Volleyball Takes Down Eastern Nazarene 3-1

NASHUA, NH: The Rivier University women's volleyball team defeated non-conference opponent Eastern Nazarene this evening 3-1 with set scores of 19-25, 25-12, 25-20, and 25-18.

 THE BASICS:

- Date: 9/29/2021

- Score: Rivier 3, ENC 1: Set scores (19-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-18)

- Records: ENC (7-6), Rivier (5-4)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Raiders started off the match struggling to find a groove in set number one. The Lions capitalized on this taking the set easily 25-19. This, however, would be the only set Easter Naz would win on the night.

-  Rivier was able to find their stride in set two and never stopped. Outside hitter Lily Blodget (Dunstable, MA) found her swing, finishing with a match high 14 kills. Aly Werth (Bedford, MA) finished just behind her with 12 kills. Avery Pollard (Ballston Lake, NY) fed her hitters, tallying 35 assists with an additional six kills of her own.

- Defensively, the Raiders were held together by Libero Sofia Pawlusik (Burnt Hills, NY) and junior defensive specialist Olivia Garand (Litchfield, NH). Pawlusic had a solid 13 digs, while Garand finished with 12 digs.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Kills: Rivier 46, ENC 37

-  Assists: Rivier 46, ENC 36

-  Digs: Rivier 58, ENC 50

UP NEXT:

- Women's volleyball will be back in action this Saturday when they travel to Albertus Magnus for a tri-match with Regis College. Game times are set with Regis at 1 pm and Albertus at 3 pm.

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