Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Vikings Lose 3-1 to Anna Maria

PAXTON, Mass.—The Anna Maria College volleyball team downed the Vikings of Salem State University 3-1 on Tuesday evening in non-conference action.

With today's win, the AMCATS improve to 10-9 overall, while the loss drops Salem State to 3-12.

The Vikings were paced by Emily Peay (Lebanon, Conn.) with 10 kills and eight digs. Mackenzie Salls (Turners Falls, Mass.) dished out 29 assists. Salem State finished the match with an even 32 kills and 32 errors for a zero hitting percentage.The AMCATS totaled 42 kills, including 13 in the fourth set, to take the victory. Set scores were 25-18, 19-25, 25-19, and 25-14. After winning the first set, the AMCATS struggled to take control in set two, as the Vikings led from the opening point and did not relinquish the lead. Anna Maria was also standout on the defensive end, totaling 50 digs and seven blocks while holding their opponents to just 32 kills.

Freshman Amari King (Lawrence, Mass.) and senior Jessica Goulet (Lawrence, Mass.) both finished with 11 kills apiece, while sophomores Telliah Bursie (Cheektowaga, N.Y.) and Rebecca Foti (Bedford, N.H.) finished with six kills each. Senior setter Samantha Parker (Athol, Mass.) dished out 34 assists in the match.

(Courtesy Anna Maria Sports Information)

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