Simmons University

BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons University Volleyball welcomed the Hawks of Roger Williams University to the Holmes Sports Center tonight for a non-conference match-up. The Sharks battled throughout the contest but ultimately fell to the visitors, 3-0.

How It Happened

• The two teams traded points early in the opening set, battling to a 10-10 tie before Roger Williams began to pull away to take the first set, 25-13.
• Simmons got off to a strong start in the second set, with a kill from Keagan Serverius giving the Sharks an 8-6 advantage. The Hawks responded with a run to build an 18-9 lead, but Simmons continued to fight, closing the gap to 24-17 before Roger Williams secured the set, 25-17, to take a 2-0 lead.
• The Sharks held an early lead in the third set before the Hawks battled back to even the score at 6-6. Roger Williams built an 18-8 advantage, but Simmons refused to go away, putting together a run to cut the deficit to 18-14 and force a Hawks timeout. The Sharks continued their push, eventually tying the set at 22-22. Roger Williams earned match point, and Simmons called a timeout to regroup, but the Hawks closed out the set to secure the 3-0 victory.

Beyond the Box Score

• Tonight's match marked just the third meeting between the two programs.
• The Sharks head straight into conference play, traveling north to face the Rivier University Raiders tomorrow, Saturday, October 31.