Posted: Sep 09, 2023
THE BASICS
Lesley University, 0 vs. Salem State, 3
Records:
Salem State (3-1)
Lesley Lynx (0-2)
Location: Salem, MA
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
THE LEAD – The Lynx drop to 0-2 on the season after taking the loss on this afternoons matchup against Salem State.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Vikings came out of the gate with 12 points straight from Mackenzie Huburt, giving the Vikings a very early lead on the set.
- After a pair of errors on Salem and a service ace from Emma Welch the Lynx gained three points on the match making a small dent in the Vikings lead.
- The Vikings went on an eight-point run and solidified their first set win.
- At the start of the second set the Lynx kept within two points of Salem until the Vikings went on a ten-point run. Lesley put up one other point on the set, losing 25-4.
- The third set started in a similar fashion, the Lynx fighting back until the Vikings pull ahead and grab the win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- The Lynx recorded 11 kills on the match, seven kills higher than the teams total of their last game.
- Emma Welch recorded six kills on the match, a career high for the sophomore. As well as five digs.
- Rookie Sinead Thomas also contributed another three digs for the Lynx.
UP NEXT
- The Lynx are back on the court Wednesday, with a road match against Bridgewater State College.