Rochester, N.Y. – The Elmira College women's volleyball team returned to conference action this afternoon, traveling to Nazareth University. The Soaring Eagles battled in hopes for a late comeback, but the Golden Flyers ultimately secured a 3-0 victory (25-12, 25-5, 25-19).
LEADERS
Morgan Sica and
Gabby Lewis paced Elmira's offense with five kills apiece, while
Aimee Bridges added three kills.
Olivia Roccabruna finished with 10 assists and five digs, helping facilitate the Soaring Eagles' attack.
Vicki Titus led the defensive effort with 13 digs and contributed two service aces, while Roccabruna recorded five digs as well.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
Nazareth opened the first set with an early 4-0 advantage before an error by the Golden Flyers put Elmira on the board. Sica recorded her first kill of the afternoon off an assist from
Zoie Karcz, while Lewis added a pair of kills to help EC find their rhythm.
Erin Bracken delivered a service ace, and Elmira put together a brief three-point stretch to cut into the deficit. Bridges and Sica added late kills, but Nazareth maintained control to take the opening set, 25-12.
The Golden Flyers carried their momentum into the second set, building an early lead and limiting Elmira's offensive opportunities. Sica recorded a kill off an assist from Roccabruna, and Lewis added another point for the Soaring Eagles as they looked to generate a response. However, Nazareth continued to keep the pressure applied as Lewis was lucky to grab another kill late in the set, but the Golden Flyers closed out the frame, 25-5.
Elmira delivered its strongest push of the afternoon in the third set, overcoming an early 8-4 deficit with a five-point run featuring an ace from Titus and kills from
Katie Witt and Bridges. Lewis added an ace, while Bridges, Bracken and Sica contributed key kills to keep the set close. The Soaring Eagles battled to a 19-19 tie before Nazareth closed with a late run to secure the 25-19 set win.
UP NEXT
The Soaring Eagles continue the remainder of conference play on Friday as they head to Hartwick College to take on the Hawks. Game time is slated for 6 PM.
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