THE BASICS 
Score: Babson 3, Emerson 2
Records: Emerson Lions (7-3, NEWMAC 0-1); Babson Beavers (9-1, NEWMAC 1-0) 
Location: Boston, Mass. (Brown & Plofker Gym)
Date: September 19, 2023
The Lead: Led by 15 kills from parker Cummings and 12 kills from Rachel Dickerson, the Emerson Women's Volleyball team battled Babson through a five-set match but ultimately came up short on Tuesday evening.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
EMERSON
Parker Cummings: 15 kills
Rachel Dickerson: 12 kills
Maya Hall: 11 kills
Caroline Davis: 17 digs
Mia Rodriguez: 40 assists
 

BABSON
Allison Molendyk: 21 kills
Tatum Stelter: 22 digs
Zoe Ackerman: 45 assists

HOW IT HAPPENED 
Set 1:
The game started with Babson taking control in the first set, securing a comfortable 25-17 victory. Erin Gray and Allison Molendyk led the charge with powerful attacks, each contributing significantly to their team's point tally.
 
Set 2:
Emerson came roaring back in the second set, with Parker Cummings leading the way with her impressive .462 hitting percentage. They managed to level the match at 1-1 by taking the second set 25-19.
 
Set 3:
The third set saw the Lions fall behind 12-3 before mounting a comeback. Maya Hall and Rachel Dickerson led the charge for the Lions as Emerson was able to overcome an early deficit and win the set by a score of 25-23.
 
Set 4:
The two teams battled back and forth during the fourth set, with Babson forcing the deciding set by securing a 25-22 victory.
 
Set 5:
Babson was able to hold the momentum into the fifth and deciding set. The Lions were only able to convert 7 of their 24 attempts in the fifth set. They were able to close the gap late in the set but came up short, losing the deciding set by a score of 15-11.