Women's Volleyball Sweeps Vikings in MASCAC Matchup

SALEM, MA: Fitchburg State volleyball took down the Vikings of Salem State this evening in conference action.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 10/25/23

- Score: Fitchburg 3, Salem 0

- Records: Fitchburg (8-12, 2-4 MASCAC), Salem (7-10, 2-4 MASCAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  Stephanie Sardella (Billerica, MA) led the way for the Falcons, racking up 13 kills to go along with her nine digs. Samantha Mirra (Burlington, MA) finished with a match-high 22 digs. She also contributed seven kills, finishing with a .138 kill percentage. Emily Gelinas (Westfield, MA) delved out a match-high 29 assists, accompanied by 11 digs.

- The Vikings were paced by Abigail O'Connor with 13 kills. She was closely followed by Presley Shairs, who added 11 kills of her own. Kailey Roche held down the back line with a team-high 18 digs. Eva Haralabatos and Celia Carbone split the setting position this evening. Haralabatos finished with 15 assists, while Carbone had 11.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Kills: Fitchburg 33, Salem 29

-  Assists: Fitchburg 32, Salem 27

-  Digs: Fitchburg 66, Salem 66

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State women's volleyball will be back in action Saturday in a non-conference tri-match with Nichols College and Mount Holyoke. Nichols is scheduled for 1 PM, with Holyoke beginning at 3 PM.

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