Jenna Mattison vs Utica
Danielle Dunn
3
Winner Utica Utica 11-16,3-6 Empire 8
1
Nazareth Naz 2-22,2-7 Empire 8
Winner
Utica Utica
11-16,3-6 Empire 8
3
Final
1
Nazareth Naz
2-22,2-7 Empire 8
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Utica Utica 26 30 25 25 (3)
Nazareth Naz 28 28 20 13 (1)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Women’s Volleyball Outlasted by Utica, 3-1

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (nazathletics.com) - Nazareth Women's Volleyball (2-22, 2-7) fell to Utica (11-16, 3-6), 3-1, Saturday afternoon inside Kidera Gymnasium. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Nazareth rallied late to take a tightly contested opening set, 28-26. The Golden Flyers traded points with Utica throughout before clutch kills from Leah Fusilli and Alana Lucey, capped by a block from Lorianna Mattutat and Lucey, sealed the win.
  • Nazareth battled back from a mid-set deficit to force extra points, but Utica edged out a 30-28 win. Strong swings from Fusilli and Lucey kept the Golden Flyers within reach, yet Utica capitalized on late errors to even the match at one set apiece.
  • Utica found momentum in the third, building a lead midway through and holding off Nazareth for a 25-20 victory. Despite solid play from Hailey Trank and Lucey to close the gap, Nazareth couldn't overcome a late Utica push.
  • Utica carried its energy into the fourth, jumping ahead early and maintaining control for a 25-13 set win to close out the match. Nazareth couldn't find rhythm offensively as the Pioneers' strong serving and net defense sealed the result.
MATCH NOTES 
  • Alana Lucey notched a career-best 15 kills in her second consecutive match along with three blocks, three digs and one service ace. 
  • Leah Fusilli recorded her second straight double-double with a career-high 22 digs and 14 kills, her fourth double-double this fall. She added one service ace and one block for 15.5 points. 
  • Jenna Mattison registered a career-high 26 digs at libero, her eighth performance with double-digit digs this season. 
  • Hailey Trank dished out a team-best 24 assists, her second consecutive contest with 20 or more digs and sixth match in double-digits this fall. 
  • Madeline Saunders tacked on 18 assists against Utica, her seventh game with double figure helpers this year. 
UP NEXT
Nazareth closes out its final homestand of the year against Alfred, Friday, Oct. 31. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. inside Kidera Gymnasium and on Empire 8 Network. 

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