defensively with 28 digs.

- For the Anchorwomen, Sarina Marines notched a team best ten kills, four service aces and seven digs, while Sydnee Pires chipped with seven kills and one blocking assist. Yuleisy Alvelo posted 29 assists for the hosts, while Carolyn Bailey collected 27 digs to pace the Anchorwomen's defense

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  This afternoon's contest marked the six meeting between the two teams on the volleyball court with the Falcons 1-5-0 all-time when taking on the Anchorwomen

-  Kills: Fitchburg State 50, RIC 35

-  Assists: Fitchburg State 43. RIC 31

-  Digs: Fitchburg State 80. RIC 80

-  Emily Gelinas set the Falcons program record for assists in career with 501, surpassing the previous mark of 495

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State returns to action on Tuesday as they host the Rams of Suffolk University for a non-conference matchup, starting at 6:00PM.

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