BRISTOL, R.I. – For the second straight night, Simmons University Volleyball stepped onto the court and played the Hawks of Roger Williams University (RWU) in Bristol, Rhode Island as part of the Roger Williams Weekend Invitational. The home team handled the Sharks, 3-0.

How It Happened

• Simmons drew first blood with a kill by Kate Petrosso (1-0), but the Hawks answered back to take the 7-1 lead. The Sharks were not phased and chipped away to trail by just two points multiple times before RWU pulled away late, 25-19.
• Mia LeBrun gave her squad the slight advantage midway through the second set with a couple of kills (12-8). However, the home team utilized a 7-1 run to come away with the 25-18 win.
• Locked up at 15-15, the Sharks and Hawks traded points until the scoreboard read 22-22. From there, RWU put up the final three points to claim the sweep.

Beyond The Box Score

• With her 10 kills tonight, Hannah Pridgeon has eclipsed double-digits kills in three of the Sharks' four games so far this season.
• Kate Petrosso recorded a career-high two aces this evening.
• Rookie Mia LeBrun booked her most successful night in hitting percentage on the young season. 
• The Sharks have a quick turnaround as they head back to Rhode Island to play Wheaton and Wesleyan at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.