Simmons Hands Women's Volleyball, 3-1, Setback
Worcester, MA --- Despite strong efforts from freshman Alyssa Jasper and junior Becky Lebel, Worcester State was defeated, 3-1, this evening in non-conference women's volleyball action this evening. Jasper totaled 10 kills while Lebel added nine kills and seven digs in the loss.
Worcester, MA --- Simmons senior Megan Flynn (Laguna Beach, CA) recorded team-high totals of nine kills, 33 digs and three service aces to help lead the Sharks to a 3-1 triumph over Worcester State in non-conference women's volleyball action this evening at the Lancer Gymnasium.
Simmons runs their streak to three straight for an overall record of 14-4 with the win while the Lancers slip to 7-10 on the season. In what proved to be a thrilling match-up between the two squads, WSU would take the first set 25-22 before the Sharks rattled off three straight, 25-20, 25-21, and 25-14, for the victory.
Junior Kelly Last (W. Haven, CT) and sophomore Rossi Fish (N. Attleboro, MA) both finished with seven kills for the visitors as Fish tallied 25 digs. Sophomore Sandy Lor (Fitchburg, MA) added 27 digs while third-year Caroline Boyd (Wilbraham, MA) distinguished herself with five of the squads eight solo blocks.
The Lancers were paced by junior Becky Lebel's (Millbury, MA) totals of nine kills and seven digs. Freshman Alyssa Jasper (Rockland, MA) ended the night with 10 kills and one ace as sophomore Vicki O'Brien (Canton, MA) notched 14 digs. Senior Joanne Grenier (Orange, MA) recorded her fifth double-double of the season by handing out 28 assists and putting up 10 digs.
Worcester State will play in the Crabtree Classic this weekend hosted by Eastern Connecticut and they will take on the hosts in the opening round at 4 PM.
Simmons heads to Regis on Friday for a 7 o'clock matchup before they return to GNAC play with Emerson the following Thursday at 6.