DURHAM, N.H.– The Bryant women's volleyball team fell to the University of New Hampshire in straight sets on Sunday in Durham, New Hampshire. Bryant is now 18-8 on the year and are 4-4 in America East play.
GAME INFORMATION
Bryant, New Hampshire (22-25, 18-25, 22-25)
Records: Bryant (18-8, 4-4) New Hampshire (15-8, 6-2)
Location: Lundholm Gymnasium
COACH GARLACY'S COMMENTS
"This match was full of big momentum swings which did not go our way at key moments."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Set 1- Bryant and UNH would put together an incredibly competitive first set as both sides would hardly give an inch. With the score tied at 22-22 the Wildcats would go on a 3-0 run and win the first set. Arianna Ugolini would tally five kills in the opening frame and London Hunt would have a pair of blocks.
- Set 2- UNH would carry their late momentum from the first set into the second; going on a 12-5 run. The Bulldogs however would respond and cut the deficit to two. The Wildcats would then go on a 8-3 run and win the second set 25-18. Arianna Ugolini and Brookelyn Talmadge would combine for 6 kills in the second. London Hunt and McKenna Collins would also have a block assist.
- Set 3- Down 0-2, the Bulldogs would not go quietly. They would continue to battle and took the lead into the media timeout up 15-13. Coming out of the break the Wildcats would pull ahead late and win the third set 25-22 to complete the sweep. Natalie Ricevuto would have a great performance in the third; finishing with 4 kills and 2 blocks.
STATS
MATCH NOTES
- Bryant concludes the regular season series 1-1 against UNH.
- Natalie Ricevuto would post a career high 6 kills in today's match.
UP NEXT:
The Bulldogs will continue their road trip and travel to Baltimore to take on UMBC on Sunday, November 10th.