THE BASICSĀ
Score:Ā Emerson 3, Mount Holyoke 0
Records:Ā Emerson Lions (8-4, NEWMAC 1-2); Mount Holyoke Lyons (7-5, NEWMAC 1-1)Ā
Location:Ā South Hadley MA (Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium)
Date:Ā September 26, 2023
The Lead:Ā
Rachel Dickerson led the Lions with 14 kills as the Emerson Women's Volleyball team secured their first NEWMAC victory with a road win over Mount Holyoke on Tuesday evening.
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INSIDE THE NUMBERSĀ
EMERSON
Rachel Dickerson: 14 kills & 22 digs
Isabella Cubba: 5 blocks
Mia Rodriguez: 20 assists
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MOUNT HOLYOKE
Madeline Barton: 10 kills
Sadie Duffrin: 22 assists
Amelia Ringor: 16 digs
HOW IT HAPPENEDĀ
Set 1
The Lions set the tone for the match with a closely contested first set.
Parker Cummings led the charge with 9 kills and zero errors, boasting an impressive hitting percentage of .346. The consistent playmaking of
Caroline Davis, who tallied 17 digs, and
Shannon Clark, who contributed 15 assists, ensured Emerson's victory in this set.
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Set 2
Rachel Dickerson led the charge for the Lions in the second set, tallyingĀ 2 blocks and 22 digs. The steady serving of
Amelia Combs, who delivered 4 aces in the match, also played a pivotal role in Emerson's second set victory.Ā
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Set 3
Emerson continued their momentumĀ in the final set, securing a comfortable victory. The Lions displayed an impressive .469 hitting percentage in this set, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Isabella Cubba also made her presence felt with 4 blocks throughout the match.
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