Simmons University

AUBURNDALE, Mass. – Simmons University Volleyball took a short trip tonight to face the Lasell University Lasers in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action. The Sharks handed Lasell just its second loss in league play, coming away with a 3-1 victory.

How It Happened

• The Lasers and Sharks traded points throughout the opening set. The Sharks had four opportunities to close it out, but Lasell managed to survive each time and take the first set, 29-27.
• Lasell jumped out in front looking to take a 2-0 lead, but the Sharks had other plans. Simmons steadily chipped away at the deficit before closing on an 8-2 run to even the match at one set apiece with a 25-23 win.
• Simmons found itself in a big hole early in the third, trailing 8-0, but once again refused to back down. The Sharks cut the deficit to two before a 6-0 scoring run gave them a 20-17 lead. Simmons kept the Lasers at a distance to secure the third set, 25-21.
• The Sharks took an early lead and controlled the pace of play in the fourth until the Lasers battled back late to make it a one-point game at 23-22. Simmons secured the final two points to close out the set, 25-22, and earn the 3-1 victory.

Beyond The Box Score

• Mia LeBrun registered a career-high 14 kills.
• Hannah Pridgeon reached the 20-kill mark for the fourth time this season.
• Gabrielle Pattie recorded a career-high 38 assists in a four-set match.
• The win marks Simmons' first victory over Lasell since 2023 and its first win on the Lasers' home court since 2021.
• The Sharks return to the Holmes Sports Center on Saturday, November 7, to celebrate Senior Day.