NORTH ANDOVER, MA– The Merrimack College women's volleyball team capped off Senior Day with an impressive four-set victory over conference rival Siena College on Saturday.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 3, Siena: 1
Records: Merrimack (8-19, 7-9), Siena (6-22, 5-11)
How It Happened
The Warriors jumped out to an early 10-4 lead. The Saints answered with five straight points to make it a one score game. Siena took a two-point lead following the media timeout but the Warriors delivered four kills to pull away 22-18. A successful 3-1 run for the Warriors would put them over Siena, 25-21. In the second set, the Saints were first to catch a breakaway, going up 10-3. The Warriors continued to battle, scoring five straight points followed by a powerful 5-1 run to narrow the margin to two points. The Saints notched three consecutive service aces to earn a 23-17 advantage. Looking to stop the Saints in their tracks, the Warriors delivered three more kills however, this wasn't enough as Siena would win the second set, 25-21.
The Warriors controlled the third set by scoring five straight points, creating friction for the Saints. Merrimack continued to dominate, capitalizing off the Saints attack errors to extend a 13-6 lead. The Warriors held a seven-point advantage through the majority of the set and would go on to win 25-18. The fourth and final set of the match began with both teams neck and neck until the Warriors ignited a 5-2 run to go up 16-12. The Saints responded with four consecutive points to tie the set at 16. The Warriors continued to battle to the end, earning three points to regain the lead.
Mckenna Shotwell kickstarted a successful four-point streak for the Warriors which solidified the fourth set victory, 25-21.
Stats and Facts
Up Next
The Warriors travel to Riverdale, NY to continue Conference play against Manhattan University on Saturday November 16. Game time is set for 1:00 PM.
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