Posted: Sep 14, 2021
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