Simmons University

BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons University Volleyball took on Elms college in a bout at the Holmes Sports Center today in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play. The Sharks defeated the visiting Blazers handily by a final score of 3-0.

How It Happened

• The first set was a back-and-forth affair that saw the visitors up 19-14, before the Blazers commit a series of errors which set off a scoring run for the Sharks. The home team rattled off 11 consecutive points to take the set 25-19.
• The Blazers jumped out to a 55-1 lead before a kill by Hannah Pridgeon sent Simmons on another scoring run. Elms kept the set close throughout but stayed a couple steps behind the Sharks, ultimately ending in another 25-19 Simmons victory.
• Once more, the visitors started the set with momentum, jumping out 6-0. The Sharks responded with 10 straight points of their own, aided by two kills from Madeline Flanagan. A 25-20 set victory sealed the match for Simmons.

Beyond The Box Score

• Before the game, Simmons Athletics celebrated its six Volleyball seniors for their respective time and commitment to Simmons Volleyball!
• Hannah Pridgeon became the first Simmons player to record 1000 career digs and kills during her career by collecting her 1000th career dig today.
• The Sharks will compete in the first round of the GNAC playoffs on Tuesday (Opponent TBA)