Flash Points

• Kelsey Roush (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) led all players with 16 kills
• Jenna Veres (Independence, Ohio/Padua Franciscan) led the Flash with 24 digs
• The Flash had seven total blocks as Sophia Espositio led the way, taking part in five

 
ANNAPOLIS, MD- The Red Flash picked up their first win of the season on Saturday evening, sweeping the Akron Zips 25-17, 25-21, 25-21 in their final of the Kristen Dickmann Invite hosted by Navy.   
 
McMullen's Reaction
"This is certainly a testament to hard work we've put in and continue to put in," head coach Sara McMullen said. "Early in the season, you are looking for a lineup that clicks together and we found one tonight."
 
KEY SET MOMENTS

• The Red Flash grabbed an early 4-1 lead and never let up in the first set, never leading by less than three, Kelsey Roush (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) had eight of her kills in the first set
• Saint Francis chipped away at a 5-0 Akron lead in the second to tie it at 12
• SFU won four-of-five points to break open at 17-17 tie, forcing Akron into three errors in the stretch
• In the third set, SFU ripped off five straight points to lead 12-7 thanks to a pair of Roush/Esposito blocks
• SFU put the match away, winning three-straight points to break a 19-19 tie

 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Roush was named all-tournament team after her 16 kill performance, and hit .361 versus the Zips
• SFU held Akron to a .119 hitting percentage while hitting a weekend-best .271 on the match
• Freshman Emily Pieper (Paonia, Colo./Paonia ) had her best match of the weekend, recording eight kills while hitting .320
• Jenna Veres (Independence, Ohio/Padua Franciscan) led the defense with 24 digs
• The Red Flash had a balanced attack with four players recording at least five kills

 
LOOKING AHEAD
The Red Flash are back on the road next weekend to take part in the Lafayett/Lehigh Invite. First up are the Spartans from Norfolk State on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m.