FREDERICK, Md. - The Hood College women's volleyball team could not solve Alvernia University's late runs, as the Blazers fell 3-0 to open Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth play.
Set Scores
Alvernia won 25-18, 25-21, 25-19.
Inside the Box Score
Sami Betley led the Blazers in kills with seven.
Ashley Donald (Waynesboro, Pa./Waynesboro) finished with 13 digs on the night.
Ann Ofoegbu (Falling Waters, W.Va./Spring Mills) had back-to-back aces to lead the Blazers.
Madison Powell (Midlothian, Va./Manchester) was credited with two and a half blocks.
How it Happened
After a back-and-forth set, the teams were tied at 18-18 before Alvernia got the set's next seven points, finishing it off with a kill from Rachel Sipling.
With the second set tied 19-19, the Golden Wolves went on a 6-2 run to close out the set.
Although the Blazers started the third set off with a 7-1 run, Alvernia managed to tie the game at 7-7 before going on to complete the sweep.
For the Opponent
Rachel Sipling led the Golden Wolves in kills with 13.
Patricia Falar finished the match with team-leading 24 assists.
Abigail McGinley led the team with 12 digs.
Up Next
The Blazers play a tri-match at home against Lancaster Bible College and Lebanon Valley College Saturday, September 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
