BALTIMORE, M.D. – The St. John Fisher women's volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to the University of Scranton on Friday. With the loss, the Cardinals fall to 7-5 overall, while the Royals improve to 7-5.
How It Happened
The Cardinals opened the first set strong, going on a 5-0 run with junior outside hitter Lydia Fraser recording two kills during the stretch. Scranton responded with a 7-0 run to tie the set at 10-10. The teams traded points down the stretch, with the Royals taking the opening set, 25-23. Fraser led the Cardinals with six kills, while sophomore outside hitter Kalyna Dannenberg added five.
The second set featured more back-and-forth play as neither team was able to pull away. Scranton ultimately took the set, 25-23. Fraser once again led Fisher offensively with five kills, while senior outside hitter Kaylene Noble added three.
The third set opened with the teams trading points before the score was tied at 3-3. Fisher then put together a 7-0 run, with Dannenberg leading the charge with two kills during the stretch. The Cardinals maintained their momentum and claimed the third set, 25-23. Dannenberg and senior middle blocker Ana Gutman each recorded four kills in the set.
Fisher started the fourth set with a 3-0 advantage before Scranton answered with a 7-0 run to take the lead. The teams continued to trade points throughout the remainder of the set, but the Royals pulled away to secure a 25-18 victory. Fraser and Noble each recorded five kills in the set.
Game Notes
Up Next
The Cardinals return to action Saturday, Sept. 26, against No. 22 Johns Hopkins University at 10 a.m. and Stevenson University at 2 p.m.. Both matches will be played in Baltimore, M.D.
