SUNY Potsdam Athletics

POTSDAM, N.Y.—The SUNY Potsdam volleyball team (5-9) fell 3-0 to both Skidmore College (8-5) and Clarkson University (11-2) this evening in a tri-match at Clarkson.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED (SKIDMORE)

• The Thoroughbreds used several big runs to take set one 25-14. Sophomore outside hitter Ashlee Hagerman (Kirkwood, N.Y./Windsor) led Potsdam with five kills.
• Skidmore withstood a late charge by the Bears for a 25-21 win in set two. Hagerman, senior outside hitter Sarah Ruffos (Parish, N.Y./Altmar-Parish-Williamstown) and freshman right side Violet Phillips (Avon, N.Y./Avon) each had two kills.
• A fast start to set three led to a 25-22 Thoroughbred win. Hagerman and senior middle hitter Noelle Redeye (Cattaraugus, N.Y./Silver Creek) had two kills apiece.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (SKIDMORE)

• Hagerman led the Bears with nine kills, nine digs and an ace.
• Freshman middle hitter Ashley Shiu (Williston Park, N.Y./Herricks) had a career-high five blocks.
• Senior captain Rachel Madore (Peru, N.Y./Peru) recorded 14 digs and sophomore outside hitter Maggie Paluch (Tonawanda, N.Y./Sweet Home) had 11.
• Freshman setter Isabella Miller (Oswego, N.Y./Owego) rounded out the leaders with 15 assists.

 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED (CLARKSON)

• The Golden Knights pulled away early in set one, winning 25-13. Redeye, Shiu and senior outside hitter Ella Murtagh (Massena, N.Y./Massena) had two kills each.
• Clarkson took set two 25-16. Phillips posted two kills.
• The Golden Knights won set three 25-15 to close out the match. Shiu and Hagerman had two more kills.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Murtagh and Shiu had four kills apiece.
• Madore and Hagerman each contributed 10 digs.
• Miller and senior setter Gabriella Luna (Schenectady, N.Y./Mekeel Christian) each had six assists.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Bears head to SUNY Canton next Friday for a nonconference match.