Fourth Set Rally Falls Short, Tars Drop to Eckerd

Rollins (11-16, 3-9 SSC)

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Eckerd (16-12, 8-6 SSC)

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (November 11, 2016) - Playing in their first of two matches within five days against Eckerd College, the Tars were unable to overcome a stalwart Triton squad in a Friday night road match. The Tars dropped the first two sets (23-25, 7-25) before earning a 25-19 Set 3 win, but Eckerd claimed the 3-1 match victory as they came out on top in the fourth set, 25-18. The loss drops Rollins to an 11-16 overall record and 3-9 mark against Sunshine State Conference opponents, while Eckerd advances to 16-12, and 8-6 in SSC action.

Junior outside hitter Bri Civiero led the team in kills on the night with 15, followed by classmate Shannon McDonough with 12, and Rachel Fletcher with 10. Freshman setter Gina Cappetta dished out 42 of the Tars 47 assists on the night, and led the team with two service aces. Junior Rebecca Wilson notched a match high 20 digs, followed by Civiero with 15, and Fletcher with 14. Putting up the blocks was MaryBethany Vincent with a team high four, while Sam Schlesman posted the Tars' lone solo block on the day.

The Tritons were led in kills by Mackenzie Redner, who earned 17 on the night, followed by Stephanie Karlovics with 15 and Kalie Boatwright with 13. Gabriella Reis notched a squad best 48 assists, and matched Boatwright in service aces with a team high two each. Kaitlyn Sibson scooped up a team high 18 digs, followed by Boatwright with 16 and Reis with 11. Jaquayla Baker matched Vincent at the net, putting up four total blocks while leading the match with two solo stops.

NOTES:

• Shannon McDonough and Bri Civiero became the first set of teammates in six years to reach 400+ kills in a season.

• Shannon McDonough is just four kills away from her 1000^th of her career.

• Rachel Fletcher picked up her fifth double-double of the season, while Civiero earned her 16^th.

• Gina Cappetta dished out 42 of the Tars' 47 assists on the evening.

NEXT UP:

• Date: Saturday | November 12, 2016

• Opponent: Florida Southern

• Location: Lakeland, Fla.

• Time: 4:00 p.m.
  

• Coverage: WATCH l LIVE STATS

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