Rivier sweeps GNAC Tri-Match with SJC and Lasell

NEWTON, MA- Rivier College swept two straight matches in Saturday's Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) tri-match hosted by Lasell College and featuring Saint Joseph College of Connecticut, to improve to 13-13 (9-1 GNAC) this season.

Rivier tripped up Saint Joseph and Lasell with 3-0 wins across the board. The Raiders coasted to a 25-15, 25-14, 25-19 win over the Blue Jays and then continued to roll with a 25-13, 25-16, 26-24 defeat of the Lasers.

Rivier College 3, Saint Joseph College 0

Sophomore Nicole Peacock (Warwick, RI) and freshman Taylor Davis (Machiasport, ME) combined for 17 kills as the Raiders dispatched the Blue Jays quickly in three sets.

Sophomore Erin Sweeney (Chicopee, MA) had an outstanding game as she contributed with 18 assists, team high, and 4 digs.

Rivier College 3, Lasell College 0

Kenna Finlayson (Derry, NH) was powerful at the net, swatting almost half (52) of the Raiders' total attacks (107) by herself. Out of the 52 swings she took, Finlayson earned points on 18, while also picking up 14 digs. Emileigh Cenedella (Townsend, MA) led all defensive specialists with 17 digs in the contest and setter Lauren Saccoccio (Warwick, RI) handed out 28 assists to her attackers.

The Raiders will continue to face GNAC competition on Tuesday, October 18th against Norwich University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. inside the Muldoon Fitness Center.