Volleyball Downed by Emmanuel, 3-1
Framingham, Mass. - Despite a team-high 20 kills from junior outside hitter Ashley Trudeau (Rockland, Mass.), the Framingham State volleyball team was defeated 3-1 at home tonight by the Emmanuel College Saints. With the win Emmanuel improves to 6-4 on the season, while the loss drops the Rams to 6-9.
Emmanuel took the first two sets by scores of 25-23 and 25-12 before the Rams rallied from a 10-1 deficit to win the third game 25-20. The Saints were able to regroup and capitalize on sloppy play by the Rams to take the fourth game 25-15.
Trudeau and classmate Jessi Goode (Marston Mills, Mass.) led the Rams defense with 20 digs apiece. Goode also added 23 service receptions and an ace. Freshman Jackie Friel (Centerville, Mass.) chipped in four blocks and five digs, while freshman setter Meaghan Callahan (Bridgewater, Mass.) added 28 assists.
The Rams return to action on Saturday morning as they host Southern Vermont at 11 a.m. as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend, while the Saints travel to Albertus Magnus College for a tri-match with St. Joseph's on Sunday beginning at noon.