Posted: Oct 26, 2023
THE BASICS
Lesley University, 0 vs Emmanuel College, 3
Lesley University, 0 vs Emmanuel College, 3
Records:
Emmanuel (15-8)
Lesley Lynx (0-22)
Location: Lexington, MA
Date: Thursday, October 26st 2023
THE LEAD – The Lynx hosted a doubleheader against Emmanuel College for their last home court matchup of the season last night.
GAME 1 HOW IT HAPPENED
- Lesley and Emmanuel started the first set going point for point, until Emmanuels Seana Phillips had four aces in a row to give the Saints the lead. After a 12 point run the saints took a 19-3 lead, going on to win the set 25-6.
- Lesley stayed within a five point range of Emmanuel to start the second set. After a few unanswered runs, Emmanuel pulled ahead and took the second set 25-9.
- Lesley took the first point of the third set, Emmanuel answered with an 11 point run. Lesley battled back but lost the set 25-16.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Maeve Gaffny lead the saints with seven kills on the match.
- Maya Barthel contributed 20 assists to lead the Saints to a win.
- Rayann Fatahi lead the Lynx with two kills and six digs.
GAME 2 HOW IT HAPPENED
- Lesley and Emmanuel again started the first set point for point, until Emmanuel pulled ahead 11-3. Lesley went on a four point run, lead by Sinead Thomas who recorded three aces in a row. Emmanuel answered, and won the first set 25-10 after a seven point run.
- Emmanuel took a quick 8-1 lead to start the second set, winning 25-7.
- The Saints took another early lead, coming in with an 8-3 score. Emmanuel continued to pull ahead, only allowing Lesley within five points the entire match. Clinching the win in three sets with a 25-11 score to end the evening.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Gaffny and Brielle Hardy led the Saints with eight kills a piece.
- Emma Welch recorded sic digs for the Lynx.
- Welch and Marrin Gorgone recorded a pair of kills each.
UP NEXT
The Lynx are back on the court Sunday in their last match of the season, against Husson University.
