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ALFRED, N.Y. -- Nazareth dropped a tough, four-game match to RIT in women's volleyball Saturday during the second day of Empire 8 cross over action at Alfred University.

RIT defeated Nazareth for the second time in three tries by scores of 30-24, 26-30, 30-22, 30-25. Nazareth also defeated Utica in its second match of the day 30-15, 30-17, 30-26. Nazareth has a record of 24-8 overall and the Golden Flyers finished 5-2 in conference matches. Nazareth will likely be the third seed for the Empire 8 Tournament Nov. 3.

Against the Tigers, Nazareth got 21 kills and seven digs from junior outside hitter Laura Persico (Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk HS/Ravena, NY) and 43 assists from sophomore setter Kate Zwickl (Warwick HS/Chester, NY).

Freshman Kristi Custer (DeRuyter HS/Truxton, NY) contributed 13 kills and senior Elizabeth Tregan  (Plattsburgh HS/Plattsburgh, NY) combined 10 kills with 10 digs.

Against Utica, the Golden Flyers were able to empty their bench with Persico generating 10 kills, sophomore Katelynn Reed (Horseheads HS/Horseheads, NY) had nine and sophomore Tracy Gregoire (Gananda HS/Macedon, NY) had eight. Mallorie Clary (Catonsville HS/Baltimore, MD) had eight digs and Zwickl posted 39 assists.

Nazareth completes its regular-season schedule Wednesday at home against Rochester at 7 p.m.