Volleyball Drops 3-1 Decision to Westfield State

WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Westfield State University posted a 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 11-25, 25-23) victory over Bridgewater State University in MASCAC volleyball action on Saturday at the Woodward Center.

Kendyl Haney (Ashland, Mass.) had 16 kills, including two set winners to lead the Owls who improve to 10-12 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The Bears slip to 9-17 overall and 2-2 in the MASCAC.

The Owls jumped out to a 1-0 lead, controlling the first set from start to finish. Bridgewater responded in the second, staking a 23-19 margin and never trailing to that point. The Owls, however, rallied for six consecutive points with Haney driving home the winner.

Bridgewater forced the fourth set convincingly behind strong play from Hannah Maymon (Narragansett, R.I.) and Sydney Bennett (North Attleboro, Mass.), who recorded 13 and 11 kills respectively on the day.

Westfield extended their fourth set lead to 23-17 before Bridgewater cut it back to 24-23 via a late run punctuated by two Maymon kills. Haney responded with the final attack of the game, driving the ball cross court to seal the win.

Westfield's Courtney Ryan (Quincy, Mass.) recorded 36 assists on the evening and Bridgewater's Charleyne Panner (Gilford, N.H.) posted 39.

Shannon Shea (Chelmsford, Mass.) pitched in 12 kills and 11 digs for the win.

Westfield hosts Wesleyan on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Bridgewater welcomes Mass. Maritime on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:00 p.m.