Lady Barons Sweep Penn State Beaver, Lost to Bethany

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Lady Barons of Franciscan University of Steubenville faced off against Penn State-Beaver on Friday afternoon in a tri-match at La Roche College.  The Lady Barons played a strong all-around match, winning 25-15, 25-17, 25-19, and boosting their record to 2-1 (0-0) on the season.

Alyssa Wappes was the offensive standout for the Lady Barons in the match, registering 9 kills, while teammate Meg Kay had 7.  Paddy Scott played well at setter with 15 assists, with Alex Stanley contributing 10.  Wappes also led the Lady Barons defensively with 9 digs, while libero Nicole Henson had 6 digs and 8 service aces.

"We played exceptionally well in the match, "Lady Barons head coach Kelly Herrmann remarked in a post-game interview.  "We came out strong in the first game, and we able to set the tempo early for the entire match.  We did very well attacking the ball, and gave ourselves several free ball opportunities.  Without Meghann Maccoun, Teresa Marcotte, and Anna Cain, who were unable to attend today, and Ali Aeschliman and Julie Rohrman, who are injured, we played extremely well."

The Lady Barons went on to play Bethany College at 8 p.m. in the tri-match which they lost in three games, 25-17, 25-16,  and 25-19.

Meghann Maccoun who was missing from the first match led the Lady Barons with 5 kills. Teresa Marcotte was also able to contribute to the second match with 9 assist, after being absent from the first match. Anna Cain also returned to contribute 4 kills and an ace.

The Lady Barons next match is tomorrow vs. Marrietta.