Box Score THE BASICS
Score: Lasell 3, Emerson 0
Records: Emerson Lions (3-8 2-3 GNAC); Lasell University (9-7, 3-2 GNAC)
Location: Newton Mass.
Date: March 7, 2023
The Lead: Luke Roehm led the Lions with 8 kills and Bayden Slavik added 18 assists but the Lins were unable to hold off GNAC opponent Lasell University on Tuesday night in Newton MA.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON
Luke Roehm: 8 kills
Jack Miessner: 6 kills
Bayden Slavik: 18 assists
LASELL
Jesus Garcia: 24 assists and 7 digs
Dexter Thomas, Carter Phillips, & Jordan Shinaut: 8 kills
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Lasell's attack was relentless in the first set as they only committed one error on 22 attempts while racking up 12 kills. The Lions committed 6 errors on 27 attempts with 9 kills. Despite the difference in the first set statistics; the Lions were able to keep the set close through the first half of set number one.
- With Lasell up 16-14, they rattled off 5 points in row that ultimately proved to be the difference in the first set. Lasell built a 21-14 lead and was able to close out the set with a 25-19 victory.
- The second set saw the Lions keeping the score close until about halfway through the set. With Lasell in the lead by a score of 12-11, they scored 10 of the next 13 points to expand their lead to 22-14. This deficit proved to be too much for the Lions as they dropped set two by a score of 25-15.
- Lasell's attack remained consistent into the third set, converting 17 of the 34 attempts and only committing 6 errors. The Lions were unable to keep up; only converting 8 of their 32 attempts and committing 5 errors.
- The set was tied at 9-9, before Lasell rattled off four consecutive points, forcing Emerson to call a timeout. After the timeout, Emerson was able to answer with a point, but Lasell returned with another four-point rally.
- These two streaks proved to be the difference in the match as the Lions could not recover and dropped the third set by a score of 25-20.
UP NEXT
The Lions return home and welcome in the Lesley Lynx on Thursday, March 7th at 7pm
