Volleyball Opens MASCAC Play with 3-2 Victory over MCLA

North Adams, Mass.  – The Framingham State University volleyball team pulled out a thrilling 3-2 victory over MCLA this evening in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at the Amsler Campus Center.

THE BASICS:

- Scores:         Framingham State 3, MCLA 2

- Records:      Framingham State (3-3, 1-0 MASCAC), MCLA (2-2, 0-1 MASCAC)

- Location:     Amsler Campus Center – North Adams, Mass.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

Match 1 -

• The Rams took the first two sets after a sizable rally in the second to jump out to a 2-0 set advantage. 
• MCLA took control in the third set with a 25-22 win and eventually forced a fifth and deciding set with a 25-19 win in the fourth. 
• In the decisive fifth set, the Rams never trailed.  They jumped out to an early 5-1 lead and then opened up a 9-3 mark forcing an MCLA timeout.  
• From there the Trailblazers clawed their way back to get within 11-9 before Framingham closed things out in the set with a 15-10 win. 
• The Rams were led by Brandee Thomas' match-best 18 kills.  She added 22 digs to complete the double double.  Valerie Sullivan came off the bench to collect 13 kills.  
• Ram setter Morgan Failla recorded 47 assists on the evening. 
• Isabel Henwood notched a team-best 24 digs while Hayley Gaskin added 18 digs while Failla added 17.
• For MCLA, they were paced by Chloie Garber's team high 16 kills.  Kelly Moczulski chipped in with 14 kills and Reagan Scattergood notched 12. 
• Natasha Stewart was outstanding setting up the offense to the tune of 48 assists. 
• Defensively for the Trailblazers Moczulski had a team best 29 digs while Ellie Walter-Goodspeed added 24.  Garber and Stewart ended with 20 and 19 digs respectively.

UP NEXT:

The Rams are back in action Thursday night when they entertain Emmanuel College at 6 p.m. for their home opener.

Release courtesy of MCLA Sports Information