Simmons University

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Simmons University Volleyball bounced back after dropping the opening set to defeat Albertus Magnus College, 3-1, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action tonight.

How It Happened

• The Sharks and Falcons traded points early before Simmons registered three straight kills to even the score at 9-9. From there, the Falcons began to pull away and held off the Sharks to take the opening set, 25-16.
• Trailing by two midway through the second, the Sharks rallied for six straight points to take a 16-13 lead. Simmons battled to the finish, securing a 25-23 win to even the match at 1-1.
• In the third, the Sharks began to widen the gap midway through the frame, taking a 17-10 lead. Simmons maintained its advantage the rest of the way to claim the set, 25-16, and take a 2-1 lead.
• Backed by a 9-0 scoring run in the fourth, the Sharks pulled away to secure another 25-16 set victory and clinch the match, 3-1.

Beyond the Box Score

• Hannah Pridgeon recorded 20 or more kills for the second time this season.
• Kira Buonopane reached double-digit kills for the second time this season.
• Carolina Rodriguez recorded 19 digs to surpass the 300-dig mark for the season.
• The Sharks take a break from conference play as they travel to western Massachusetts to face host Smith College and Salve Regina University on Saturday, October 17.