THE BASICS 
Score: MIT 3, Emerson 1
Records: Emerson Lions (9-6, NEWMAC 1-4); MIT Engineers (14-3, NEWMAC 4-1) 
Location: Cambridge, MA (Rockwell Cage)
Date: October 3, 2023
The Lead: The Emerson Women's Volleyball team dropped a 4 set match to NEWMAC foe MIT on Tuesday evening. The Lions offense was led by Parker Cummings who tallied 13 kills while Nika Chapin notched 7 blocks.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
EMERSON
Parker Cummings 13 kills
Amelia Combs: 10 kills
Nika Chapin: 7 blocks
 

MIT
Lauren Keller: 13 kills
Emily Cheng: 39 assists
Ottavia Personeni: 17 digs

HOW IT HAPPENED 
Set 1:
The opening set of this thrilling NEWMAC matchup was a tightly contested battle. Amelia Combs set the tone with powerful kills and four aces, helping her team secure a narrow victory. The Lions displayed a solid defense, tallying 12 kills and 5 blocks. Parker Cummings contributed 13 kills and key defensive plays, giving Emerson the edge in this closely fought set.
 
Set 2:
MIT even the match in the second set. Ella Gragg and Emily Cheng orchestrated the Engineer's offense. The Lions put up a valiant effort, but MIT took control with a 25-18 win.
 
Set 3:
MIT stole the momentum in the third set. Lauren Keller and Claire Underwood led the charge. Emerson's offense struggled in the set as the The Engineers secured the set with a score of 25-13.
 
Set 4
The Lions fought to push the match to a fifth set. Both teams displayed their determination with numerous lead changes. MIT's Consecrata Rozario and Ali Gibbs came through with clutch plays in the final moments, securing a 25-23 victory for MIT as they escaped with a 3-1 victory.