THE BASICS 
Lesley University, 0 vs Anna Maria College, 3 (25-12. 25-16. 25-18)

Records: 
Anna Maria AMCats (1-5. 0-0 GNAC)
Lesley University Lynx (0-2, 0-0 NAC)

Location: Paxton, Mass. – Fuller Athletics Center

Date: Thursday, Sept 13, 2024

THE LEAD – Anna Maria College posted a 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-18) non-conference win Thursday evening over Lesley University in the 2024 home-opener for the AMCats women's volleyball program at the Fuller Athletics Center.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Anna Maria kicked off the evening strong taking an early lead over the Lynx. The AMCATS more than doubled up Lesley in the first set, 25-12, to take a 1-0 lead on the match.
• Despite some strong rallies in set two, the AMCATS continued to dominate play with a score of 25-16, recording 13 kills in the action compared to just three by LU.
• Trailing 2-0, the Lynx applied some pressure on the hosts in the third set as they managed to keep the match within seven points. However, the AMCATS made a few late adjustments and locked things down for a final score of 25-18 for their first win of the season.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Lesley sophomore Rayann Fatahi (Arlington, Mass.) collected a match-high 12 digs while sophomore Shae Thomas (Clayton, N.C.) registered a season-high 10 digs in the setback.
• LU sophomore Mariah Febo (Boston, Mass.) dished out a team-best five helpers to go along with two aces while first year Hannah Kurkul (Dayton, Maine) registered one block and one block assist.
• The AMCATS are 4-0 against the Lynx in the last four seasons.
• Annie Taylor led the AMCATS in digs for the fourth match in a row collecting nine against the Lynx.

UP NEXT

• Lesley makes its 2024 home-debut on Tuesday, September 17 playing host to Mass. Maritime Academy at 8:00 PM at Minuteman High School.
• AMC hosts Bay Path University the same evening with the match scheduled to being at 6:00 PM.