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Aubrey Baker led the Warriors with 8 kills on 16 attacks, but the Warriors ultimately fell to Rider in the match.
Score: Merrimack:
0, Rider: 3
Records: Merrimack (5-11), (3-4), Rider (7-10), (5-2)
A back and forth first set saw multiple members of the Merrimack team contribute kills. Though the Broncos proved to be the stronger side in the first earning a 25-18 win.
A few kills from Baker helped the Warriors cut into the lead the Broncos established early in the second. McKenna Shotwell contributed a kill and block assist which helped keep the Warriors within striking distance.
Jocelyn Hammerstrand put up a block assist and a kill at the end of the set, but it wasn't enough as the Broncos took the second set.
Both sides would trade points to start the third.
Sophia DeBonis recorded a service ace and two assists, but the Broncos ultimately pulled ahead and closed out the match.
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Up Next
The Warriors stay on the road next weekend as they take on Marist University. Tip off against the Red Foxes is at 7pm.
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