Simmons University

BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons University Volleyball welcomed the Colby-Sawyer College (CSC) Chargers at the Holmes Center for Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action where the Sharks bested the Chargers, 3-2.

How It Happened

• Simmons found themselves up 17-7 in the opening frame before being within one point from winning the set (24-13). CSC rallied to put down seven straight points, but it wasn't enough as Simmons went on top, 1-0 with their 25-20 win.
• Both sides went shot for shot in the second with neither team pulling ahead comfortably. With Simmons up, 19-17, the Sharks scored four straight to begin to pull away en route to the 25-19 victory (2-0).
• In the third, Simmons was in control early before the Chargers flipped the script to go on an 8-0 run and lead, 16-12. The Sharks continued to fight, tying it up at 19-19 but the visitors closed it out by a score of 25-19.
• CSC orchestrated their largest run of the evening (10-0) to spark a fourth set win, 25-23.
• The Sharks raced out to a 7-3 lead in the fifth set, but the Chargers roared back to take an 8-7 advantage. The scoreboard was locked up twice more before the home team prevailed, 15-12.

Beyond The Box Score

• Emily Ibarra matched her career-high with 14 digs. 
• Addison Evans registered double-digit kills in two straight games.
• Simmons has now defeated the Chargers in seven consecutive meetings.
• The Sharks are on the road on Saturday, October 3 to play the New England College Pilgrims on their home court.