POTSDAM, N.Y.—The SUNY Potsdam women's volleyball team (7-20, 2-7 SUNYAC) won the last three sets to defeat SUNY Delhi (1-26, 0-9) 3-1 in the season finale.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Broncos pulled away for a 25-15 win in set one. Sophomore outside hitter Ashlee Hagerman (Kirkwood, N.Y./Windsor) had three kills.
- The Bears bounced back to take set two 25-20. Senior outside hitter Ella Murtagh (Massena, N.Y./Massena) had six kills, while Hagerman had five and freshman middle hitter Ashley Shiu (Williston Park, N.Y./Herricks) added three.
- Potsdam edged Delhi 25-22 in set three to grab a 2-1 lead in the match. Murtagh and Shiu each had two more kills.
- The Bears brushed past the Broncos in set three 25-16 to seal the 3-1 win. Murtagh chipped in two more kills.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Murtagh completed her collegiate career with a personal best 11 kills.
- Hagerman finished with eight kills, 10 digs and three aces.
- Shiu had six kills and a career-high six blocks.
- Senior captain Rachel Madore (Peru, N.Y./Peru) recorded 11 digs and seven assists.
- Freshman setter Isabella Miller (Owego, N.Y./Owego) and seven aces.
- Senior middle hitter Noelle Redeye (Cattaraugus, N.Y./Silver Creek) picked up four blocks.
- Sophomore middle blocker Anabella Marte (Carmel, N.Y./Carmel) contributed three blocks and senior setter Gabriella Luna (Schenectady, N.Y./Mekeel Christian Academy) had two aces and 10 digs.
SENIOR DAY
Prior to the contest, the Bears honored seniors Luna, Madore, outside hitter
Sarah Ruffos (Parish, N.Y./Altmar-Parish-Williamstown), Murtagh, defensive specialist Oliva Eves (Chaumont, N.Y./General Brown) and Redeye for their Potsdam careers.
