>> Women's volleyball defeated FDU in four sets (25-17, 18-25, 25-18, 30-28), snapping the Knights' 13-match win streak.
"This was a very exciting moment for us. FDU was a phenomenal team. They battled hard last night, so to come back today extremely resilient is a huge win. It also feels good to snap their big win streak at home but, credit to FDU, they are having a phenomenal season." – head coach
Sara Spielvogel on the win
"It is so special having all of our fans supporting us. I think the main difference between last night and today was our confidence and how much our team supported each other, even through the hard moments. It really brought us together and was such a special win to have here." –
Korrin Burns on winning at home
TURNING POINT
The Knights were up 25-24 in the fourth set before a battle ensued to take home the set, and subsequently, the match. Up one, the Knights' attempt to defend an attack by
Laney Wilson fell outside, tying the set. FDU picked up a kill for set point, but a hard ball by Burns prevented the set from ending. Back to serve,
Raegan Rosi notched an ace to earn match point with a score of 27-26. FDU tied the set, but a block by Burns and
Drew Wallech gave Saint Francis the lead once again.
Unrelenting, the Knights re-tied the set with a hard kill at the net in the middle. McClure had a hard attack, hitting a Knight before landing outside and bringing Red Flash fans to their feet at a 29-28 score. In a do-or-die rally, both teams fought to keep the set alive, with McClure hitting the ball at FDU's libero for the win.
FLASH MOMENTS
Ahead two in the first set, a four-point run allowed Saint Francis to pull ahead. An error by FDU made the score 12-9, with McClure notching a kill from the right. On a free ball, Wallech slammed the ball, widening the Red Flash lead. On the following opportunity, Burns tipped the ball onto the Knights' side, taking a 15-9 lead that they would hold onto the rest of the set.
After dropping the second set, the Red Flash surged back in the third. Ahead 23-18,
Maggie Hogan attacked from the left, hitting a back-row FDU player to earn set point.
Alex Dever checked in to serve, serving into the hands of a Knight in the back before the ball hit the ground, winning the set 25-18.
FLASH NUGGETS
Alexandra Sappia tallied 53 assists, a new career high for the redshirt sophomore.
Dever led the team in aces with three.
Wallech earned a career-high seven assisted blocks.
Rosi led Saint Francis with 13 digs.
UP NEXT
The Red Flash will travel to North Easton, Mass. to play Stonehill on November 1 and 2.