Washington & Jefferson 3, Franciscan 2

Franciscan Starters 
Renee Antonelli, Emily Nutter, Caitlin O'Malley, Lucy Pridemore, Maria Bosco, Emma McDonald & libero - Sara Moore

Washington & Jefferson Starters 
Kovel, Tomassini, Sauerland, Sacriponte, Carmichael, Blough, DeLauter, Kiefer, French, Bertling

How It Happened 
    Franciscan traveled to Washington, Penn. to compete in a Tri-Match. Their first game of the day, was against Washington & Jefferson(W&J). Franciscan has never defeated W&J. In the first set, Franciscan looked ready to get their first win against the PAC opponent. Franciscan had 8 kills en route to winning the first set. W&J had a few runs in the second, set to handily win the set and tie the game 1-1. Franciscan fired back in the third set. The 11 kills from the team and an ace from Brynn Jacobson, led the Lady Barons to bounce right back and handily win the third set 25-13. Franciscan only needing one more set win to win the game, was unable to close out the victory and dropped the fourth and fifth set. 

Inside the Numbers 
-Renee Antonelli had 15 kills in the game.
-Brynn Jacobson had 3 aces.
-Emily Nutter led the Barons with 6 blocks.
-Emily Nutter has gone four straight games with over 20 assists (37).
-Sara Moore had 34 digs.

Franciscan 3, Waynesburg 2

Franciscan Starters 
Renee Antonelli, Emily Nutter, Caitlin O'Malley, Lucy Pridemore, Maria Bosco, Emma McDonald & libero - Sara Moore

Waynesburg Starters 
Johnson, Brooks, Stohon, Marsh, Baniaga, Cousley, Dayton, Hyatt, Osborn, Stein

How It Happened 
    Franciscan came into Saturday's contest on a 10-game winning streak vs Waynesburg. Franciscan would extend their streak to 11 after a victory in 5 sets. The first set was back and forth for the beginning. The score was tied 18-18, but a small run by Waynesburg put them ahead 22-18. Franciscan would eventually drop the first set to Waynesburg. Renee Antonelli was dialed in for the second set, being very active around the net. She recorded 2 aces and a kill in the second set to help Franciscan win a close set 25-23. Waynesburg would take the third set 25-23. With great front-line play, Franciscan would take the 4th and 5th sets to seal the win. 

Inside the Numbers 
- Renee Antonelli led Franciscan with 15 kils.
- Emily Nutter had 33 assists, her fifth straight game with at least 20 assists.
- Sara Moore led the team with 36 digs, her second straight game with more than 30.
- Lucy Pridemore had five blocks.
- Renee Antonelli had 3 aces.

Who's Next? 
Franciscan will travel to Grove City, Penn. on Thursday, September 30th to face Grove City College at 7:00pm. Last season's match, Franciscan lost to Grove City in three sets. Renee Antonelli had 8 kills and Emily Nutter had 13 assists. These two players have been performing far above those numbers the last few games. Antonelli and Nutter will look to continue their recent performance, and defeat Grove City for the first time since joining the PAC.

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