SUNY Potsdam Athletics

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.—Hartwick College (1-0) defeated the SUNY Potsdam women's volleyball team (1-2) 3-0 in the first match of the Plattsburgh Cardinal Classic on Friday evening.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Hawks started quickly in set one and defeated the Bears 25-15. Senior middle hitter Noelle Redeye (Cattaraugus, N.Y./Silver Creek) had four kills for Potsdam.
• A late 9-3 Bears surge got them within 24-21, but Hartwick held on for the 25-21 win. Freshman right side Violet Phillips (Avon, N.Y./Avon) and sophomore outside hitter Ashlee Hagerman (Kirkwood, N.Y./Windsor) each had three kills.
• Another fast start by the Hawks gave them the sweep with a 25-16 decision in set three. Hagerman added another three kills.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Hagerman finished with six kills, while Redeye had five and a block.
• Freshmen setters Isabella Miller (Owego, N.Y./Owego) and Madison Catlin (Bakersfield, Calif./Frontier) registered five assists apiece.
• Senior defensive specialist Olivia Eves (Chaumont, N.Y./General Brown) totaled six digs and sophomore outside hitter Maggie Paluch (Tonawanda, N.Y./Sweet Home) contributed five. Freshman middle hitter Ashley Shiu (Williston Park, N.Y./Herricks) chipped in two blocks.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Bears face Russell Sage College tomorrow at 1 p.m. followed by a showdown with the host Cardinals at 5 p.m.