NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Simmons University senior
Hannah Pridgeon reached a career milestone on Saturday, recording her 1,000th career kill in the opening match of the day against Salve Regina University. The Sharks fell to the Seahawks in five sets before dropping a 3-0 decision to Smith College in their second match of the day.
Simmons vs. Salve Regina
- After trading the opening points, Simmons trailed 4-2 before rattling off five straight to take a 7-4 lead. The teams continued to trade points, but the Sharks came away with the opening set, 25-22.
- Salve Regina evened the match at one set apiece after jumping out to an 8-3 lead in the second and taking the set, 25-16.
- After falling behind 12-6 in the third, Simmons cut the deficit to three at 14-11. The Seahawks responded, however, taking the set, 25-18, to move ahead 2-1.
- The Sharks responded in the fourth, scoring five straight early to take an 8-7 lead. Later, a 9-1 run gave Simmons a 20-13 advantage, and the Sharks held on to win the set, 25-21, and force a deciding fifth.
- Salve Regina built an early lead in the fifth set and held on to secure the 3-2 victory with a 15-8 win in the final frame.
Simmons vs. Smith
- Simmons fell behind 6-2 early in the opening set but battled back to tie the score at 9-9. Smith regained the lead at 12-11 and pulled away to take the first set, 25-13.
- Smith kept Simmons at arm's length in the third set, pulling away for a 25-17 win to take a 2-0 lead in the match.
- After trading points early, Smith began to build its lead before Simmons surged ahead, 22-21, late in the set. The Bears responded, however, closing out the set, 25-22, to take a 3-0 lead in the match.
Beyond The Box Score
- Hannah Pridgeon ranks third all-time in program history in career kills and tied her career high with 23 kills against Salve Regina.
- Sumaya Barre dished out a season-high 16 assists against the Seahawks.
- Carolina Rodriguez has now registered double-digits digs in six straight matches.
- The Sharks look ahead to Wednesday, October 21 as they host the Saints of Emmanuel College.
