Simmons University

BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons University Volleyball welcomed the Regis College Pride tonight for a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) match-up. Looking to extend its seven-match winning streak, Simmons claimed the opening set before Regis rallied for a 3-1 victory.

How It Happened

• Throughout the first half of the opening set, the Pride held the early lead before the Sharks locked it up at 11-11. Both sides went point for point until the home team put together an 8-1 run to close it out for the 25-21 win.
• Regis jumped out to a 7-2 lead in the second set, but Simmons responded with seven straight points to take a 9-7 advantage. The Pride answered back, regained the lead, and pulled away late for a 25-20 win to even the match at 1-1.
• The third set followed a similar pattern as Regis built an early lead before Simmons tied the score at 10-10 and briefly moved in front. With Regis holding a narrow 19-18 advantage, the visitors closed the set on a 6-1 run to secure a 25-19 win and a 2-1 match lead.
• The Sharks battled back once again in the fourth set, erasing an early deficit and trading leads with the Pride throughout the frame. Regis ultimately held off Simmons down the stretch, earning a 25-23 win to clinch the match.

Beyond The Box Score

• Emily Ibarra recorded a career-high 16 digs tonight.
• Hannah Pridgeon has booked double-digit kills in 10 out of the Sharks 14 games this season.
• The Sharks remain in Boston for their next match when they host Mitchell College on Saturday, October 10, at 3 p.m. as part of Friends and Family Weekend.