NORTH ANDOVER, MASS – Thriller in the 01845 ends in defeat for Merrimack as they drop their first NEC game to Central Connecticut State in 5 sets.
The Basics
Score: Central Connecticut State 3,
Merrimack 2
Records: Central Connecticut State (2-12, 1-2),
Merrimack (3-11, 2-1)
How It Happened
Another thriller in North Andover. Hammel Court continues to be the host for great games. The first set started with a 4 point cushion for CCSU. Merrimack quickly tied it before the two teams duked it out for the remainder of the set. The Warriors fell behind late, 22-19 but a 4 point barrage put them ahead by one. CCSU would go on to score 4 of the final 5 points and coming away with a 26-24 set one win.
The second set was once again an absolute battle. Merrimack kicked off scoring with a
Marilyn Whitcavitch kill. MC had a 5 point run to put them ahead midway through the set that ultimately would push them to a second set win and knotting things up at one a piece going into a pivotal 3rd set.
Shocker, the third set was a dog fight. These two teams were going back and forth all match. This set was headlined by its runs. CCSU had a point and multiple three point runs and Merrimack with two 4 point runs. The Warriors finished off the Blue Devils by scoring 3 of the final 4 points and taking a commanding two sets to one lead.
The fourth set was not entirely close. The Blue Devils scored first and just kept it rolling. A mid set 15-4 run capped off a 25-13 victory and sent the match into a decisive fifth set.
The fifth and final set of a volleyball match is always entertaining and this one was no different. A
Hannah Webber kill ignited the Warriors, starting what would become a 6-3 lead. However, a 8 point surge from Central Connecticut State put the Warriors leads in the rear view mirror as they took an 11-6 lead. A pair of
Cate Wright kills would not be enough to complete the Warrior comeback as CCSU secured the win sending Merrimack to 2-1 in conference play.
Notes and Numbers
Up Next
Merrimack will play Sacred Heart at Hammel Court this Saturday the 30th at 4:00 PM.
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