October 27, 2007

BRYANT VOLLEYBALL DEFEATS PACE 3-2 SATURDAY

@ Pleasantville, NY
Bryant 3, Pace 2
Game scores:  24-30, 28-30, 30-19, 30-28, 17-15
Records:  Bryant 24-12, 13-0 NE-10;  Pace 10-13, 7-4 NE-10

PLEASANTVILLE, NY -  The Bryant University women's volleyball team erased an 0-2 deficit by winning the next three games and held on for a thrilling 3-2 win at Pace University Saturday afternoon.  The Bulldogs, with the win, stay undefeated in conference play heading into Tuesday's match at Assumption. 

The Setters came out strong taking the first two games 30-24 and 30-28, but the Bulldogs would fight back taking the next three games 30-19, 30-28 and 17-15 for the victory.  

Leading the comeback for the Bulldogs was senior Likica Grceva (Natick, MA) who recorded a game-high 27 kills, to go along with 17 digs. Freshman Adrienne Boss (Dracut, MA) chipped in with 12 kills, while senior Tiffany Garry (Frankfort, IL) set up the attack with a team-high 59 assists, while adding 13 digs and five block assists.

Junior Maureen Atkins (Fenton, MO) led all Bulldogs with 21 digs. Miranda Kolb (Holt, MI) and Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) finished with 10 and 16 digs respectively.

Junior Korena Johnson led the Setters attack recording a team-high 25 kills, to go along with 14 digs and four block assists. Classmate Danielle Furka also posted a double-double with 12 kills and a game-best 22 digs. Freshman Sianna Johnson was strong in the front of the net with 19 kills and three block assists. Senior Ashley D'Agostini (San Diego, CA/Torrey Pines) finished with a game-high 64 assists and 15 digs.  

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