Article Courtesy of Sports Information Intern, Molly White
SALISBURY, MD -- The University of Scranton women's volleyball team lost to Christopher Newport University (3-1) and host Salisbury University (3-0) on Saturday afternoon.
Game 1 vs. Christopher Newport
The Basics
- Final Score: 3-1 L (23-25, 21-25, 25-21, 16-25)
- Records: Christopher Newport (13-5), Scranton (8-7)
How it Happened
- The Royals lost their first game of the day 3-1, despite a third set victory that kept them alive. Christopher Newport won the first set 25-23 and second set 25-21. Scranton came back to win the third set 25-21. CNU closed out the match in the fourth set, 25-16.
Top Performers
- Freshman Danielle Kramer finished with six blocks to lead the game.
- Senior Erin Keaveney recorded a game-high 14 kills, tying with Christopher Newport's Alyssa Dozier.
- Junior Camryn Hoffman led the game in digs with 26.
Inside the Box Score
- The Royals came back from a 6-0 opening campaign by the Captains in the first set, ultimately tying the game at 22 before dropping the set 25-23.
- Attack errors proved costly to the Captains in the third set, which ended in a block by Scranton's Kramer to give the Royals a 25-21 set win.
Game 2 vs. Salisbury
The Basics
- Final Score: 3-0 L (18-25, 23-25, 15-25)
- Records: Salisbury (14-2), Scranton (8-8)
How it Happened
- Scranton dropped three sets to the Sea Gulls, who also beat Christopher Newport earlier in the day. The Royals battled back in the second set, but their efforts were not enough to defeat Salisbury.
Top Performers
Inside the Box Score
- Attack errors proved costly for the Royals (27-13), who led the game in total attacks (123-97).
- Both Scranton and Salisbury recorded five service aces.
Up Next
The Royals will return home on Wednesday to face Ithaca College at 6:00 PM.
