Volleyball Bested at SFU

Central Connecticut volleyball was defeated by Saint Francis U on the Red Flash's home court Saturday. 

GAME INFORMATION

FINAL SCORE CCSU 0 SFU 3

RECORDS CCSU (8-16, 5-7 NEC) SFU (12-12, 8-4 NEC)

KEY MOMENTS

• SFU started the first set with a quick three point swing to take an early advantage, but CCSU forced four Red Flash errors to score six straight and regain the lead. 
• The Red Flash turned things around quickly and parlayed short scoring spurts to set up match point. SFU got a block to win the first. 
• Ashlyn Eisenga's defense was impeccable throughout the match, but the second set was highlight reel of impressive digs from the senior. 
• The second set was an offensive clinic from the Blue Devils leading scorers. Emma Henderson and Nyjha Marcelin each contributed four kills each, but the Red Flash used a late 4-1 run to take the set.
• Lauren Milani, a freshman who has gotten more playing time as the season has progressed, made some impressive plays on both ends in the third as well. After scoring a kill, Milani served up three more points for CCSU to tie the set at 10.
• The two teams traded short runs to 20, but SFU had another late run to seal the match.

NOTES

• Henderson led the Blue Devils with 10 kills against the Red Flash. Two freshmen were behind her as Marcelin contributed eight and Milani posted 6.
• Eisenga had a team-high nine kills, but had countless great saves to keep rallies alive.
• This was the third time the teams have faced off this season, with CCSU winning the previous two matches.
• Marcelin and Eline van Heijningen each had two blocks in the match while Nicole Kraemer and Henderson each shared assists.

UP NEXT...

The Blue Devils will finish up the regular season with two matches at home next weekend.