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August 29, 2008

Mercy Volleyball Drops Opener to Kutztown

Friday, August 29, 2008

Mercy Volleyball Drops Opener to Kutztown 

Shedeiky Hamilton

KUTZTOWN, PA - The Mercy College volleyball team dropped its first match of the season to Kutztown University on Friday by a score of 3-0.

The Mavericks played their first match of three in the Kutztown tournament. The host, the Golden Bears, took all three games in succession, but was tested throughout.

Kutztown took the first two games 25-11 and 25-10, respectively. The Golden Bears and Mavericks played a tough third game, but Kutztown ultimately came out on top, 25-14.

Sophomore middle hitter Shedeiky Hamilton (Yallahs, Jamaica) had six kills. Freshman outside hitter Bridgette Pennelle (Hawthorne, NY) notched seven assists and six digs.

Junior outside hitter Diana Bruzzone (Guayaquil, Ecuador) and freshman middle hitter Crasheena Ward (Danbury, CT) each had nine digs.

The Mavericks will continue in the Kutztown tournament on Saturday when they play Stonehill at 12 p.m. and then Virginia State at 2:30 p.m.