MCLA swept by Owls in MASCAC Volleyball action

Courtesy of Westfield State Sports Information

WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Westfield State University women's volleyball team rallied from a huge first-set deficit in a 3-0 sweep (26-24, 25-13, 25-13) over conference rival MCLA on Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, in the Owls' final regular season home game.

Westfield is 4-1 in the MASCAC and 7-16 overall. MCLA is 1-4 and 8-15.

In the opening set, Westfield got off to a slow start and trailed 12-7. MCLA held late leads of 20-13 and 22-16 then Westfield mounted its comeback.

Trailing 24-22, the Owls scored the final four points of the set to steal the victory.

Junior outside hitter Lindsay Rescott (Northport, NY) led Westfield with 12 kills, seven digs, two service aces and two blocks. Junior outside hitter Julia Warner (Lee) and sophomore middle hitter Carole Duquette (Feedings Hills/Agawam HS) had nine and seven kills, respectively. Freshman Stana Wheeler (Sunderland/Frontier Regional) posted a match-high 31 assists and added nine digs. Junior libero Kayleigh Shea had 10 digs.

Sophomore setter Brittany Kish (East Longmeadow) registered 13 assists for MCLA and sophomore outside hitter Angelica Perfido (Whately/Frontier Regional) notched a team-high seven kills. Kelley Bryant (West Springfield) had 11 digs and Julia Christian contributed eight digs, four kills and two blocks.

The Trailblazers wrap up league play with a match up against Salem State at home on Thursday.  The match also marks the MCLA "Dig Pink" night.  Gametime is 7pm.