Monks Blank Falcons 3-0 in Women’s Volleyball

Eric Brushett Photography
Eric Brushett Photography

Despite 22 digs from Nicole Acerra (East Haven, Conn.) and 17 digs from Maritza Rosemond (New Haven, Conn.), the Albertus Magnus women's volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-11) decision to Saint Joseph's College of Maine on Saturday afternoon in Providence, R.I.

Rosemond added 16 assists for the Falcons in the loss as Albertus falls to 7-9 overall and 1-6 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play.

Melissa Manning (Milford, Conn.) registered eight kills and six digs for the Falcons.

The Monks' Sarah Hawkes led the way for her team with 16 kills and 11 digs, while Kiah Begley notched 34 assists.

Albertus returns to action on Monday, Oct. 8 when the Falcons host a tri-match featuring the University of Saint Joseph Blue Jays and the Suffolk Rams beginning at 1:00 p.m.