NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Albertus Magnus College women's volleyball team suffered a grueling five-set home setback to the Golden Eagles of Saint Joseph (LI) College on Thursday evening inside "The Nest" at the Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center.
THE BASICS
FINAL: Saint Joseph (LI) 3 | Albertus Magnus 2
RECORDS: Albertus Magnus (1-7) | Saint Joseph (LI) (3-4)
BOX SCORE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Golden Eagles went ahead one set to zero behind a .323 attack percentage in the opening frame.
- Albertus answered by taking the second set, 25-22, with a .111 to .088 advantage in attack percentage.
- The Falcons hit their peak in the third set, hitting to the tune of .217 to win the frame convincingly, 25-15.
- Unfortunately for the home squad, the Golden Eagles began to rally, taking the fourth and fifth sets to steal the match.
- Elayna Beutel (Prospect, Conn.) continued her torrid start to the season with a season-high 13 kills on a team-leading .381 kill percentage.
- Diana Kalman (East Haven, Conn.) and Ivanna Sanfeliz (Dorado, Puerto Rico) both finished with seven kills.
- Freshman Rachael Pellegrini (Clinton, Conn.) dished out a season-high 23 assists on the team's 33 kills.
- Joismar Avilés (Hatillo, Puerto Rico) finished with a team-high 11 digs.
- Kalman and Sanfeliz each had four blocks.
TEAM HIGHS
Albertus:
Elayna Beutel - 13 Kills
Rachael Pellegrini - 23 Assists
Ivanna Sanfeliz - 4 Aces
Joismar Avilés - 11 Digs
Diana Kalman and Ivanna Sanfeliz - 4 Blocks
Saint Joseph (LI):
Amanda Goldstein and Lauren Harmer - 13 Kills
Veronica Miessmer - 47 Assists
Kayla Martin - 4 Aces
Madison Gremli and Veronica Miessmer - 10 Digs
Lauren Harmer - 3 Blocks
NOTEWORTHY
- This is the fourth meeting between the Golden Eagles and Falcons.
- Saint Joseph (LI) extends its lead in the all-time series following tonight's win over Albertus, 4-0.
UP NEXT
On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Falcons return to action with a road tri-match against the College of Saint Joseph's of Maine and Bates College. Game times are set for 1PM and 3PM in Standish, Maine.
