ALFRED, N.Y. — The Keuka College Women's Volleyball team lost on Friday night at Alfred University 3-0 in an Empire 8 Conference match.
Addisyn Chorney led Keuka College (10-11, 3-3 Empire 8) with five kills in the match.
Gabby Rodriguez had 12 digs for the Wolves.
Alfred University 3 vs. Keuka College 0 – 25-10, 25-11, 25-20
The Saxons took quick hold of the opening set, scoring the first six points of the match, forcing Keuka into a timeout. The break paid off as the Wolves ended the run with a kill by
Lilah Cousins. The scoring was brief for the Wolves, however, as the Saxons continued to create separation over the Wolves. The hosts took the opening set 25-10.
Alfred again took an early advantage, leading 8-2 in the second set. The Wolves fought to stay in the set. A kill by Alessandra Castañeda cut the margin to four at 10-6. However, a 6-0 run by Alfred created more separation in the set, and four unanswered closed it out as Alfred took a 2-0 lead in the match.
The third set was much tighter between the Wolves and the Saxons. Castañeda hit an ace for Keuka to give the Wolves an 11-8 lead in the frame. Alfred would score three straight to tie the third at 11-11. They continued to use small runs to create separation. Castañeda looked to keep it alive with another ace to make it 24-20, but Alfred got a kill on the next point to close out the match.
KC Notes:
- Keuka College is now 29-25 all-time against Alfred University. The 54 matches played ties Oswego State as the most played opponent in program history
- Lilah Cousins had a pair of kills, giving her 57 on the season and setting a new personal best
- Meaghan Knott led the Wolves with seven assists in the match
- Castañeda hit three aces in the match for the Wolves, and Nina Scott was right behind her with a pair of aces
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will close their Empire 8 weekend at home on Saturday afternoon. Keuka College hosts Houghton University at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center for a 1 p.m. conference match.
