Mitchell Takes Five Set Thriller From Volleyball
Framingham, Mass. - The Framingham State University volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 five set loss to Mitchell College this evening in a non-conference match at Logan Gymnasium.
THE BASICS:
- Scores: Mitchell 3, Framingham State 2 (19-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 18-16)
- Records: Framingham State (5-3), Mitchell (5-2)
- Location: Logan Gymnasium – Framingham, Mass.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
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The Rams held off Mitchell in the first set taking the frame 25-19 before the Mariners held off the Rams 25-23 in the second.
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In the third, the Rams closed the frame with a run taking the set 25-20 and the 2-1 lead.
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In the fourth, Mitchell opened up a solid lead, but the Rams came back and pulled within one on multiple occasions. Mitchell, however, held on to take the frame and tied the match at 2-2.
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The fifth set was tied 11-11 and the two teams traded points until Mitchell scored two straight taking the set and the match 18-16.
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The Rams were led on the attack by a team-high 20 kills from Anna Szymanski who also added 16 defensive digs.
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Hailey Sanders chipped in with 13 kills, while Kiana Jones finished with nine.
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The back row was led by 22 digs from Carly Beaulieu, while Malia Shields finished the game with 21.
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Isabel Henwood chipped in with 43 set assists, 18 digs and three aces, while Emily Flaherty added 13 digs.
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The Mariners were led by a match-best 24 kills and 31 digs from Olivia DeLoach, while Allison Blum added 20 kills and 19 digs.
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Molly Steel Miller chipped in with 13 kills, while Claire Binfield finished with 59 assists and eight digs and Julia Lent added 31 digs.
UP NEXT:
The Rams are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Worcester State at 11 a.m., while Mitchell travels to Mass. Maritime on Saturday at 6 p.m.